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Photos: ACCORDING TO HOWARD Opens at The York Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 7, 2025

The York Theatre officially opened its production of According to Howard, a new musical featuring music by Jim Scully, book by Frank Evans and Mr. Scully. Check out photos from opening night here!

Review: THE 39 STEPS, Salisbury Playhouse
by Katie Bourne - Feb 19, 2025

Adapted from Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller, Patrick Barlow’s The 39 Steps takes us on a chronicle of espionage as a begrudging bachelor embarks into a cat and mouse chase from London to the Scottish highlands as he uncovers the clandestine organisation of German spies.

See HANDS ON A HARDBODY Reunion Concert, Jenn Colella, Shaun Cassidy & More at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023

This month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Mercury Theatre Announces Priority and Public Booking Dates For BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Pantomime
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2022

Mercury Theatre today announces priority booking is available from today, 23 February, for this year's magical Mercury pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, with public booking going live Tuesday 1 March at 10am.

BWW Review: HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF at Victory Gardens Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - Feb 2, 2020

Liliana Padilla's HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF offers a brilliant examination of collegiate life, and, more specifically, the ways in which rape culture and the entirely real possibility of sexual assault affect university students. But what makes Padilla's play so powerful, fascinating, and entertaining is that their playwriting never becomes preachy or pointed. By capturing the parlance and cadence of the language that college students use with acute accuracy, Padilla allows the expertly fleshed out characters to reflect on these issues in a grounded and compelling manner.

Victory Gardens Theater Continues its 45th Season With HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF by Liliana Padilla
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2020

Victory Gardens Theater continues its 45th season with the Co-World Premiere of How to Defend Yourself by Liliana Padilla and directed by Marti Lyons. A Co-World Premiere with Actors Theatre of Louisville, How to Defend Yourself runs January 24 - February 23, 2020, with press performance on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 7:30pm at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue.

Victory Gardens Theater To Present HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2019

Victory Gardens Theater continues its 45th season with the Co-World Premiere of How to Defend Yourself by liliana padilla and directed by Marti Lyons. A Co-World Premiere with Actors Theatre of Louisville, How to Defend Yourself runs January 24 a?" February 23, 2020, with press performance on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 7:30pm at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue.

Writers Extends INTO THE WOODS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2019

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, adds five performances to the run of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical masterpiece Into the Woods, directed by Gary Griffin. Into the Woods now runs through September 29, 2019 in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe.

BWW Review: Gary Griffin's Enchanting INTO THE WOODS at Writers Theatre
by Emily McClanathan - Aug 24, 2019

Writers Theatre opens its 2019/20 season with INTO THE WOODS, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's beloved fairy tale mash-up, directed by Olivier Award-winning Sondheim interpreter Gary Griffin. Staged in the round in the larger of the Glencoe theater's two venues, Griffin makes the most of the intimate configuration to showcase his talented cast, a mix of Chicago veterans and younger talents. With impressive comedic instincts, dramatic acting chops, and vocal facility with Sondheim's difficult score, these are just the kind of people you'll want to get lost in a forest with for a couple of hours.

Victory Gardens Announces Casting For First Three Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2019

Victory Gardens Theater under the direction of Artistic Director Chay Yew and Executive Director Erica Daniels, announces casting for its upcoming productions of Tiny Beautiful Things based on the book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted by Nia Vardalos, directed by Vanessa Stalling, The First Deep Breath by Lee Edward Colston II, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, and How to Defend Yourself by liliana padilla, directed by Marti Lyons.

Writers Theatre Opens 2019/20 Season with INTO THE WOODS
by Sarah Hookey - Jul 23, 2019

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, opens its 2019/20 Season with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical masterpiece Into the Woods, directed by Gary Griffin. 

Writers Theatre Announces Casting For 2019/20 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2019

Writers Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce initial casting for the company's previously announced 2019/20 season.

Photo Flash: FOOTLOOSE Opens At Marriott Theatre!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2019

The Marriott Theatre is thrilled to welcome back ten-time Jeff Award-winning director Gary Griffin to helm the exhilarating smash hit FOOTLOOSE, running April 10 through June 2, 2019 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Based on a true story and the 1984 classic film, FOOTLOOSE is a compelling story of teenage rebellion and celebrating life through music and dance. Jeff Award-winning choreographer William Carlos Angulobrings dance to life in the round, with musical direction by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson.

VIDEO: Cut Loose At FOOTLOOSE At Marriott Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2019

The Marriott Theatre is thrilled to welcome back ten-time Jeff Award-winning director Gary Griffin to helm the exhilarating smash hit FOOTLOOSE, running April 10 through June 2, 2019 with a press opening on Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Based on a true story and the 1984 classic film, FOOTLOOSE is a compelling story of teenage rebellion and celebrating life through music and dance. Jeff Award-winning choreographer William Carlos Angulobrings dance to life in the round, with musical direction by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson.

Photo Flash: First Look At FOOTLOOSE At Marriott Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2019

The Marriott Theatre is thrilled to welcome back ten-time Jeff Award-winning director Gary Griffin to helm the exhilarating smash hit FOOTLOOSE, running April 10 through June 2, 2019 with a opening night on Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire.

The Marriott Theatre Announces Casting For FOOTLOOSE Running April 10 Through June 2
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2019

The Marriott Theatre is thrilled to welcome back ten-time Jeff Award-winning director Gary Griffin to helm the exhilarating smash hit FOOTLOOSE, running April 10 through June 2, 2019 with a press opening on Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Based on a true story and the 1984 classic film, FOOTLOOSE is a compelling story of teenage rebellion and celebrating life through music and dance. Jeff Award-winning choreographer William Carlos Angulo brings dance to life in the round, with musical direction by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson.

Photo Flash: First Look at The Classics Theatre Project's FOOL FOR LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2019

The Classics Theatre Project presents its first production of the 2019 season, Sam Shepard's "Fool for Love." Directed by Canterbury Company Resident Artist (CCRA) Van Quattro, the ensemble cast features many CCRA members including Joey Folsom as Eddie, Sasha Mya Ada as May, Braden Socia as Martin, as well as Chris Messersmith as The Old Man.

The Classics Theatre Project's FOOL FOR LOVE Casting Announced; Tickets Now On Sale
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2019

Joey Folsom, Artistic Director of The Classics Theatre Project, today announced casting and the creative team for the first production of the 2019 season, Sam Shepard's "Fool for Love." Directed by Canterbury Company Resident Artist (CCRA) Van Quattro, the ensemble cast features many CCRA members including Joey Folsom as Eddie, Sasha Mya Ada as May, R. Andrew Aguilar as Martin, as well as Chris Messersmith as The Old Man. "Fool for Love" runs March 6-30at The Margo Jones Theatre.

The Canterbury Company Of Resident Artists Announced
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2019

Joey Folsom, Artistic Director of The Classics Theatre Project, today announced the formation of a permanent Resident Artists Company for the theatre to be underwritten by Liese and Mike Canterbury. The company members will be, in addition to Mr. Folsom, R. Andrew Aguilar, Sasha Maya Ada, Chad Cline, Stan Graner, Gretchen Hahn, N. Ryan McBride, Leslie Patrick, Van Quattro, Rachel Reininger and Dean Wray. The Resident Artists will fill many of the roles in the TCTP 3-play 2019 season: "Fool for Love," Summer and Smoke," and "The Crucible." In addition, the RAC members will work as members of the TCPT team in other areas of production, marketing, and development. The Company will be called the Canterbury Company of Resident Artists.

Windy City Playhouse Brings Comedy Hit NOISES OFF To Irving Park
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2019

Windy City Playhouse brings the premiere of Michael Frayn's "Noises Off," the side-splitting play-within-a-play set behind-the-scenes as a ragtag touring company rehearses and performs - or attempts to perform - a bawdy farce. Opening Wednesday, January 16, 2019, this comedic classic will be told through a unique multi-stage layout that puts audiences in the center of the action.