'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for January 7th, 2015
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway.
Hallie Foote to Speak About Father's Legacy, DIVIDING THE ESTATE and More at the Raven, 1/14
Hallie Foote, an actress best known for playing some of her father's most memorable characters both on and off Broadway and in feature films, will visit Raven Theatre on Wednesday, January 14, to discuss the legacy of her father, the playwright Horton Foote, author of Raven's upcoming Chicago premie
Steppenwolf to Host 'Explore' Event for AIRLINE HIGHWAY, 1/17
Steppenwolf Theatre Company hosts its second EXPLORE event of the season on Saturday, January 17 at 5:30pm in-between the matinee and evening performances of the Broadway-bound world premiere Airline Highway.
FOR THE RECORD: DEAR JOHN HUGHES Coming to Broadway Playhouse in March
Broadway In Chicago has announced "FOR THE RECORD: DEAR JOHN HUGHES," an immersive, concert event showcasing the works of beloved Chicago native John Hughes, will play the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E.
Writers Theatre to Present THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, 2/24-5/31
Writers Theatre presents The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, adapted by Wendy Kesselman and directed Kimberly Senior.
About Face Theatre's A KID LIKE JAKE Runs 2/6-3/15 at Greenhouse Theater Center
About Face Theatre will continue its 2014-15 season with the Chicago premiere of A KID LIKE JAKE, Daniel Pearle's contemporary dramedy about parenting, gender and fitting in.
Tickets to Chicago Theatre Week Now On Sale
Due to overwhelming success, Chicago Theatre Week is expanding in 2015.
Step Up Productions' HANDICAP THIS! Set for 1/21 at Stage 773
Step Up Productions continues its 2014-15 season with a special one-week engagement of the touching and humorous two-man show HANDICAP THIS! - part comedy, part storytelling and part insight on living with disabilities.
Christina Nieves and Jim DeSelm to Lead Drury Lane Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY, 1/15-3/22
Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, is kicking off the New Year with WEST SIDE STORY, the revolutionary Tony Award-winning production that forever changed American musical theater.
Chicago History Museum to Host Free Performance of THE MLK PROJECT, 1/19
Writers Theatre opens its 9th annual tour of The MLK Project: The Fight for Civil Rights, written by Yolanda Androzzo, directed by Jimmy McDermott and featuring Caren Blackmore.
Enrollment for Light Opera Works' 2015 Summer Workshop Now Open
Light Opera Works is currently accepting enrollments for the 2015 Musical Theater Summer Workshop.
Tickets to THE ILLUSIONISTS at Cadillac Palace Theatre On Sale 1/9
Broadway In Chicago has announced that direct from Broadway, THE ILLUSIONISTS - WITNESS THE IMPOSSIBLE, the world's best-selling touring magic show, will play the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W Randolph) for a two-week limited engagement March 10 - 22, 2015.
Photo Flash: First Look at Lookingglass Theatre's LOOKINGGLASS ALICE
Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the return of signature Lookingglass production Lookingglass Alice, adapted and directed by Ensemble Member David Catlin from the works of Lewis Carroll, produced in association with The Actors Gymnasium.
Photo Flash: First Look- The Hypocrites' GILBERT & SULLIVAN REP
On the heels of their critically acclaimed hit ALL OUR TRAGIC, The Hypocrites are pleased to continue their 2014-15 Season with another world premiere: a playful re-imaging of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera H.
Michael Patrick Thornton Stars in Next Theatre's RICHARD III, Beginning Tonight
Next Theatre Company presents the second production in its 34th season, Shakespeare's Richard III, directed by Jessica Thebus, at Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street.
TEEN SPIRIT to Profile Secret Sex Maniac in Edgy Play at Gorilla Tango, 1/16-17
Germany's theateraurantaene is proud to present the Chicago premiere of its one-man show, 'Teen Spirit.
Mercury Theater Chicago's THE ADDAMS FAMILY Begins 1/28
Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N.
Brandon Dahlquis, Brian Zane & More to Star in Porchlight Revisits... Production of CITY OF ANGELS
Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber have announced the next production in the second season of Chicago's hit 'lost' musicals in staged concert series, Porchlight Revisits.
Details Announced for This Year's BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards Celebration on Wednesday, January 7, 2015
The BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards Celebration will take place for the 5th year in a row at The Call Bar in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 31st, 2014
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Braodway.
Bonnie Metzgar to Direct Red Tape Theatre's THE WALK ACROSS AMERICA FOR MOTHER EARTH; Cast Announced
Casting has been completed for Red Tape Theatre's (RTT) upcoming Chicago Premiere of The Walk Across America for Mother Earth.
FWD to Present Staged Reading of THE BLACK AND WHITE BALL
FWD presents a public staged reading of The Black & White Ball by award-winning writers Stephen Cole & Todd Ellison on January 20th, 2015: Place: City Winery Chicago, 1200 W.
About Face to Offer Free Reading of SEED at The Center on Halsted Next Month
About Face Theatre will launch its new FIRST DRAAFT reading series, dedicated to showcasing the latest works by AFT's talented company of Artistic Associates, with a free reading of SEED, a new play by AFT Artistic Associate Scott Bradley (We Three Lizas, Alien Queen), directed by AFT Artistic Assoc
Lifeline Theatre to Present ONE CAME HOME in 2015
Lifeline Theatre presents a world premiere adaptation of Amy Timberlake's Edgar Award-winning and Newbery Honor book, One Came Home, by Jessica Wright Buha, directed by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Elise Kauzlaric (Non-Equity Jeff Award nominee for Mariette in Ecstasy).
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