The Building Stage Announces DAWN, QUIXOTE, Opening 3/22
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 1, 2013
The Building Stage's Founder and Artistic Director Blake Montgomery announces that the world premiere of Dawn, Quixote, conceived and directed by Montgomery, at The Building Stage, 412 N. Carpenter Street in Chicago's West Loop, March 22 - April 27 will be the final production for The Building Stage. Previews are Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 24 at 4 p.m. Opening/press night is Monday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. The regular performance schedule is Thursday - Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. Tickets for the previews are students/children: $5, adults: $15 and for the regular run, students/children: $15/$20 and adults: $25/$30. Tickets may be purchased at buildingstage.com or by calling The Building Stage box office at 312.491.1369.
Photo Flash: First Look at Blake Montgomery in Building Stage's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2012
The Building Stage has announced the return of Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs 'A Christmas Carol.' Again., created and performed by The Building Stage's Founder and Artistic Director Blake Montgomery, at The Building Stage, 412 N. Carpenter Street in Chicago's West Loop, November 29 - December 24. The performance runs 95 minutes without an intermission. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.
The House Theatre of Chicago Appoints New Managing Director
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 31, 2012
The House Theatre of Chicago announced that Brian Frederick has come aboard as the company's new Managing Director, a role which has been vacant since 2010. The staff is further expanded with the recent addition of Chelsea Keenan as the Director of Audience Development and Company Member Chris Mathews as the Communications Manager. The House launches its 11th Season with Artistic Director Nathan Allen's first brand new work in over two years, The Iron Stag King: Part One.
The Building Stage Closes Season with LIFE IS A DREAM, Now thru 6/30
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2012
The Building Stage, now in its 7th year creating original works of theater, wraps up its four-show season with its original adaptation of Pedro Calderon de la Barca's LIFE IS A DREAM, performing Friday and Saturday nights tonight, May 18 - June 30 at The Building Stage, 412 N. Carpenter Street in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood.
The Building Stage to Close Season with LIFE IS A DREAM, 5/18-6/30
by James T Harding - May 2, 2012
The Building Stage, now in its 7th year creating original works of theater, wraps up its four-show season with its original adaptation of Pedro Calderon de la Barca's LIFE IS A DREAM, performing Friday and Saturday nights May 18 - June 30 at The Building Stage, 412 N. Carpenter Street in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood.
The Building Stage Adds 3 Performances of MOBY-DICK
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 21, 2011
With the number of remaining tickets for its adaptation of MOBY-DICK running low, The Building Stage has added three additional performances of this Jeff recommended and critically acclaimed show now playing through Friday, November 4 at The Building Stage, 412 N. Carpenter Street in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood.
The Building Stage Launches 2011/12 Season with MOBY-DICK
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 25, 2011
The Building Stage, now in its 7th year creating original works of theater, launches its first ever four-show season with its original adaptation of MOBY-DICK, performing September 15 to October 30 at The Building Stage, 412 N. Carpenter Street in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood. Monday, September 19 at 7:30pm.
The Building Stage Announces Four-Play Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 5, 2011
The Building Stage proudly announces its 2011-2012 season, showcasing the range of intellectual, visual, and thematic pleasures the company is known for in its unique, original works.
THE FRANKLIN EXPIDITION Closes at The Building Stage 10/30
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2010
The Building Stage unveils their latest completely unique original production exploring risk and the unknown in THE FRANKLIN EXPEDITION, performing September 25 to October 30 at The Building Stage, 412 N. Carpenter Street in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood.
The Building Stage Closes THE FRANKLIN EXPIDITION 10/30
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2010
The Building Stage unveils their latest completely unique original production exploring risk and the unknown in THE FRANKLIN EXPEDITION, performing September 25 to October 30 at The Building Stage, 412 N. Carpenter Street in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood.
THE FRANKLIN EXPIDITION Plays The Building Stage 9/25-10/30
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 25, 2010
The Building Stage unveils their latest completely unique original production exploring risk and the unknown in THE FRANKLIN EXPEDITION, performing September 25 to October 30 at The Building Stage, 412 N. Carpenter Street in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood.
The Building Stage Announces THE FRANKLIN EXPIDITION 9/25-10/30
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 25, 2010
The Building Stage unveils their latest completely unique original production exploring risk and the unknown in THE FRANKLIN EXPEDITION, performing September 25 to October 30 at The Building Stage, 412 N. Carpenter Street in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood.
THE FRANKLIN EXPIDITION Plays The Building Stage 9/25-10/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 24, 2010
The Building Stage unveils their latest completely unique original production exploring risk and the unknown in THE FRANKLIN EXPEDITION, performing September 25 to October 30 at The Building Stage, 412 N. Carpenter Street in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood.
The Building Stage Announces THE FRANKLIN EXPIDITION 9/25-10/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 23, 2010
The Building Stage unveils their latest completely unique original production exploring risk and the unknown in THE FRANKLIN EXPEDITION, performing September 25 to October 30 at The Building Stage, 412 N. Carpenter Street in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood.
The Building Stage Closes THE RING CYCLE, 3/13
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2010
The Building Stage, a Chicago theater company noted for its unique retellings and adaptations of various media to the stage presents their newest and largest endeavor to date: The Ring Cycle. The Ring Cycle is a non-operatic theatrical re-imagining of the famous Richard Wagner opera cycle, The Ring of the Nibelung. Utilizing original music, circus arts and puppetry in conjunction with the libretti, this epic project will synthesize 16 hours of opera into a six-hour theater piece co-directed by The Building Stage Artistic Director Blake Montgomery and Associate Artistic Director Joanie Schultz. The six-hour production includes two short intermissions and a dinner break. Ticket buyers are invited to pack a picnic or purchase snacks, meals and drinks at the theater. The dinner available for pre-purchase is a $10 boxed sandwich dinner from the popular family-owned Bari Foods (vegetarian options available). Patrons will be greeted with a complimentary cup of hot coffee or cocoa upon entrance and during the dinner break everyone is invited to picnic on the stage with their meal or snacks.
The Building Stage Presents THE RING CYCLE, Opens 2/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 2, 2010
The Building Stage, a Chicago theater company noted for its unique retellings and adaptations of various media to the stage presents their newest and largest endeavor to date: The Ring Cycle. The Ring Cycle is a non-operatic theatrical re-imagining of the famous Richard Wagner opera cycle, The Ring of the Nibelung. Utilizing original music, circus arts and puppetry in conjunction with the libretti, this epic project will synthesize 16 hours of opera into a six-hour theater piece co-directed by The Building Stage Artistic Director Blake Montgomery and Associate Artistic Director Joanie Schultz. The six-hour production includes two short intermissions and a dinner break. Ticket buyers are invited to pack a picnic or purchase snacks, meals and drinks at the theater. The dinner available for pre-purchase is a $10 boxed sandwich dinner from the popular family-owned Bari Foods (vegetarian options available). Patrons will be greeted with a complimentary cup of hot coffee or cocoa upon entrance and during the dinner break everyone is invited to picnic on the stage with their meal or snacks.
