James Lewis
A proud dad of 2, James Lewis was most recently seen in Lifeline Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of Native Son, portraying The Black Rat. He was nominated for Broadwayworld Chicago Best Performer in a play and nominated for Chicago Reader’s Best Stage Actor of 2024.
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A proud dad of 2, James Lewis was most recently seen in Lifeline Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of Native Son, portraying The Black Rat. He was nominated for Broadwayworld Chicago Best Performer in a play and nominated for Chicago Reader’s Best Stage Actor of 2024. Was also most recently seen as “Director” in Invictus Theatre’s Network. Other Theatre Credits include: The Secret Council (Sam) at First Folio Theatre, The Last Pair of Earlies (Wayland Early u/s) at Raven Theatre, Titus Andronicus (Martius) at Haven Theatre, Camino Real (Kilroy) at Connelly Theatre (NYC) among others. TV Roles include: True Blood, 2 Broke Girls and Brooklyn 99. An alumni of The Theatre School at DePaul University, he is represented by Stewart Talent. @prodigenoir
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AUGUST WILSON'S KING HEDLEY II Casting Announced For City Lit
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 5, 2026
Full cast and production team have been announced for City Lit’s production of August Wilson’s KING HEDLEY II. KING HEDLEY II is set in the same backyard in Pittsburgh’s Hill District seen in August Wilson’s SEVEN GUITARS.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 5, 2026
Full cast and production team have been announced for City Lit’s production of August Wilson’s KING HEDLEY II. KING HEDLEY II is set in the same backyard in Pittsburgh’s Hill District seen in August Wilson’s SEVEN GUITARS.
THE ALTRUISTS Sets Netflix Premiere Date, First-Look Photos Debut
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026
Netflix released a premiere date and first-look images for THE ALTRUISTS, a series starring Julia Garner and Anthony Boyle.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026
Netflix released a premiere date and first-look images for THE ALTRUISTS, a series starring Julia Garner and Anthony Boyle.
THE BIG QUEER WEEKEND to Launch in Austin With Film, Music and Drag
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2026
The Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce and aGLIFF will present a new four-day festival combining queer film, live music, drag performances and an artist marketplace in Austin, Texas.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2026
The Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce and aGLIFF will present a new four-day festival combining queer film, live music, drag performances and an artist marketplace in Austin, Texas.
A DOG'S HOUSE to Open at Ego Death Theatre Collective in Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
Ego Death Theatre Collective will present A DOG'S HOUSE at Greenhouse Theater Center in Chicago, a dark comedy about a couple who become accessories to murder when their Rottweiler kills a neighbor's dog.
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
Ego Death Theatre Collective will present A DOG'S HOUSE at Greenhouse Theater Center in Chicago, a dark comedy about a couple who become accessories to murder when their Rottweiler kills a neighbor's dog.
A DOG'S HOUSE to Open at Ego Death Theatre Collective in Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
Ego Death Theatre Collective will present A DOG'S HOUSE at Greenhouse Theater Center in Chicago, a dark comedy about a couple who become accessories to murder when their Rottweiler kills a neighbor's dog.
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
Ego Death Theatre Collective will present A DOG'S HOUSE at Greenhouse Theater Center in Chicago, a dark comedy about a couple who become accessories to murder when their Rottweiler kills a neighbor's dog.
FLASHBANG To Play Belgrade Theatre As Part Of UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026
Flashbang, a new play by James Lewis, will visit the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry as part of its UK tour. The production explores themes of friendship and identity among young people.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026
Flashbang, a new play by James Lewis, will visit the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry as part of its UK tour. The production explores themes of friendship and identity among young people.
Cast Set for CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at Invictus Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026
Invictus Theatre Company has revealed the cast and production team for its 2026 season opener, Tennessee Williams's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. The Pulitzer Prize-winning drama will be the company's 20th onstage production since the company's founding.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026
Invictus Theatre Company has revealed the cast and production team for its 2026 season opener, Tennessee Williams's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. The Pulitzer Prize-winning drama will be the company's 20th onstage production since the company's founding.
Promethean Theatre Ensemble To Stage Lauren Gunderson's THE BOOK OF WILL At The Den
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2025
For its 35th production, Promethean Theatre Ensemble will honor the people who preserved Shakespeare’s work for the ages, with Lauren Gunderson’s THE BOOK OF WILL. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2025
For its 35th production, Promethean Theatre Ensemble will honor the people who preserved Shakespeare’s work for the ages, with Lauren Gunderson’s THE BOOK OF WILL. Learn more!
Broadway Dreams 2025 Summer Intensive Tour to Launch This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2025
Broadway Dreams' 2025 Summer Performing Arts Intensive Tour “House of Love,” is launching this week in Nashville, TN. Learn more and see how to attend here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2025
Broadway Dreams' 2025 Summer Performing Arts Intensive Tour “House of Love,” is launching this week in Nashville, TN. Learn more and see how to attend here!
Photos: TITUS ANDRONICUS at Redtwist Theatre Now Extended
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2025
Award-winning Redtwist Theatre’s William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, is now extended. Check out production photos and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2025
Award-winning Redtwist Theatre’s William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, is now extended. Check out production photos and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: TITUS ANDRONICUS at Redtwist Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025
Award-winning Redtwist Theatre’s William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, is now playing through March 30. Check out all new production photos here and learn more about the show!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025
Award-winning Redtwist Theatre’s William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, is now playing through March 30. Check out all new production photos here and learn more about the show!
Cast and Creative Team Set for TITUS ANDRONICUS at Redtwist Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025
Redtwist Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus. This world premiere adaptation is by Artistic Director of Development Dusty Brown and Jordan Gleaves. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025
Redtwist Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus. This world premiere adaptation is by Artistic Director of Development Dusty Brown and Jordan Gleaves. Learn more!
Nominees Announced For The 13th Annual UBCP/ACTRA Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2024
The UBCP/ACTRA Awards announced nominees for their 2024 ceremony, celebrating outstanding performances in film and television. Discover who made the list and what to expect from this year's event.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2024
The UBCP/ACTRA Awards announced nominees for their 2024 ceremony, celebrating outstanding performances in film and television. Discover who made the list and what to expect from this year's event.
Photos: NETWORK at Invictus Theatre Company
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 17, 2024
Invictus Theatre Company’s Chicago premiere of NETWORK will run through September 29. Check out production photos here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 17, 2024
Invictus Theatre Company’s Chicago premiere of NETWORK will run through September 29. Check out production photos here!
Cast Set For NATIVE SON at Lifeline Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024
Casting has been announced for Chicagoan Nambi E. Kelley’s adaptation of Richard Wright’s powerful introspection on race and justice like never before. Native Son runs at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. in Rogers Park, from May 10 – June 30, 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024
Casting has been announced for Chicagoan Nambi E. Kelley’s adaptation of Richard Wright’s powerful introspection on race and justice like never before. Native Son runs at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. in Rogers Park, from May 10 – June 30, 2024.
Viola Davis, Jeff Daniels, Billy Porter And More Among 2023 Audie Award Finalists
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2023
The Audio Publishers Association has announced finalists for the 2023 Audie Awards®, the premier awards program recognizing distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment. Winners across 26 competitive categories will be revealed at the Audie Awards Gala on March 28. The ceremony will be streamed to the public from Chelsea Piers’ Pier Sixty in NYC.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2023
The Audio Publishers Association has announced finalists for the 2023 Audie Awards®, the premier awards program recognizing distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment. Winners across 26 competitive categories will be revealed at the Audie Awards Gala on March 28. The ceremony will be streamed to the public from Chelsea Piers’ Pier Sixty in NYC.
Fuel Announces Its First Projects For 2023; World Premiere Tour of PROTEST, THE GRETCHEN QUESTION Film, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023
Director and CEO of Fuel, Kate McGrath has announced the company's first shows for 2023. A UK tour of Hannah Lavery's new play Protest directed by Natalie Ibu will begin performances at Northern Stage in May followed by dates in Scotland and England.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023
Director and CEO of Fuel, Kate McGrath has announced the company's first shows for 2023. A UK tour of Hannah Lavery's new play Protest directed by Natalie Ibu will begin performances at Northern Stage in May followed by dates in Scotland and England.
Photos: Broadway Dreams Completes First Leg Of 2022 Summer HOMECOMING Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2022
Continuing a return to live programming following a pandemic-era pivot to virtual programming which inspiring tens of thousands of students across the globe, BROADWAY DREAMS, a leading 501(c)3 non-profit arts education provider and perennial career springboard for the next generation of Broadway performers. See photos from the tour.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2022
Continuing a return to live programming following a pandemic-era pivot to virtual programming which inspiring tens of thousands of students across the globe, BROADWAY DREAMS, a leading 501(c)3 non-profit arts education provider and perennial career springboard for the next generation of Broadway performers. See photos from the tour.
BROADWAY DREAMS Completes First Leg of 2022 Summer 'Homecoming' Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2022
Continuing a return to live programming following a pandemic-era pivot to virtual programming which inspiring tens of thousands of students across the globe, BROADWAY DREAMS, recently concluded weeklong programs in Nashville, Modesto, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, Dallas, and Nairobi, Kenya.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2022
Continuing a return to live programming following a pandemic-era pivot to virtual programming which inspiring tens of thousands of students across the globe, BROADWAY DREAMS, recently concluded weeklong programs in Nashville, Modesto, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, Dallas, and Nairobi, Kenya.
Maxine Peake's BERYL Tells True Story Of The Greatest Woman On Two Wheels
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2022
Written by actress Maxine Peake, Beryl tells the remarkable true story of unsung champion cyclist Beryl Burton. This inspirational tour-de-force is fuelled by rhubarb, northern charm and fierce determination.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2022
Written by actress Maxine Peake, Beryl tells the remarkable true story of unsung champion cyclist Beryl Burton. This inspirational tour-de-force is fuelled by rhubarb, northern charm and fierce determination.
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