The Pillowman at Gift Theatre

A HOME WHAT HOWLS (OR THE HOUSE WHAT WAS RAVINE) to Begin Performances at Steppenwolf Theatre in February

January 09, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre presents the world premiere of 'a home what howls (or the house what was ravine)' by Matthew Paul Olmos.

Cast Set for Steppenwolf's World Premiere of A HOME WHAT HOWLS (OR THE HOUSE WHAT WAS RAVINE)

November 28, 2023

Get the latest news on the cast announcement for Steppenwolf Theatre's world premiere of A Home What Howls (or The House What Was Ravine) running from February 7 to March 2, 2024 in the Ensemble Theater.

Northlight Theatre to Open 2023-2024 Season With BIRTHDAY CANDLES Chicago Area Premiere

August 17, 2023

Be part of the excitement as Northlight Theatre kicks off their 2023-2024 season with the Chicago area premiere of Birthday Candles. Don't miss out on this highly anticipated production - get all the details and book your tickets today.

Joe Mantello, Laurie Metcalf & More to be Featured in Steppenwolf Theatre Company 2023/24 Season

April 12, 2023

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced its 2023/24 Season, featuring three world premieres and three Chicago premieres. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

Cast Announced for FENCES at American Blues Theater

May 13, 2022

American Blues Theater has announced the cast of August Wilson’s Fences, directed by Monty Cole. The intimate and up-close production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama will play to a capacity of 60 people per performance from July 1-August 6, 2022, at Theater Wit,1229 W. Belmont Ave. 

Steppenwolf Announces 2022/23 Season Featuring 4 World Premieres & More

April 19, 2022

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced the 2022/23 Season today. With six Steppenwolf Membership Series productions and two SYA productions, the 47th season is the storied company’s first full season in its expanded home—welcoming audiences back to experience the next chapter of Steppenwolf’s bold, visceral and muscular work.

Steep Theatre Expands Ensemble

December 29, 2020

Steep Theatre will welcome several new members to its ensemble of artists. Laura Alcalá Baker, Debo Balogun, Chris Chmelik, Destini Huston, Omer Abbas Salem, and Joe Schermoly are Steep’s newest Ensemble Members. All six of these artists have played pivotal roles in Steep’s artistic development over the past several years, and the company is honored to have them involved in shaping the organization’s future.

Healing Illinois Grant Supports Launch Of Paramount Theatre's The Inception Project

December 17, 2020

Paramount Theatre in Aurora will launch next month The Inception Project, a new play development initiative designed to create artist driven, courageous, thought provoking new work in a radically inclusive environment. 

The Gift Theatre Suspends Performances of THE PILLOWMAN Due To Coronavirus

March 14, 2020

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), The Gift Theatre announced today it will suspend performances of The Pillowman effective immediately. The revival was scheduled to run through March 29, 2020 at The Gift's home at 4802 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood.

The Gift Theatre Will Open its 2020 Season With THE PILLOWMAN

January 27, 2020

The Gift Theatre will launch its 2020 Season with a revival of Martin McDonagh's masterpiece The Pillowman, directed by Laura Alcalá Baker, playing February 27 - March 29, 2020 at The Gift's home at 4802 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood. Tickets are currently available at www.thegifttheatre.org or by calling (773) 283-7071. Season subscriptions packages are currently available. The press opening is Monday, March 2 at 7:30 pm.

Casting Announced For The Gift Theatre's THE PILLOWMAN

December 19, 2019

The Gift Theatre is pleased to announce casting for its revival of Martin McDonagh's masterpiece THE PILLOWMAN, directed by Laura Alcalá Baker.

The Gift Theatre Presents THE PILLOWMAN

November 26, 2019

The Gift Theatre has launched its 2020 Season with a revival of Martin McDonagh's masterpiece THE PILLOWMAN, directed by Laura Alcalá Baker, playing February 27 a?" March 29, 2020 at The Gift's home at 4802 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood. Single tickets go on sale Sunday, December 1 at www.thegifttheatre.org or by calling (773) 283-7071. Casting will be announced shortly. Season subscriptions packages are currently available. The press opening is Monday, March 2 at 7:30 pm.

The Gift Theatre Announces 2020 Season

August 21, 2019

During this year's Season Release Bash at Park & Field, Artistic Director and Co-Founder Michael Patrick Thornton and Associate Artistic Director Emjoy Gavino announced The Gift Theatre's 2020 Season will include: a revival of Martin McDonagh's masterpiece THE PILLOWMAN; the Chicago premiere of Naomi Iizuka's drama AT THE VANISHING POINT, directed by Lavina Jadhwani; and the world premiere of Jennifer Rumberger's drama THE LOCUSTS, commissioned and developed by The Gift.

Full Casting Announced For Steppenwolf's THE CHILDREN

January 07, 2019

Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere of The Children written by Lucy Kirkwood and helmed by celebrated Chicago director Jonathan Berry. The cast includes previously announced ensemble members Ora Jones (Rose) and Yasen Peyankov (Robin), with acclaimed actress Janet Ulrich Brooks (Hazel) rounding out the cast. Following sold out runs in London and New York, Steppenwolf is proud to present this brave, humane and beautifully written play that confronts the responsibility each generation must face for the way it leaves the world.