Cody Estle
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Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; SISTER ACT Leads Best Musical! (Dec 29, 2025)
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; Rhode Center For The Arts Leads Favorite Theatre! (Dec 22, 2025)
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; SISTER ACT Leads Best Musical! (Dec 15, 2025)
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; SISTER ACT Leads Best Musical! (Dec 29, 2025)
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; Rhode Center For The Arts Leads Favorite Theatre! (Dec 22, 2025)
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; SISTER ACT Leads Best Musical! (Dec 15, 2025)
Photos
(left to right) Brian McKnight, Annie Prichard, Chris Daley and Saraà Rodriguez in First Floor Theater’s Chicago premiere of AMERICAN HERO by Bess Wohl, directed by Cody Estle. Photo by Ian McLaren.
Date:
05/10/2017
From: Photo Flash: First Floor Theater presents Chicago premiere of AMERICAN HERO
Hallie Foote and some of the cast members of Raven Theatre's Dividing the Estate. Pictured (left to right): BrittneyLove Smith, Cody Estle, Hallie Foote, Angela Sandall, Kathryn Acosta, Jon Steinhagen and JoAnn Montemurro.
Date:
01/15/2015
From: Photo Flash: Horton Foote's Daughter Hallie Foote Visits Raven Theatre
Videos
VIDEO: First Look at the Chicago Premiere of THE LUCKIEST at Raven Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-05-16 16:55:38
News
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; SISTER ACT Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; Rhode Center For The Arts Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; SISTER ACT Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; Rhode Center For The Arts Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Registration for Inaugural Wisconsin Directors Lab Now Open
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024
Forward Theater Company has announced the opening of registration for the inaugural Wisconsin Directors Lab, set for January 4-5, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024
Forward Theater Company has announced the opening of registration for the inaugural Wisconsin Directors Lab, set for January 4-5, 2025.
The Weidner Downtown Series To Present Four New Theatrical Events In The Heart Of Downtown Green Bay
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024
Experience surprising, experimental, and intimate performances at the 2024 Weidner Downtown Series in Green Bay.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024
Experience surprising, experimental, and intimate performances at the 2024 Weidner Downtown Series in Green Bay.
Next Act Theatre Names Libby Amato as Managing Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2023
Next Act Theatre has announced the promotion of Libby Amato to the role of Managing Director. With almost 20 years of experience with the company, Amato's new position is effective immediately. Learn more about Amato's journey and her plans for the future of Next Act Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2023
Next Act Theatre has announced the promotion of Libby Amato to the role of Managing Director. With almost 20 years of experience with the company, Amato's new position is effective immediately. Learn more about Amato's journey and her plans for the future of Next Act Theatre.
Next Act Theatre Names Two New Staff Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2023
Next Act Theatre has hired two new staff members.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2023
Next Act Theatre has hired two new staff members.
Raven Theatre Launches National Search for New Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2023
Raven Theatre has launched a national search for its new Artistic Director. Raven has engaged arts consultant and recruiter BLVE Consults to lead the search.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2023
Raven Theatre has launched a national search for its new Artistic Director. Raven has engaged arts consultant and recruiter BLVE Consults to lead the search.
Next Act Theatre Hires Kerri Kilbourne As Managing Director
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2023
Next Act Theatre announced today that Kerri Kilbourne has been hired as its new Managing Director. Kilbourne was hired after a two-month national search and will assume the role on Wednesday, February 23, 2023. She is the first person in the position of Managing Director at Next Act Theatre since 2014.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2023
Next Act Theatre announced today that Kerri Kilbourne has been hired as its new Managing Director. Kilbourne was hired after a two-month national search and will assume the role on Wednesday, February 23, 2023. She is the first person in the position of Managing Director at Next Act Theatre since 2014.
Rivendell Welcomes New Ensemble Members
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2023
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago’s only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, welcomes eight new ensemble members.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2023
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago’s only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, welcomes eight new ensemble members.
Industry Pro Newsletter: New Funding Challenges in the UK and US, New Leaders Take Their Posts
by Alex Freeman - Nov 14, 2022
In the US, programs designed to help businesses and producers make it through the pandemic have been winding down or coming to an end over the last fiscal year - but audiences and funding aren’t yet back to their pre-pandemic levels, leaving leaders in a tough position to figure out how to get their institutions back on firm financial footing.
by Alex Freeman - Nov 14, 2022
In the US, programs designed to help businesses and producers make it through the pandemic have been winding down or coming to an end over the last fiscal year - but audiences and funding aren’t yet back to their pre-pandemic levels, leaving leaders in a tough position to figure out how to get their institutions back on firm financial footing.
Sarah Slight Named Raven Theatre's Interim Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2022
The Board of Directors of Raven Theatre has announced that Sarah Slight will serve as the theater’s Interim Artistic Director beginning December 1, 2022, as the theater conducts a search to replace Cody Estle, who is departing to serve as the Artistic Director of Next Act Theatre in Milwaukee.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2022
The Board of Directors of Raven Theatre has announced that Sarah Slight will serve as the theater’s Interim Artistic Director beginning December 1, 2022, as the theater conducts a search to replace Cody Estle, who is departing to serve as the Artistic Director of Next Act Theatre in Milwaukee.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Quiet Quitting in the Arts and Supply Chain Woes Hit the Theater
by Alex Freeman - Oct 31, 2022
For many working in the entertainment industry, it can often feel like we’re living in a different economy than everyone else - the hours maintained have long been different from the rest of the working world, the day to day tasks, the workplace cultures. This week, different stories about how broader economic trends are showing up in the arts.
by Alex Freeman - Oct 31, 2022
For many working in the entertainment industry, it can often feel like we’re living in a different economy than everyone else - the hours maintained have long been different from the rest of the working world, the day to day tasks, the workplace cultures. This week, different stories about how broader economic trends are showing up in the arts.
Next Act Theatre Hires Cody Estle As New Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2022
Next Act Theatre has announced that Cody Estle has been hired as its new Artistic Director. Estle was hired after a four-month national search and will assume the role on December 1, 2022. He will overlap outgoing Producing Artistic Director David Cecsarini before fully taking over leadership of the company in spring 2023.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2022
Next Act Theatre has announced that Cody Estle has been hired as its new Artistic Director. Estle was hired after a four-month national search and will assume the role on December 1, 2022. He will overlap outgoing Producing Artistic Director David Cecsarini before fully taking over leadership of the company in spring 2023.
Cody Estle To Step Down as Raven Theatre Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2022
Cody Estle will step down as Raven Theatre's Artistic Director at the end of November 2022, after serving as the company’s artistic leader since 2017. Estle will join Milwaukee’s Next Act Theatre as Artistic Director.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2022
Cody Estle will step down as Raven Theatre's Artistic Director at the end of November 2022, after serving as the company’s artistic leader since 2017. Estle will join Milwaukee’s Next Act Theatre as Artistic Director.
The League of Chicago Theatres Names Marissa Lynn Ford New Executive Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2022
The League of Chicago Theatres Board of Directors announced the selection of Marissa Lynn Ford as the organization’s new Executive Director.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2022
The League of Chicago Theatres Board of Directors announced the selection of Marissa Lynn Ford as the organization’s new Executive Director.
Northlight Theatre Announces Casts for 2022-2023 Season Shows; THE GARBOLOGISTS, ANDY WARHOL IN IRAN & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2022
Northlight Theatre has announced its 2022-2023 season, opening with the buddy comedy The Garbologists by Lindsay Joelle, directed by Cody Estle.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2022
Northlight Theatre has announced its 2022-2023 season, opening with the buddy comedy The Garbologists by Lindsay Joelle, directed by Cody Estle.
Nominees Announced for 2022 Jeff Awards In Chicago; Drury Lane & Goodman Theatre Lead Nominations
by Team BWW - Aug 24, 2022
Recognizing a strong return to the spotlight over the 2021-2022 Equity theater season, the Joseph Jefferson Awards in Chicago announced its nominations for theater excellence. This year’s nominees include 201 theater artists across 38 categories of excellence in theater production among shows from 43 companies.
by Team BWW - Aug 24, 2022
Recognizing a strong return to the spotlight over the 2021-2022 Equity theater season, the Joseph Jefferson Awards in Chicago announced its nominations for theater excellence. This year’s nominees include 201 theater artists across 38 categories of excellence in theater production among shows from 43 companies.
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