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Review: BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - Jun 5, 2026

Rugged masculinity meets forbidden queer romance in Brokeback Mountain. Based on Annie Proulx’s short story (which was adapted into a buzzy 2005 film starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger), Ashley Robinson’s play follows the clandestine romance between ranchers Jack Twist and Ennis Del Mar over 20 years in rural Wyoming.

BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN Makes North American Premiere With Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 2, 2026

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) has announced the cast and creative team for Brokeback Mountain, the North American premiere production of Ashley Robinson’s adaptation of the novella by Annie Proulx that inspired the Academy Award-winning film.

CAPA's Social Justice Series Presents Free Performance Of ON GOLDEN WINGS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2022

CAPA will present a FREE community performance of On Golden Wings—part of its Social Justice Series—on Saturday, October 8 at 3 pm at the Lincoln Theatre. A pre-show paper airplane flying contest, with prizes, will be held at 1:30 pm.

Shakespeare At The Beach Returns With HAMLET
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2019

The Bradley Beach Arts Council presents Hamlet by William Shakespeare, showing 7 PM, July 12th and July 13th at the Bradley Beach Gazebo. A rain date is set for Sunday, July 14th in case of prohibitive weather. The Bradley Beach Gazebo is located on 5th & Ocean Avenue, Bradley Beach New Jersey. Admission is FREE.

Photo Flash: Court Theatre Presents THE MAN IN THE RING
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2016

Based on the true story of six-time world champion boxer Emile Griffith, Man in the Ring charts Emile's humble beginnings in the U.S. Virgin Islands to his infamous match against his archrival Benny "Kid" Paret. When Benny challenges Emile's sexual identity, Griffith responds in the ring and leaves a mark that lingers long after their legendary encounter. Man in the Ring is a story of violence, love, and life under the public eye-and one man's fight to get the world back in his corner.

MAN IN THE RING to Make World Premiere at the Court Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2016

Court Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. Albert, presents the World Premiere of Man in the Ring by Michael Cristofer, directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell.

MAN IN THE RING to Make World Premiere at the Court Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2016

Court Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. Albert, presents the World Premiere of Man in the Ring by Michael Cristofer, directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell.

ELTC to Host January Fundraiser, 1/31
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 5, 2016

    This is the ninth year in a row that Elizabeth and Stuart Hodes are hosting a fundraiser in Manhattan for the non-profit East Lynne Theater Company. The date is Sunday, January 31 at 3:00p.m. Although ELTC performs mostly in Cape May, NJ, the Hodes are longtime friends of the company, and artistic director Gayle Stahlhuth wrote a two-person play just for them. The musical titled 'The O'Tooles Tonight,' premiered in Cape May in 2000 under Stahlhuth's direction, receiving excellent reviews, including in 'The Newark Star-Ledger.'

East Lynne Theater Company's NYC Fundraiser Set for Next Month
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 29, 2014

On Sunday, January 25, Elizabeth and Stuart Hodes are hosting their annual fundraiser for the award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company at 3:00 p.m. in their home located at the corner of 31st Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan.

ELTC's Annual January Fundraiser Set for 1/26
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 30, 2013

This is the seventh year in a row that Elizabeth and Stuart Hodes are hosting a fundraiser in Manhattan for the nonprofit East Lynne Theater Company. The date is Sunday, January 26 at 3:00p.m. Although ELTC performs mostly in Cape May, NJ, the Hodes are longtime friends of the company, and artistic director Gayle Stahlhuth wrote a two-person play just for them. The musical titled 'The O'Tooles Tonight,' premiered in Cape May in 2000 under Stahlhuth's direction, receiving excellent reviews, including in 'The Newark Star-Ledger.'

Village Players and Fort Thomas Woman's Club Present CakeTown COMEDY JAM 2, 5/10 & 11
by Kelsey Denette - May 9, 2013

The Village Players and Fort Thomas' Woman's Club will present CakeTown COMEDY JAM 2! on Friday andSaturday, May 10-11, 2013 at 8 PM at the Village Players Theater in Fort Thomas. The two-hour show of light entertainment will feature stand up comedians, short comic plays, musical comedy and storytelling by some of the Tristate's funniest and most accomplished performers, actors, and writers.