The Man-Beast at First Folio Theatre

Babes With Blades Announces Cast And Creative Team For THE DUCHESS OF MALFI At The Factory Theatre

July 17, 2023

Babes With Blades Theatre Company's (BWBTC) has announced the cast and creatives for The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster and directed by Artistic Director Hayley Rice with fight direction by Maya Vinice Prentiss, September 9  – October 21 at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St.

THE JIGSAW BRIDE World Premiere Opens Tonight at the First Folio Theatre

October 16, 2021

A mesmerizing tale of gothic horror and suspense, The Jigsaw Bride transports the audience to the world of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, where 100 years have passed and something or someone lies in the ruins of the infamous Castle of Dr. Frankenstein.

First Folio Theatre Presents THE JIGSAW BRIDE Next Month

September 22, 2021

A mesmerizing tale of gothic horror and suspense, THE JIGSAW BRIDE transports the audience to the world of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, where 100 years have passed and something or someone lies in the ruins of the infamous Castle of Dr. Frankenstein. A perfect production for crisp fall nights that invites us to question what makes us (in)human and to explore the depths we will go to in the name of scientific discovery.  

First Folio Theatre Presents The World Premiere Of THE JIGSAW PRIDE

September 15, 2021

First Folio Theatre presents the World Premiere of Joseph Zettelmaier's THE JIGSAW BRIDE, previewing October 13th-15th, opening October 16th and running through November 14th, 2021.

52nd Annual Equity Jeff Awards Nominations Announced

September 15, 2020

The Jeff Awards has announced the nominees for the 52nd annual awards for theater excellence that include 142 theater artists across 30 artistic and technical categories. The awards will be presented in an online program on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 7:00PM.

Babes With Blades Theatre Company's Has Announced the Cast of Updated DUCHESS OF MALFI

January 23, 2020

Babes With Blades Theatre Company's (BWBTC) 22nd season continues with Duchess of Malfi, running April 17 - May 30, written by John Webster, adaptation and direction by BWBTC Artistic Director Hayley Rice and fight choreography by Maya Vinice Prentiss. All performances are at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard Street.

Photo Flash: DAMES AT SEA Opens At Theatre At The Center

May 07, 2019

Dames at Sea opened at Theatre at the Center in Munster on Sunday night, May 5. Director and Artistic Director Linda Fortunato cast Kelly Felthous as Ruby, Todd Aulwurm as Dick, Colette Todd as Mona Kent, Sierra Schnack as Joan, Sam Shankman as Lucky, and Steven Strafford as Hennesey and The Captain in the spring musical production.  Dames at Sea and continues through June 2.

Photo Flash: ALL CHILDISH THINGS Opening Night at First Folio Theatre

January 28, 2019

For its first performance in 2019, First Folio Theatre presents Joseph Zettelmaier's contemporary comedy heist ALL CHILDISH THINGS running through February 24, 2019. 

Drury Lane Theatre Announces Casting For MAMMA MIA!

January 11, 2019

Drury Lane Theatre announces casting for its production of the international megahit Mamma Mia!, with music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bj rn Ulvaeus, some songs with Stig Anderson, and book by Catherine Johnson. Originally conceived by Judy Craymer, Mamma Mia! is directed by Artistic Director William Osetek and choreographed by Jane Lanier with music direction by Roberta Duchak. Mamma Mia! runs February 7 April 14, 2019, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The press opening is scheduled for Thursday, February 21 at 8:00 p.m.

First Folio Theatre Presents ALL CHILDISH THINGS As Its First Production Of 2019

December 21, 2018

For its first performance in 2019, First Folio Theatre (Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83.) is thrilled to present Joseph Zettelmaier's contemporary comedy heist ALL CHILDISH THINGS, previewing January 23-25, opening January 26 and running through February 24, 2019. "Witty, suspenseful, and wonderfully revealing about friendship," according to The Cincinnati Enquirer, ALL CHILDISH THINGS gives audiences the chance to laugh into the New Year, reminisce on their childhood and experience the carefree and clumsy antics of an easy-to-love cohort of friends.