CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 482

Drury Lane has announced the cast for Little Shop of Horrors, with music by Alan Menken, book by Howard Ashman, direction and choreography by Scott Calcagno, and music direction by Roberta Duchak.

Auditorium Theatre Chief Executive Officer Tania Castroverde Moskalenko, American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Executive Director Kara Medoff Barnett, and ABT Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie announced a four-year partnership between the two institutions, beginning with the already announced engagement of W

American Blues Theater begins its 2018-2019 Season with the Chicago revival of Flyin' West, written by Pearl Cleage and directed by Artistic Affiliate Chuck Smith.

The immigrant experience and evolution of diversity in America is highlighted by one of the nation's most diverse orchestras, Chicago Sinfonietta, and their spectacular, multimedia program of I.

Hamilton Chicago's Jose Maxi Ramos announces his debut at Schubas Tavern on Monday, August 20, for his first live concert, Welcome to the Maxi House.

New American Folk Theatre is pleased to announce casting for its  world premiere of SCRAPS, the story of the Patchwork Girl of Oz, many years after her celebrated adventures in L.

With the original run completely sold out, Steep Theatre Company is adding eight more performances of Penelope Skinner's Linda.

Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC), a program of the Northwestern Settlement, presents its company premiere of Oliver Emanuel's adaptation of The Adventures of Robin Hood from October 19 to November 24, 2018 (press opening Oct.

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J.

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce that Tony Award nominee Santino Fontana, star of the upcoming Pre-Broadway World Premiere engagement of the new comedy musical TOOTSIE, will be a special guest joining Janet Davies, ABC 7 Chicago's entertainment reporter and host of the entertainment and

High Concept Labs (HCL), a Chicago-based arts service organization, today announced the Fall and Winter 2018-2019 lineup of its flagship Sponsored Artist Program (SAP) and recently launched Winter Intensives.

Artists Giving Back welcomes two new team members to the Leadership Team, Gabrielle Gulledge and Cody Von Ruden.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces a special theatrical event from celebrated Colombia circus troupe Circolombia's Acelere, presented for a limited engagement in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare, October 23-November 4, 2018.

Lookingglass Theatre Company announces an extension of 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas adapted by David Kersnar and Althos Low, from the books by Jules Verne, directed by Ensemble Member David Kersnar.

Victory Gardens Theater and Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center (IHMEC) announce an innovative programming partnership to further their shared goals of combating hatred, prejudice, and indifference.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces a special theatrical event from celebrated Colombia circus troupe Circolombia's Acelere, presented for a limited engagement in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare, October 23-November 4, 2018.

What happens when you put one artist on a stage and hand them a script they've never read before? Pure theatrical magic! Interrobang Theatre Project is pleased to present the Chicago premiere of award-winning Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour's acclaimed solo show WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT, an ex

Stage 773 Executive Director Jill Valentine and co-producer Liz McArthur are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated lineup for the 7th Annual Chicago Women's Funny Festival, taking place August 23 through August 26 at the comedy hub of Chicago, Stage 773, 1225 W.

The Dance COLEctive (TDC), led by Founder/Artistic Director Margi Cole, returns to the stage with "REboot," a concert program featuring three world premieres by Chicago choreographers and the company's first performance series since its 2017 shift in mission, structure and artistic focus.

The Music Institute of Chicago, long recognized for teaching classical and jazz music, is offering new classes exploring rock, folk, blues, and the entire spectrum of American roots music beginning September 4.

The Orion Ensemble, winner of the prestigious Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, opens its 26th season with 'Vienna, City of My Dreams,' welcoming guest violist Stephen Boe.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater, the City of Chicago, Chicago Park District and Boeing partner to present the annual citywide summer tradition, Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks.

Up and Coming Theatre Company (UAC) invites you to rock out with them for School of Rock!

A young actress from Wilmette, Hannah Antman, will star in a new theatrical event, 'The Apple Does Not Fall: Journeys of a Russian-Jewish Family,' having its Chicago-area premier in August at The Piven Theatre, 927 Noyes Street, Evanston.

AstonRep Theatre Company is pleased to launch its 2018-19 season with Martin McDonagh's dark comedy THE LONESOME WEST, directed by Company Member Dana Anderson*, playing October 18 - November 18, 2018 at The Raven Theatre (West Stage), 6157 N.