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A Red Orchid Theatre Will Open 33rd Season With World Premiere of VEAL
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2025

A Red Orchid Theatre will open its 33rd Season with the world premiere of Jojo Jones’ Veal, directed by Ensemble Member dado, running September 25–November 2, 2025. The dark comedy follows a newly crowned queen forced to confront old friendships and betrayals. Tickets are on sale beginning August 26 at aredorchidtheatre.org.

Photos: First Look At REVOLUTION At The Flea Theatre Siggy Space
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2025

All new production photos have been released from Revolution, produced by Michael Shannon (Boardwalk Empire, Knives Out), now open at The Flea Theater’s Siggy Space in Tribeca and running through June 7th.

Photos: Step Inside the Rehearsal Room of REVOLUTION
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2025

Rehearsals are officially underway for the Off-Broadway premiere of REVOLUTION, a new play by Brett Neveu, produced by Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon. Check out photos from inside the rehearsal room?

VEAL World Premiere and More Set for A Red Orchid Theatre 33rd Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025

Following a groundbreaking 32nd season, A Red Orchid Theatre unveiled its 2025-26 productions, the Company’s 33rd season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Michael Shannon To Produce Brett Neveu's REVOLUTION Off-Broadway This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2025

Revolution, a new play by award-winning playwright Brett Neveu (Eric LaRue, Traitor), will make its New York premiere from May 15 through June 7, 2025.

THE CAVE Extended at A Red Orchid Theatre Through Late March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025

A Red Orchid Theatre is extending the World Premiere of Ensemble Member Sadieh Rifai’s THE CAVE, directed by Alex Mallory. Learn more and see how to attend performances.

Cast and Creative Team Set for THE CAVE World Premiere at A Red Orchid
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2025

A Red Orchid Theatre  has revealed the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Ensemble Member Sadieh Rifai’s THE CAVE, directed by Alex Mallory. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.

56th Jeff Awards Nominations Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024

The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!

A Red Orchid Theatre to Open 32nd Season With the World Premiere of THE CAVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2024

A Red Orchid Theatre WILL kicK off its 32nd season with the world premiere of THE CAVE, a new play exploring themes of isolation and discovery. Learn how to purchase tickets.

REVOLUTION Extends at A Red Orchid Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023

 Due to popular demand, A Red Orchid Theatre has announced a four-show extension of Revolution by Ensemble Member Brett Neveu.

Review: REVOLUTION AT A RED ORCHID THEATRE At A Red Orchid Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Oct 9, 2023

Although the title may be bold, Brett Neveu’s world premiere REVOLUTION is a true “slice of life” play.

A Red Orchid Theatre Unveils Cast for World Premiere of REVOLUTION by Brett Neveu
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2023

Get a sneak peek at the highly anticipated world premiere of Revolution by Brett Neveu at A Red Orchid Theatre. Don't miss the chance to experience this groundbreaking production firsthand.

Michael Shannon & More to be Featured in A Red Orchid Theatre 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2023

A Red Orchid Theatre has announced its 31st Season. Learn about the productions, see who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets.

IS GOD IS Chicago Premiere to Open at A Red Orchid Theatre This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2023

A Red Orchid Theatre will present the Chicago Premiere of Is God Is by Aleshea Harris, directed by Marti Gobel. Is God Is runs April 6 – May 28, 2023.

A Red Orchid Theatre Hires Peter Ruíz as New Literary Coordinator
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2022

A Red Orchid Theatre has announced the hiring of new Literary Coordinator, Peter Ruíz. Ruíz joined the A Red Orchid team in July 2022 as a Literary Intern.

A Red Orchid Theatre Hosts 2020 Gala, ROOT BALL in March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2020

A Red Orchid Theatre's (AROT) Ensemble, Board of Directors, and Staff proudly announce the 2020 Root Ball: Revisiting 1967 Old Town. The Root Ball will celebrate more than 25 years of fearless theatre-making while flashing back into 1960s. The 2020 Root Ball: Revisiting 1967 Old Town will be held on Thursday, March 5 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at Galleria Marchetti, 825 W. Erie in Chicago.

A Red Orchid Theatre Will Present Chicago Premiere of DO YOU FEEL ANGER?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2019

A Red Orchid Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of Do You Feel Anger?, written by Mara Nelson-Greenberg and directed by Ensemble Member Jess McLeod. Do You Feel Anger? runs January 23 - March 15, 2020 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N Wells in Chicago. The press performances are scheduled for Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 3:00pm and 7:30pm. Single tickets for Do You Feel Anger? go on sale December 16, 2019.

A Red Orchid Theatre Announces New Members To Its Artistic Ensemble
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2019

A Red Orchid Theatre announces the addition of eight new members to the Artistic Ensemble: Karen Aldridge, Myron Elliott-Cisneros, Levi Holloway, Travis A. Knight, Jess McLeod, Sadieh Rifai, Grant Sabin, and Steve Schine. A Red Orchid also welcomes two Resident Stage Managers Stephanie Heller and Christa van Baale.

ABC Renews THE CONNERS For a Second Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 22, 2019

The ABC Television Network has ordered a second season of freshman hit comedy “The Conners,” Karey Burke, president, ABC Entertainment, announced today. Ranking as television's No. 1 new comedy this season in Total Viewers (9.5 million) and Adults 18-49 (2.2/10), the self-starting ABC freshman led Tuesday's 8:00 p.m. half-hour in Adults 18-49 by 16% over its nearest competitor. During its first season, “The Conners” improved its time period by 33% in Total Viewers and by 22% in Adults 18-49, posting 5-year highs for ABC in the half-hour.