Chicago Shakespeare Theatre News

BWW Interview: Rhett Guter-Director and Choreographer of TAKE ME AWAY at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse 3/20 to 4/30

by Marina Kennedy — January 25, 2019

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse will be staging an all-new, spring musical feature, 'Take Me Away' directed and choreographed by Rhett Guter.

Video: JUNK by Ayad Akhtar Comes to Milwaukee Rep

by A.A. Cristi — January 16, 2019

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Junk, the hit Broadway play by Milwaukee native and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar in the Quadracci Powerhouse now through February 17, 2019.

Photo Flash: First Look at JUNK by Ayad Akhtar at Milwaukee Rep

by A.A. Cristi — January 16, 2019

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Junk, the hit Broadway play by Milwaukee native and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar in the Quadracci Powerhouse now through February 17, 2019.

Full Cast Announced For UK Premiere Of Florian Zeller's THE SON

by Stephi Wild — January 14, 2019

As the world premiere of Ishy Din's Approaching Empty opens at Kiln Theatre, the company's Artistic Director, Indhu Rubasingham, announces the casting for the UK premiere of Florian Zeller's The Son, in a translation by Christopher Hampton.

SIX Announces A West End Booking Extension To January 2020

by Stephi Wild — January 14, 2019

With many sold out performances and limited availability in the first booking period, the producers of SIX today announce that it is extending to January 5, 2020.

Drury Lane Theatre Announces Casting For MAMMA MIA!

by A.A. Cristi — January 11, 2019

Drury Lane Theatre announces casting for its production of the international megahit Mamma Mia!, with music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bj rn Ulvaeus, some songs with Stig Anderson, and book by Catherine Johnson.

Porchlight Announces Cast And Crew Of Porchlight Revisits CAN CAN

by A.A. Cristi — January 11, 2019

Porchlight Music Theatre continues its "lost" musicals in staged concert series with Porchlight Revisits Can-Can, music and lyrics by Cole Porter and book by Abe Burrows with direction by Adrian Abel Azevedo, musical direction by Linda Madonia and choreography by Shanna VanDerwerker.

BoHo Theatre Announces Directors for 2019 Season

by Julie Musbach — January 11, 2019

BoHo Theatre announces the directors for its upcoming 2019 season, its first as a resident theatre at the Greenhouse Theater Center in Lincoln Park.

Cast Announced for LOMBARDI By Eric Simonson

by Julie Musbach — January 10, 2019

As the Green Bay Packers celebrate their 100th Season, the Weidner Center wanted to offer their own tribute to the team.

Asolo Rep Presents Pulitzer Prize-Winner SWEAT

by A.A. Cristi — January 8, 2019

Asolo Repertory Theatre proudly presents the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner and Tony nominee for Best Play: SWEAT, penned by one of today's foremost playwrights, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage.

Victory Gardens Theater Presents The Chicago Premiere Of Dominique Morisseau's PIPELINE

by Julie Musbach — January 7, 2019

Victory Gardens Theater continues its 44th season with the Chicago Premiere of Pipeline, written by 2018 MacArthur Fellow Dominique Morisseau and directed by Cheryl Lynn Bruce.

Cast Announced For Raven Theatre's YEN

by Julie Musbach — January 3, 2019

Raven Theatre is pleased to announce casting for its Chicago premiere of Anna Jordan's drama YEN directed by Elly Green.

Studio Theatre Extends Dark Political Comedy KINGS By Virginia Native Sarah Burgess

by A.A. Cristi — December 28, 2018

With the dust settled from midterm elections and freshman members of Congress learning to navigate the maze of Capitol Hill 2.

BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Nehassaiu deGannes

by Elliot Lanes — December 28, 2018

Given the current political climate in this country you have to ask if there is any such thing as a truly honest politician.

Triptych Theatre Group Presents The West Coast Premiere Of STOCKHOLM

by A.A. Cristi — December 21, 2018

TRIPTYCH THEATRE GROUP presents the West Coast premiere of STOCKHOLM, written by Bryony Lavery (Frozen), with choreography by Stephen Buescher and directed by Kim Rubenstein.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK, Chicago's Hit Theater Production, Offers New Holiday Ticket And Drink Package

by A.A. Cristi — December 19, 2018

Just in time for the holiday season, THE WOMAN IN BLACK is inviting guests to try something new this year with a holiday ticket package.

Yale Rep Presents GOOD FAITH By Karen Hartman, Directed By Kenny Leon

by Julie Musbach — December 13, 2018

Yale Repertory Theatre will present the world premiere of Good Faith: Four Chats about Race and the New Haven Fire Department by Karen Hartman, directed by Kenny Leon, February 1-23, 2019 at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street).

Remy Bumppo Announces New Associate Artists

by Julie Musbach — December 4, 2018

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is pleased to announce that Mike Durst, Yeaji Kim, Christopher Kriz, Joe Schermoly, and Ellen Willett have been the first to be named Associate Artists of the company.

HAMLET Comes to Orlando Shakes

by Stephi Wild — November 27, 2018

William Shakespeare's Hamlet produced by Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF runs from February 6 - March 24, 2019.

Photo Flash: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: THE MUSICAL Opens at TATC

by A.A. Cristi — November 20, 2018

Director Linda Fortunato has cast Neil Friedman as Kris Kringle, Stella Rose Hoyt as Susan, Courtney Jones as Doris and Christopher Kale Jones as Fred for Theatre at the Center's Miracle On 34th Street: The Musical.