Whose Body? at Lifeline Theatre

Lifeline Theatre Announces Cast for World Premiere KidSeries Production Of SKUNK AND BADGER

February 07, 2024

Lifeline Theatre's World Premiere KidSeries Production of Skunk and Badger features a talented cast. Adapted by Lifeline Ensemble Member, this production is based on the popular book.

Laurie Metcalf, Micah Stock & More to Star in LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD World Premiere at Steppenwolf

January 25, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed new details, including full casting, for its now-titled world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road.

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. 

Pegasus Theatre Chicago Announces Actors for Young Playwright Festival

December 29, 2020

Pegasus Theatre Chicago has announced the actor lineup for the 34th Young Playwrights Festival (YPF) streaming virtually January 7 - 31, 2021. This year’s Festival features three one-act plays, written by students from Kenwood Academy, Lane Tech College Prep and The University of Chicago Laboratory.

Nominations Announced for the 47th Annual Non–Equity Jeff Awards

April 28, 2020

With the conclusion of the 2019-2020 Chicago non-Equity theater season, the Jeff Awards announced the nominees for the 47th annual awards for theater excellence that include 120 theater artists across 21 categories.

The Longest Running Cabaret Show In The Country Comes To Elgin Lounge 51

October 21, 2019

Hailed as 'the best party in town,' by New York's Cabaret Scenes Magazine, The Nitz/ Howe Experience marked a major milestone in September, 2019. Celebrating its 20th year anniversary, with over 1200 shows at their home base of Chicago's Davenport's, it became the longest running cabaret show in the country.

Lifeline Theatre's WHOSE BODY? Adds Two Week Extension, Through November 10 

October 10, 2019

To accommodate ticket demand Lifeline Theatre announces ten added performances of its Jeff Recommended and critically-acclaimed production of Dorothy L Sayers' Whose Body?. The Lifeline theatre production is adapted by ensemble member Frances Limoncelli and directed by Jess Hutchinson. When a dead body turns up in a bathtub wearing nothing but a pair of pince-nez, amateur detective Lord Peter Wimsey assigns himself to the case. However, when the mystery becomes labyrinthine he enlists the help of close friend Inspector Parker to follow his only lead, a teaching hospital near the scene of the crime. Could it be a harmless prank by a medical student or something more sinister? Follow the clues and uncover the truth in this beloved 1923 whodunit by Dorothy L. Sayers. The production runs approximately two hours with one intermission. The novel is on sale in the lobby.

Casting Announced for Chicago Shakes' ROMEO AND JULIET

October 01, 2019

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces the cast and creative team for the Theater's upcoming production of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, staged by Artistic Director Barbara Gaines, October 31a?"December 22, 2019.

BWW Review: WHOSE BODY? at Lifeline Theatre

September 22, 2019

The first hints of autumn weather have barely touched Chicago, but with its season opener, Lifeline Theatre turns to that coziest of genres: the classic British murder mystery. Jess Hutchinson directs a revival of WHOSE BODY?, adapted by Frances Limoncelli from the 1923 novel by Dorothy Sayers. Though the English author and scholar is not exactly a household name for modern American audiences, Sayers counted C.S. Lewis among her friends and was one of the first women to graduate from Oxford University. WHOSE BODY? marks the debut of her best-known character, Lord Peter Wimsey, a quirky aristocrat with impeccable taste in antique books, classical music, and fine winea?'as well as a penchant for amateur sleuthing.

League Of Chicago Theatres Announces Fall Highlights

September 03, 2019

As the Year of Chicago Theatre continues, Chicago theatres open the fall season with some of the most exciting theatre in the country. Offerings from the city's more than 250 producing theatres include a range of special fall programming, featuring everything from the latest musicals to highly anticipated world premieres.

League Of Chicago Theatres Announces 20 Tickets At Hot Tix

August 15, 2019

In celebration of the Year of Chicago Theatre, Hot Tix is doing a special, limited time only promotion offering $20 tickets to fall shows in advance. The performance dates are for anytime this fall and the tickets are half-price or at a greater discount than half-price. Please note that a service charge will be added. These special, limited time $20 prices will only be available Thursday, August 15 a?" Sunday, September 8, or while supplies last. In addition to these special $20 ticket offers, Hot Tix has many half-price shows that are less than $20! Additional information is available at https://hottix.org/special-offer-tickets-for-a-20/.

The Nitz/Howe Experience Celebrates 20th Anniversary At Davenport's

August 09, 2019

Hailed as 'the best party in town,' by New York's Cabaret Scenes Magazine, The Nitz/ Howe Experience marks a major milestone on Saturday, September 7th.

Lifeline Theatre Announces Cast for WHOSE BODY

August 01, 2019

Lifeline Theatre presents Whose Body?, the first production of the 2019-2020 season, September 6 a?" October 27. Ensemble member Frances Limoncelli, adaptor of 2009's Busman's Honeymoon (Non-Equity Jeff Award: New Adaptation), 2006's Gaudy Night (Non-Equity Jeff Award: New Adaptation), and 2004's Strong Poison (Non-Equity Jeff Awards: New Adaptation), teams up with Jess Hutchinson, director of 2019's The Man Who Was Thursday, to re-explore this beloved and charming whodunit for a new generation.

Lifeline Theatre Announces Upcoming Season

March 22, 2019

Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Ilesa Duncan and the artistic ensemble announce their 2019-20 season of Big Stories, Up Close. It's another year of unforgettable stories brought to life, from beloved classics to modern titles.