Sophia Talwalkar, who understudied Marianna Gailus in NEW BORN and Ella Beatty in SEXUAL MISCONDUCT OF THE MIDDLE CLASSES, earned both her first professional and off-Broadway credit for her performance, and was met with support from a huge group of family and friends. She is telling us all about the experience in the exclusive essay below:
Audible Theater and TOGETHER will celebrate this season’s company understudies Atra Asdou, Sophia Talwalkar, and R.J. Foster with two newly added matinee performances.
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon and Interim Executive Director David Schmitz revealed the six productions that will make up the company’s 2026/27 season.
The 57th Jeff Awards for Equity theater excellence were recently announced. Among the big winners this year were “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812” (Writers Theatre), Court Theatre, Shattered Globe Theatre, and more!
The Joseph Jefferson Awards will celebrate the 57th Anniversary of its Equity Theater Awards on Monday, September 29. Check out the full list of nominations here!
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present the return of the fifth annual Sunset 1919: A Ritual. Learn more about the event and see how to attend upcoming events here!
Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company, has released production photos for the world premiere of Iraq, But Funny, now playing through July 20 in The Joan and Paul Theatre. See the photos here!
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2025 include You Will Get Sick & more!
Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company has shared new summer programming tied to Iraq, But Funny. See full programming here and learn how to attend!
Lookingglass Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team for its next production, the world premiere of Iraq, But Funny. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Chicago’s Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre Company held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Water Tower Water Works earlier this month. Learn more here!
After pausing its operations last year to reorganize and create a new business model, Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company is welcoming two new Board members as it prepares to reopen January 30, 2025. Learn more!
RED BULL THEATER will present a live in-person and simulcast performance of SARDANAPALUS by Lord Byron, directed by Raz Golden on October 24. Learn more about the reading and see how to purchase tickets.
Chicago’s Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre Company has named Jamey Lundblad as its new managing director. Lundblad will be responsible for the strategic leadership of the organization and supervising the day-to-day operations of the theatre. Learn more about the position and about Lundblad.
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has named Dalia Ashurina as this season’s SDCF Denham Fellow for her upcoming production of Iraq, but Funny by Atra Asdou. Learn more about Ashurina and the play.
Shakespeare & Company will present the World Premiere of Awni Abdi-Bahri's Three Tall Persian Women, directed by Dalia Ashurina and staged at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre from August 30 through October 13.