Dennis Watkins News

Goodman Theatre Unveils 2024/25 Season Updates

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 16, 2024

Goodman Theatre has revealed 2024/2025 Season updates to the series in the 350-seat flexible Owen Theatre.

Helen Hunt-Led BETRAYAL & More Set for Goodman Theatre 2024/25 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 3, 2024

The Goodman Theatre has revealed its 2024/25 season! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set for Rolling World Premiere of BROOKLYN LAUNDRY at Northlight Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 1, 2024

Northlight Theatre is continuing its 2023–2024 season with the rolling world premiere of Brooklyn Laundry by John Patrick Shanley.

Roche Schulfer Will Step Down as Executive Director/CEO at the Goodman Theatre

by Stephi Wild — January 25, 2024

After a decades-long career leading executive operations for one of America’s flagship theaters, Roche Edward Schulfer will step down as Goodman Theatre’s Executive Director/CEO at the completion of the 2023/2024 Season.

THE MAGIC PARLOUR Extended at Goodman Theatre Through June

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 19, 2024

More magic in 2024! Critical and popular acclaim for third-generation magician Dennis Watkins, following the opening of his famed The Magic Parlour at 50 W.

Review: THE MAGIC PARLOUR Presented by Goodman Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg — October 30, 2023

If you like good old-fashioned magic, sleight of hand, and mind-reading tricks, Dennis Watkins’s THE MAGIC PARLOUR is the ticket.

The House Theatre Of Chicago Announces Reimagined Staging Of Hans Christian Anderson's THE SNOW QUEEN

by Stephi Wild — October 1, 2021

The House Theatre of Chicago will launch its 20th Anniversary Season with an all-new wintertime tradition, a boldly reimagined staging of Hans Christian Anderson’s beloved fable, The Snow Queen, November 17-January 2 at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W.

The House Theatre Of Chicago Announces 20th Anniversary Season

by A.A. Cristi — August 31, 2021

The House Theatre of Chicago announces its 20th Anniversary Season, “The House Reimagined” with live productions taking place at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W.

Chicago Theatres Plan For Venue Reopenings

by A.A. Cristi — July 28, 2021

The League of Chicago Theatres announces the long-awaited reopening of the robust Chicago theatre industry.

Dennis Watkins Continues His Virtual Experience THE MAGIC PARLOUR AT HOME Through February 2021

by Stephi Wild — January 7, 2021

Third-generation magician Dennis Watkins recently announced his popular virtual offering, “The Magic Parlour at Home,” will continue its run through February 27, 2021.

The House Theatre Hosts Virtual Watch Part Of THE TERRIBLE TRAGEDY OF PETER PAN

by Stephi Wild — March 30, 2020

The House Theatre of Chicago offers a watch-party-style viewing of their break-out hit, The Terrible Tragedy of Peter Pan, recorded in 2002 at the Viaduct Theatre on The House's YouTube Channel, youtube.

The House Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Season

by Julie Musbach — May 29, 2019

The House Theatre of Chicago announces its productions for the 18th season.

BWW REVIEW: MADIBA THE MUSICAL Shares Nelson Mandela's Story Through Song, Dance And An Impressive Collection Of Sketches

by Jade Kops — November 12, 2018

The English adaptation of Jean-Pierre Hadida (Author, Composer & Book) and Alicia Sebrien's (Book) new musical MADIBA THE MUSICAL shares the story of Nelson Mandela's achievements and impact through a captivating blend of music, dance and drawing

The Magic Parlour Celebrates National Magic Week

by Julie Musbach — October 2, 2018

Chicago's top magician and mentalist, Dennis Watkins, will perform his original adaptation of magic's most intriguing spiritual mystery, The Spirit Cabinet, and more in a one-night-only event at The Palmer House on Friday, October 26 to celebrate National Magic Week.