Addison News

Broadway In Chicago announces the twenty-four students nominated for Best Actor and Best Actress, and nominees for Best Production presented by Guardian Music Travel, Best Direction, Best Scenic Design presented by SPL, Best Choreography, and Best Ensemble for the eighth annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA).

In connection with their residency at the Port Costa Schoolhouse, sponsored by the Port Costa Conservation Society, Idiot String (Founding Producers Joan Howard and Rebecca Longworth) announced today that their upcoming site-specific theatrical production PORT STORIES will perform from June 7 - 23, 2019 (Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., Sundays at 5:00 p.m.).

Prop Thtr announces two additional performances of its hit world premiere 2 UNFORTUNATE 2 TRAVEL, extending through April 20, 2019 at 3502 N. Elston Ave. (near Kedzie and Addison) in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood.

Middle school. It's awkward. A few years ago these students were nose-picking, butt-scratching bundles of sweetness. A few years from now they will register to vote.

Marking the first of its kind in Chicago, Rayito de Sol, 2550 W. Addison St., is an award-winning Spanish immersion daycare and preschool that has just opened its doors in the Roscoe Village neighborhood. Offering both full and part-time childcare, the Rayito de Sol experience allows children to consciously grasp both the Spanish and English languages while receiving personalized care and attention from licensed and experienced native Spanish-speaking educators.

Casa Mañana Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz, sponsored by Frank Kent Cadillac as part of the 2018-2019 Children's Theatre season. Tickets are on sale now.

WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director, Shane Peterman, today announced details for the Regional Premiere of Everything is Wonderful written by Chelsea Marcantel, and directed by WTT Associate Artistic Director, Kelsey Leigh Ervi. 

City Springs Theatre, Atlanta's newest professional theatre company, presents Broadway's Drew McVety, Pamela Gold, and Sarah Charles Lewis in the international smash-hit 'Billy Elliot The Musical,'featuring the incredible talents of 13-year-old Liam Redford as Billy. Winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, 'Billy Elliot The Musical' plays the Byers Theatre at TheSandy Springs Performing Arts Center(1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs) May 3 - 12, 2019. Tickets are $30-$62, with discounts for seniors, students, groups, and active and retired military personnel. Visit www.CitySpringsTheatre.comor call 404-477-4365 for more information. 'Billy Elliot The Musical' contains adult themes and language and may not be appropriate for all audience members.

The Blue Card, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding Holocaust survivors, will feature a performance from members of the cast of the critically-acclaimed, Off-Broadway show Fiddler of the Roof in Yiddish at its 83rd benefit gala this Monday, April 8, 2019.

Outcry Youth Theatre is thrilled to present a brand-new adaptation of H. G. Wells' classic sci-fi novella, The Time Machine. Written and directed by Outcry Theatre Marketing Director Jason Johnson-Spinos, this production will perform at the Addison Theatre Centre's Studio Theatre from April 5-14.

ArtsBridge Foundation today announced the nominees for the 11th Annual Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards, with winners to be unveiled at a spectacular April awards ceremony.

Actress and singer Meg Donnelly has been named Radio Disney's NBT (Next Big Thing), it was announced today. NBT is a multiplatform talent program that puts the spotlight on breakout artists and showcases their journey to success. The recording artist, who has become known for her signature style of Pop music with a hip-hop twist, will be featured in a series of exclusive NBT videos across Radio Disney, Disney Channel, the Radio Disney app, the DisneyNOW app and social media platforms.

Lincoln Center Theater has announced that Alexander Gemignani will assume the role of Alfred P. Doolittle in MY FAIR LADY, directed by Bartlett Sher, beginning Tuesday, April 30

WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director, Shane Peterman, today announced the Company will produce a special limited-engagement run of Stephen Schwartz's beloved musical, Godspell. Inspired by parables taken from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, Godspell offers a fun, modern take on classic stories mixed with a vibrant score of pop, folk, and gospel music that brings these iconic stories to life for audiences of all ages. This production, the first to be selected by Peterman, will replace the previously scheduled Origin Story. 

Random Access Theatre opened its 2019 season with the World Premiere of the critically acclaimed play Miranda from Stormville by Adam Bertocci. The production, a modern retelling of Shakespeare's The Tempest, is currently running through March 24 at the IRT Theater in the West Village.  

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce that the eighth annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA) will be held at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut) on Monday, May 6, 2019, hosted by NBC 5's entertainment reporter LeeAnn Trotter and sponsored by CHICAGO THE MUSICAL (which will play at the Cadillac Palace Theatre from May 7-12). The Illinois chapter of The Jimmy Awards (National High School Musical Theatre Awards) one of the largest programs in the country serves as an annual national celebration of outstanding achievement in musical theater performance by high school students.

New Metric Media, the independent production company behind Hulu's hit series “Letterkenny” and the popular Netflix series “Bad Blood”, has optioned the rights for multiple projects from three renowned authors including bestselling Criminologist Dr. Michael Arntfield (“Murder City: The Untold History of Canada's Capital of Serial Homicide”), veteran author and Toronto Star's lead investigative reporter for organized crime Peter Edwards and popular online personality Anne T. Donahue, announced today by Mark Montefiore, President, New Metric Media.

Random Access Theatre opens its 2019 season with the World Premiere of Miranda from Stormville by Adam Bertocci. The production, a modern retelling of Shakespeare's The Tempest, runs March 14 - 24 at the IRT Theater in the West Village. Artistic Director and co-founder, Jennifer Sandella directs.

Random Access Theatre opens its 2019 season with the World Premiere of Miranda from Stormville by Adam Bertocci. The production, a modern retelling of Shakespeare's The Tempest, runs March 14 - 24 at the IRT Theater in the West Village. Artistic Director and co-founder, Jennifer Sandella directs. Bertocci's previous productions include the highly acclaimed, Two Gentlemen of Lebowski (published by Simon & Schuster). Miranda from Stormville is part of IRT's 3B Development Series.

Prop Thtr is pleased to continue its 2018-19 season with the world premiere of 2 UNFORTUNATE 2 TRAVEL, a late-night, cabaret-style evening of multi-disciplinary live performances and a biting look at privilege and the things we take for granted.