CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 412

High Concept Laboratories NFP (HCL), a Chicago-based arts service organization and artist incubator, today announced that Sharon Hoyer has joined HCL as its new director, and Yolanda Cesta Cursach has joined as artistic director.

Red Theater Chicago announces their upcoming production of Non-Player Character by Walt McGough, directed by Beth Wolf.

Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment will perform their next series of LIVE podcasts April.

Now in its Chicago debut at Theater Wit under the direction of Artistic Director Jeremy Wechsler, Joshua Harmon's ADMISSIONS is entirely prescient.

In true science fiction fashion, British playwright Caryl Churchill's gripping two-hander, A NUMBER, raises more questions than it answers.

American Ballet Theatre (ABT), America's National Ballet Company, brings the Chicago premiere of its new story ballet Whipped Cream to the Auditorium Theatre April 11-14.

Northwestern University's Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts announced today (April 2) that tickets are available online for a new musical based on the life and imagination of Hans Christian Andersen.

Kokandy Productions is pleased to announce the Chicago premiere of the bold new musical comedy HEAD OVER HEELS, featuring songs by The Go-Go's, based on The Arcadia by Sir Phillip Sidney, conceived and original book by Jeff Whitty and adapted by James Magruder.

Teatro ZinZanni is delighted to announce the full cast of international talent starring in the premiere of a brand new show infused with the company's signature blend of comedy, cirque and cabaret -- Love, Chaos & Dinner.

The Jeff Recommended, NNPN Rolling World production of  HERLAND has been extended to Saturday, April 20

The Gift Theatre is pleased to announce the final play of its 2019 Season: the Chicago premiere of Leah Nanako Winkler's dark comedy KENTUCKY, directed by ensemble member Chika Ike, playing October 17 - November 17, 2019 at Theater Wit, 1229 W.

It's Showtime Theatre of Huntley is pleased to announce the artistic staff for its summer musical revue concert in June.

By popular demand, Goodman Theatre adds five performances of Sweat by Lynn Nottage, directed by Ron OJ Parson-on stage through April 21.

Citadel Theatre Company, an Equity-affiliated professional company performing in Lake Forest, IL, has announced its 17th season.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere of The Children written by acclaimed British playwright Lucy Kirkwood and helmed by celebrated Chicago director Jonathan Berry

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY - the heartfelt, intimate musical based on Robert James Waller's tender story of love, regrets and second chances - will play an additional two weeks to meet audience demand, according to Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Artistic Director Fred Anzevino.

Lewis University's Philip Lynch Theatre (PLT) will present Peter and the Starcatcher a play by Rick Elice (Jersey Boys and Addams Family) based on the 2004 novel by humorist Dave Barry and suspense writer Ridley Pearson.

The New Colony, under the new artistic leadership of Fin Coe* and Stephanie Shum*, is pleased to continue its 2018-19 season with the world premiere of SMALL WORLD, a twisted comedy in the happiest place on earth, co-written by Jillian Leff and Joe Lino and directed by Andrew Hobgood*, playing March

In its 23rd season, First Folio Theatre (Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St.

Walter Stearns, Executive Director of Mercury Theater Chicago, announced today the summer extension of the hit production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, now running through Sunday, June 30.

Nikki Renee Daniels has taken to Twitter to announced that she will be joining the company of Hamilton in Chicago! She will take over the role of Angelica, beginning tomorrow, April 2.

There are few singer-songwriters who have it all - brilliant lyrics, superb melodies and harmonies, killer performance chops, sophistication, humor, theatricality, insight into the human condition and an abundance of heart.

Chicago Children's Theatre's 13th season finale is the world premiere of The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963, a civil rights era family drama based on the groundbreaking young adult novel by Christopher Paul Curtis about the 1963 Birmingham church bombing.

The Factory Theater concludes its 26th season with Prophet$, June 7 - July 20, written by Factory Theater Ensemble Member Anthony Tournis and directed by Factory Theater Ensemble Member Wm.

ANNOUNCING-University of Chicago's Committee on Theatre & Performance Studies (TAPS), in collaboration with Court Theatre, is proud to host a discussion with Martyna Majok, UChicago alum and playwright of the 2018 Pulitzer Prize Winning play, Cost of Living.