Tyrone Phillips
Latest News on Tyrone Phillips:
Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Loretto-Hilton Center (Feb 13, 2026)
The Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis To Present PRIMARY TRUST (Jan 7, 2026)
BLACK CYPRESS BAYOU and More Set for Definition Theatre Company 2026 Season (Dec 8, 2025)
Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Loretto-Hilton Center (Feb 13, 2026)
The Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis To Present PRIMARY TRUST (Jan 7, 2026)
BLACK CYPRESS BAYOU and More Set for Definition Theatre Company 2026 Season (Dec 8, 2025)
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S. Mayumi Grigsby, Harry Lennix, Associate Director Tyrone Phillips, Ayanna Bria Bakari, Tamara Tunie, Director Phylicia Rashad, Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Glenn Davis, Jon Michael Hill, Alana Arenas and Kenya K. Merritt
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03/27/2024
From: Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of PURPOSE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
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Photos & Video: FAT HAM Chicago Premiere at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-01-15 16:46:34
Video: Watch a Trailer for Steppenwolf's PURPOSE, Directed by Phylicia Rashad
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-10 12:59:48
STAGE TUBE: 43rd Annual Non-Equity Jeff Awards Nominees Are Announced - HEATHERS, BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI, LONDON WALL and More!
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Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Loretto-Hilton Center
by Rob Levy - Feb 13, 2026
An example of how grief shapes identity played out onstage, The Rep’s latest is a compelling, powerful example of how theater can confront uncomfortable topics with tenderness, compassion, and humor.
by Rob Levy - Feb 13, 2026
An example of how grief shapes identity played out onstage, The Rep’s latest is a compelling, powerful example of how theater can confront uncomfortable topics with tenderness, compassion, and humor.
The Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis To Present PRIMARY TRUST
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis will present Primary Trust by Eboni Booth, winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Directed by Tyrone Phillips, the production explores themes of grief, friendship, and imagination through a contemporary lens.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis will present Primary Trust by Eboni Booth, winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Directed by Tyrone Phillips, the production explores themes of grief, friendship, and imagination through a contemporary lens.
BLACK CYPRESS BAYOU and More Set for Definition Theatre Company 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025
Definition Theatre has revealed its 2026 season lineup, featuring three productions that explore identity, love, justice, and the power of artistic expression.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025
Definition Theatre has revealed its 2026 season lineup, featuring three productions that explore identity, love, justice, and the power of artistic expression.
2025 Black Excellence Awards Nominees Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
The Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago has revealed the 2025 Black Excellence Awards, honoring and celebrating Chicago theatre, dance, music, film, literary, and visual artists. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
The Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago has revealed the 2025 Black Excellence Awards, honoring and celebrating Chicago theatre, dance, music, film, literary, and visual artists. Learn more!
2025 BLACK THEATRE ALLIANCE AWARDS Nominations Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025
The 2025 Black Theatre Alliance Awards have announced nominations celebrating excellence in Chicago’s African American theatre community. The ceremony will take place October 27, 2025, at the Beverly Arts Center and honor ILesia Duncan with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025
The 2025 Black Theatre Alliance Awards have announced nominations celebrating excellence in Chicago’s African American theatre community. The ceremony will take place October 27, 2025, at the Beverly Arts Center and honor ILesia Duncan with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Chicago Theatre Leaders Join Richard Engling For Book Launch Panel At Bramble Arts Loft
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025
A panel discussion and celebration titled Taking the Leap: A Conversation on Bold Moves in Chicago Theater will take place on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Bramble Arts Loft (5545 North Clark Street, 2nd Floor, Chicago).
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025
A panel discussion and celebration titled Taking the Leap: A Conversation on Bold Moves in Chicago Theater will take place on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Bramble Arts Loft (5545 North Clark Street, 2nd Floor, Chicago).
Review: GOLDEN at ACT Theatre
by Amelia Divine - May 4, 2025
Golden, written by Andrew Lee Creech and now playing at ACT Theater,, is a rich, character-driven drama that delivers clean, linear storytelling about what it means to live with dignity when the world feels like it’s falling apart.
by Amelia Divine - May 4, 2025
Golden, written by Andrew Lee Creech and now playing at ACT Theater,, is a rich, character-driven drama that delivers clean, linear storytelling about what it means to live with dignity when the world feels like it’s falling apart.
FAT HAM & BETRAYAL Extend at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025
Goodman Theatre will present additional performances for both of its current productions: James Ijames' Fat Ham and Susan V. Booth’s major revival of Betrayal. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025
Goodman Theatre will present additional performances for both of its current productions: James Ijames' Fat Ham and Susan V. Booth’s major revival of Betrayal. Learn more!
Leslie Odom, Jr. to Headline Goodman Theatre Centennial Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025
Tony and Grammy Award-winning performer Leslie Odom, Jr., known for his portrayal of Aaron Burr in the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Hamilton, will headline the Goodman Theatre Centennial Gala. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025
Tony and Grammy Award-winning performer Leslie Odom, Jr., known for his portrayal of Aaron Burr in the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Hamilton, will headline the Goodman Theatre Centennial Gala. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: FAT HAM Presented by Goodman Theatre and Definition Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - Jan 24, 2025
The Goodman’s FAT HAM is an intelligent, uproarious adaptation that explores and celebrates Black joy and resilience. The co-production with Definition Theatre has already been extended through March 2.
by Zac Thriffiley - Jan 24, 2025
The Goodman’s FAT HAM is an intelligent, uproarious adaptation that explores and celebrates Black joy and resilience. The co-production with Definition Theatre has already been extended through March 2.
FAT HAM Chicago Premiere Extended at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025
It’s opening night for Tyrone Phillips’ Chicago premiere-production of James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham—which extends by popular demand with eight additional performances. Learn more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025
It’s opening night for Tyrone Phillips’ Chicago premiere-production of James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham—which extends by popular demand with eight additional performances. Learn more.
Photos/Video: FAT HAM at the Goodman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025
Photos and video have been released from James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham at the Goodman Theatre. Check out the photos and video here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025
Photos and video have been released from James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham at the Goodman Theatre. Check out the photos and video here!
Photos & Video: FAT HAM Chicago Premiere at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025
James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham is now playing at The Goodman Theatre. See photos from the production here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025
James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham is now playing at The Goodman Theatre. See photos from the production here!
Pulitzer Prize-Winning FAT HAM Makes Its Chicago Premiere This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025
With an all-Chicago cast led by Trumane Alston, previews begin this weekend for the Chicago-premiere of James Ijames's Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025
With an all-Chicago cast led by Trumane Alston, previews begin this weekend for the Chicago-premiere of James Ijames's Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham.
Cast Set for FAT HAM at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2024
James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham will make its Chicago debut with an all-Chicago cast led by Trumane Alston. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2024
James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham will make its Chicago debut with an all-Chicago cast led by Trumane Alston. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024
The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024
The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.
56th Jeff Awards Nominations Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024
The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024
The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!
Chicago Shakespeare Presents SHAKES IN THE CITY: TWELFTH NIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2024
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced Shakes in the City, part of CST's longstanding commitment to creative community engagement offering free and accessible programming for audiences of all ages in neighborhoods across Chicago.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2024
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced Shakes in the City, part of CST's longstanding commitment to creative community engagement offering free and accessible programming for audiences of all ages in neighborhoods across Chicago.
Photos: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2024
Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 48th season with the Chicago premiere of Larissa FastHorse’s The Thanksgiving Play, a biting comedy about everything right, wrong and woke in America, directed by Jess McLeod. Check out photos from inside opening night here!
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2024
Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 48th season with the Chicago premiere of Larissa FastHorse’s The Thanksgiving Play, a biting comedy about everything right, wrong and woke in America, directed by Jess McLeod. Check out photos from inside opening night here!
World Premieres & More Set for ACT Contemporary Theatre 2024/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2024
Seattle's ACT Contemporary Theatre has unveiled its 2024/25 Season, showcasing five innovative contemporary productions. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2024
Seattle's ACT Contemporary Theatre has unveiled its 2024/25 Season, showcasing five innovative contemporary productions. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
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