Andrew White News

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. The production runs June 6 - July 29, 2012 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. The Press Opening is tonight, June 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

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. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. Check out photos from the production below!

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. Click on the name of each show for a link to more information. And enjoy!

Steppenwolf Theatre Company held a one-night performance of WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN; Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith, on May 21, and we have a first look at the photos below!

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 non-Equity Jeff Awards are Monday night, and we've compiled our first ever Summer Musical Theatre Guide! Here are 35 listings for your viewing pleasure....

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Three shows make a PR appearance at Sidetrack, ATC plans a 'Hair' re-do, 'Camelot,' 'Floyd Collins,' three new mainstage musicals, a reading, a benefit and more!

Steppenwolf Theatre Company previously announced the addition of three vocalists-Tina Brown, Rhonda Preston and David Simmons-to the cast of Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith.

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. The production runs June 6 - July 29, 2012 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. The Press Opening is Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announces the addition of three vocalists-Tina Brown, Rhonda Preston and David Simmons-to the cast of Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company hosts a one-night-only performance of Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith, excerpted from the stage adaptation by Derek Goldman, from the book by Studs Terkel on Monday, May 21 at 7pm.

Lookingglass Theatre Company announces its 25th Anniversary Season, kicking off with the return of Metamorphoses written and directed by Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the Broadway run. The season continues with the Chicago premiere of the Tony award-nominated Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, a 2010 Pulitzer Prize finalist, written by Rajiv Joseph and directed by Heidi Stillman. Ensemble Member Christine Mary Dunford will direct the world premiere of her adaptation of the bestselling novel Still Alice. In the final show of Lookingglass' 25th Season, David Schwimmer will direct the world premiere of Big Lake Big City by Keith Huff, the award-winning playwright of the Broadway cop drama A Steady Rain.

Lookingglass Theatre Company will present Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting, written by Ed Schmidt and directed by ensemble member J. Nicole Brooks.

Lookingglass Theatre Company is set to present Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting, written by Ed Schmidt and directed by ensemble member J. Nicole Brooks.

Lookingglass Theatre Company will present Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting, written by Ed Schmidt and directed by ensemble member J. Nicole Brooks.

Lookingglass Theatre Company is set to present Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting, written by Ed Schmidt and directed by ensemble member J. Nicole Brooks.

Lookingglass Theatre Company, in association with the Chicago Fire Department, Lead Community Partner for The Great Fire, announces a Memorial Benefit for the Children of Corey D. Ankum.

Lookingglass Theatre Company, in association with the Chicago Fire Department, Lead Community Partner for The Great Fire, announces a Memorial Benefit for the Children of Corey D. Ankum.

Lookingglass Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director Andrew White and Executive Director Rachel Kraft, announce a special Cyber Monday ticket offer, featuring 42% off of tickets to the company's highly-anticipated production of Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting, the explosive drama about the integration of America's pastime (Wed, Thurs & Fri performances only); and $100 worth of Lookingglass' studio classes for only $50. These special Cyber Monday offers are on-line only and expire at 11:59am on Monday, November 28, 2011.

Lookingglass Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director Andrew White and Executive Director Rachel Kraft, announce a special Cyber Monday ticket offer, featuring 42% off of tickets to the company's highly-anticipated production of Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting, the explosive drama about the integration of America's pastime (Wed, Thurs & Fri performances only); and $100 worth of Lookingglass' studio classes for only $50. These special Cyber Monday offers are on-line only and expire at 11:59am on Monday, November 28, 2011.

Lookingglass Theatre Company presents The Great Fire, a Lookingglass Original written and directed by Ensemble Member John Musial.