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Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Announces New Leadership For 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (BTE), the professional Equity theater company in residence at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), has announced Gus Menary as Managing Artistic Director and Daniel Millhouse as Associate Artistic Director for BTE's 2025-2026 Season. Menary and Millhouse officially assume their positions July 1.
GIRLS & BOYS To Have Midwest Premiere at Griffin Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2025

Griffin Theatre Company has announced the Midwest premiere of Girls & Boys, a one-woman play by acclaimed British playwright Dennis Kelly, directed by Robin Witt, running July 11 – August 16, 2025, at Bramble Arts Loft (5545 N Clark St, Chicago).
The Jeff Impresario Award Now Accepting Nominations for Theater Stage Managers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

The Jeff Impresario Award, the newest annual award presented by the Joseph Jefferson Awards, is now accepting nominations for outstanding Chicago Equity theater stage managers.
Bucks County Playhouse Names Shannon Lewis, Eric Rosen and John Tartaglia as Artistic Associates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025

Bucks County Playhouse has appointed three acclaimed artists — choreographer Shannon Lewis, writer/director Eric Rosen and actor and director John Tartaglia — as new Playhouse Artistic Associates. Learn more!
Casting Complete For Penguin's Season Opener
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2025

Penguin Rep Theatre announced that casting is complete for Miracle on South Division Street, which officially kicks off the company's 48th season in Stony Point, New York.
Norm Lewis, Michael James Scott, and More Will Lead LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2025

Norm Lewis, Michael James Scott, Cameron Anika Hill, Terence Archie, Allison Blackwell, Troy Iwata, Michael Hartung and Meghan Murphy will star in La Cage aux Folles when the musical returns to The Muny this summer after nearly four decades.
DENNIS WATKINS' THE MAGIC PARLOUR Adds Performances At Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2025

Demand continues for The Magic Parlour as Dennis Watkins builds on his 500-performance success. A new block of tickets opens for performances this fall, in conjunction with the Goodman's 100th anniversary season.
The Story Theatre's AT THE WAKE OF A DEAD DRAG QUEEN Announces Second Extension
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2025

Due to high demand, The Story Theatre has announced a second week of additional performances for its new production of At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen, now extended through Sunday, May 25, 2025 on Raven Theatre's Schwartz Stage.
Photos: AT THE WAKE OF A DEAD DRAG QUEEN At Story Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2025

The Story Theatre is over the moon to kick off Season V with a reimagined production of At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen by Governing Ensemble member and Joseph Jefferson Award-winning playwright Terry Guest, directed by Joseph Jefferson Award-winning director Mikael Burke. See photos of the production.
The Story Theatre's AT THE WAKE OF A DEAD DRAQ QUEEN Extends at Raven Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025

Due to popular demand, The Story Theatre has announced one additional week of performances for its new production of At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen.
Drury Lane Theatre Announces Casting for ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE
by Emmy Rice - Apr 4, 2025

Aja Alcazar, last seen as June Carter in Drury Lane’s hit production of Ring of Fire, will star as the iconic Patsy Cline. Bri Sudia will star as her penpal fan and friend, Louise Seger.
AT THE WAKE OF A DEAD DRAG QUEEEN Begins In April At The Story Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2025

The Story Theatre is over the moon to kick off Season V with a reimagined production of At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen by Governing Ensemble member and Joseph Jefferson Award-winning playwright Terry Guest, directed by Joseph Jefferson Award-winning director Mikael Burke.
Thalian Hall Launches Capital Campaign With Historic Transformation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts has revealed a groundbreaking project that will double its square footage, establishing itself as one of the most advanced theatres in the American South. Learn more!
DREAM HOU$E & More Set for Refracted Theatre Company 2025 - 2026 Season
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2025

Refracted Theatre Company has shared its 2025 season, including Dream Hou$e, written by Eliana Pipes and directed by Laura Alcalá Baker, and Role Call, Refracted’s series of free, community reading series.
INTO THE WOODS, CORONATION, and More Nomination For Non-Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

The Joseph Jefferson Awards has announced the recipients for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2024 season. Check out the full list of winners here!
Kayla Boye's CALL ME ELIZABETH Will Be Presented as Fundraiser For PrideArts at Center on Halsted
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

CALL ME ELIZABETH, a one-woman show about the early life of Elizabeth Taylor, will be presented in May as a fundraiser for PrideArts at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre in Center on Halsted.
The Theatre School at DePaul University to be Honored by The Jeff Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025

The Joseph Jefferson Awards will honor The Theatre School at DePaul University with the 2025 Joseph Jefferson Special Award at the 51st Non-Equity Awards. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend.
Jim Maronek Recognized For Service To Peninsula Players Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025

The Board of Directors of Peninsula Players Theatre, Wisconsin's oldest professional theatre, recently honored artist and scenic designer Jim Maronek for his 29 years of service. 
Production Team Set for 51st Anniversary Non-Equity Jeff Awards Ceremony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2025

At the 51st Anniversary Joseph Jefferson Awards for Non-Equity Theater, more than 100 recognized artists and new emerging faces and voices will be honored. Learn more about the ceremony!
Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck is now in previews on Broadway,  The new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, stars Clooney in his Broadway debut. Meet the cast here!

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