E. David Cosier News

Goodman Theatre, in collaboration with Chicago's various off-Loop theaters and Northwestern University, unveils partial programming in its spring 2015 citywide "August Wilson Celebration" -- an extensive retrospective of the late playwright's life, artistry and influence on American culture. The seven-week Celebration takes place in March and April 2015 on dual landmark occasions: the 70th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright's birth and the 10th anniversary of his death.

Today, the Jefferson Awards announced the winners among the 150 nominees in 35 categories for Chicago Equity theatrical productions which opened between August 1, 2007 and July 31, 2008. Beginning with this season, the Jeff Awards is acknowledging the work of Large and Midsize theatres in separate categories for productions and technical elements.

Today, the Jefferson Awards announced the 150 nominations in 35 categories for Chicago Equity theatrical productions which opened between August 1, 2007 and July 31, 2008. Beginning with this season, the Jeff Awards is acknowledging the work of Large and Midsize theatres in separate categories for productions and technical elements.

The hit Horton Foote play The Trip to Bountiful has been extended at Signature Theatre Company for a second and final time; it will close on March 11th

Signature Theatre Company's acclaimed production of Horton Foote's The Trip to Bountiful will be extended for six weeks through February 29th, 2006

Horton Foote's down comforter of a drama gets a beautiful and tender revival starring a sparkling Lois Smith

The Trip to Bountiful, for which tickets are $15, will open on December 4 after beginning previews on November 15th

A full cast has been announced for the Signature Theatre Company's production of Horton Foote's The Trip to Bountiful, which will run from November 15th through January 8th, 2006