Rhino Fest 2018 Runs Jan. 13 25, 2018
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2017
Curious Theatre Branch and Prop Thtr present the 29th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival, opening Saturday, January 13th and running Wednesdays through Mondays until Sunday, February 25. This year the Rhino features 32 shows, 6 nights a week, for 6 weeks. Rhino opens on Saturday, Jan. 13 at 8 pm with Full Moon Vaudeville, hosted by The Crooked Mouth band with guest performer Ian Belknap.
BAUDELAIRE IN A BOX Grand Finale Coming this Summer
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2017
Theater Oobleck's "Baudelaire in a Box" project, a seven-year adaptation of Charles Baudelaire's scandalous 19th-century classic "Les Fleurs du mal (The Flowers of Evil)" as an epic illustrated song cycle, culminates this summer with "Closed Casket: The Complete, Final and Absolutely Last Baudelaire in a Box." The 15-hour festival presentation of the complete cycle is timed to coincide with the 150th anniversary of Baudelaire's death. "Closed Casket" will be presented Aug. 4 to 6 at Links Hall at Constellation, 3111 N. Western Avenue in Chicago.
Northlight Theatre to Continue Season with YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 27, 2015
Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning play You Can't Take It With You, continuing Northlight's 41st Season. You Can't Take It With You, directed by Devon de Mayo, runs November 6 - December 13, 2015 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie.
THERE IS A HAPPINESS THAT MORNING IS to Premiere at The Tank
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 31, 2015
THERE IS A HAPPINESS THAT MORNING IS - a new play by Mickle Maher - will premiere as the season opener at The Tank theater company this fall with Previews beginning September 11 and Opening on September 12th at The Tank (151 West 46th Street / 8th Fl.) HAPPINESS is scheduled to run through September 27th.
Photo Flash: First Look at A Red Orchid Theatre's TREVOR, Now Playing
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 21, 2013
A Red Orchid Theatre presents the Midwest premiere of Trevor, written by Nick Jones (Netflix's 'Orange is the New Black') and directed by Artistic Associate Shade Murray. The production will run October 17 - December 1, 2013 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells. Check out a first look below!
A Red Orchid Theatre to Open 21st Season with Nick Jones' TREVOR, 10/17-12/1
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 10, 2013
A Red Orchid Theatre kicks off its 21st season with the Midwest premiere of Trevor, written by Nick Jones (Netflix's "Orange is the New Black") and directed by Artistic Associate Shade Murray, whose Midwest premiere production of Annie Baker's The Aliens opened the Company's 20th Anniversary season last fall. Trevor will run October 17 - December 1, 2013 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells. Press Opening is Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
A Red Orchid Theatre to Present TREVOR, 10-17-12/1
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 6, 2013
A Red Orchid Theatre presents the Midwest premiere of Trevor, written by Nick Jones (Netflix's 'Orange is the New Black') and directed by Artistic Associate Shade Murray. The production will run October 17 - December 1, 2013 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells.
The Goodman Adds Five Performances to SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 19, 2012
Goodman Theatre adds five performances of Sweet Bird of Youth by Tennessee Williams, extending through October 28 with its current company intact. Chicago native director David Cromer's production stars Academy Award nominee Diane Lane as Alexandra del Lago, an aging Hollywood screen siren on a journey with an unlikely soul mate, and Broadway's Finn Wittrock as Chance Wayne, an ineffectual drifter whose youth and promise have begun to fade.
Diane Lane and Finn Wittrock Star in Goodman Theatre's SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, Beginning Tonight, 9/14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2012
"We are all civilized people, which means that we are all savages at heart but observing a few amenities of civilized behavior,' writes Tennessee Williams in his introduction to Sweet Bird of Youth. Goodman Theatre opens its 2012/2013 Season with a major revival of Williams' 1959 play directed by Chicago native David Cromer. As previously announced, Academy Award nominee Diane Lane portrays Alexandra del Lago, an aging Hollywood screen siren on a journey with an unlikely soul mate, Chance Wayne (Broadway's Finn Wittrock)-an ineffectual drifter whose youth and promise have begun to fade.
Diane Lane and Finn Wittrock Star in Goodman Theatre's SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, Beginning 9/14
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2012
"We are all civilized people, which means that we are all savages at heart but observing a few amenities of civilized behavior,' writes Tennessee Williams in his introduction to Sweet Bird of Youth. Goodman Theatre opens its 2012/2013 Season with a major revival of Williams' 1959 play directed by Chicago native David Cromer. As previously announced, Academy Award nominee Diane Lane portrays Alexandra del Lago, an aging Hollywood screen siren on a journey with an unlikely soul mate, Chance Wayne (Broadway's Finn Wittrock)-an ineffectual drifter whose youth and promise have begun to fade.
Steppenwolf Theatre Presents THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER, 10/11-11/4
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 11, 2011
Steppenwolf for Young Adults launches its 2011/12 season with The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter adapted by Rebecca Gilman, based on the novel by Carson McCullers and directed by Hallie Gordon, playing October 11 - November 4, 2011 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. The production features ensemble member Alan Wilder with Jessica Honor Carleton, Derrick C. Cooper, Walter Coppage, Ann Joseph, Loren Lazerine, Colm O'Reilly, Jay Reed, Robert Schleifer and Nick Vidal. Weekday matinees (Tuesdays through Fridays) are reserved for school groups only, with weekend (Saturday and Sunday) performances available to the public. Single tickets and tickets for school groups are currently on sale.
Steppenwolf Presents THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER 10/11-11/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2011
Steppenwolf for Young Adults launches its 2011/12 season with The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter adapted by Rebecca Gilman, based on the novel by Carson McCullers and directed by Hallie Gordon, playing October 11 - November 4, 2011 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St.
Steppenwolf Theatre Presents THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER, 10/11-11/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 22, 2011
Steppenwolf for Young Adults launches its 2011/12 season with The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter adapted by Rebecca Gilman, based on the novel by Carson McCullers and directed by Hallie Gordon, playing October 11 - November 4, 2011 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. The production features ensemble member Alan Wilder with Jessica Honor Carleton, Derrick C. Cooper, Walter Coppage, Ann Joseph, Loren Lazerine, Colm O'Reilly, Jay Reed, Robert Schleifer and Nick Vidal. Weekday matinees (Tuesdays through Fridays) are reserved for school groups only, with weekend (Saturday and Sunday) performances available to the public. Single tickets and tickets for school groups are currently on sale.
Steppenwolf Theatre Presents THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER, 10/11-11/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 13, 2011
Steppenwolf for Young Adults launches its 2011/12 season with The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter adapted by Rebecca Gilman, based on the novel by Carson McCullers and directed by Hallie Gordon, playing October 11 - November 4, 2011 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. The production features ensemble member Alan Wilder with Jessica Honor Carleton, Derrick C. Cooper, Walter Coppage, Ann Joseph, Loren Lazerine, Colm O'Reilly, Jay Reed, Robert Schleifer and Nick Vidal. Weekday matinees (Tuesdays through Fridays) are reserved for school groups only, with weekend (Saturday and Sunday) performances available to the public. Single tickets and tickets for school groups are currently on sale.
Steppenwolf Theatre Presents THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER, 10/11-11/4
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 30, 2011
Steppenwolf for Young Adults launches its 2011/12 season with The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter adapted by Rebecca Gilman, based on the novel by Carson McCullers and directed by Hallie Gordon, playing October 11 - November 4, 2011 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. The production features ensemble member Alan Wilder with Jessica Honor Carleton, Derrick C. Cooper, Walter Coppage, Ann Joseph, Loren Lazerine, Colm O'Reilly, Jay Reed, Robert Schleifer and Nick Vidal. Weekday matinees (Tuesdays through Fridays) are reserved for school groups only, with weekend (Saturday and Sunday) performances available to the public. Single tickets and tickets for school groups are currently on sale.
Steppenwolf Presents THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER 10/11-11/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 30, 2011
Steppenwolf for Young Adults launches its 2011/12 season with The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter adapted by Rebecca Gilman, based on the novel by Carson McCullers and directed by Hallie Gordon, playing October 11 - November 4, 2011 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St.