Willow James
Latest News on Willow James:
Cast Set for Max Wolf Friedlich's JOB at Writers Theatre (Mar 3, 2026)
BLACK CYPRESS BAYOU Chicago Premiere is Coming to Definition Theatre (Jan 23, 2026)
Namir Smallwood, Jon Michael Hill and More to Star in WINDFALL World Premiere at Steppenwolf (Jan 21, 2026)
Cast Set for Max Wolf Friedlich's JOB at Writers Theatre (Mar 3, 2026)
BLACK CYPRESS BAYOU Chicago Premiere is Coming to Definition Theatre (Jan 23, 2026)
Namir Smallwood, Jon Michael Hill and More to Star in WINDFALL World Premiere at Steppenwolf (Jan 21, 2026)
BIO
Willow James is a Chicago-based artist, producer, teaching artist & DJ who centers his work around exploring Black identity, new works and theatre as activism. He is Co-Artistic Director & Resident Sound Designer at Artemisia Theatre, a Teaching Artist with Court Theatre, and represented by Dream Team Talent Agency. Chicago: The Hero Within (Chicago Shakespeare Theater), Chlorine Sky (Steppenwolf Theatre), Fairview (Definition Theatre). Regional: The Royale (American Players Theatre), Black Book (NAATC), The Magnolia Ballet (Alleyway Theatre & Phoenix Theatre Indianapolis). He is a proud member of USITT, TSDCA & IATSE Local 2. willow-james.org | IG: @worksbywillow
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Video: First Look at Jennifer Morrison & More in Goodman's THE PENELOPIAD
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-13 15:52:39
Video: Choreographer JoAnn Hunter On Goodman Theatre's THE PENELOPIAD
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-05 13:15:54
Video: Jennifer Morrison & More on THE PENELOPIAD at Goodman Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-20 16:36:20
Video: Get a First Look at CHLORINE SKY at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-02-23 13:12:08
News
Cast Set for Max Wolf Friedlich's JOB at Writers Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026
Writers Theatre will continue its 2025/26 Season with the Chicago and Midwest premiere of the hit psychological thriller JOB, written by Max Wolf Friedlich and directed by David Esbjornson.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026
Writers Theatre will continue its 2025/26 Season with the Chicago and Midwest premiere of the hit psychological thriller JOB, written by Max Wolf Friedlich and directed by David Esbjornson.
BLACK CYPRESS BAYOU Chicago Premiere is Coming to Definition Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026
Definition Theatre will present the world premiere of Black Cypress Bayou, a bold darkly comic new play by playwright Kristen Adele Calhoun and directed by Ericka Ratcliff.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026
Definition Theatre will present the world premiere of Black Cypress Bayou, a bold darkly comic new play by playwright Kristen Adele Calhoun and directed by Ericka Ratcliff.
Namir Smallwood, Jon Michael Hill and More to Star in WINDFALL World Premiere at Steppenwolf
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 50th Anniversary Season with Windfall, a new work by Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 50th Anniversary Season with Windfall, a new work by Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; SISTER ACT Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; Rhode Center For The Arts Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; SISTER ACT Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; Rhode Center For The Arts Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
The Goodman to Mark 100 Years With Upcoming 100 FREE ACTS OF THEATER Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025
As part of its anniversary season celebration, The Goodman revealed fall/winter offerings of its 100 Free Acts of Theater initiative. Learn more about the programming here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025
As part of its anniversary season celebration, The Goodman revealed fall/winter offerings of its 100 Free Acts of Theater initiative. Learn more about the programming here!
Review: SANCTUARY CITY is a Powerful, Poignant Immigrant Story at NEXT ACT
by Kelsey Lawler - Sep 29, 2025
To have these lives reflected in art — on stage, now, reaching for empathy in a world that needs it more than ever — is a bright spot. That this story might resonate with someone unexpected — change a mind, affect a heart — is the whole point.
by Kelsey Lawler - Sep 29, 2025
To have these lives reflected in art — on stage, now, reaching for empathy in a world that needs it more than ever — is a bright spot. That this story might resonate with someone unexpected — change a mind, affect a heart — is the whole point.
Goodman Theatre, Paramount, and More Nominated For 2025 Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025
The Joseph Jefferson Awards will celebrate the 57th Anniversary of its Equity Theater Awards on Monday, September 29. Check out the full list of nominations here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025
The Joseph Jefferson Awards will celebrate the 57th Anniversary of its Equity Theater Awards on Monday, September 29. Check out the full list of nominations here!
Photos: Steppenwolf Theatre Company Celebrates Opening Night of YOU WILL GET SICK
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company just celebrated opening night of Noah Diaz’s Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick. Check out photos from inside the big night!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company just celebrated opening night of Noah Diaz’s Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick. Check out photos from inside the big night!
Steppenwolf Theatre's YOU WILL GET SICK Extends
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025
Due to demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced one additional week of performances of Noah Diaz’s Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025
Due to demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced one additional week of performances of Noah Diaz’s Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick. Learn more here!
YOU WILL GET SICK Chicago Premiere to be Presented at Steppenwolf
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present Noah Diaz’s whimsical, wild, unpredictable and deeply moving Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick, directed by Artistic Director Audrey Francis. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present Noah Diaz’s whimsical, wild, unpredictable and deeply moving Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick, directed by Artistic Director Audrey Francis. Learn more!
Photos: First Look At HYMN Playing Now At Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2025
Shakespeare Theater just released production photos for their upcoming production of Hymn, running through May 25, 2025. Watch the cast in action!
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2025
Shakespeare Theater just released production photos for their upcoming production of Hymn, running through May 25, 2025. Watch the cast in action!
Video: HYMN At Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare Theater just released video highlights for their upcoming production of Hymn, running through May 25, 2025. Watch the cast in action!
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare Theater just released video highlights for their upcoming production of Hymn, running through May 25, 2025. Watch the cast in action!
Video: HYMN in Rehearsal at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Emmy Rice - Apr 12, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare Theater just released a sneak peak into rehearsals for their upcoming production of Hymn, running April 29 through May 25, 2025. Check here for the video!
by Emmy Rice - Apr 12, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare Theater just released a sneak peak into rehearsals for their upcoming production of Hymn, running April 29 through May 25, 2025. Check here for the video!
Collaboraction Theatre Company Seeks Chicago Teen Artists-Activists for 'The Light'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2025
Collaboraction Theatre Company has opened submissions for The Light, a paid creative studio and live performance summer training program designed to give voice to exceptional Chicago-area youth to illuminate community and positive change throughout the city.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2025
Collaboraction Theatre Company has opened submissions for The Light, a paid creative studio and live performance summer training program designed to give voice to exceptional Chicago-area youth to illuminate community and positive change throughout the city.
Chiké Johnson and James Vincent Meredith to Star in HYMN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast of Hymn. Legendary Chicago director Ron OJ Parson leads a Chicago cast and creative team. See who is starring and learn more about the production!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast of Hymn. Legendary Chicago director Ron OJ Parson leads a Chicago cast and creative team. See who is starring and learn more about the production!
YOU WILL GET SICK Chicago Premiere is Coming to Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of Noah Diaz’s You Will Get Sick, directed by Artistic Director Audrey Francis. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of Noah Diaz’s You Will Get Sick, directed by Artistic Director Audrey Francis. Learn how to purchase tickets!
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