Emily Nichelson News

The Trap Door Theatre is proud to announce the cast for upcoming fall project Occidental Express by Matei Visniec and directed by guest director form Hungary, Istvan Szabo K. to open 24th season!

The Trap Door Theatre is proud to announce a two-week extension for THE FAIRYTALE LIVES OF RUSSIAN GIRLS, written by Meg Miroshnik and drected by Nicole Wiesner. The production will now close on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 8PM.

The Trap Door Theatre is set to present The Fairytale Lives of Russian Girls. The show opens October 15 and runs through November 21. For more information or to make reservations go to www.trapdoortheatre.com, or call 773-384-0494.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announces casting for First Look 2015, a program dedicated to new play development, today, August 11, through August 16, 2015 in the Upstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). First Look 2015 features six staged readings, providing an early look at works-in-progress from some of the most dynamic playwrights in the field. The mission of First Look is to develop new plays for future production at Steppenwolf and other theaters across the country.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announces casting for First Look 2015, a program dedicated to new play development, August 11 - 16, 2015 in the Upstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). First Look 2015 features six staged readings, providing an early look at works-in-progress from some of the most dynamic playwrights in the field. The mission of First Look is to develop new plays for future production at Steppenwolf and other theaters across the country.

 Following 15 Non-Equity Jeff Award nominations for its 2014-15 productions of Balm in Gilead, Titanic and Men Should Weep, Griffin Theatre Company is pleased to present its summer 2015 production: the Chicago premiere of the heart-pounding thriller THE BIRDS, adapted by acclaimed Irish playwright Conor McPherson from the short story by Daphne du Maurier and directed by ensemble member Kevin Kingston. THE BIRDS will play June 6 - July 19, 2015 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.theaterwit.org, in person at the Theater Wit Box Office or by calling (773) 975-8150. The press performance is Sunday, June 14 at 7 pm.

Following 15 Non-Equity Jeff Award nominations for its 2014-15 productions of Balm in Gilead, Titanic and Men Should Weep, Griffin Theatre Company is pleased to present its summer 2015 production: the Chicago premiere of the heart-pounding thriller THE BIRDS, adapted by acclaimed Irish playwright Conor McPherson and directed by ensemble member Kevin Kingston. THE BIRDS will play tonight, June 6 - July 19, 2015 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.

Following 15 Non-Equity Jeff Award nominations for its 2014-15 productions of Balm in Gilead, Titanic and Men Should Weep, Griffin Theatre Company is pleased to present its summer 2015 production: the Chicago premiere of the heart-pounding thriller THE BIRDS, adapted by acclaimed Irish playwright Conor McPherson and directed by ensemble member Kevin Kingston. THE BIRDS will play June 6 - July 19, 2015 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.theaterwit.org, in person at the Theater Wit Box Office or by calling (773) 975-8150. The press performance is Sunday, June 14 at 7 pm.

Polarity Ensemble Theatre presents William Shakespeare's tragedy, Macbeth. Adapted and directed by artistic director Richard Engling, Macbeth runs at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Avenue in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL, today, January 30 through March 2, 2014. Press opening is Saturday, February 1 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are currently on sale.

Polarity Ensemble Theatre presents William Shakespeare's tragedy, Macbeth. Adapted and directed by artistic director Richard Engling, Macbeth runs at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Avenue in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL, January 30 through March 2, 2014. Press opening is Saturday, February 1 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are currently on sale.

Strawdog Theatre Company's 2013 - 2014 season opens with Conversations on a Homecoming by Tom Murphy, now through September 28, directed by Jonathan Berry, 3829 N. Broadway Street. Preview performance tickets are $15 with performances continuing Aug. 23 and 25. There is a Board Preview performance, Saturday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m., with $50 tickets that include access to a post-performance reception. Opening/Press Night is Monday, Aug. 26 at 8 p.m. Industry Night is Monday, Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. BroadwayWorld has new shots of the cast in onstage below!

Strawdog Theatre Company and Interim Artistic Director Hank Boland have announced the 2013 - 2014 season opens with Conversations on a Homecoming by Tom Murphy, tonight, August 16 - September 28, directed by Jonathan Berry, 3829 N. Broadway Street. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Strawdog Theatre Company and Interim Artistic Director Hank Boland are proud to announce the 2013 - 2014 season opens with Conversations on a Homecoming by Tom Murphy, August 16 - September 28, directed by Jonathan Berry, 3829 N. Broadway Street. Preview performance tickets are $15 with performances Friday, Aug. 16 and Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug, 17 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 25 at 4 p.m.

Strawdog Theatre Company and Interim Artistic Director Hank Boland have announced the 2013 - 2014 season opens with Conversations on a Homecoming by Tom Murphy, August 16 - September 28, directed by Jonathan Berry, 3829 N. Broadway Street. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

The RIFF Collective explores a bold re-imagining of an often-overlooked classic by former Oregon Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Henry Woronicz in this exciting outdoor production of Cymbeline now running through September 16 in the Northcenter Town Square. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production photos below.

The RIFF Collective explores a bold re-imagining of an often-overlooked classic by former Oregon Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Henry Woronicz in this exciting outdoor production of Cymbeline running tonight, August 31 through September 16 in the Northcenter Town Square.

The RIFF Collective explores a bold re-imagining of an often-overlooked classic by former Oregon Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Henry Woronicz in this exciting outdoor production of Cymbeline running August 31 through September 16 in the Northcenter Town Square.