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League of Chicago Theatres Calls for Entries for Samuel G. Roberson Resident Fellowsh Photo League of Chicago Theatres Calls for Entries for Samuel G. Roberson Resident Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2022

The League of Chicago Theatres has announced the 2023 Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship, an annual grant awarded to a Black Theatre Artist to fund a residency or collaboration with a Chicago area non-profit organization. This year the award will go to an Artivist – an individual who combines art with activism.

Directors Gathering Holds Inaugural Convening For Manifesting A Director-Centric Ecos Photo Directors Gathering Holds Inaugural Convening For Manifesting A Director-Centric Ecosystem
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 10, 2022

Directors Gathering (DG), a national membership organization for theatre directors and collaborators, and the extended directing community will gather virtually from Saturday, October 15th - Monday, October 17th to determine ways participants can build a director-centric ecosystem, together.​

Chicago Children's Theatre to Teach Kids to Create Costumes, Puppets and More Online Photo Chicago Children's Theatre to Teach Kids to Create Costumes, Puppets and More Online
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2020

Chicago Children's Theatre continues to introduce new online theater classes and camps meant to keep kids engaged, active and having lots of fun while away from school.

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHIW Extended Through December At Chi Children's Theatre Photo THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHIW Extended Through December At Chi Children's Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2019

Due to box office demand, Chicago Children's Theatre is adding a full month of performances to its Chicago premiere of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, a bright new, puppet-filled live stage version of Eric Carle's timeless children's book about an insatiable caterpillar that munches its way to become a full-fledged butterfly.

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR Show Opens Chicago Children's Theatre's 14th Season Photo THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR Show Opens Chicago Children's Theatre's 14th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2019

Chicago Children's Theatre's launches its 14th season with the Chicago premiere of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, a bright new version of Eric Carle's timeless children's book about an insatiable caterpillar that munches its way to become a full-fledged butterfly.

Chi Children's Theatre Announces 19-20 Season Photo Chi Children's Theatre Announces 19-20 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2019

Chicago Children's Theatre, Chicago's largest professional theater company devoted exclusively to children and young families, winner of the 2019 National TYA Artistic Innovation Award, has announced its 2019-2020 season: the Chicago debut of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, the holiday season return of The Beatrix Potter Holiday Tea Party, the new "mom & tot" show Wake Up, Brother Bear!, a new Red Kite, Brown Box production for children on the autism spectrum, and the Chicago premiere of Me...Jane: The Dreams & Adventures of a Young Jane Goodall.

Chicago Children's Theatre's FREDERICK Adds Three More Weeks Photo Chicago Children's Theatre's FREDERICK Adds Three More Weeks
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2018

Chicago Children's Theatre's announced today a three-week extension of its current smash hit musical, Leo Lionni's Frederick.

Chi Children's Theatre Announces Cast and Crew of FREDERICK Photo Chi Children's Theatre Announces Cast and Crew of FREDERICK
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2018

Chicago Children's Theatre's kicks off its thirteenth season with its own, smash hit family musical Leo Lionni's Frederick, based on Leo Lionni's Caldecott Award-winning book about Frederick the mouse.

Chi Children's Theatre Announces Cast and Crew of FREDERICK Photo Chi Children's Theatre Announces Cast and Crew of FREDERICK
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2018

Chicago Children's Theatre's kicks off its thirteenth season with its own, smash hit family musical Leo Lionni's Frederick, based on Leo Lionni's Caldecott Award-winning book about Frederick the mouse.

Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 6/22 - MATILDA, OKLAHOMA, and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 23, 2017

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature MATILDA, OKLAHOMA, CHICAGO, and more!

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STAGE TUBE: MOBY DICK Cast, Audience Take on the Mannequin Challenge at Arena Stage
by Stage Tube - Nov 30, 2016

Set sail on an epic adventure this holiday season with a dramatically reimagined production of Moby Dick. Adaptor and director David Catlin brings his daring new adaptation of the classic seafaring tale to Arena Stage, using bold trapeze and acrobatic work to bring to life Captain Ahab's harrowing quest for the legendary great while whale. The cast and audience at a recent performance took on the viral 'Mannequin Challenge' and passed with flying colors - check it out below!