JEKYLL & HYDE Extends Chicago Run With Eight Added Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025
Kokandy Productions’ revival of JEKYLL & HYDE will add eight more performances, extending its run through January 10, 2026 at The Chopin Theatre. The production, directed by Derek Van Barham with music direction by Nick Sula and choreography by Brenda Didier.
Photos: ANGELS IN AMERICA At Invictus Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025
Production photos have been released for Invictus Theatre’s production of Tony Kushner’s monumental two-part play, ANGELS IN AMERICA, with a single cast performing both parts of the play in repertory. Check out photos from the show.
Photos: Kokandy Productions Presents INTO THE WOODS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024
Kokandy Productions will conclude its 2024 season with an immersive production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s classic Into The Woods, the first Chicago storefront production of the beloved musical in over a decade. See photos from the production.
Video: First Look At ALICE BY HEART Midwest Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2024
See first look video of the Midwest premiere of Alice by Heart, a “magical, fantastical” musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland directed by Derek Van Barham and Brittney Brown, with music direction by Heidi Joosten and choreography by Derek Van Barham.
Photos: Kokandy Productions Presents ALICE BY HEART Midwest Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2024
Kokandy Productions will present the Midwest premiere of Alice by Heart, a “magical, fantastical” musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland directed by Derek Van Barham and Brittney Brown, with music direction by Heidi Joosten and choreography by Derek Van Barham. See photos from the production.
Cast Set For Hell in a Handbag's POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2024
Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 22nd season with the world premiere of POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical, an homage to many of the characters, songs and tropes of those very expensive Broadway and West End musicals about the less fortunate.