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Pulitzer-Nominated Play THE ALLY Debuts at Theater Wit This Spring

by Stephi Wild — March 3, 2026

THE ALLY, a new play by Itamar Moses, explores a professor's ethical crisis and its repercussions.

Cast and Design Team Revealed for DELTA: THE MURDER OF EMMETT TILL at Collaboraction

by Josh Sharpe — February 3, 2026

Collaboraction Theatre Company has revealed the cast and design team for Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till, the inaugural production at Chicago’s newest live theater space, Collaboraction’s new House of Belonging in Humboldt Park.

THE 39 STEPS to Open at Syracuse Stage This Fall

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 14, 2025

Syracuse Stage will continue its 25/26 season with “The 39 Steps,” playwright Patrick Barlow’s Monty Python-esque spoof of the classic Alfred Hitchcock film, with a cast of four actors playing dozens of roles.

THE CHOIR OF MAN To Return To Chicago's Apollo Theater This Fall

by Blair Ingenthron — May 20, 2024

International sensation The Choir of Man has announced a second season following the completion of its initial run on May 26, 2024.

THE CHOIR OF MAN Extends in Chicago

by Stephi Wild — April 12, 2024

International sensation The Choir of Man has announced the extension of its Chicago production due to popular demand! The cast of Chicago area natives and all-star The Choir of Man veterans direct from the UK will now entertain audiences through July 14, 2024, at the Apollo Theate at 2550 N L

Video: The Cast of CHOIR OF MAN At Apollo Theatre Performs 'Some Nights'

by A.A. Cristi — April 2, 2024

See first look video of the Chicago engagement of The Choir of Man, now playing at the Apollo Theatre.

Video: The Cast of CHOIR OF MAN At Apollo Theatre Performs 'Escape (The Pina Colada Song)'

by A.A. Cristi — April 2, 2024

See first look video of the Chicago engagement of The Choir of Man, now playing at the Apollo Theatre.

Chicago Artists Join UK All-Stars In THE CHOIR OF MAN At the Apollo Theater

by A.A. Cristi — February 29, 2024

Local artists RJ Griffith and Kevin James Sievert join UK all-stars in the Chicago production of international smash-hit THE CHOIR OF MAN this spring.

DIAL M FOR MURDER Comes to Asolo Rep Next Month

by Stephi Wild — February 23, 2024

Asolo Repertory Theatre will present a rendition of the classic thriller, DIAL M FOR MURDER, an intense cat-and-mouse game directed by Céline Rosenthal.

Video: Meet the Young Performers of AsoloRep INHERIT THE WIND

by Joshua Wright — January 31, 2024

Meet the young performers of Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of the riveting American classic INHERIT THE WIND by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E.

Video: Get A First Look At Asolo Rep's INHERIT THE WIND

by Joshua Wright — January 24, 2024

Get a first look at Asolo Repertory Theatre production of the riveting American classic INHERIT THE WIND by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E.

VIDEO: Inside The Costumes of INHERIT THE WIND at Asolo Rep

by Joshua Wright — January 4, 2024

Get a first look at the costume designs as Asolo Repertory Theatre kicks off its 2024 repertory season with the riveting American classic INHERIT THE WIND by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E.

Cast Set For Asolo Rep's INHERIT THE WIND

by Stephi Wild — December 19, 2023

Asolo Repertory Theatre kicks off its 2024 repertory season with the riveting American classic INHERIT THE WIND by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E.

MAESTRO, RUSTIN & More Nominated For 2023 Gotham Awards

by Michael Major — October 24, 2023

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced the nominations for the 33rd Annual Gotham Awards, singling out 20 feature films, 11 series, and 30 performances in ten award categories.

Iconic Board Game CLUE Closes Syracuse Stage Season

by A.A. Cristi — May 22, 2023

Syracuse Stage closes its 2022/2023 season with a production that celebrates the pure joy and simple fun of live theatre, the fan favorite and ultimate whodunnit, CLUE.

Collaboraction Presents WE STILL DREAM: THE 5th ANNUAL PEACEBOOK AND UTOPIAN BALL

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 10, 2020

Collaboraction, Chicago's theater for social change, has announced We Still Dream: The 5th Annual Peacebook and Utopian Ball, a merger of the company's annual fall live performance festival and gala into a into a unique one-month virtual campaign, October 17 to November 14, 2020.

BOMBAY ROSE to Premiere at Venice International Film Festival

by Abigail Charpentier — July 22, 2019

Mumbai, July 19th, 2019: Cinestaan Film Company is delighted to announce that Gitanjali Rao's highly anticipated animated feature, Bombay Rose shall have its World Premiere as the opening film of Critics Week at the Venice International Film Festival this year on 29th August 2019.