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Review: ASHLAND AVENUE at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Sep 22, 2025

ASHLAND AVENUE is a genial and charming play set in Chicago. Directed by Goodman Theatre’s Artistic Director Susan Booth, the Chicago setting of Lee Kirk’s world premiere certainly seems fitting for the opening of the theater’s centennial season. But this isn’t the kind of gritty, metaphorical “blood on the walls” kind of play often associated with Chicago-style theater. Instead, Kirk’s story about a Chicago family-owned business is much gentler. 

Photos: ANOTHER SHOT Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 30, 2024

Another Shot, the new comedy by Spike Manton and Harry Teinowitz just celebrated its opening night at The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at the Pershing Square Signature Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos below!

Northlight Theatre to Open 2023-2024 Season With BIRTHDAY CANDLES Chicago Area Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2023

Be part of the excitement as Northlight Theatre kicks off their 2023-2024 season with the Chicago area premiere of Birthday Candles. Don't miss out on this highly anticipated production - get all the details and book your tickets today.

Photos: Remy Bumppo's World Premiere Of GALILEO'S DAUGHTER Now Playing Through May 14
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2023

First look photos! Remy Bumppo Theatre Company has released first look photos of the final production of its 2022-2023 season, the world premiere of Galileo’s Daughter by Jessica Dickey anddirected by Marti Lyons, April 5 - May 14, at Theater Wit.

Remy Bumppo Announces Cast And Creative Team For The World Premiere Of Jessica Dickey's GALILEO'S DAUGHTER
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2023

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company have announced the cast, creative and production teams for the final production of its 2022-2023 season, the world premiere of Galileo’s Daughter by Jessica Dickey and directed by Marti Lyons, April 5 - May 14, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Avenue.

WHEN HARRY MET REHAB, Starring Dan Butler and Melissa Gilbert, Opens at the Greenhouse Theater Center
by - Dec 16, 2021

Special Offer - Starring Dan Butler and Melissa Gilbert Opens at the Greenhouse Theater Center

Photos: Inside Opening Night of WHEN HARRY MET REHAB
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2021

WHEN HARRY MET REHAB is running now through January 30 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Avenue. A comedy that takes sobriety seriously, WHEN HARRY MET REHAB is based loosely on the real-life experiences of Chicago sports radio personality, Harry Teinowitz.

2020 AUDELCO Nominations Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2020

The 48th Annual Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Awards will occur virtually on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 7pm and will be hosted by Roger Guenveur Smith, the AUDELCO award winning actor, best known for his 'The Huey P. Newton Story' and as Smiley in Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing'!

Nominations Announced For the 2020 AUDELCO 'VIV' Awards - BROADBEND, ARKANSAS, THE WRONG MAN, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2020

AUDELCO has announced the nominees for its 2020 'VIV' Awards, honoring excellence in Black Theatre.

BWW Review: All Praise THE AMEN CORNER at The Shakespeare Theatre
by Benjamin Tomchik - Feb 21, 2020

The Amen Corner shows the role faith can play when there is almost nowhere left to turn. This alone is a powerful statement about the American experience.

The Shakespeare Theatre Company Presents THE AMEN CORNER, Beginning Performances Tonight
by Cara Joy David - Feb 11, 2020

Performances begin tonight for The Shakespeare Theatre Company mounting of THE AMEN CORNER, James Baldwin's classic parable of passion and perseverance, at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F St. NW) in Washington, D.C.. The production will run from February 11-March 15, 2020. 

Lise Bruneau, David Darrow, and More Cast in A.C.T.'s SWEAT
by Julie Musbach - Aug 9, 2018

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announced today casting for Lynn Nottage's 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, Sweat, performing at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater (415 Geary St., San Francisco) September 26-October 21, 2018.

NBC Shares Primetime Schedule For 1/29-2/25
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 30, 2018

NBC Shares Primetime Schedule For 1/29-2/25

VIDEO: Director James DeVita Discusses CYRANO DE BERGERAC AT American Players Theatre
by Alan Henry - Oct 4, 2017

Watch director James DeVita discuss CYRANO DE BERGERAC at American Players Theatre!

VIDEO: Director John Langs Discusses A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM At American Players Theatre
by Alan Henry - Oct 3, 2017

Watch director John Langs discuss staging A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at American Players Theatre!

Review Roundup: CYRANO DE BERGERAC at American Players Theatre
by BWW Intern - Sep 6, 2017

CYRANO DE BERGERAC at American Players Theatre's newly renovated Hill Theatre is a timeless romance filled with wit and heart-stopping action.

Review Roundup: THREE SISTERS at American Players Theatre
by BWW Intern - Sep 5, 2017

One of Chekov's most well known works, THREE SISTERS will play at American Players Theatre until September 23. See what the critics are saying!

Review Roundup: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at American Players Theatre
by BWW Intern - Sep 5, 2017

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at American Players Theatre's newly renovated Hill Theatre brings a modern spin on this Shakespearean classic, which first played on the American Players Theatre stage thirty seven years ago.

BWW Review: Audiences Completely Give Their Hearts to MKE Rep's Resplendent New A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - Dec 7, 2016

What could be a better holiday gift to Milwaukee than a World Premiere adaptation of Dickens' beloved A Christmas Carol? On Friday night, Artistic Director Mark Clements opened his resplendent adaptation for the Milwaukee Repertory Theater in the gorgeous Pabst Theatre. In this innovative adaptation by Clements in collaboration with a stunning artistic team, the production renewed holiday magic in the company's 41st year for the city that Clements and The Rep call home.

Photo Flash: First Look at Milwaukee Rep's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2016

Milwaukee Rep is excited to present a new, family friendly adaptation of Charles Dicken's A CHRISTMAS CAROL, written by Rep Artistic Director Mark Clements, featuring the same traditional story and characters you love. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!