Christopher Kriz News

 Chicago's Shattered Globe Theatre will present the World Premiere of Eelpout! by Paul W. Kruse, directed by Jeremy Ohringer, April 17-May 30, 2026. Learn more here!

Chicago's Raven Theatre Company has revealed the cast and production team for Dave Malloy's Octet, directed by Keira Fromm and running April 30 - June 7, 2026.

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present BIRTHDAY CANDLES by Noah Haidle at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Directed by Steve Scott, the production will run May 7 through June 7. Tickets are now available.

Writers Theatre will continue its 2025/26 Season with the Chicago and Midwest premiere of the hit psychological thriller JOB, written by Max Wolf Friedlich and directed by David Esbjornson.

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present Paul Slade Smith's “Unnecessary Farce” directed by BTE Ensemble Member Kurt Naebig, Thursday, Jan. 29 – Sunday, March 1. Learn more here!

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present Paul Slade Smith’s UNNECESSARY FARCE at the McAninch Arts Center. Directed by BTE Ensemble Member Kurt Naebig, the production will feature a cast of company members and guest artists.

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company will continue its 30th anniversary season with Hedda Gabler, adapted by Christopher Shinn from the literal translation by Anne-Charlotte Hanes Harvey, and directed by Artistic Director Marti Lyons.

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company's 30th anniversary season will continue with Hedda Gabler, adapted by Christopher Shinn, based on the literal translation by Anne-Charlotte Hanes Harvey and directed by Artistic Director Marti Lyons.

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present “Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley” by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, directed by BTE Ensemble Member and Managing Artistic Director Emerita Connie Canaday Howard.

The 57th Jeff Awards for Equity theater excellence were recently announced. Among the big winners this year were “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812” (Writers Theatre), Court Theatre, Shattered Globe Theatre, and more!

The Joseph Jefferson Awards will celebrate the 57th Anniversary of its Equity Theater Awards on Monday, September 29. Check out the full list of nominations here!

Court Theatre will present Theodore Ward’s Big White Fog, directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Peninsula Players Theatre will present the captivating thriller “Misery” by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King. See who is starring and learn more!

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!

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.

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble completes its 2024-2025 season with the timely comedy “Native Gardens” by Karen Zacarías, directed by Steve Scott, Thursday, Jan. 30 – Sunday, March 2. There will be a preview at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30. 

The world premiere of Royko: The Toughest Man is in its final weeks of performances in Chicago at Chopin Theatre. Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago tells the story of cantankerous Chicago columnist Mike Royko. Learn more!

Northlight Theatre will continue its 2024–2025 season with Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women adapted by Lauren Gunderson from the novel by Louisa May Alcott, directed by Associate Artistic Director Georgette Verdin.

Experience the holiday season with BTE's production of THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY, running from November 14 to December 15.

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s Dear Elizabeth, the first production of its 2024 - 2025 season, written by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Remy Bumppo Creative Producer Christina Casano, is now playing through November 17, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. See photos from the production.