Chase Wheaton-Werle News

SHANE to Make Stage Debut at City Lit Theater in Chicago

by A.A. Cristi — July 22, 2026

City Lit Theater in Chicago announced the cast for its upcoming stage adaptation of SHANE.

Photos: Midsommer Flight Presents AS YOU LIKE IT

by A.A. Cristi — June 30, 2026

Production photos have been released for Midsommer Flight's As You Like It, the company's 13th free summer Shakespeare production.

Review: AS YOU LIKE IT presented by Midsommer Flight

by Angela Lin — June 28, 2026

There’s nothing quite like the gentle strum of a mandolin through the open breeze of a public park to make you fully appreciate both the arrival of summer and the magic of live theater.

Midsommer Flight Will Stage Shakespeare’s AS YOU LIKE IT This Summer

by Nicole Rosky — April 25, 2026

For its 13th free summer production, Midsommer Flight will present one of Shakespeare’s AS YOU LIKE IT.

ANGELS IN AMERICA, JEKYLL & HYDE, and More Receive 52nd Anniversary Jeff Awards For Non-Equity Theaters

by Stephi Wild — March 24, 2026

The 52nd Jeff Awards recognize excellence in Chicago's non-equity theaters, celebrating numerous artists and theater companies.

The Jeff Awards Reveals Nominations for 52nd Non-Equity Theater Awards

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 5, 2026

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

Full Cast Set for THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 29, 2026

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the full company of the 'musical within a comedy,' The Drowsy Chaperone.

Photos: Oil Lamp Theater’s IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY Runs Through December 28

by A.A. Cristi — November 24, 2025

Oil Lamp Theater is presenting IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, adapted by Joe Landry and directed by Lauren Katz, through December 28 at 1723 Glenview Road.

Cast and Creatives Set for IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at Oil Lamp Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 30, 2025

Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for its next production and the final production in its 2025 season, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.

Playwrights to Debut New Works As Part Of Waukegan Theatre Festival

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 15, 2024

Three Brothers Theatre in Waukegan, IL, is showcasing new plays from resident playwrights in a weekend-long reading series as part of the Waukegan Theatre Festival.

Three Brothers Theatre Announces 23-24 Virtual Resident Playwrights

by A.A. Cristi — August 14, 2023

On the verge of celebrating their tenth anniversary season, Three Brothers Theatre of Waukegan, Illinois has announced their cohort of playwrights for a year-long virtual residency of new work development.

The Factory Theater to Present WISE GUYS: THE FIRST CHRISTMAS STORY and More In 2023-2024 Season

by Blair Ingenthron — May 27, 2023

The Factory Theater, presenting Lane Call: A NIght of Closing, June 16 - July 22, has announced its 29th anniversary season of world premieres including Chase Wheaton-Werle's Wise Guys: The First Christmas Story, November 3 - December 16; Michael Jones's Party At The Pantheon: A Modern Greek Stoner

The Factory Theater Cancels THE HOA Previews This Weekend To Due To Small Electrical Fire

by A.A. Cristi — September 9, 2022

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World Premiere Play THE HOA Begins September 9 At The Factory Theater

by A.A. Cristi — September 2, 2022

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The Factory Theater Announces 28th Season

by Stephi Wild — June 23, 2022

The Factory Theater has announced its 28th anniversary season of world premieres including Angelina Martinez’s HOA, September 9 – October 22, Shannon O’Neill’s The Kelly Girls, February 17 – April 1, 2023 and Len Foote and Scott OKen’s Lane Call, June 9 – July 22, 2023 and the late nig