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Ariana Madix's Lifetime Movie BUYING BACK MY DAUGHTER Sets Premiere Date
by Michael Major - Sep 6, 2023

Buying Back My Daughter, the new Lifetime movie starring Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix, has announced a premiere date. The film also stars Meagan Good, Roger Cross, Faith Wright, and more. Get all the details on the upcoming film now!

Friday 5(+1): Shelby Anderson and Mike Wargo from THE DATE
by Jeffrey Ellis - Apr 13, 2023

Playhouse 615 hosts a workshop production of Zach Leon’s musical The Date this weekend, April 14-16. Located at 11920 Lebanon Road in Mt. Juliet, Playhouse 615 is the latest theatrical endeavor by Joel Meriwether and Ann Street Kavanaugh. Leon’s The Date stars Shelby Anderson and Mike Wargo. A staged reading of Leon’s Buke’s Island was presented in March at Café Coco.

DEAL WITH THE DRAGON Comes to Magic Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2022

Kevin Rolston's critically acclaimed Deal with the Dragon, a three-character, one-man performance comes to the Magic Theatre for a limited run.

The University of Chicago and Folks Operetta to Present the Korngold Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2022

The University of Chicago and Folks Operetta have announced the Korngold Festival, celebrating and exploring the life and music of one of the 20th century’s most successful yet underrecognized composers, Erich Wolfgang Korngold.

Hallmark Channel Announces WRITE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, Starring Torrey DeVitto, Chad Michael Murray, and More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 17, 2019

Torrey DeVitto ('Chicago Med,' 'Pretty Little Lies') Chad Michael Murray ('Riverdale,' 'One Tree Hill'), Lolita Davidovich ('Paris, Wine and Romance,' 'How to Get Away with Murder'), Drew Seeley ('A Christmas for the Books,' Union Bound) and Grant Show ('Dynasty,' 'Devious Maids') star in 'Write Before Christmas,' a new original premiering Sunday, November 17 (8 p.m. ET/PT), on Hallmark Channel as part of the network's beloved, number one-rated programming event, 'Countdown to Christmas,' which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Hallmark Channel is historically the #1 television network in all of Q4.

Megan Hilty, Marrisa Jaret Winokur, and Jane Alexander to Star in 'It's a Wonderful Lifetime' Holiday Films
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 24, 2018

Lifetime has announced the network's It's a Wonderful Lifetime lineup, which features 14 all-new original movies and nine acquired films. Starring in these films includes a slew of Broadway stars such as Megan Hilty, Marrisa Jaret Winokur, and Jane Alexander.

Lifetime Announces 'It's a Wonderful Lifetime' Programming Slate
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 24, 2018

Christmas is coming early this year! Lifetime sleighs the 2018 holiday season this year with the network's It's a Wonderful Lifetime lineup, featuring 14 all-new original movies and nine acquired films. Kicking off on November 21 with a special week featuring five nights of premieres, each week of the holiday season will feature new movies every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, it was announced today by Tanya Lopez, EVP, Movies, Limited Series and Original Movie Acquisitions, Lifetime and LMN.

TimeLine Names Five New Company Members, Plus Additions To Board And Associate Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2018

TimeLine Theatre Company is pleased to announce the addition of several new artists and community leaders to its ranks. Chicago artists Tyla Abercrumbie, Will Allan, Wardell Julius Clark, Charles Andrew Gardner, and Anish Jethmalani have been named Company Members at the theater, effective immediately. Additionally, the theater is welcoming JoAnne Dobrick, Anne Voshel, Richard G. Weinberg, and Nicholas Yassan to its Board of Directors, and Jared Bellot as a new Associate Artist.

Stand Up To Cancer Has Its Best-Ever Fundraising Special with More Than $123.6 Million Pledged
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 10, 2018

 Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) today announced more than $123.6 million has been pledged collectively so far in connection with the star-studded Sept. 7 'roadblock' fundraising telecast in the United States and Canada. The funds pledged toward the SU2C scientific model will be directed to collaborative research programs utilizing SU2C's scientific oversight in both the United States and Canada.

Stand Up To Cancer Has Its Best-Ever Fundraising Special
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2018

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) today announced more than $123.6 million has been pledged collectively so far in connection with the star-studded Sept. 7 "roadblock" fundraising telecast in the United States and Canada. The funds pledged toward the SU2C scientific model will be directed to collaborative research programs utilizing SU2C's scientific oversight in both the United States and Canada.

Wisconsin Premiere of SALVAGE Opens This September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2018

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's Oldest Professional Resident Summer Theatre, presents the Wisconsin premiere of "Salvage," a new play by Michigan playwright, Joseph Zettelmaier.  

Photo Flash: Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Presents the Midwest Premiere of CAL IN CAMO
by Julie Musbach - Jan 12, 2018

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago's only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, announces the Midwest premiere of Cal in Camo by RTE member William Francis Hoffman and directed by RTE member Hallie Gordon. Cal in Camo runs January 5 February 17, 2018, at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N. Ridge Avenue in Chicago. The press opening is Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 7:00pm.

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Announces Casting for the Midwest Premiere of CAL IN CAMO
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2017

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago's only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, announces the Midwest premiere of Cal in Camo by RTE member William Francis Hoffman and directed by RTE memberHallie Gordon. Cal in Camo runs January 5 February 17, 2018, at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N. Ridge Avenue in Chicago.

Kevin Rolston's DEAL WITH THE DRAGON Flies Into NCTC
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2017

In November, New Conservatory Theatre Center will offer a special presentation of Kevin Rolston's virtuosic solo play Deal with the Dragon, developed with and directed by M. Graham Smith. After an acclaimed run in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, as well as equally acclaimed Bay Area runs at ACT Costume Shop, Z Space and TheaterWorks Silicon Valley, a newly revised version of Deal with the Dragon makes its return to SF ahead of a planned New York premiere.

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Opens 7/26 at Peninsula Players Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2017

Audiences will be swept away by the life-changing, four-day love affair in the lush musical 'The Bridges of Madison County' at Peninsula Players Theatre July 26 through August 13, 2017.   One of the most romantic stories ever written, 'The Bridges of Madison County' first captured the nation's attention in 1992 as a best-selling novel, then again in 1995 as a major motion picture.  It is now an irresistible, two-time Tony Award-winning musical.

Photo Flash: Shattered Globe Presents THE TALL GIRLS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2017

Shattered Globe Theatre is pleased to continue its 2016-17 season with the Chicago premiere of Meg Miroshnik's drama THE TALL GIRLS, an ensemble piece about five young women in the 1930s rural Midwest who discover a way to escape their crumbling town - by playing basketball. Directed by Ensemble Member Louis Contey, THE TALL GIRLS will play January 12 - February 25, 2017 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 TALL GIRLS to Take the Court at Shattered Globe This Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2017

Shattered Globe Theatre will continue its 2016-17 season with the Chicago premiere of Meg Miroshnik's drama THE TALL GIRLS, an ensemble piece about five young women in the 1930s rural Midwest who discover a way to escape their crumbling town - by playing basketball.

Shattered Globe Theatre Presents THE TALL GIRLS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2016

Shattered Globe Theatre is pleased to continue its 2016-17 season with the Chicago premiere of Meg Miroshnik's drama THE TALL GIRLS, an ensemble piece about five young women in the 1930s rural Midwest who discover a way to escape their crumbling town - by playing basketball. Directed by Ensemble Member Louis Contey, THE TALL GIRLS will play January 12 - February 25, 2017 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 TALL GIRLS to Take the Court at Shattered Globe This Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2016

Shattered Globe Theatre will continue its 2016-17 season with the Chicago premiere of Meg Miroshnik's drama THE TALL GIRLS, an ensemble piece about five young women in the 1930s rural Midwest who discover a way to escape their crumbling town - by playing basketball.

CHICK FLICK THE MUSICAL to Premiere This Fall in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2016

Grab your friends and head out for an evening of humor, heart, and harmony as Chick Flick the Musical comes to The Royal George Theatre Cabaret, 1641 N. Halsted Street in Chicago. This uniquely female-positive new musical begins previews November 1, and opens November 10 for an open run.