Brass Jar Productions
Latest News on Brass Jar Productions:
DRUNK DRACULA Returns To New York For A Six-Week Halloween Run (Sep 26, 2025)
The Drunk Shakespeare Society Sinks Its Teeth Into DRUNK DRACULA (Sep 4, 2025)
DRUNK ROMEO & JULIET To Play Limited 16 Week Engagement Off-Broadway (May 22, 2025)
DRUNK DRACULA Returns To New York For A Six-Week Halloween Run (Sep 26, 2025)
The Drunk Shakespeare Society Sinks Its Teeth Into DRUNK DRACULA (Sep 4, 2025)
DRUNK ROMEO & JULIET To Play Limited 16 Week Engagement Off-Broadway (May 22, 2025)
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DRUNK DRACULA Returns To New York For A Six-Week Halloween Run
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2025
Brass Jar Productions has announced the return of Drunk Dracula, the fangtastic Halloween event from the Drunk Shakespeare Society. After a sold-out debut last fall, the booze-soaked parody is back for a six-week limited run.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2025
Brass Jar Productions has announced the return of Drunk Dracula, the fangtastic Halloween event from the Drunk Shakespeare Society. After a sold-out debut last fall, the booze-soaked parody is back for a six-week limited run.
The Drunk Shakespeare Society Sinks Its Teeth Into DRUNK DRACULA
by Michael Major - Sep 4, 2025
Drunk Dracula will stalk toward the stage in the latest incarnation of the beloved underground phenomenon, Drunk Shakespeare. In the must-see event of the spooky season, a blood-sucking villain comes to take over the nation’s capital.
by Michael Major - Sep 4, 2025
Drunk Dracula will stalk toward the stage in the latest incarnation of the beloved underground phenomenon, Drunk Shakespeare. In the must-see event of the spooky season, a blood-sucking villain comes to take over the nation’s capital.
DRUNK ROMEO & JULIET To Play Limited 16 Week Engagement Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025
The Drunk Shakespeare Society will descend into the boozy depths of Verona’s feuding families for a limited 16-week run with Drunk Romeo & Juliet — a delightfully inebriated take on the world’s most iconic love story. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025
The Drunk Shakespeare Society will descend into the boozy depths of Verona’s feuding families for a limited 16-week run with Drunk Romeo & Juliet — a delightfully inebriated take on the world’s most iconic love story. Learn more!
League of Chicago Theatres and Hot Tix to Offer Discounted Tickets for Spring Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2025
The League of Chicago Theatres will offer spring theatre savings with Deal Hunt, a special promotion bringing audiences the best of Chicago theatre at low prices. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2025
The League of Chicago Theatres will offer spring theatre savings with Deal Hunt, a special promotion bringing audiences the best of Chicago theatre at low prices. Learn more!
Industry Pro Newsletter: Austin Arts Struggle Under Shifting Grant Policies, Broadway Cares Offers Hurricane Relief
by Alex Freeman - Oct 28, 2024
Leadership changes are shaping Ensemble Studio Theatre and Amphibian Stage, while festivals like Breaking the Binary spotlight marginalized voices. Regional and international updates explore funding challenges, with new grant structures in Austin and evolving arts funding models in the UK.
by Alex Freeman - Oct 28, 2024
Leadership changes are shaping Ensemble Studio Theatre and Amphibian Stage, while festivals like Breaking the Binary spotlight marginalized voices. Regional and international updates explore funding challenges, with new grant structures in Austin and evolving arts funding models in the UK.
Equity and Brass Jar Productions Ratify Contract to Allow Performers to Drink on the Job
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024
Actors’ Equity Association and Brass Jar Productions have announced the unanimous ratification of a contract that allows performers to drink (safely and responsibly!) on the job.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024
Actors’ Equity Association and Brass Jar Productions have announced the unanimous ratification of a contract that allows performers to drink (safely and responsibly!) on the job.
DRUNK SHAKESPEARE Cast and Crew Ratifies First Union Contract
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2024
DRUNK SHAKESPEARE's cast and crew have successfully ratified their first union contract, marking a milestone for the production. The agreement includes provisions for actors who perform while consuming alcohol.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2024
DRUNK SHAKESPEARE's cast and crew have successfully ratified their first union contract, marking a milestone for the production. The agreement includes provisions for actors who perform while consuming alcohol.
CHICAGO THEATRE WEEK CONTINUED To Launch On Monday
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2024
Chicago Theatre Week Continued returns with over 30 shows throughout the city and suburbs, including seven productions from Broadway In Chicago. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 19 at 10am at HotTix.org.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2024
Chicago Theatre Week Continued returns with over 30 shows throughout the city and suburbs, including seven productions from Broadway In Chicago. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 19 at 10am at HotTix.org.
Phoenix DRUNK SHAKESPEARE Production Is the Second to Unionize with Equity
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2023
The actors, stage managers, bartenders and servers of Phoenix’s Drunk Shakespeare have become the second company of the theatrical franchise to unionize as Drunk Shakespeare United.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2023
The actors, stage managers, bartenders and servers of Phoenix’s Drunk Shakespeare have become the second company of the theatrical franchise to unionize as Drunk Shakespeare United.
League of Chicago Theatres announces the return of Tickets for a 20
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2022
Hot Tix is bringing back its special, limited-time only promotion offering $20 tickets to fall productions in advance. These special, limited-time $20 prices will only be available Monday, August 15 – Sunday, September 4, or while supplies last.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2022
Hot Tix is bringing back its special, limited-time only promotion offering $20 tickets to fall productions in advance. These special, limited-time $20 prices will only be available Monday, August 15 – Sunday, September 4, or while supplies last.
Cast Announced for DC Production of DRUNK SHAKESPEARE at The Sage Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2022
Creators Scott Griffin and David Hudson announced complete casting today for the DC production of the 'smashed' hit Off-Broadway comedy Drunk Shakespeare. Directed by Hudson and Lisa Klages, Drunk Shakespeare will open at The Sage Theatre on Thursday, July 7, 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2022
Creators Scott Griffin and David Hudson announced complete casting today for the DC production of the 'smashed' hit Off-Broadway comedy Drunk Shakespeare. Directed by Hudson and Lisa Klages, Drunk Shakespeare will open at The Sage Theatre on Thursday, July 7, 2022.
Student Blog: Drinking with The Bard
by Student Blogger: Kat Mokrynski - Jan 28, 2022
Walking into 'The Gallery' at the Green Fig truly makes you feel like you're entering some kind of secret society. I won't go into much detail but be prepared to be wowed! Once you're inside, a cast member gives you a shot and escorts you to your seat as other actors interact with the audience, asking questions and making jokes. The venue has a very 'speakeasy vibe,' perfect for a drinking club with a Shakespeare problem. Before seeing the show, I got to interview Lisa Klages, the Associate Director and Production Manager, as well as Nate Betancourt, the drunk actor at that night's performance
by Student Blogger: Kat Mokrynski - Jan 28, 2022
Walking into 'The Gallery' at the Green Fig truly makes you feel like you're entering some kind of secret society. I won't go into much detail but be prepared to be wowed! Once you're inside, a cast member gives you a shot and escorts you to your seat as other actors interact with the audience, asking questions and making jokes. The venue has a very 'speakeasy vibe,' perfect for a drinking club with a Shakespeare problem. Before seeing the show, I got to interview Lisa Klages, the Associate Director and Production Manager, as well as Nate Betancourt, the drunk actor at that night's performance
DRUNK SHAKESPEARE CHICAGO Reopening August 6
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2021
Creators Scott Griffin and David Hudson announced that the Chicago production of the 'smashed' hit comedy, Drunk Shakespeare, will reopen at The Lion Theatre (located at 182 N. Wabash Ave in The Loop) on Friday, August 6th, 2021 for an open-ended run.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2021
Creators Scott Griffin and David Hudson announced that the Chicago production of the 'smashed' hit comedy, Drunk Shakespeare, will reopen at The Lion Theatre (located at 182 N. Wabash Ave in The Loop) on Friday, August 6th, 2021 for an open-ended run.
DRUNK SHAKESPEARE to Reopen Off-Broadway July 2nd
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2021
Creators Scott Griffin and David Hudson announced that the New York production of the 'smashed' hit Off-Broadway comedy, Drunk Shakespeare, will reopen at The Lounge (located at 711 7th Ave in the heart of Times Square) on Friday, July 2, 2021 for an open-ended run.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2021
Creators Scott Griffin and David Hudson announced that the New York production of the 'smashed' hit Off-Broadway comedy, Drunk Shakespeare, will reopen at The Lounge (located at 711 7th Ave in the heart of Times Square) on Friday, July 2, 2021 for an open-ended run.
Full Cast Announced For Chicago Production Of DRUNK SHAKESPEARE
by Julie Musbach - Apr 19, 2019
Creators Scott Griffin and David Hudson announced complete casting today for the Chicago production of the "smashed" hit Off-Broadway comedy Drunk Shakespeare. Directed by Hudson and Associate Director Lisa Klages, Drunk Shakespeare will open at The Lion Theatre (182 N. Wabash Avenue in The Loop), a brand-new venue hidden behind a locksmith's shop, on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Tickets are now on sale.
by Julie Musbach - Apr 19, 2019
Creators Scott Griffin and David Hudson announced complete casting today for the Chicago production of the "smashed" hit Off-Broadway comedy Drunk Shakespeare. Directed by Hudson and Associate Director Lisa Klages, Drunk Shakespeare will open at The Lion Theatre (182 N. Wabash Avenue in The Loop), a brand-new venue hidden behind a locksmith's shop, on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Tickets are now on sale.
The 'Smashed' Hit Off-Broadway Comedy DRUNK SHAKESPEARE Will Open A New Production In Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2019
Creators Scott Griffin and David Hudson announced today that the "smashed" hit Off-Broadway comedy Drunk Shakespeare will take its Elizabethan shenanigans to Chicago in a new production. Directed by Hudson and Associate Director Lisa Klages, Drunk Shakespeare will open at The Lion Theatre (182 N. Wabash Avenue in The Loop), a brand-new venue hidden behind a locksmith's shop, on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Tickets are now on sale.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2019
Creators Scott Griffin and David Hudson announced today that the "smashed" hit Off-Broadway comedy Drunk Shakespeare will take its Elizabethan shenanigans to Chicago in a new production. Directed by Hudson and Associate Director Lisa Klages, Drunk Shakespeare will open at The Lion Theatre (182 N. Wabash Avenue in The Loop), a brand-new venue hidden behind a locksmith's shop, on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Tickets are now on sale.
DRUNK SHAKESPEARE Will Open at Chicago's Lion Theatre This May
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 26, 2019
Creators Scott Griffin and David Hudson announced today that the "smashed" hit Off-Broadway comedy Drunk Shakespeare will take its Elizabethan shenanigans to Chicago in a new production. Directed by Hudson and Associate Director Lisa Klages, Drunk Shakespeare will open at The Lion Theatre (182 N. Wabash Avenue in The Loop), a brand-new venue hidden behind a locksmith's shop, on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Tickets are now on sale.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 26, 2019
Creators Scott Griffin and David Hudson announced today that the "smashed" hit Off-Broadway comedy Drunk Shakespeare will take its Elizabethan shenanigans to Chicago in a new production. Directed by Hudson and Associate Director Lisa Klages, Drunk Shakespeare will open at The Lion Theatre (182 N. Wabash Avenue in The Loop), a brand-new venue hidden behind a locksmith's shop, on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Tickets are now on sale.
TRAINSPOTTING Announces A New Block Of Tickets On Sale Through October 20
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2018
Producers Brass Jar Productions (Drunk Shakespeare) and James Seabright have announced that a new block of tickets is currently on sale for the critically acclaimed, no-holds-barred immersive production of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting Live now through October 20, 2018. Adapted by Harry Gibson and directed by King's Head Theatre Artistic Director Adam Spreadbury-Maher, in collaboration with Greg Esplin, Trainspotting Live inhabits a custom-built immersive performance space at Roy Arias Stages (777 8th Avenue).
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2018
Producers Brass Jar Productions (Drunk Shakespeare) and James Seabright have announced that a new block of tickets is currently on sale for the critically acclaimed, no-holds-barred immersive production of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting Live now through October 20, 2018. Adapted by Harry Gibson and directed by King's Head Theatre Artistic Director Adam Spreadbury-Maher, in collaboration with Greg Esplin, Trainspotting Live inhabits a custom-built immersive performance space at Roy Arias Stages (777 8th Avenue).
Whit Leyenberger Stumbles His Way To 1,000 Performances In DRUNK SHAKESPEARE
by Julie Musbach - Jul 18, 2018
New York City actor Whit Leyenberger is celebrating his 1,000th performance in the Off-Broadway smash hit, Drunk Shakespeare. The self-proclaimed "drinking club with a Shakespeare problem," Drunk Shakespeare is an irreverent and outrageous interactive theatrical experience now in its fourth year at The Lounge at Roy Arias Stages (777th 8th Avenue). Leyenberger, an original cast member, has performed in the modern mash-up of Shakespeare, comedy, and improvisation 1,000 times as of today, Wednesday, July 18, 2018. The only cast member to have played every character in the show, Leyenberger has consumed 1,484 drinks, or roughly 17.5 gallons of Tequila during his tenure.
by Julie Musbach - Jul 18, 2018
New York City actor Whit Leyenberger is celebrating his 1,000th performance in the Off-Broadway smash hit, Drunk Shakespeare. The self-proclaimed "drinking club with a Shakespeare problem," Drunk Shakespeare is an irreverent and outrageous interactive theatrical experience now in its fourth year at The Lounge at Roy Arias Stages (777th 8th Avenue). Leyenberger, an original cast member, has performed in the modern mash-up of Shakespeare, comedy, and improvisation 1,000 times as of today, Wednesday, July 18, 2018. The only cast member to have played every character in the show, Leyenberger has consumed 1,484 drinks, or roughly 17.5 gallons of Tequila during his tenure.
Review Roundup: Critics Weigh-In On TRAINSPOTTING LIVE!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2018
Adapted by Harry Gibson and directed by King's Head Theatre Artistic Director Adam Spreadbury-Maher, in collaboration with Greg Esplin, Trainspotting Live is now in performances in a brand new immersive performance space at Roy Arias Stages (777 8th Avenue). Produced by Brass Jar Productions (Drunk Shakespeare) and Olivier Award-winning producer James Seabright, Trainspotting Live officially opened just last night, July 15, 2018. Let's see what the critics had to say...
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2018
Adapted by Harry Gibson and directed by King's Head Theatre Artistic Director Adam Spreadbury-Maher, in collaboration with Greg Esplin, Trainspotting Live is now in performances in a brand new immersive performance space at Roy Arias Stages (777 8th Avenue). Produced by Brass Jar Productions (Drunk Shakespeare) and Olivier Award-winning producer James Seabright, Trainspotting Live officially opened just last night, July 15, 2018. Let's see what the critics had to say...
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