Leslie Ann Sheppard

Leo Lionni's FREDERICK to Kick Off Chicago Children's Theatre's 20th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2025

Chicago Children’s Theatre, the city’s first and largest professional theater devoted to young audiences, will kick off its 2025-26, 20th anniversary season with Leo Lionni’s Frederick.

Jeff Parker to Lead the Cast of the THE DA VINCI CODE Regional Premiere at Drury Lane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

Drury Lane Theatre has revealed the cast for its thrilling Chicago Premiere of The Da Vinci Code, based on the novel by Dan Brown, adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel, and directed by Elizabeth Margolius. Learn more!

A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD to Play Chicago Children's Theatre Beginning in April
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2024

Chicago Children's Theatre's 2023-24 season finale will be a celebration of the same joyful energy that launched the company nearly 20 years ago, A Year with Frog and Toad. Learn more about the production here!

Shattered Globe Adds New Ensemble Members: AmBer Montgomery, Adam Schulmerich, and Leslie Ann Sheppard
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2023

Shattered Globe Theatre is welcoming AmBer Montgomery, Adam Schulmerich, and Leslie Ann Sheppard as new ensemble members.

U.S. Premiere of LONDON ROAD Adds Week of Performances at Theater Wit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2023

Due to popular demand, Shattered Globe Theatre has announce one added week of performances for its hit U.S. premiere musical London Road, extending through Sunday, June 11, 2023.

Photos: First Look at Shattered Globe Theatre's LONDON ROAD
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023

Shattered Globe Theatre is concluding its 2022-23 season with the U.S. premiere of London Road, an experimental and innovative new musical featuring book and lyrics by Alecky Blythe, music and lyrics by Adam Cork, direction and movement by Elizabeth Margolius and music direction by Andra Velis Simon. London Road will play through June 3, 2023 at Theater Wit. Check out production photos here!

LONDON ROAD US Premiere to Open at Shattered Globe in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2023

Shattered Globe Theatre will conclude its 2022-23 season with the U.S. premiere of London Road, an experimental and innovative new musical featuring book and lyrics by Alecky Blythe, music and lyrics by Adam Cork, direction and choreography by Elizabeth Margolius and music direction by Andra Velis Simon.

Cast Announced for LONDON ROAD US Premiere at Shattered Globe Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2023

 Shattered Globe Theatre will conclude its 2022-23 season with the U.S. premiere of London Road, an experimental and innovative new musical featuring book and lyrics by Alecky Blythe, music and lyrics by Adam Cork, direction and choreography by Elizabeth Margolius and music direction by Andra Velis Simon.

Photo: Meet the Company of First Folio Theatre's LITTLE WOMEN
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2022

Meet the Marches in first look photos! First Folio Theatre continues its final season with Louisa May Alcott's LITTLE WOMEN, a World Premiere adaptation by Artistic Associate Heather Chrisler.

First Folio Presents World Premiere Adaption Of LITTLE WOMEN
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2022

First Folio Theatre continues its final season with Louisa May Alcott's LITTLE WOMEN, a World Premiere adaptation by Artistic Associate Heather Chrisler.

THE BEATRIX POTTER HOLIDAY TEA PARTY & More Announced for Chicago Children's Theatre 2022-23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2022

Chicago Children’s Theatre, Chicago’s largest professional theater devoted to children and young families, announced its 18th season today, launching this fall with a fun, engaging and innovative three-show slate of in-person shows.

Shattered Globe Theatre Announces New Ensemble Members & Artistic Associates
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2022

Shattered Globe Theatre has announced the addition of six new Ensemble Members and six new Artistic Associates. Ensemble members include Demetra Dee, Tina M. Jach, Tina Muñoz Pandya, Hailey Rakowiecki, Jazzma Pryor and Devonte E. Washington. Artistic Associates include Mikey Gray, Lawrence Grimm, Jason Lynch, David Antonio Reed, Adam Schulmerich and Leslie Ann Sheppard.

The House Theatre Presents North American Premiere Of THE TRAGEDY OF KING CHRISTOPHE At Chopin Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2022

The House Theatre of Chicago continues its 20th season, the first led by new artistic director Lanise Antoine Shelley under the theme “The House Reimagined,” with the North American premiere of The Tragedy of King Christophe, the true story of the rise and fall of the first King of Haiti, April 22-May 29, 2022 at the Chopin Theatre.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; KINKY BOOTS at Pramount Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Chicago 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 Chicago Awards; ONU Theatre's STILL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021

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

Photos: MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY at Theatre Wit
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2021

Mr. Burns, a post-electric play, currently enjoying a successful run at Chicago’s Theater Wit, will close on November 14, making way for Wit’s new holiday offering, Who’s Holiday!, which starts previews on November 26.

BWW REVIEW: MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY at Theater Wit
by Rachel Weinberg - Sep 9, 2021

It’s not just fitting that MR. BURNS is a play about a post-apocalyptic world, but also one that deeply underscores why art is so important to humanity. Indeed, this production demonstrates that art is what makes us human and empowers us to survive. After such a long time without live theater here in Chicago, I can think of few better ideas to ponder than that.

Photos: MR. BURNS- A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY at Theater Wit
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2021

Theater Wit returns to live shows on August 27 with Anne Washburn’s Mr. Burns, a post-electric play, a brilliantly creative play that asks, “What’s left when everything is taken away?”

Theater Wit Returns To Live Shows With MR BURNS Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2021

Wit’s 2015 Chicago premiere of Mr. Burns was one of the company’s most acclaimed productions ever, and post-pandemic, it couldn’t be more prescient. Wit’s new production revival also reunites many of the original cast and creative team.

52nd Annual Equity Jeff Awards Nominations Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2020

The Jeff Awards has announced the nominees for the 52nd annual awards for theater excellence that include 142 theater artists across 30 artistic and technical categories. The awards will be presented in an online program on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 7:00PM.