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Review: AS YOU LIKE IT presented by Midsommer Flight
by Angela Lin - Jun 28, 2026
There’s nothing quite like the gentle strum of a mandolin through the open breeze of a public park to make you fully appreciate both the arrival of summer and the magic of live theater.
by Angela Lin - Jun 28, 2026
There’s nothing quite like the gentle strum of a mandolin through the open breeze of a public park to make you fully appreciate both the arrival of summer and the magic of live theater.
PlayMakers Laboratory Will Celebrate THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA'S 25TH BIRTHDAY
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
PlayMakers Laboratory will present THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA's 25th Birthday at Chicago's Neo-Futurist Theater, featuring current company members alongside emeritus cast in the long-running sketch comedy show written by kids.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
PlayMakers Laboratory will present THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA's 25th Birthday at Chicago's Neo-Futurist Theater, featuring current company members alongside emeritus cast in the long-running sketch comedy show written by kids.
Midsommer Flight Will Stage Shakespeare’s AS YOU LIKE IT This Summer
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026
For its 13th free summer production, Midsommer Flight will present one of Shakespeare’s AS YOU LIKE IT. True to the comedy’s famous line – “All the World’s a Stage” – Midsommer Flight will again be creating natural stages in six Chicago parks over six summer weekends.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026
For its 13th free summer production, Midsommer Flight will present one of Shakespeare’s AS YOU LIKE IT. True to the comedy’s famous line – “All the World’s a Stage” – Midsommer Flight will again be creating natural stages in six Chicago parks over six summer weekends.
Playmakers Laboratory To Present THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA: HOLIDAY PARTY! At Neo-Futurist Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025
PlayMakers Laboratory will return to the Neo-Futurist Theater this winter with its annual holiday edition of That’s Weird, Grandma: Holiday Party!, running December 5–14, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025
PlayMakers Laboratory will return to the Neo-Futurist Theater this winter with its annual holiday edition of That’s Weird, Grandma: Holiday Party!, running December 5–14, 2025.
THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA: HOLIDAY PARTY! Comes to The Neo-Futurist Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
PlayMakers Laboratory will welcome back its original sketch show That's Weird, Grandma: Holiday Party!, playing five performances only in December. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
PlayMakers Laboratory will welcome back its original sketch show That's Weird, Grandma: Holiday Party!, playing five performances only in December. Learn more here!
Photos: PlayMakers Laboratory's THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA: Summer Vacation
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2025
PlayMakers Laboratory will welcome back its original sketch show That's Weird, Grandma: Summer Vacation! This family-friendly comedy extravaganza returns for six performances only from July 26 – August 10, 2025 at the Neo-Futurist Theater. See photos from the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2025
PlayMakers Laboratory will welcome back its original sketch show That's Weird, Grandma: Summer Vacation! This family-friendly comedy extravaganza returns for six performances only from July 26 – August 10, 2025 at the Neo-Futurist Theater. See photos from the production.
Photos: THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA: SUMMER VACATION! at the Neo-Futurist Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2025
PlayMakers Laboratory’s has released photos of its original sketch show That's Weird, Grandma: Summer Vacation! This family-friendly comedy extravaganza returns for six performances only from July 26 – August 10, 2025 at the Neo-Futurist Theater.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2025
PlayMakers Laboratory’s has released photos of its original sketch show That's Weird, Grandma: Summer Vacation! This family-friendly comedy extravaganza returns for six performances only from July 26 – August 10, 2025 at the Neo-Futurist Theater.
Midsommer Flight To Present Free LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST In Six Chicago Parks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025
Midsommer Flight will present a fully staged production of LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST as its 2025 free Shakespeare production. Learn more and see how to attend performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025
Midsommer Flight will present a fully staged production of LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST as its 2025 free Shakespeare production. Learn more and see how to attend performances.
PlayMakers Laboratory's THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA: A HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR! Comes to the Neo-Futurist Theater
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024
PlayMakers Laboratory will welcome back its original sketch show That's Weird, Grandma: A Holiday Spectacular! This family-friendly comedy extravaganza returns for one weekend only.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024
PlayMakers Laboratory will welcome back its original sketch show That's Weird, Grandma: A Holiday Spectacular! This family-friendly comedy extravaganza returns for one weekend only.
GREY GARDENS to Open at Big Noise Theatre Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 6, 2024
Big Noise Theatre is opening their 2024 season with GREY GARDENS: THE MUSICAL (book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel, and lyrics by Michael Korie) next week in Des Plaines, IL., right outside of Chicago. Get all the production information here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 6, 2024
Big Noise Theatre is opening their 2024 season with GREY GARDENS: THE MUSICAL (book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel, and lyrics by Michael Korie) next week in Des Plaines, IL., right outside of Chicago. Get all the production information here!
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Announces THE MUSIC MAN In Concert With The School Of The Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2023
Metropolis Performing Arts Center has announced the upcoming production of The Music Man in Concert in collaboration with the School of the Performing Arts. Presented as a concert with a 25-piece orchestra, Meredith Willson's six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2023
Metropolis Performing Arts Center has announced the upcoming production of The Music Man in Concert in collaboration with the School of the Performing Arts. Presented as a concert with a 25-piece orchestra, Meredith Willson's six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957.
Photos: PlayMakers Laboratory Presents THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2023
For the first time in two years, PlayMakers Laboratory’s original sketch show That's Weird, Grandma is back on stage – and just in time for the holidays! See photos from the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2023
For the first time in two years, PlayMakers Laboratory’s original sketch show That's Weird, Grandma is back on stage – and just in time for the holidays! See photos from the production.
PlayMakers Laboratory's THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA Returns in December
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2023
For the first time in two years, PlayMakers Laboratory’s original sketch show That's Weird, Grandma is back on stage – and just in time for the holidays! The family-friendly extravaganza returns December 8 – 17, 2023 at the Neo-Futurist Theater,.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2023
For the first time in two years, PlayMakers Laboratory’s original sketch show That's Weird, Grandma is back on stage – and just in time for the holidays! The family-friendly extravaganza returns December 8 – 17, 2023 at the Neo-Futurist Theater,.
PlayMaker's Laboratory to Present THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA At The Neo-Futurist Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023
For the first time in two years, PlayMakers Laboratory's original sketch show That's Weird, Grandma is back on stage – and just in time for the holidays!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023
For the first time in two years, PlayMakers Laboratory's original sketch show That's Weird, Grandma is back on stage – and just in time for the holidays!
Free Production of Shakespeare's CYMBELINE to be Presented in Six Chicago Parks This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2023
For its tenth annual summer production of free Shakespeare in Chicago’s parks (one each year since 2012, except for the pandemic years of 2020-2021), Midsommer Flight will perform the romantic and fantastical adventure CYMBELINE.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2023
For its tenth annual summer production of free Shakespeare in Chicago’s parks (one each year since 2012, except for the pandemic years of 2020-2021), Midsommer Flight will perform the romantic and fantastical adventure CYMBELINE.
PlayMakers Laboratory to Present 25 YEARS OF STUDENTS' STORIES in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2022
PlayMakers Laboratory will celebrate its 25th anniversary of arts education in Chicago schools with 25 Years of Students’ Stories, two public performances featuring stories written by Chicago youth on Monday, December 5 at 6:30 pm & 8:30 pm at the Neo-Futurist Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2022
PlayMakers Laboratory will celebrate its 25th anniversary of arts education in Chicago schools with 25 Years of Students’ Stories, two public performances featuring stories written by Chicago youth on Monday, December 5 at 6:30 pm & 8:30 pm at the Neo-Futurist Theater.
Cast and Crew Announced for A MIDSOMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Presented by Midsommer Flight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2022
Full cast and crew have been announced for Midsommer Flight’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, to be performed free in five Chicago Parks District parks from July 15 – August 21. The company’s Founding Artistic Director Beth Wolf (she/her/hers), will direct the magical play.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2022
Full cast and crew have been announced for Midsommer Flight’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, to be performed free in five Chicago Parks District parks from July 15 – August 21. The company’s Founding Artistic Director Beth Wolf (she/her/hers), will direct the magical play.
Promethean Theatre Ensemble To Return With Shakespeare's RICHARD III At The Factory, May 12 – June 25
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2022
Promethean Theatre Ensemble will return from its pandemic hiatus with a modern dress storefront production of Shakespeare's epic RICHARD III. The play will be directed by Steve Scott, an Artistic Associate with the Goodman Theatre, where he most recently directed VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2022
Promethean Theatre Ensemble will return from its pandemic hiatus with a modern dress storefront production of Shakespeare's epic RICHARD III. The play will be directed by Steve Scott, an Artistic Associate with the Goodman Theatre, where he most recently directed VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE.
Invictus Theatre Company Announces RUINED Cast And Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2022
Invictus Theatre Company today announced the full cast and production team for its production of Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize-winning RUINED. Ebby Offord will direct the play, which will preview from February 17 to 20, in advance of the press opening on Monday, February 21, 2022, at 7:00 pm.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2022
Invictus Theatre Company today announced the full cast and production team for its production of Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize-winning RUINED. Ebby Offord will direct the play, which will preview from February 17 to 20, in advance of the press opening on Monday, February 21, 2022, at 7:00 pm.
The Factory Theatre Holiday Special Returns Virtually Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2021
The Factory Theater,1623 W. Howard St., is pleased to announce the return of their annual Holiday Show available for viewing exclusively online. The Factory Holiday Special consists of 4 all new performance pieces: Hamilton Beach 4/20 Special, All is Calm, There's Always Time, and Elf Slang for Murder.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2021
The Factory Theater,1623 W. Howard St., is pleased to announce the return of their annual Holiday Show available for viewing exclusively online. The Factory Holiday Special consists of 4 all new performance pieces: Hamilton Beach 4/20 Special, All is Calm, There's Always Time, and Elf Slang for Murder.
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