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Artists Rep Announces WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT By Nassim Soleimanpour

Artists Repertory Theatre, in association with Aurora Nova Productions and Boat Rocker Entertainment, presents White Rabbit Red Rabbit by Nassim Soleimanpour featuring one local actor for each show who performs the play cold. This one-weekend engagement is the final production of Artists Rep's 2017/18 FRONTIER SERIES which brings new work in performance to Portland. White Rabbit Red Rabbit will run for only four performances Thursday, April 12 through Sunday April 15, 2018.

Raven Theatre Announces Casting For SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER

Raven Theatre is pleased to announce casting for the final production of its 35th anniversary season: Tennessee Williams' stark and intriguing drama SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER directed by Jason Gerace.

BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Opens at Artists Rep, 3/4

Artists Rep presents the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner Between Riverside and Crazy, by Stephen Adly Guirgis. The play is directed by Adriana Baer and runs from March 4 through April 1 on the theatre's Alder Stage.

Kenton Rogers To Headline GOSPEL AT COLONUS Revival

Well-known gospel recording artist Kenton Rogers has joined the cast of Avant Bard's revival of The Gospel at Colonus, a critical and audience hit last season. Rogers--an actor, singer, and ordained preacher--will headline The Gospel at Colonus in the role of Singer Oedipus along with local civic legend William T. Newman Jr., who returns as Preacher Oedipus.

Gospel Recording Artist Kenton Rogers to Headline Avant Bard's Revival of THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS

Well-known gospel recording artist Kenton Rogers has joined the cast of Avant Bard's revival of The Gospel at Colonus, a critical and audience hit last season. Rogers-an actor, singer, and ordained preacher-will headline The Gospel at Colonus in the role of Singer Oedipus along with local civic legend William T. Newman Jr., who returns as Preacher Oedipus.

Showtime Orders Second Season of THE CHI

SHOWTIME has renewed its hit drama series THE CHI for a second season, it was announced today by Gary Levine, President of Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. Created and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Lena Waithe (Master of None) and executive produced by Academy Award®, Emmy and Golden Globe® winner Common (Selma), THE CHI explores the humanity behind the headlines sensationalizing the South Side of Chicago. Ayanna FloydDavis (Empire, Hannibal) has signed on for season two as executive producer and showrunner. Produced by Fox 21 Television Studios, the series will go back into production in Chicago later this year.

The Public Theater Announces Spring 2018 Line-up For Public Shakespeare Initiative Humanities Events

The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) has announced the Spring 2018 PUBLIC SHAKESPEARE INITIATIVE line-up of special evenings exploring the ideas and themes of some of Shakespeare's most challenging and essential works. Highlights of this programming include a look at the outsiders within Othelloand The Merchant of Venice with Stephen Greenblatt and Kwame Anthony Appiah; sneak peeks of Robert O'Hara's Mobile Unit production of Henry V and the Shakespeare Works artist development program; a discussion about the production history of Othello and putting it on stage for today's contemporary audience with James Shapiro and Ayanna Thompson; and special invited performances of As You Like It by the Hunts Point Children's Shakespeare Ensemble.

Photo Flash: INSURRECTION: HOLDING HISTORY at Stage Left Theatre

INSURRECTION: HOLDING HISTORY, directed by Wardell Julius Clark, opened at Stage Left Theatre on January 11th and runs through February 11th. The play, written by Robert O'Hara, tells the story of a Ron, a young African-American man who trying to complete his grad school thesis on Nat Turner's Slave Rebellion. Aided by his great-great grandfather, he travels 189 years back in time to meet Nat in person. This journey forces Ron to confront his identity, his sexuality, and his family history.

VIDEO: INSURRECTION: HOLDING HISTORY Comes to Stage Left Theatre

INSURRECTION: HOLDING HISTORY, directed by Wardell Julius Clark, opened at Stage Left Theatre on January 11th and runs through February 11th. The play, by Robert O'Hara, tells the story of a young African-American man who trying to complete his grad school thesis on Nat Turner's Slave Rebellion. Aided by his great-great grandfather, he travels back in time to meet Nat in person.

Photo Flash: Shattered Globe Theatre Premieres FIVE MILE LAKE

Shattered Globe Theatre is pleased to continue its 2017-18 Season with Rachel Bonds' new drama FIVE MILE LAKE, directed by Cody Estle. This Chicago premiere asks the question, In this rapidly transforming world, when is the right time to make a major change in your life? What holds you back? FIVE MILE LAKE will play January 11 February 24, 2018 at SGT's resident home Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 15 at www.shatteredglobe.org, by calling (773) 975-8150 or in person at the Theater Wit Box Office. The press opening is Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 3 pm.

Shattered Globe Theatre Presents the Chicago Premiere of FIVE MILE LAKE

Shattered Globe Theatre is pleased to continue its 2017-18 Season with Rachel Bonds' new drama FIVE MILE LAKE, directed by Cody Estle. This Chicago premiere asks the question, In this rapidly transforming world, when is the right time to make a major change in your life? What holds you back? FIVE MILE LAKE will play January 11 February 24, 2018 at SGT's resident home Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 15 at www.shatteredglobe.org, by calling (773) 975-8150 or in person at the Theater Wit Box Office. The press opening is Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 3 pm.

Shattered Globe Theatre Presents the Chicago Premiere of FIVE MILE LAKE

Shattered Globe Theatre is pleased to continue its 2017-18 Season with Rachel Bonds' new drama FIVE MILE LAKE, directed by Cody Estle. This Chicago premiere asks the question, In this rapidly transforming world, when is the right time to make a major change in your life? What holds you back? FIVE MILE LAKE will play January 11 February 24, 2018 at SGT's resident home Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 15 at www.shatteredglobe.org, by calling (773) 975-8150 or in person at the Theater Wit Box Office. The press opening is Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 3 pm.

Casa Mañana Theatre presents SANTA CLAUS- A NEW MUSICAL

Casa Ma ana Theatre presents Santa Claus - A New Musical, sponsored by Frank Kent Cadillac and Macy's as part of the 2017-2018 Children's Theatre season presented by Regions. Tickets are on sale now.

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