Blank Theatre Company News

BrightSide Theatre announced the cast and production team for THE PRODUCERS, the 12-time Tony Award-winning Mel Brooks musical, closing the company's 14th season in Naperville.

The interactive comedy by Jeanne Michels and Phyllis Murphy is inspired by sketches from the old Carol Burnett Show. The show follows two sisters who want to add a little fun and excitement to their lives and they find it in Bingo.

With the Season 2 finale of The Pitt almost here, we have rounded up some of the stage stars who have made regular appearances on the hit series during its first two seasons.

The 57th Jeff Awards ceremony will recognize outstanding achievements in Chicago's Equity theater scene, celebrating over 40 artists from the 2024-25 season.

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the company of 'Urinetown.' Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre becomes a world of water shortages, catchy tunes, sharp wit, and a fight for free toilet usage. Learn more!

Blank Theatre Company shines a light on this underappreciated work in a pleasant production with stirring performances that are only occasionally blunted by the limitations of a claustrophobic venue.

Ada Grey has joined the four-actor cast of BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY at Chicago's Lucid Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!

Production photos have been released for Invictus Theatre’s production of Tony Kushner’s monumental two-part play, ANGELS IN AMERICA, with a single cast performing both parts of the play in repertory. Check out photos from the show.

The Jeff Impresario Award, the newest annual award presented by the Joseph Jefferson Awards, is now accepting nominations for outstanding Chicago Equity theater stage managers.

Blank Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the second musical of their 2025 season, Passion, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book by James Lapine and is based on the film 'Passione d'Amore', originally directed by Ettore Scola.

Despite a few growing pains and a rushed finale, SWEET CHARITY is a great vehicle for the cast’s charming female lead and further evidence that Blank attracts some of the best young musical talent in the city while pushing the envelope of what Chicago storefront theater can accomplish.

Discover the talented cast for ANGELS IN AMERICA at Invictus Theatre. Learn about their roles and the production details.

The Joseph Jefferson Awards has announced the recipients for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2024 season. Check out the full list of winners here!

Blank Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the first show of their 2025 season, SWEET CHARITY, music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields, and a book by Neil Simon.

Celebrating its 51st anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards revealed its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2024 season. Learn more about the nominations.

Blank Theatre Company has announced that its production of 'Sweet Charity' will be directed by Johanna McKenzie Miller. Learn more about the production here!

Blank Theatre Company has released new production photos for the final show of their 2024 season, A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY by Tony Kushner.

Blank Theatre Company announced its 2025 season with two full-length productions, a cabaret fundraiser, and new residency at The Greenhouse Theatre Center. The season includes SWEET CHARITY and more.

Casting Society has announced nominations in the theatre, television, commercials, short film and short-form series for the 2025 Artios Awards. The awards will be presented in multiple locations on February 12, 2025.

Blank Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team for the final show of their 2024 season, A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY by Tony Kushner.