Russian MEASURE FOR MEASURE to Kick Off Shakespeare 400 at Chicago Shakespeare
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) welcomes Cheek by Jowl and Moscow Pushkin Drama Theatre's internationally acclaimed production of William Shakespeare's MEASURE FOR MEASURE to kick off the line-up for the yearlong Shakespeare 400 Chicago celebration.
About Face Theatre Presents LE SWITCH World Premiere at Theatre Wit
About Face Theatre is pleased to open its 20th Anniversary Season with the world premiere romantic comedy LE SWITCH by Artistic Associate Philip Dawkins, directed by Stephen Brackett and presented by special arrangement with Doug Nevin.
Photo Flash: BYE BYE BIRDIE Opening Night at Drury Lane Theatre
On January 21, guests gathered at Drury Lane Theatre for the Opening Night of their newest production, Bye Bye Birdie, directed and choreographed by Tammy Mader.
American Blues Theater Announces 2016-2017 Season, "Define Yourself"
American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, announces the lineup for its 2016 - 2017 Season, "Define Yourself.
Teatro Vista to Premiere WHERE DID WE SIT ON THE BUS?
Teatro Vista, in association with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and Victory Gardens Theater, presents the world premiere of Where Did We Sit on the Bus?, created and performed by Brian Quijada and directed by Victory Gardens' Artistic Director, Chay Yew.
Porchlight Music Theatre's ICONS Gala to Honor E. Faye Butler
? Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to announce the 2016 ICONS Gala celebrating the legendary woman whose name is synonymous with Broadway, Ethel Merman, Sunday, May 1, 2016 11:00 a.
ARTicuLIT Readers Theatre to Offer Afternoon Tea & Poetry
Articulit Readers Theatre presents an afternoon of tea and poetry on Friday, February 5, at 1 pm, at High Tea with Gerri, 144 Old McHenry Road in Long Grove.
Raven Theatre to Remount DIRECT FROM DEATH ROW This Summer
Direct from Death Row The Scottsboro Boys (An Evening of Vaudeville and Sorrow), which earned rave reviews, was Jeff-recommended, won the BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards for Best Revival, Best Director and Best Actor (Andrew Malone) and became one of the largest selling hits in Raven Theatre Company's
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Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Pride Films and Plays' THE BOYS IN BRIEFS: AT THE BEACH!
Pride Films and Plays' new singing quartet The Boys In Briefs makes their debut at Uptown Underground on January 26 with THE BOYS IN BRIEFS: AT THE BEACH! Scroll down for a sneak peek at the stars!
League of Chicago Theatres to Host Free Engagement Events for Chicago Theatre Week
Chicago Theatre Week, an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago, will take place February 11 - 21, 2016, spanning a week and two full weekends.
E Faye Butler to Perform in Concert at Northlight
Northlight Theatre Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Tim Evans announce E.
Harris Theatre Presents World Premiere of Kronos Quartet Commission, MY LAI
The world premiere of the staged version of My Lai, Harris Theater's brand new commission for the Kronos Quartet composed by Jonathan Berger, will make its debut on Friday, January 29 at 7:30 PM.
BWW Preview: Porchlight's Doll House Set for FAR FROM HEAVEN
Porchlight director Rob Lindley finds theatrical inspiration in garage sale, antique store and flea market finds for his latest production, FAR FROM HEAVEN
MAME, MY FAIR LADY & More on Tap for Light Opera Works' 2016 Season
Light Opera Works' 2016 season will open with MY FAIR LADY starring Nick Sandys as Henry Higgins (June 4-12), followed by MAME (August 20-28), LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU: JULE STYNE'S GREATEST HITS Songs from GYPSY, FUNNY GIRL and more, (October 7-16), and DIE FLEDERMAUS (December 26-January 1, 2017).
Court Theatre Extends SATCHMO AT THE WALDORF
Due to overwhelming demand, Court Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J.
'CLUED-IN' Opens 1/30 at The Beat Lounge
In January of 2016, Piper's Alley, the home of chicago's most famous sketch and improv shows, will be opening two NEW comedy theaters; The Beat Lounge and The Blackout Cabaret.
The Ear Taxi Festival Sets October Dates in Chicago
The Ear Taxi Festival-a first-of-its-kind celebration of contemporary music in Chicago-will send listeners on a joy ride through Chicago's vibrant contemporary music scene Oct.
Drury Lane Welcomes Director of New Works
Executive Director Kyle DeSantis, Artistic Director William Osetek and Producer Drew DeSantis are proud to announce Laura Stanczyk, a New York-based independent producer and casting director, as the theatre's Director of New Works.
BWW Review: BRUISE EASY at American Theater Company Captures Agony of Messy Sibling Reunion
Dan LeFranc's world premiere play BRUISE EASY, his second collaboration with American Theater Company, begins by introducing us to the story of two estranged siblings (played by Kelly O'Sullivan and Matt Farabee)-reunited for the first time in several years on the driveway of their mother's house in
Photo Flash: First Look at Tatiana Serjan, Elizabeth DeShong, and More in Chicago Lyric Opera's NABUCCO
Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Nabucco, Giuseppe Verdi's twisted tale of politics, power, forbidden love, and religion, best known for its stirring chorus 'Va, pensiero.
Photo Flash: First Look at Short Plays by Neil LaBute in Profiles Theatre's VICES AND VIRTUES
Profiles Theatre continues its 27th season with VICES AND VIRTUES, two full evenings featuring eleven short plays by Resident Artist Neil LaBute, performing in rotating repertory.
Cast & Crew Set for Tympanic Theatre's BLUEBERRY TOAST, Opening Next Month
Following its critically acclaimed eighth season, Tympanic is excited to begin its ninth season with the dark comedy, BLUEBERRY TOAST, a play by Mary Laws (MFA, Yale School of Drama, AMC's Preacher), directed by artistic associate Michael Carnow.
New Musical ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE to Premiere at The Blue Theatre in February
All the World's a Stage is a new musical that tells the beautiful story of life.
TOTC to Present OTHER LETTERS, 2/7-29
The Other Theatre Company (TOTC) and Artistic Director Carin Silkaitis are proud to present the next show in the company's 2015-2016 season Other Letters, written by Bryan Renaud and Carin Silkaitis, and directed by Artistic Director Carin Silkaitis, February 7 - 29, with opening night Sunday, Feb.
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