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MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Comes To Deerfield
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 30, 2026

DEERFIELD Theater will present Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express from April 3rd to April 12th at Caruso Auditorium in Deerfield, IL, featuring a cast led by Brian Parry as Hercule Poirot.

Cast Set for STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER at City Lit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025

City Lit’s 45th season will continue in October with the world premiere of Timothy Griffin’s STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set for R.U.R. (ROSSUM'S UNIVERSAL ROBOTS) at City Lit Theater
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025

City Lit Theater will follow up its three Jeff Award wins with its season-closing production of R.U.R. (ROSSUM'S UNIVERSAL ROBOTS), a world premiere adaptation of the 1920 science-fiction play by the Czech writer Karel Čapek.

Cast Announced for City Lit's THE HOUSE OF IDEAS, Beginning In August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2024

City Lit has announced the cast for THE HOUSE OF IDEAS, running from August 23 to October 6. The play explores the rise of Marvel Comics and the challenges its creators faced in sharing credit.

A Theater In The Dark Announces Cast and Release Dates For THE WHITE CITY: AN AUDIBLE EXHIBITION ON H.H. HOLMES, MURDERER
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2023

The third and final audio production of A Theater in the Dark's 2022-23 digital season will be the original audio play THE WHITE CITY: AN AUDIBLE EXHIBITION ON H.H. HOLMES, MURDERER by Evanston-based playwright Rick Kinnebrew, directed by Corey Bradberry. WHITE CITY is a theatrical thriller surrounding the notorious Chicago serial killer H. H. Holmes, who is said to have murdered more than 20 people during the World's Columbian Exposition.in 1893.

Dusty Brown Named New Artistic Director of Redtwist Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2022

Redtwist Theatre has named Dusty Brown as its new artistic director, Eileen Dixon as its community director and Michael Dias as development director, effective immediately. Redtwist Theater.

Photos: Redtwist Theater's Modern Adaptation of ANTIGONE Opens This Sunday
by Grace Cutler - Jun 25, 2022

Redtwist Theater's Modern Adaptation of ANTIGONE Opens This Sunday. Sophoklese’ Tragedy is given a modern adaptation by Anne Carson, directed by Christine Freije and starring Redtwist Company Members Brian Parry and Sarah Sapperstein.

Cast and Creatives Announced for ANTIGONE at Redtwist Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2022

Redtwist Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its next production, Antigone, adapted by Anne Carson and directed by Christine Freije, June 23 – July 31, at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. 

Redtwist Announces Cast of KING LEAR
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2019

Redtwist Theatre presents William Shakespeare's KING LEAR, directed by Steve Scott. The show opens Saturday, July 6, 2019, at 3pm and runs Thu, Fri, Sat at 7:30pm; Sun at 3pm, through Sunday, August 4, 3:00pm.

KING LEAR Comes to Redtwist Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2019

Redtwist Theatre presents William Shakespeare's KING LEAR, directed by Steve Scott. The show opens Saturday, July 6, 2019, at 3pm and runs Thu, Fri, Sat at 7:30pm; Sun at 3pm, through Sunday, August 4, 3:00pm.

46th Annual Non–Equity Jeff Awards Nominations Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2019

The Jeff Awards announced today via a special video, a total of 132 nominations in 22 categories for the 46th Annual Non-Equity Jeff Awards.

Random Acts, About Face Youth Theatre And Pride Films & Plays Announce THE LARAMIE PROJECT Reading
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2018

Random Acts, About Face Youth Theatre and Pride Films & Plays have announced a special 20th Anniversary Reading of THE LARAMIE PROJECT by Moises Kaufman, directed by Jason Gerace. The event, set to feature some of Chicago's best talent, will take place on Sunday, November 4 at 7:30pm at Pride Films and Plays' Broadway space. Tickets are tiered from $5-20 and can be purchased at www.RandomActsChicago.com. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Matthew Shepard Foundation.

Redtwist's SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION Extends
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2018

What happens when a total stranger enters your life and changes it forever? Based on a true story, this Olivier Award winner for Best Play examines the impact of a charming young con man on a mature wealthy woman when she suddenly begins to care for his well-being. (Note: The play includes a brief scene with nudity)

SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION Comes to Redtwist Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2018

What happens when a total stranger enters your life and changes it forever? Based on a true story, this Olivier Award winner for Best Play examines the impact of a charming young con man on a mature wealthy woman when she suddenly begins to care for his well-being. (Note: The play includes a brief scene with nudity)

SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION Comes to Redtwist Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2018

What happens when a total stranger enters your life and changes it forever? Based on a true story, this Olivier Award winner for Best Play examines the impact of a charming young con man on a mature wealthy woman when she suddenly begins to care for his well-being. (Note: The play includes a brief scene with nudity)

Redtwist Theatre's SAGITTARIUS PONDEROSA Opens Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2018

Redtwist Theatre presents A Chicago Premiere, Sagittarius Ponderosa, by MJ Kaufman. Directed by James Fleming

Redtwist Theatre's SAGITTARIUS PONDEROSA Opens 6/30
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2018

Redtwist Theatre presents A Chicago Premiere, Sagittarius Ponderosa, by MJ Kaufman. Directed by James Fleming

Redtwist Theatre's FROST/NIXON Opens April 21
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2018

Redtwist Theatre presents Frost/Nixon by Peter Morgan, and directed by Scott Weinstein, featuring Redtwist company member & Jeff Award-winner Brian Parry as Richard Nixon. The show opens Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 3pm (this is also the press opening) and runs Thu, Fri, Sat at 7:30pm; Sun at 3pm, through Sun, May 20.

Redtwist Theatre Announces OUR TOWN Extension to 10/29
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2017

Due to numerous SOLD OUT performances, Redtwist Theatre announces the extension of the Jeff Recommended play OUR TOWN by Thornton Wilder, directed by Redtwist's Associate Artistic Director, James Fleming.

Redtwist Theatre's OUR TOWN Opens Tonight
by Julie Musbach - Sep 9, 2017

A Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece of the 20th century is brought lovingly into the 21st century. Redtwist Associate Artistic Director James Fleming directs an intimate production of this American classic as a love letter to Chicago's many communities and a reminder that life's most ordinary moments are often the most profound.