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Cast Set For JESUS HOPPED THE ‘A’ TRAIN at City Lit Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025

City Lit Theater’s 45th season will open in July with Stephen Adly Guirgis’s JESUS HOPPED THE ‘A’ TRAIN, an explosive contemporary drama about a young Latino charged with murder who is incarcerated in New York City’s infamous Riker’s Island prison.

Strawdog Announces Cast of HERSHEL & THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2023

Strawdog announces the cast of 'Hershel & the Hanukkah Goblins,' a musical adaptation of Eric Kimmel's beloved book. The show runs from December 3-23, 2023, at the Chicago Loop Synagogue. Tickets are free but require advance registration.

Photos: First Look at HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS at Strawdog Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2022

Get a first look at Strawdog Theatre Company's holiday family favorite Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, returning for its fifth year.

Strawdog Theatre's HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS is Coming to The Edge Off-Broadway Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2022

Strawdog Theatre Company is launching its 35th season with its holiday family favorite Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, returning for its fifth year. Based on the award-winning book by Eric Kimmel, Hershel is adapted by ensemble member Michael Dailey, with music and lyrics by Jacob Combs, direction by Hannah Todd.

Strawdog Theatre's HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS Returns in December
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2022

Strawdog Theatre Company, Chicago's newest free theater, is pleased to launch its 35th season with its holiday family favorite Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, returning for its fifth year.

Chicago Premiere of YOGA PLAY & More Announced for Strawdog Theatre Company 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2022

Strawdog Theatre Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Kamille Dawkins*, is welcoming back audiences for its 35th season, “Propellant,” featuring a Chicago premiere, a new twist on a comedy classic and the return of a holiday favorite.

Strawdog Theatre Presents HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS At Rivendell Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2021

Strawdog Theatre Company has welcomed back live audiences this winter with its annual holiday hit Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, playing November 20 – December 12, 2021 at Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge Ave. in Chicago.

Strawdog Theatre Company Announces Season 34: Aftermath
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2021

Strawdog Theatre Company, under the leadership of Interim Artistic Director Kamille Dawkins*, will welcome back audiences for its 34th season, “Aftermath,” featuring two live productions and an online treat just in time for Halloween.

Strawdog Theatre Presents HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2020

Strawdog Theatre Company's annual holiday hit Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins returns for the third consecutive year, reimagined in an all-new virtual production performed live December 5 – 20, 2020.

Strawdog Theatre Presents HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2020

Strawdog Theatre Company's annual holiday hit Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins returns for the third consecutive year, reimagined in an all-new virtual production performed live December 5 – 20, 2020.

Strawdog Theatre Company Announces All-Virtual 33rd Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2020

Strawdog Theatre Company, under the leadership of Interim Artistic Director Kamille Dawkins* has announced its 33rd season, featuring four virtual productions:

Strawdog Theatre Announces Four Virtual Offerings as Part of 2020-21 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2020

Strawdog Theatre Company has announced its upcoming all-digital 2020-21 season. The company's 33rd season will be comprised of four virtual offerings.

Photo Flash: Strawdog Theatre Company's HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2019

After charming audiences last winter, Strawdog Theatre Company's holiday hit HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS returns December 7 – 29, 2019 at 1802 W. Berenice Ave. in Chicago's Northcenter neighborhood. Based on the award-winning book by Eric Kimmel, the family classic features book and adaptation by ensemble member Michael Dailey*, music and lyrics by Jacob Combs, direction by Lauren Katz and music direction by Yair Farkas. Tickets are currently available at www.strawdog.org. The press opening is Sunday, December 8 at 1 pm.

Strawdog Theatre's HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS To Play Temple Har Zion
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2019

Strawdog Theatre Company is pleased to bring its holiday hit HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS to Temple Har Zion, 1040 N. Harlem Ave. in River Forest for four performances only, playing December 15 & 22, 2019. Tickets ($18.50 children 12 & under, $24 adults) are currently available at www.wsthz.org.

Strawdog Theatre Company Announces Casting for HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2019

Strawdog Theatre Company has announced casting for its return engagement of the family-friendly holiday hit HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS, playing December 7 - 29, 2019 at 1802 W. Berenice Ave. in Chicago's Northcenter neighborhood.

Strawdog Theatre Announces HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS
by Julie Musbach - Sep 30, 2019

After charming audiences last winter, Strawdog Theatre Company's holiday hit HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS returns December 7 a?" 29, 2019

The Midwest Premiere Of THIRST Completes Strawdog Theatre Company's 32nd Season
by Julie Musbach - Aug 19, 2019

Strawdog Theatre announces the final production of its 32nd season, the Midwest premiere of C.A. Johnson's dystopian drama THIRST, directed by Andrea J. Dymond, set for January 9 a?" February 15, 2020. The press opening is Monday, January 13 at 7:30 pm.

Strawdog Theatre Company Announces 32nd Season
by Julie Musbach - Jun 20, 2019

Strawdog Theatre, under the new artistic leadership of Leda Hoffmann, announces its 32nd season, "Truth."

HOWARDS END, AMERICA To Premiere In February At Z Space In San Francisco
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2019

San Francisco's Earplay in co-production with RealOpera announces the world premiere of a major new chamber opera in three acts, HOWARDS END, AMERICA by composer Allen Shearer and librettist Claudia Stevens. Based on E. M. Forster's Howards End, the production at San Francisco's Z Space is set for three performances only, Feb 22-24, 2019. A pre-show discussion with celebrity guests is scheduled for opening night.

Strawdog Theatre Company Announces New Artistic Director; Managing Director
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2019

Strawdog Theatre Company's Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Leda Hoffmann as the company's new Artistic Director and Charlotte Thomas as their new Managing Director. Hoffmann succeeds the 'Artistic Vision Committee,' Michael Dailey, Heath Hays and Anderson Lawfer, established in 2016 following the resignation of Artistic Director Hank Boland. Charlotte Thomas succeeds Managing Director Leah Barish, who stepped down in late 2018.