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Review: Tin Drum Theatre's SOUTHERN RAPTURE at Theater Wit
by Angela Lin - Jun 19, 2026

When honest artistic integrity meets conservative religious outrage, what follows is escalating frenzy, controlled chaos, and poignant reflections on what it means to produce art and tell the stories where they need to be heard — and the conflicting struggles that come with such intentions. Tin Drum Theatre Company’s Chicago premiere of Southern Rapture, written by Eric Coble and directed by Jason Palmer, holds a brilliantly comical and satirical mirror up to the weaponization of civic institutions and artistic freedom. 

Photos: Tin Drum Theatre's SOUTHERN RAPTURE at Theater Wit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2026

Tin Drum Theatre Company is presenting the Chicago premiere of Southern Rapture at Theater Wit, written by Eric Coble and directed by Jason Palmer. Get a first look at production photos!

THE WITCH Free Performances Will Be Presented By Shakespeare Project Of Chicago
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 19, 2026

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will present free theatrical readings of Thomas Middleton's THE WITCH at multiple Chicago-area library venues, directed by artistic director Peter Garino.

SOUTHERN RAPTURE Chicago Premiere Set For Theater Wit
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026

Tin Drum Theatre Company announced the cast and creative team for the Chicago premiere of SOUTHERN RAPTURE, set to run from June 11 to 28. The production will feature a talented ensemble under the direction of noted industry professionals.

ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL to Open Shakespeare Project Of Chicago 31st Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2025

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will kick off its 2025-26 Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's comedy of mis-matched marriage, determination and redemption ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL. Learn more!

Shakespeare Project of Chicago Will Bring Free Performances of KING LEAR
by Emmy Rice - Jun 8, 2025

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago wraps up its 30th Anniversary Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's great tragedy King Lear, running June 13 through June 21 at six Chicago-area venues.

Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Presents Free Performances Of THE WINTER'S TALE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2025

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 30th Anniversary Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's comedy of jealousy and redemption, THE WINTER'S TALE, running Feb. 21, 22, 25 and 25 at four Chicagoland venues.

Photos: First Look At GARTERS: A QUEER IMMERSIVE ROMANTASY PLAY World Premiere At Otherworld Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2024

Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier sci-fi and fantasy live theatre production company in North America, has released production photos from their World Premiere mounting of playwright Natalie Zutter’s GARTERS: A QUEER IMMERSIVE ROMANTASY PLAY, running May 31 - July 7, 2024 at the theatre’s storefront location at 3914 N. Clark St. 

GARTERS Opens at Otherworld Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024

 Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier sci-fi and fantasy live theatre production company in North America, has announced the cast and crew for their World Premiere mounting of playwright Natalie Zutter’s GARTERS: A QUEER IMMERSIVE ROMANTASY PLAY, running May 31 - July 7, 2024.

Photos: Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2023

See photos of Milwaukee Repertory Theater's production of Much Ado About Nothing, running January 10 – February 12, 2023, in the Quadracci Powerhouse. Laughter, witty wordplay and 1990s nostalgia  come together in this playful and cherished classic with a twist, feautring original music inspired by the 1990s  with Shakespeare and his contemporaries’ lyrics, Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s most  delightful romantic comedies.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater to Hold Black Friday Sale for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2022

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is holding special Black Friday Sale starting Friday, November 18 through Friday, November 25 for Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing playing January 10 – February 12, 2023 in the Quadracci Powerhouse. 

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards; A BROADWAY MUSICAL CELEBRATION Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards; A BROADWAY MUSICAL CELEBRATION Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.