Chicago Dramatists News

Photos: First Look At 7 MINUTES TO LIVE At Chicago Dramatists

by A.A. Cristi — August 29, 2024

Unexpected Theatre Company, will present the World Premiere of 7 Minutes to Live, written by Richard Lyons Conlon and directed by Andrea J.

Go To Productions Hosts The 2024 Go To New Play Fest: An Inaugural Celebration Of Original Works

by Stephi Wild — August 12, 2024

Go To Productions has announced the launch of its inaugural 2024 Go To New Play Fest, a dynamic showcase featuring seven short plays by acclaimed playwrights Darren Canady, Stuart Day, and Douglas Post.

7 MINUTES TO LIVE Comes to Unexpected Theatre Company

by Stephi Wild — August 6, 2024

Unexpected Theatre Company will present the World Premiere of 7 Minutes to Live, written by Richard Lyons Conlon and directed by Andrea J.

Photos: Pegasus Theatre Company's DONTRELL, WHO KISSED THE SEA at Chicago Dramatists

by Blair Ingenthron — July 14, 2024

Check out photos from Pegasus Theatre Chicago’s presentation of Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea, is now playing through August 18, here!

Beau O'Reilly's BeauTown Cabaret to Present The Return Of The FOLK AN' SPOKE FESTIVAL

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 12, 2024

BeauTown Cabaret brings back the FOLK AN' SPOKE FESTIVAL from August 10 to September 1, featuring a diverse lineup of performances and events celebrating folk music and spoken word artistry.

Ernie Nolan Chosen as Next Artistic Director of Unicorn Theatre

by Stephi Wild — July 2, 2024

Unicorn Theatre has announced that Ernie Nolan has been chosen as its next Artistic Director.

Cast and Creative Team Set for DONTRELL, WHO KISSED THE SEA at Pegasus Theatre Chicago

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 20, 2024

Pegasus Theatre Chicago has revealed the cast and creative team for Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea.

Hedgerow Theatre Partners With Mauckingbird Theatre Company On Reimagined A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

by A.A. Cristi — June 18, 2024

Shakespeare’s whimsical tale of young love and mischievous fairies gets a reimagined look this summer in Delaware County as Hedgerow Theatre partners with Mauckingbird Theatre Company.

SERENDIPITOUS Returns To Open-Door Playhouse This Month

by Blair Ingenthron — June 2, 2024

Open-Door Playhouse will presents the podcast revival of SERENDIPITOUS starting June 11, 2024.

Premiere Stages At Kean University Announces 2024 Premiere Play Festival Finalists

by A.A. Cristi — May 23, 2024

Premiere Stages at Kean University has announced the finalists for the 2024 Premiere Play Festival, showcasing new and innovative works from emerging playwrights.

The 35th Annual RHINOCEROS FESTIVAL Begins This Saturday!

by A.A. Cristi — May 22, 2024

Curious Theatre Branch and Prop Thtr kicks off its 35th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival, May 25 - June 30.

NOT A MOMENT, BUT A MOVEMENT Play Festival Held Next Month at The Kirk Douglas Theatre

by Blair Ingenthron — May 20, 2024

Center Theatre Group, in collaboration with The Fire This Time Festival and Watts Village Theater Company, will present a second season of Not A Moment, But A Movement, an initiative created to amplify, center, and celebrate Black voices.

Raven Theatre Reveals 42nd Season Lineup For 2024-25

by Stephi Wild — May 14, 2024

Chicago’s Raven Theatre Company has announced its upcoming productions and programming during the company’s 42nd season in 2024 - 2025.

FutureHome's Immersive THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK Lands In LA This June

by A.A. Cristi — May 13, 2024

Experience the immersive theatrical adaptation of Lewis Carroll's poem, THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK, presented by FutureHome at the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2024.

Steep Theatre Announces Two New Shows for 2024 Season

by A.A. Cristi — May 9, 2024

Steep Theatre will be back on stage in 2024 with two new productions that continue the company's tradition of bringing new work to Chicago audiences.

THE DREAMLESS PATRON to be Presented as Part of RhinoFest at Chicago Dramatists

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 3, 2024

Experience the magical realism of THE DREAMLESS PATRON, a semi-scripted comedy presented by Strong Branch Productions.

Arizona Theatre Company Launches Inaugural National Latine Playwrights Award & Festival Amplifying Diverse Voices In Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — April 30, 2024

Arizona Theatre Company will launch its inaugural National Latine Playwrights Award & Festival after nearly 30 years of recognizing Latine artists with the National Latine Playwrights Award.