Anna D. Shapiro News

TV: Watch THE MINUTES Marquee Get Installed at the Cort Theatre!

by Nicole Rosky — January 10, 2020

The box office of the Cort Theatre officially opens for The Minutes on Monday, January 27, and the Broadway marquee is in place.

Breaking: Beth Leavel and Taylor Iman Jones Will Lead THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical; Chicago Premiere Pushed to 2021

by Nicole Rosky — December 3, 2019

Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel will play the iconic Miranda Priestly in the new musical, The Devil Wears Prada and the role of the wide-eyed assistant, Andy Sachs, will be played by Taylor Iman Jones (Groundhog Day, Head Over Heels).

THE MINUTES On Broadway To Star Tracy Letts, Jessie Mueller, Armie Hammer And More

by A.A. Cristi — November 7, 2019

Tony & Pulitzer Prize winning playwright & actor Tracy Letts will return to Broadway with Steppenwolf's production of his new play THE MINUTES, in which he will also star.

Rialto Chatter: Will Tracy Letts' THE MINUTES Begin Performances on Broadway in February 2020?

by Rialto Chatter — November 1, 2019

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Tracy Letts' The The Minutes will premiere on Broadway later this season.

Broadway In Chicago 2020/21 Season On Sale October 6

by A.A. Cristi — September 19, 2019

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce its next season will go on sale to the public Sunday, Oct.

Breaking: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical Will Premiere In Chicago Summer 2020

by Alan Henry — September 17, 2019

BroadwayWorld has learned The Devil Wears Prada will have its Pre-Broadway World Premiere at Broadway In Chicago's James M.

Government Bureaucracy Reaches Absurdist Levels in THE HOPE HYPOTHESIS

by A.A. Cristi — September 16, 2019

Voyage Theater Company is pleased to present the world premiere of THE HOPE HYPOTHESIS, a wickedly humorous take on the rabbit hole that is America's immigration system.

Between Riverside and Crazy Makes LA Premiere

by Julie Musbach — September 13, 2019

You can't beat City Halla?? but you can try.

ENSEMBLE: AN ORAL HISTORY OF CHICAGO THEATER One-Night-Only Book Event & Signing Announced At Steppenwolf

by A.A. Cristi — September 5, 2019

Author Mark Larson reflects on his new book, Ensemble: An Oral History of Chicago Theater, in conversation with Deanna Dunagan, ensemble member Francis Guinan, and other artists to be announced.

ODC Dancer Mia J. Chong Receives Princess Grace Award

by A.A. Cristi — August 27, 2019

ODC/Dance is pleased to announce that company dancer Mia J.

Second Stage Extends MAKE BELIEVE One Week

by Julie Musbach — August 22, 2019

Due to extremely strong ticket demand, Second Stage Theater will extend its acclaimed production of Bess Wohl's new play, MAKE BELIEVE, by one week, now running through Sunday, September 22nd.

Steep Theatre Announces 19th Season

by Julie Musbach — August 21, 2019

Steep Theatre announces the programming for its upcoming 19th season, which will continue the company's tradition of presenting bold plays from today's most exciting playwrights, brought to life by fearless ensembles and visionary directors.

More Than 50 Chicago Activists, Artists And Leaders Join The Neo-Futurist's 24-Hour Reading Of The Robert Mueller Report

by A.A. Cristi — August 8, 2019

The Neo-Futurist Theater is proud to host more than 50 Chicago-based activists, artists and leaders to take part of its 24-hour staged reading of the Mueller Report.

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of Second Stage's MAKE BELIEVE

by Walter McBride — July 23, 2019

Second Stage Theater will soon present the New York premiere of MAKE BELIEVE.

Princess Grace Foundation Receives $1 Million Gift From John Gore Organization

by A.A. Cristi — July 15, 2019

The Princess Grace Foundation-USA has announced that it is establishing a new award to support emerging theater professionals in any discipline for his/her "Unique Contribution to Theater.

Emily Skinner, Krystina Alabado & More Lead THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical Readings

by Nicole Rosky — July 2, 2019

We've just learned that an NYC reading is taking place this week, led by Emily Skinner as Miranda Priestly, Krystina Alabado as Andy Sachs, Helene Yorke as Emily, Mario Cantone as Nigel, Etai Benson as Nate, Jo Lampert as Lily and Nicholas Christopher as Christian.