Lucky: A Musical at Underscore Theatre Company

Underscore Theatre Executive Director Rachel Elise Johnson To Step Down; Search For New ED Underway

Underscore Theatre Company today announced its Executive Director Rachel Elise Johnson will step down from her post once a replacement is hired. Johnson, who originally joined the company in 2017 as Company Manager, has accepted a position as Festival Artistic Producer for the Allen & Gray Musical Festival.

Photo Flash: Inside The 5th Annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL

Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to present its 5th annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, created to showcase and support the growing field of musical theatre creators from Chicago and beyond.

Casting Announced For 5th Annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL

Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to present its 5th annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, created to showcase and support the growing field of musical theatre creators from Chicago and beyond. This year's Festival features full productions of nine new musicals plus two free readings. The Festival will be performed simultaneously on two stages at The Edge Theater: the Broadway (5451 N. Broadway) and the new Off Broadway (1133 W. Catalpa Ave.) in Chicago Edgewater neighborhood. Each full production will receive at least five performances during the Festival. Single tickets and festival passes are currently available at www.cmtf.org. The press 'Sneak Preview,' featuring a sampling of songs from the 2019 Festival, is Monday, February 4 at 8 pm.