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Photo Flash: First Look at Shattered Globe's IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT

Shattered Globe Theatre concludes its 25th anniversary season with the gripping, racially charged mystery IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, adapted by Matt Pelfrey, based on the novel by John Ball and directed by Louis Contey, playing now through June 5, 2016 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. The press opening is Sunday, April 24 at 3 pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Shattered Globe to Round Out 25th Season with IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT This Spring

Shattered Globe Theatre concludes its 25th anniversary season with the gripping, racially charged mystery IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, based on the novel by John Ball, adapted by Matt Pelfrey and directed by Louis Contey, playing April 21 - June 4, 2016 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.
Shattered Globe's IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT to Run 4/21-6/5 at Theater Wit

Shattered Globe Theatre concludes its 25th anniversary season with the gripping, racially charged mystery IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, adapted by Matt Pelfrey, based on the novel by John Ball and directed by Louis Contey, playing April 21 - June 5, 2016 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.theaterwit.org, in person at the Theater Wit Box Office or by calling (773) 975-8150. The press opening is Sunday, April 24 at 3 pm.
Shattered Globe to Round Out 25th Season with IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT This Spring

Shattered Globe Theatre concludes its 25th anniversary season with the gripping, racially charged mystery IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, based on the novel by John Ball, adapted by Matt Pelfrey and directed by Louis Contey, playing April 21 - June 4, 2016 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.
Photo Flash: First Look at HELLCAB at Profiles Theatre

Hellcab by Will Kern, directed by Eric Burgher, runs now through January 11, 2015 at Profiles Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
TV: First Look at Highlights of HELLCAB at Profiles Theatre

For the past two seasons, including the 20th Anniversary production in 2012, Profiles revisited Kern's landmark play for the holiday season. Both productions recevied extended runs and played for over three months. First produced as a late-night show by Famous Door Theatre in 1992, Hellcab was originally scheduled for twelve performances. It ended up running for over nine years, becoming one of the longest running shows in Chicago theatre history. Richard Cotovsky played the Driver for nearly 18 months including return engagements logging in well over two hundred performances to make him one of the longest performing actors to play the Driver during its premiere. Hellcab has been performed all over the U.S. and abroad, including Scotland, Israel, Singapore, and Ireland, winning numerous awards, including a Fringe First at the Edinburgh Festival. Check out a first look at highlights below!
Profiles Theatre's HELLCAB Begins Tonight

Profiles Theatre announces that actor Richard Cotovsky returns to the role of the Driver in Profiles Theatre's holiday season revival of Hellcab by Will Kern. Directed by Profiles ensemble member Eric Burgher, a cast of 34 joins Cotovsky as the beleaguered cab driver, a role he played for over two hundred performances during the world premiere run. Profiles' production runs at The Main Stage, 4139 N. Broadway, tonight, November 7, 2014 - January 11, 2015 with the press opening on Thursday, November 13 at 8:00 pm.
Profiles Theatre to Present HELLCAB, Begin. 11/7

Profiles Theatre announces that actor Richard Cotovsky returns to the role of the Driver in Profiles Theatre's holiday season revival of Hellcab by Will Kern. Directed by Profiles ensemble member Eric Burgher, a cast of 34 joins Cotovsky as the beleaguered cab driver, a role he played for over two hundred performances during the world premiere run. Profiles' production runs at The Main Stage, 4139 N. Broadway, November 7, 2014 - January 11, 2015 with the press opening on Thursday, November 13 at 8:00 pm.
Broken Nose Theatre's FROM WHITE PLAINS Begins Tonight at Greenhouse Theater Center

Broken Nose Theatre (BNT) is continues its second season with the Chicago Premiere of From White Plains, written by Michael Perlman - in collaboration with Aaron Rossini, Craig Wesley Divino, Karl Gregory, and Jimmy King, the actors in the original production - which from its initial run went on to receive the GLAAD Award for Best New Off-Off Broadway Play. Directed by BNT Ensemble Member Spenser Davis, From White Plains will run in the Downstairs Studio at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 North Lincoln Ave., tonight, January 24th - February 23rd.
Broken Nose Theatre to Present FROM WHITE PLAINS at Greenhouse Theater Center, Begin. 1/24

Broken Nose Theatre (BNT) is continues its second season with the Chicago Premiere of From White Plains, written by Michael Perlman - in collaboration with Aaron Rossini, Craig Wesley Divino, Karl Gregory, and Jimmy King, the actors in the original production - which from its initial run went on to receive the GLAAD Award for Best New Off-Off Broadway Play. Directed by BNT Ensemble Member Spenser Davis, From White Plains will run in the Downstairs Studio at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 North Lincoln Ave., January 24th - February 23rd. The show runs Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Preview performances are from January 24th - 26th and 29th - 30th, with Press Opening on January 31st. Tickets to From White Plains range from $15 - $25 and are available online at www.greenhousetheater.org or by calling the box office at 773.404.7336.
Paul Dillon Stars in Profiles Theatre's HELLCAB, Now thru 1/12

Profiles Theatre announces that actor Paul Dillon returns to the role he originated in the 1992 world premiere of Hellcab by Will Kern for Profiles' holiday season revival of their hit production. Once again, Profiles Artistic Director Darrell W. Cox returns to direct a cast of 34 with Dillon joining the cast as the beleaguered cab driver and ensemble member Eric Burgher assistant directing. Profiles' production runs at The Main Stage, 4139 N. Broadway, tonight, November 8, 2013 - January 12, 2014. Please note new opening date: Wednesday, November 13, at 8:00 pm.
Paul Dillon to Star in Profiles Theatre's HELLCAB, 11/8-1/12

Profiles Theatre announces that actor Paul Dillon returns to the role he originated in the 1992 world premiere of Hellcab by Will Kern for Profiles' holiday season revival of their hit production. Once again, Profiles Artistic Director Darrell W. Cox returns to direct a cast of 34 with Dillon joining the cast as the beleaguered cab driver and ensemble member Eric Burgher assistant directing. Profiles' production runs at The Main Stage, 4139 N. Broadway, November 8, 2013 - January 12, 2014. Please note new opening date: Wednesday, November 13, at 8:00 pm.
Midsommer Flight Stages Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET, Beg. Tonight

Midsommer Flight will bring free Shakespeare in the Park back to the north side this summer with the beloved tragedy Romeo and Juliet, opening at the end of July. Dedicated to presenting outdoor performances of Shakespeare's plays, Midsommer Flight is proud to produce the play as an arts partner with the Chicago Park District.
BWW's Shakespeare Round Up 2013

Shakespeare's popularity shows no signs of flagging, even though his 450th birthday is approaching in 2014. For fans of the Bard, here is a look at productions currently playing across the nation, as well as a sneak peek at upcoming shows.
Midsommer Flight to Stage Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET, Begin. 7/27

Midsommer Flight will bring free Shakespeare in the Park back to the north side this summer with the beloved tragedy Romeo and Juliet, opening at the end of July. Dedicated to presenting outdoor performances of Shakespeare's plays, Midsommer Flight is proud to produce the play as an arts partner with the Chicago Park District.
Berkshire Theatre Group's Unicorn Company Performs A CLASS ACT, Now thru 8/4

A Class Act, by Edward Kleban, lyricist of A Chorus Line, will be performed at The Unicorn Theatre by Berkshire Theatre Group's Unicorn Company. Previews begin tonight, July 11 with an official press opening on July 14 at 8pm and closing on August 4.
Berkshire Theatre Group's Unicorn Company Performs A CLASS ACT, 7/11-8/4

A Class Act, by Edward Kleban, lyricist of A Chorus Line, will be performed at The Unicorn Theatre by Berkshire Theatre Group's Unicorn Company. Previews begin July 11 with an official press opening on July 14 at 8pm and closing on August 4.
Jackie Hoffman, Noah Racey and More Join Berkshire Theatre Group's Summer Casts

Berkshire Theatre Group today announced its acting ensemble for the Summer of 2012 with a mixture of Berkshire Theatre Group alumni, newcomers, up and coming talent and seasoned professionals.

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