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Manual Cinema's CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns To The Studebaker Theater This December
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2025

Holiday magic returns to the historic Studebaker Theater this winter as Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol comes home for a limited run, December 12–28, 2025.

Photos: RABBITS IN THEIR POCKETS At Lifeline Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2025

Lifeline Theatre has released production photos of the world premiere of RABBITS IN THEIR POCKETS by Kimberly Dixon-Mays, directed by Christopher Wayland.

Cast and Creative Team Revealed for RABBITS IN THEIR POCKETS World Premiere at Lifeline Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2025

Lifeline Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Rabbits in Their Pockets, a new play by Chicago-based writer Kimberly Dixon-Mays. Directed by Christopher Wayland, the production will run September 14–October 5, 2025, with previews beginning September 5, at Lifeline’s Rogers Park venue.

Photos: First Look At Midsommer Flight's Outdoor ROMEO & JULIIET
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2024

Midsommer Flight is presenting a fully staged ROMEO AND JULIET ­ as its 2024 free Shakespeare production. See photos from the production. 

Midsommer Flight To Present Free Production Of Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET In Six Chicago Parks
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024

Midsommer Flight will present a free production of Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET from June 28 to August 4 in six Chicago parks.

Review: MANUAL CINEMA'S CHRISTMAS CAROL at Writers Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - Nov 26, 2023

Few dramatic adaptations of A Christmas Carol manage to convey the magic, the emotional power, and—yes—the terror of Dickens’s original as effectively and impactfully as Manual Cinema’s version, now playing at Writers Theatre in Glencoe through December 24th.

Lifeline Thatre Presents FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA, A Co-production With Pegasus Theatre Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2023

Lifeline Theatre presents From the Mississippi Delta, based on the autobiography of and written by Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland.

MANUEL CINEMA'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Play at Writers Theatre This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2022

Writers Theatre will continue its 2022/23 Season with Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol, a Manual Cinema production adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens, devised by Manual Cinema with additional writing by Nate Marshall. Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol will be presented November 29 – December 24, 2022.

Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of THE SECRETARIES at First Floor Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2022

First Floor Theater will return to live production with the world premiere of company member Omer Abbas Salem’s THE SECRETARIES: A PARABLE following the script’s 2021 development as part of Goodman Theatre’s Future Labs.

Cast Announced For First Floor Theater's THE SECRETARIES: A PARABLE At The Den Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2022

First Floor Theater is pleased to announce casting for its world premiere of company member Omer Abbas Salem's THE SECRETARIES: A PARABLE following the script's 2021 development as part of Goodman Theatre's Future Labs. THE SECRETARIES is Salem's much anticipated first full production as a playwright.

Strawdog Theatre Presents HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS At Rivendell Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2021

Strawdog Theatre Company has welcomed back live audiences this winter with its annual holiday hit Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, playing November 20 – December 12, 2021 at Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge Ave. in Chicago.

Midsommer Flight Announces DIRECTOR DIALOGUES Series of Panel Discussions in February 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2020

Midsommer Flight, a company that has been presenting high quality, accessible productions of Shakespeare’s plays in Chicago’s parks since 2012, today announced a series of three virtual panel discussions addressing some of the theatre industry’s most challenging topics, to be held on three successive Tuesdays in February 2021.

Photo Flash: First Look at Haven's TITUS ANDRONICUS at The Den Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2020

Haven continues its 2019-20 season with William Shakespeare's revenge-tragedy Titus Andronicus, promising a thrilling, bloody marathon – centering on the voices of marginalized people too often excluded from classical theater performance. Directed by Artistic Director Ian Damont Martin, Titus Andronicus will play February 13 – March 14, 2020 at The Den Theatre's Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at havenchi.org.

Haven's TITUS ANDRONICUS Begins February 13 At The Den Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2020

Haven is pleased to continue its 2019-20 season with William Shakespeare's revenge-tragedy TITUS ANDRONICUS, promising a thrilling, bloody marathon a?" centering on the voices of marginalized people too often excluded from classical theater performance. Directed by Artistic Director Ian Damont Martin,

Casting Announced for Haven's TITUS ANDRONICUS at The Den Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2019

Haven has announced casting for its production of William Shakespeare's revenge-tragedy TITUS ANDRONICUS, promising a thrilling, bloody marathon - centering on the voices of marginalized people too often excluded from classical theater performance.

Photo Flash: Haven Presents DIRECTORS HAVEN 2019 At The Den Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2019

Haven is pleased to present its fifth DIRECTORS HAVEN, the company's ever-growing initiative annually showcasing the talents of three rising directors. This season, Lauren Katz directs Caryl Churchill's ambitious surrealist work THIS IS A CHAIR; Aaron Mays helms Sonia Sanchez's lyrical drama 2 x 2; and AJ Schwartz directs Dan Giles' tender yet challenging one-act HOW YOU KISS ME IS NOT HOW I LIKE TO BE KISSED. 

Casting Announced for Haven's DIRECTORS HAVEN 2019
by Julie Musbach - Sep 19, 2019

Haven is pleased to announce casting for its fifth DIRECTORS HAVEN, the company's ever-growing initiative annually showcasing the talents of three rising directors. This season, Lauren Katz directs Caryl Churchill's ambitious surrealist work THIS IS A CHAIR; Aaron Mays helms Sonia Sanchez's lyrical drama 2 x 2; and AJ Schwartz directs Dan Giles' tender yet challenging one-act HOW YOU KISS ME IS NOT HOW I LIKE TO BE KISSED.

Photo Flash: Babes With Blades Theatre Company Presents WOMEN OF 4G
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2019

Babes With Blades Theatre Company's (BWBTC) 22nd anniversary season launches with Women Of 4G, August 1 – September 14, written by Amy Tofte, direction by Lauren Katz, assistant direction by Stephanie Mattos and fight direction by Maureen Yasko. 

Babes With Blades Takes Off With WOMEN OF 4G
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2019

Babes With Blades Theatre Company's (BWBTC) 22nd anniversary season launches with Women Of 4G, August 1 - September 14, written by Amy Tofte, direction by Lauren Katz, assistant direction by Stephanie Mattos and fight direction by Maureen Yasko. All performances are at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St. Preview performances are Thursday, Aug. 1 - Saturday, Aug. 3 at 8 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 4 at 3 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. Opening Night is Friday, Aug. 9 at 8 p.m.

Midsommer Flight To Perform Free Staged Reading Of CORIOLANUS
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2019

Midsommer Flight to present staged reading of CORIOLANUS at Uncommon Ground in Edgewater May 2 and 3 Midsommer Flight, the professional not-for-profit theatre company that has been bringing free Shakespeare to Chicago parks since 2012, will perform a free staged reading of CORIOLANUS on Thursday, May 2 at 7 pm and Friday, May 3 at 8 pm. Both readings will be performed at Uncommon Ground Edgewater, 1401 W. Devon Avenue. Tickets will be free, with reservations available through the Midsommer Flight website.