Caroline Kingsley News

THE VIOLET HOUR is back at Caveat! With our planet literally on fire, Winnifred Coombe is back to help us humans save ourselves – or at least help us enjoy the heck out of our last breaths on this little blue sphere.

THE VIOLET HOUR, Caveat's late night show with a far-out twist, is back as a livestream event to beam some joy into your home!

IT'S SPRING BREAK, HUMANS! So take a break with THE VIOLET HOUR and celebrate Winnifred Coombe's Re-birthday too!

It's Spring Break, Humans! So take a break with THE VIOLET HOUR and celebrate Winnifred Coombe's Re-birthday too!

Winnifred Coombe's earthly guests this month include the incomparable GINA GERHSON (BLOCKERS, FACE/OFF, SHOWGIRLS, COCKTAIL), currently appearing on RIVERDALE, as well sex writer/educator, porn star and a?oeThe Queen of Wandsa?? CARLY S. (DILDOORDILDONT.COM). Plus, sexy sing-songs, goofy games, and tons more laughs with an incredible ensemble of performers.

Winnifred Coombe's earthly guests this month include 'Space Prince' JULIO TORRES, star of HBO's LOS ESPOOKYS and MY FAVORITE SHAPES and SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE writer, and writer CLIFF TAYLOR, author of STANDING ROCK STORIES, enrolled member of The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska and great-great-great grandson of Standing Bear. Plus, laughs, rousing games, solstice song sing-alongs and more!

Host Winnifred Coombe (CAROLINE KINGSLEY), a Victorian spiritualist and magical traveler, transcends time and space to bring you aboard her inter-dimensional spacecraft for THE VIOLET HOUR. Winnifred's earthly guests this month include Tony-nominated Broadway star ALEX BRIGHTMAN (Beetlejuice, School of Rock) and conservationist BRETT JENKS (President and CEO, Rare, Center for Behavior and the Environment), with rousing tunes from musical guest EILEEN! Plus, laughs, games, music from the ensemble, and more!

Host Winnifred Coombe (CAROLINE KINGSLEY), a Victorian spiritualist and magical traveler, transcends time and space to bring you aboard her inter-dimensional spacecraft for a SPECIAL WORKSHOP EDITION of THE VIOLET HOUR. Winnifred welcomes earthly guests ALEX MOFFAT (Saturday Night Live) and Chef EMMA JANE GONZALEZ, with standup from CHARLIE BARDEY and music by MICHA (Joe's Pub, NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts).

First Folio Theatre (Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83), presents Shakespeare's classic comedy THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR on its outdoor main stage situated on the scenic slopes of the historic Mayslake Peabody Estate. THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR opened last Saturday, July 12 at 8:15 p.m., and runs through August 10, 2014. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy First Folio Theatre's annual 'Shakespeare under the Stars' production, directed by Jeff Award nominee Nick Sandys. BroadwayWorld has photos from last weekend's opening festivities below!

First Folio Theatre (Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83), presents Shakespeare's classic comedy THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR on its outdoor main stage situated on the scenic slopes of the historic Mayslake Peabody Estate. THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR opens tonight, July 12 at 8:15 p.m., and runs through August 10, 2014. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy First Folio Theatre's annual 'Shakespeare under the Stars' production, directed by Jeff Award nominee Nick Sandys. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!

First Folio Theatre (Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83), presents Shakespeare's classic comedy THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR on its outdoor main stage situated on the scenic slopes of the historic Mayslake Peabody Estate. THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR opens Saturday, July 12 at 8:15 p.m., and runs through August 10, 2014. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy First Folio Theatre's annual 'Shakespeare under the Stars' production, directed by Jeff Award nominee Nick Sandys. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!

Dog & Pony Theatre Company kicks off its 10th anniversary with the world premiere of Breach by Egan Reich, a hyper-physical piece about five grieving women attempting to butcher a whale, at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. Co-artistic director and founder Krissy Vanderwarker directs.

Dog & Pony Theatre Company kicks off its 10th anniversary with the world premiere of Breach by Egan Reich, a hyper-physical piece about five grieving women attempting to butcher a whale, at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. Co-artistic director and founder Krissy Vanderwarker directs.

Midsommer Flight brings a 'delightful and fast-paced outdoor production' of A Midsummer Night's Dream to Chicago this summer, with performances beginning this weekend. A new theatre collective dedicated to producing outdoor performances of Shakespeare's plays, Midsommer Flight is proud to produce the play as an arts partner with the Chicago Park District.

Midsommer Flight brings a 'delightful and fast-paced outdoor production' of A Midsummer Night's Dream to Chicago this summer, with performances beginning this weekend. A new theatre collective dedicated to producing outdoor performances of Shakespeare's plays, Midsommer Flight is proud to produce the play as an arts partner with the Chicago Park District.