Chicago Newsroom Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Dec. 9
by Audition Roundup on December 09, 2018 in Chicago Updated this week! Check out upcoming Non-Equity Auditions from Sunday, December 9, 2018 for productions in your area and around the country. (more...)  Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Dec. 9
by Audition Roundup on December 09, 2018 in Chicago Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, December 9, 2018 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition! (more...)  Award Winning Production Of TENDER NAPALM By Philip Ridley Makes its Chicago Premiere
by BWW News Desk on December 09, 2018 in Chicago Quick + Dirty is excited to introduce Philip Ridley's work to Chicago. Tender Napalm is a force of human spectacle and its virtues were proven when Quick + Dirty swept the 2018 Portland Oregon Theater Awards, honored 6 times for their 2017 production including Best Production, Director, Outstanding Movement Achievement, Actor, Actress, Fight Choreography and a nomination for Sound Design. Playing December 15th- January 13th, at Nox Arca Theatre, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave. #405 in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at quickanddirty.art, by calling (805) 886-8485, or in person 30 minutes before the show. (more...)  Photo Flash: The Agency Theater Collective Presents HELLCAB
by BWW News Desk on December 07, 2018 in Chicago Returning for the holidays, The Agency Theater Collective is proud to once again present the Chicago classic HELLCAB by Will Kern, directed by Cordie Nelson, playing November 30 - December 30, , playing Cordie Nelson, directed by Will Kernby HELLCAB is proud to once again present the Chicago classic The Agency Theater CollectiveReturning for the holidays, 2018 at The Raven Theatre (West Stage), 6157 N. Clark St. in Chicago. All performances are pay-what you-can (suggested $20 donation). Tickets are currently available at wearetheagency.org or by calling (773) 680-4596. (more...)  Forte Theatrical Productions Presents Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk on December 07, 2018 in Chicago Forte Theatrical Productions brings Irving Berlin's White Christmas to the Pheasant Run Mainstage this holiday season December 14-16. Enjoy the classic musical numbers you know and love like Snow, The Best Things Happen While You're Dancing, and White Christmas. (more...)  Littlebrain Theatre Announces Debut Production BICYCLE THIEVES
by BWW News Desk on December 07, 2018 in Chicago Littlebrain Theatre is pleased to announce its debut production: Bicycle Thieves, premiering January 2019 as a part of Curious Theatre Branch and Prop Thtr's Rhinofest. Bicycle Thieves is a devised stage adaptation of the 1948 Vittorio De Sica film of the same name. The play follows the story of Ricci, an Italian worker striving to build a stable life for his wife and child in a post-war depression economy. When he finally finds a job that requires him to own a bike, the family pawns their possessions to purchase one. The bike is stolen on his first day of work, launching Ricci and his child Bruno into an odyssey through the streets of Rome to retrieve it. The play tackles the difficult relationship between ethics and class - the morals we strive to hold for ourselves, and the desperate situations that can cause even the staunchest minds to compromise their beliefs. With a diverse cast of nine and a team of interdisciplinary designers, Littlebrain will explore the transition of film to stage in a fresh reimagining of this classic story. (more...) Chicago Sinfonietta Presents Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert
by BWW News Desk on December 07, 2018 in Chicago Like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the late Chicago Sinfonietta Maestro Paul Freeman had a dream when he founded what is now the nation's most diverse orchestra more than three decades ago: to provide a space for diversity, inclusion, and acceptance in the world of music. Celebrate the birth and life of Dr. King with Chicago Sinfonietta as it presents its signature annual MLK Tribute Concert, featuring the conducting talents of Chicago Sinfonietta Assistant Conductor Kedrick Armstrong and Charleston Symphony Orchestra Assistant Conductor Kellen Gray, both graduates of the Chicago Sinfonietta's industry-leading Project Inclusion professional development program. Chicago Sinfonietta will perform Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 3 p.m. at Wentz Concert Hall at North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville, and on Monday, January 21, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave in Chicago. (more...)  A Dead Whale Productions To Premiere BOUFF'HONESTLY THOUGH
by BWW News Desk on December 08, 2018 in Chicago A Dead Whale Productions finishes its Season of Mischief with Bouff'honestly Though: A live bouffon talk show starring Slather & Gibbs, directed by Dane Eissler. Performances begin November 29, 2018 and will run through December 8, 2018. All performances of Bouff'honestly Though! will be held at Nox Arca Theatre, 4001 N. Ravenswood Ave #405. (more...)  Chicago Children's Theatre Presents BEATRIX POTTER HOLIDAY TEA PARTY
by BWW News Desk on December 08, 2018 in Chicago Chicago Children's Theatre's The Beatrix Potter Holiday Tea Party came into its own last holiday season, attracting more than a thousand toddlers, parents and grandparents, many dressed up in their holiday finest, to sold out performances during the show's inaugural run in CCT's new West Loop home, The Station. (more...)  Music Institute And Dance Chicago 'Duke It Out' Today
by BWW News Desk on December 08, 2018 in Chicago Classical, jazz and dance combine when the Music Institute of Chicago collaborates with Dance Chicago to present a family concert, "Duke It Out!," Today, December 8 at 2 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. (more...)  BWW Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Oriental Theatre
by Patrick Rybarczyk on December 07, 2018 in Chicago If there's one thing the world needs more of right now it's laughter. Sometimes we just need a few hours to set our brains to the side to rest while watching a show filled with hysterics and hijinks. There's plenty of all of that in the slapstick-filled farce, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, running now at The Oriental Theatre. (more...)  Cast Announced For SMALL JOKES ABOUT MONSTERS
by BWW News Desk on December 07, 2018 in Chicago 16th Street Theater announces the Midwest premiere of SMALL JOKES ABOUT MONSTERS by Steven Strafford directed by Kristina Valada-Viars January 10 - February 16, 2018 at North Berwyn Park District's 16th Street Theater, 6420 16th Street in Berwyn with a press opening of Thursday, January 17 at 7:30 PM. (more...)  New Philharmonic's Popular New Year's Eve Program Returns to Ring In 2019
by BWW News Desk on December 07, 2018 in Chicago New Philharmonic's immensely popular New Year's Eve program returns to ring in 2019 with three concerts at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) Monday, Dec. 31, 2018 at 2, 5:30 and 9 p.m. (more...) Bayless Family Foundation Grant Applications Available Now
by BWW News Desk on December 07, 2018 in Chicago The Bayless Family Foundation will soon be accepting applications for its new 'Stepping Stone' grants, which aim to bolster the bottom lines of promising Chicago theater companies. (more...) Chicago Philharmonic Heads To South Shore Cultural Center
by BWW News Desk on December 07, 2018 in Chicago After yet another summer of record participation, Side by Side with the Chicago Philharmonic will perform for the second time at South Shore Cultural Center on December 16 2018 for a holiday community concert with guest conductor Emanuele Andrizzi. The program, presented as a part of the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks initiative, invites students and community members to play alongside professional Chicago Philharmonic musicians in a series of free, public concerts in Chicago's beautiful parks. Joining the orchestra and community members for this special holiday concert will be members of the Hyde Park Youth Symphony, bringing together diverse young musicians from the South side of Chicago. (more...)  Interrobang Theatre Project Presents I CALL MY BROTHERS
by BWW News Desk on December 06, 2018 in Chicago Interrobang Theatre Project is pleased to continue its ninth season, exploring "identity/crisis" with the Chicago premiere of Jonas Hassen Khemiri's drama I CALL MY BROTHERS, a day in the life of an Arab-Swedish man who must dodge suspicion after a car bomb rattles Stockholm. Translated by Rachel Willson-Broyles and directed by guest director Abhi Shrestha, I CALL MY BROTHERS will play January 5 - February 2, 2019 at ITP's new resident home, Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge Ave. in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood. Tickets are currently available at www.interrobangtheatre.org or by calling (312) 219-4140. (more...)  Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment Announces Upcoming Live Radio Show One Night Only
by BWW News Desk on December 07, 2018 in Chicago Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment will perform their next series of LIVE podcasts in December. L.I.V.E. Presents: LIVE, Actually! will take place today, December 7th 7:30p.m., at Stage 773 Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment (L.I.V.E.) is a theatrical podcast company based in Chicago, IL. (more...)  Photo Flash: First Look At Matt Crowle In Goodman Theatre's THE SANTALAND DIARIES
by BWW News Desk on December 06, 2018 in Chicago This holiday season, Goodman Theatre presents The Santaland Diaries-David Sedaris' 'vivid, hilarious portrait of family Christmas with his deft combination of wicked humor and scalpel-sharp observation' (Chicago Magazine). Adapted by Joe Mantello and directed by longtime Goodman Artistic Associate Steve Scott, this 'theatrical stocking stuffer' (Chicago Reader) is perfect for those who prefer their eggnog spiked. Chicago favorite Matt Crowle makes his Goodman debut in a solo performance as the strapped-for-cash struggling actor who takes a job as 'Crumpet,' an elf at Macy's Santaland-and his hilarious observations are more naughty than nice. The Santaland Diaries appears November 30 - December 30 in the Owen Theatre (opening night is December 6 at 7pm) in the Goodman's Owen Theatre (170 N. Dearborn); tickets ($15-45; subject to change) go on sale today by telephone 312.443.3800 or online GoodmanTheatre.org/Santaland. For 'mature elves' only. (more...)  Casting Announced For About Face Theatre's DADA WOOF PAPA HOT
by BWW News Desk on December 06, 2018 in Chicago About Face Theatre is pleased to announce casting for its Chicago premiere of DADA WOOF PAPA by Peter Parnell (The Cider House Rules) and directed by Jeff Award-nominated AFT Artistic Associate Keira Fromm*. (more...)  Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 12/7
by BWW Special on December 07, 2018 in Chicago BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature COME FROM AWAY, ANNIE, MAMMA MIA and More! (more...)  Photo Flash: Otherworld Theatre Presents THE WINTER WOLF
by BWW News Desk on December 05, 2018 in Chicago Otherworld Theatre will produce the world premiere of The Winter Wolf a holiday-themed fairy tale written by Joseph Zettelmaier and directed by artistic associate Lauren N. Fields. The play runs December 6, 2018 - January 6, 2019. Press opening is December 8, 2018 at 3914 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613 in the Alchemists' Lab space within Otherworld Theatre. The Winter Wolf was workshopped in 2017 as part of the Otherworld Theatre Reading Series, a monthly staged reading and talkback series. Fields is a recently named artistic associate at Otherworld and directed last season's world premiere production, Down the Rocky Road and All the Way to Bedlam. Tickets to all shows are available at www.OtherworldTheatre.org (more...)  YIPPEE KI-YAY MERRY CHRISTMAS: A DIE HARD MUSICAL PARODY Returns This Holiday Season At The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk on December 05, 2018 in Chicago Yippee Productions LLC, a new partnership between lead producer Drew DeSantis (Producer at Drury Lane Productions), Jim Jensen (Drury Lane, Royal George, Commercial Theater Producer and General Manager), Mark Michelson (MJA Ventures Chicagoland Theatre Fund, Founder) and the Board of Directors of the former storefront comedy theater MCL Chicago (2014-2018), announces an expanded version of the hit holiday musical Yippee Ki-Yay Merry Christmas: A Die Hard Musical Parody. The book and score is conceived by Michael Shepherd Jordan, Alex Garday and Stephanie McCullough with direction by Tiffani Moore Swalley, (more...) Karen Aldridge, Keith Randolph Smith And More Cast In World Premiere Of HOW TO CATCH CREATION
by BWW News Desk on December 05, 2018 in Chicago Goodman Theatre proudly announces its cast for the world premiere of How to Catch Creation by Christina Anderson-"a gifted playwright you want to pay attention to" (Variety). A vivid portrait of three artist/intellectual couples exploring life, children and marriage-coming together and coming apart-How to Catch Creation is directed by Niegel Smith, who most recently directed the smash sensation Father Comes Home from the Wars (Parts 1, 2 & 3) last season at the Goodman. (more...)  300+ Chicagoland Students & Teachers Unite For Chicago SHAKESPEARE SLAM
by BWW News Desk on December 05, 2018 in Chicago Chicago Shakespeare Theater brings together 300 high school students and their teacher coaches from 40 public, private, and parochial schools across the region for this year's Chicago Shakespeare Slam. A series of Saturday workshops and regional preliminary bouts throughout the fall culminate in a spirited, fun-filled Final Bout on Monday, December 10 at 6:00 p.m. on the stage of The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare. Emcees warm up the crowd and an onstage DJ drops beats as nine teams perform, cheered on by a full house of fellow participants, classmates, and friends. (more...)  Alvin Ailey Brings Three Midwest Premieres To Auditorium Theatre In March
by BWW News Desk on December 05, 2018 in Chicago The Auditorium Theatre announces programming for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's return to Chicago March 6-10, commemorating the company's 60th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of its first performances at the Auditorium, its Chicago home. During these special engagements, Ailey gives Midwest premieres to its first ever two-act ballet, Rennie Harris' Lazarus; Wayne McGregor's Kairos; and Jessica Lang's EN. The company also performs the Timeless Ailey program, a curated selection of classic pieces by company founder and visionary Alvin Ailey. (more...) |
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