T.J. Anderson

Kokandy Productions' Sell-Out Chicago Premiere of AMÉLIE Extends Into October
by Michael Major - Sep 4, 2025

Vive le théâtre! Following a complete sell-out of its original run, Kokandy Productions is pleased to announce three added weeks of performances of its hit summer musical Amélie!

Review: AMÉLIE at Kokandy Productions
by Rachel Weinberg - Aug 5, 2025

With AMÉLIE, Kokandy Productions has turned an obscure musical into a charming and intimate production sure to give the warm fuzzies.

AMELIE Comes to Kokandy Productions Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2025

Kokandy Productions will kick off its 2025 Season with the Chicago premiere of Amélie, the charming tale of young woman and the fantastical world of whimsy and romance that surrounds her.

Photos: AMELIE Makes Chicago Premiere From Kokandy Productions
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025

New photos have been released from Kokandy Productions' Chicago premiere of Amélie, the charming tale of young woman and the fantastical world of whimsy and romance that surrounds her. 

Kokandy Productions Reveals Cast of AMELIE Chicago Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2025

Kokandy Productions invites you to spend the summer in Paris (Montmartre, to be exact), as it kicks off its 2025 Season with the Chicago premiere of Amélie, the charming tale of young woman and the fantastical world of whimsy and romance that surrounds her.

Opera Orlando to Present the Florida Premiere of Scott Joplin's TREEMONISHA
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2025

Be a part of history by attending the Florida premiere of this joyous work presented by Opera Orlando on May 16 thru 18 at the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at Dr. Phillips Center. 

Highland Park Players Presents THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME In Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

Highland Park Players will present The Hunchback of Notre Dame in CONCERT, running March 28th through March 30th at the McGrath Family Performing Arts Center.

Composer Julia Perry's Previously Unavailable Catalog Of Music Published By Videmus Inc.
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 8, 2024

Videmus Inc. has announced that through a new relationship with Boosey & Hawkes, one of the world's leading classical music publishers, it will make available the previously unpublished music of composer Julia Perry.

Cast Set For Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's Production of Preston Max Allen's NEVER BETTER
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024

The award-winning Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre today announced the cast and creative team of their latest presentation of a musical in development, Never Better, with book, lyrics, and music by award-winning writer Preston Max Allen (he/him).

Cast Set for Highland Park Players' RAGTIME In Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2024

Experience the magic of the turn of the 20th century with the Highland Park Players' staged-concert rendition of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Ragtime.' See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Boston Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2024 Tanglewood Season, Featuring More Than 100 Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2024

Tanglewood has revealed details of its 2024 season, opening in late June through August 31.

Highland Park Players Announces Cast And Production Team For KINKY BOOTS
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2023

The Highland Park Players theater company has announced the cast and production team for the upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Kinky Boots.' This exhilarating show, filled with toe-tapping music and a heartwarming story, will captivate audiences at the brand new McGrath Family Performing Arts Center, 1100 Laramie Ave, Wilmette, IL. Performances are August 18, 19, 25, 26 at 7:30 pm and August 20, 26, 27 at 2:00 pm.

VIDEO: First Look at Highland Park Players' SCHOOL OF ROCK
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2022

Highland Park Players presents the Tony Award nominee musical, School of Rock, based on the 2003 Jack Black movie of the same name. School of Rock runs November 11th through November 20th at the Northbrook Theatre. Check out a first look video below!

Photos: First Look at the Cast of Highland Park Players' SCHOOL OF ROCK
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2022

Highland Park Players presents the Tony Award nominee musical, School of Rock, based on the 2003 Jack Black movie of the same name. Check out photos of the cast here!

Highland Park Players to Present SCHOOL OF ROCK at Northbrook Theatre in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2022

Highland Park Players will present the Tony Award nominee musical, School of Rock, based on the 2003 Jack Black movie of the same name. School of Rock runs November 11th through November 20th at the Northbrook Theatre.

Photo Flash: Take a Look at Photos From the Chicago Premiere of WHISPER HOUSE at The Athenaeum Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2020

Black Button Eyes Productions will conclude its 2019-20 season of “Ghost Stories” with the Chicago premiere of WHISPER HOUSE, featuring music and lyrics by Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening), book and additional lyrics by Kyle Jarrow (Spongebob Squarepants Musical), with direction by Artistic Director Ed Rutherford, music direction by Micky York and choreography by Derek Van Barham.

Photo Flash: Black Button Eyes Productions Presents WHISPER HOUSE
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2019

Black Button Eyes Productions is pleased to conclude its 2019-20 season of “Ghost Stories” with the Chicago premiere of WHISPER HOUSE, featuring music and lyrics by Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening), book and additional lyrics by Kyle Jarrow (Spongebob Squarepants Musical), with direction by Artistic Director Ed Rutherford, music direction by Micky York and choreography by Derek Van Barham. WHISPER HOUSE will play January 10 – February 15, 2020 at The Athenaeum Theatre (Studio Two), 2936 N. Southport Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at athenaeumtheatre.org, by calling (773) 935-6875 or in person at The Athenaeum Theatre Box Office. 

Casting Announced for Black Button Eyes Productions' WHISPER HOUSE
by Rebecca Russo - Nov 1, 2019

Black Button Eyes Productions is pleased to announce casting for its Chicago premiere of WHISPER HOUSE, featuring music and lyrics by Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening), book and additional lyrics by Kyle Jarrow (Spongebob Squarepants Musical), with direction by Artistic Director Ed Rutherford, music direction by Micky York and choreography by Derek Van Barham.

Photo Flash: Underscore Theatre Company Presents PROXY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2019

Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to launch its 2019-20 season with the non-Equity world premiere of PROXY by Alexander Sage Oyen, Rachel Franco and Austin Regan, a story of journalistic and personal integrity set to a punk rock score, directed by Stephanie Rohr with music direction by T.J. Anderson. PROXY will play October 20 – November 24, 2019 at Underscore's newly-remodeled, permanent home, The Understudy, 4609 N. Clark St. in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. Tickets are currently available at underscoretheatre.org. 

Underscore Theatre Co. Presents PROXY
by Julie Musbach - Sep 19, 2019

Underscore Theatre Company launches its 2019-20 season with the non-Equity world premiere of PROXY by Alexander Sage Oyen, Rachel Franco and Austin Regan, a story of journalistic and personal integrity set to a punk rock score, directed by Stephanie Rohr with music direction by T.J. Anderson. PROXY will play October 18 a?" November 24, 2019at Underscore's newly-remodeled, permanent home, The Understudy, 4609 N. Clark St. in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood.