Amanda Dehnert News

South Coast Repertory Tickets Now On Sale

by Kelsey Denette — August 8, 2012

Dive into a season of comedy, romance, re-imagined classics, and regional and world premieres with South Coast Repertory in 2012-13.

Two River Theater Announces Fall Schedule

by Kelsey Denette — July 31, 2012

Two River Theater Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, announces new information about its fall schedule for the 2012-13 Season.

The Public Theater Begins Previews 8/6 for RICHARD III

by Kelsey Denette — July 31, 2012

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Patrick Willingham) will begin previews on Monday, August 6 for The Mobile Shakespeare Unit's RICHARD III, directed by Amanda Dehnert.

Lookingglass Theatre Joins SS Eastland Disaster Commemoration Today, 7/21

by BWW News Desk — July 21, 2012

Lookingglass Theatre and the Eastland Disaster Historical Society announce events to observe the anniversary of the SS Eastland disaster today, July 21, beginning at noon.

Lookingglass Theatre Joins SS Eastland Disaster Commemoration, 7/21

by BWW News Desk — July 16, 2012

Lookingglass Theatre and the Eastland Disaster Historical Society announce events to observe the anniversary of the SS Eastland disaster on Saturday July 21, beginning at noon.

Public Theater to Tour RICHARD III This July

by Nicole Rosky — June 28, 2012

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Patrick Willingham) will take its MOBILE SHAKESPEARE UNIT on tour again this July with a production of RICHARD III, directed by Amanda Dehnert.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for June 27th, 2012

by Paul W. Thompson — June 27, 2012

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway.

Lookingglass Extends EASTLAND Through 8/19

by Kelsey Denette — June 26, 2012

Lookingglass Theatre announces 3 weeks of additional performances for Eastland: A New Musical.

Photo Flash: Lookingglass Theatre Company Presents EASTLAND: A NEW MUSICAL

by BWW News Desk — June 15, 2012

Lookingglass Theatre Company presents Eastland: A New Musical, written by Artistic Director Andrew White and directed by Amanda Dehnert, June 6 - July 29, 2012 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N.

EASTLAND Makes World Premiere at Chicago's Historic Water Tower Works, Now thru 7/29

by BWW News Desk — June 16, 2012

Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the world premiere of EASTLAND: A NEW MUSICAL, written by Artistic Director Andrew White with music by Ben Sussman and Artistic Associate Andre Pluess and directed by Amanda Dehnert.

Musical Theater in Chicago: A Complete Summer List!

by Paul W. Thompson — June 7, 2012

In case you missed it in the "Showtune Mosh Pit" column last week, here is my full listing of musical theater shows (plus three special concert events) happening in Chicago this summer.

Northwestern University's AMTP Presents THE VERONA PROJECT, 10/19-11/4

by BWW News Desk — June 5, 2012

The American Music Theatre Project (AMTP) at Northwestern University has selected award-winning writer and director Amanda Dehnert's THE VERONA PROJECT as its newest musical.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 30th, 2012

by Paul W. Thompson — May 30, 2012

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 23rd, 2012

by Paul W. Thompson — May 23, 2012

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway.

EURYDICE, CHINGLISH, et al. Set for South Coast Rep's 2012-13 Season

by Nicole Rosky — May 17, 2012

South Coast Repertory's 49th season will offer audiences an exciting blend of current hits and world premieres.

Playwrights Horizons' FAR FROM HEAVEN, TheatreWorks' WHEELHOUSE and More Awarded NAMT Grants

by Kelsey Denette — May 14, 2012

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announces 15 awards granted from their National Fund for New Musicals, a major funding program to support NAMT member not-for-profit theatres in their collaborations with writers to create, develop and produce new musicals.

EASTLAND: A NEW MUSICAL To Make World Premiere at Chicago's Historic Water Tower Works 6/16 - 7/29

by Katie Flood — May 11, 2012

Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the world premiere of EASTLAND: A NEW MUSICAL, written by Artistic Director Andrew White with music by Ben Sussman and Artistic Associate Andre Pluess and directed by Amanda Dehnert.

Two River Theater Announces 2012-2013 Season: PRESENT LAUGHTER Starring Michael Cumpsty and More

by Kelsey Denette — May 8, 2012

Two River Theater Company today announced the lineup of productions for its 2012-13 Season.

BWW Reviews: SCR Stages World Premiere Musical CLOUDLANDS, Ends 5/6

by Michael L. Quintos — April 30, 2012

Despite an intriguing premise and a lovely-sounding score delivered by a brilliant cast, CLOUDLANDS--the stirring but jumbled new Adam Gwon/Octavio Solis musical now having its commissioned World Premiere production at South Coast Repertory through May 6--just doesn't quite wow your socks off.

Photo Flash: South Coast Rep's New Musical CLOUDLANDS Now on Stage

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2012

Love, secrecy and their consequences are the subject of Cloudlands, a new SCR-commissioned musical drama by Octavio Solis and Adam Gwon, directed by Amanda Dehnert.