Eric Luchen News

The Conspirators Present 125th Anniversary Jubilee, Featuring THE INEPTIDEMIC, November 3 - 19

by A.A. Cristi — October 5, 2022

The Conspirators present The Conspirators' 125th Anniversary Jubilee, Feat.

Cast Announced For Citadel Theatre's IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY

by Stephi Wild — October 5, 2022

Citadel Theatre Company has announced the cast and crew for its holiday season show, the British farce IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY.

BrightSide Theatre to Present SHE LOVES ME in October

by Blair Ingenthron — August 27, 2022

BrightSide Theatre Artistic Director Jeffrey Cass and Executive Director Julie Ann Kornak have announced that they will begin their 10th season with She Loves Me, running from October 14 through 30th.

Tony Award-Winning CABARET Comes To Metropolis in September

by Stephi Wild — August 3, 2022

Musical Broadway classic and hit film Cabaret recreates the decadent and complicated world of 1929 Berlin at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre September 15 – October 22, 2022.

Photos: Redtwist Theater's Modern Adaptation of ANTIGONE Opens This Sunday

by Grace Cutler — June 25, 2022

Redtwist Theater's Modern Adaptation of ANTIGONE Opens This Sunday.

Cast and Creatives Announced for ANTIGONE at Redtwist Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 12, 2022

Redtwist Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its next production, Antigone, adapted by Anne Carson and directed by Christine Freije, June 23 – July 31, at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W.

Citadel Theatre Preents OUTSIDE MULLINGAR, February 11

by A.A. Cristi — January 14, 2022

Cast and crew have been announced for Citadel Theatre Company's OUTSIDE MULLINGAR, by John Patrick Shanley, who won an Oscar Award for MOONSTRUCK and a Tony Award as well as the Pulitzer Prize for DOUBT.

Photos: Hell in a Handbag Presents CHRISTMAS DEAREST

by A.A. Cristi — December 2, 2021

Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 20th anniversary season with the return of one of its most popular holiday musicals: Christmas Dearest, featuring book and lyrics by Artistic Director David Cerda*, music by Cerda and Scott Lamberty and direction by Derek Van Barham.

Hell In A Handbag's Holiday Favorite CHRISTMAS DEAREST Returns November 27

by A.A. Cristi — October 28, 2021

Hell in a Handbag Productions continues its 20th anniversary season with the return of one of its most popular holiday musicals: Christmas Dearest.

Citadel Theatre Presents YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN

by A.A. Cristi — October 25, 2021

Citadel Theatre's show for the 2021 holiday season will be YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN.

Citadel Theatre Announces Cast for BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS

by A.A. Cristi — August 10, 2021

Full casting has been announced for Citadel Theatre's production of Neil Simon's BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, set to open on Saturday, September 18 following previews on Wednesday, September 15 and Thursday, September 16.

Casting and Production Team Have Been Announced for Pride Films and Plays Chicago Premiere of DEX & ABBY

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 9, 2020

Casting and production team have been announced for Pride Films and Plays Chicago premiere of DEX & ABBY - a new comedy by playwright Allan Baker.

Cast and Crew Announced for Citadel Theatre's THE FANTASTICKS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 7, 2020

Citadel Theatre has announced the cast and crew for the third production of its 17th season - THE FANTASTICKS.

Citadel Theatre Company's ANNIE Is Extended To January 5th

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 26, 2019

Citadel Theatre Company has extended the run of its 2019 holiday season production of ANNIE by two weeks, to Sunday, January 5th, giving audiences the chance to enjoy this ever-popular family favorite throughout the holiday season.

Cast and Crew Announced for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER

by Julie Musbach — August 1, 2019

Full cast and production team were announced today for the Equity-affiliated Citadel Theatre Company's production of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER.

Photo Flash: BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Rocks Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

by A.A. Cristi — July 29, 2019

Metropolis presents the biographical rock & roll musical Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story July 18 August 31, 2019.

The Factory Theater Announces Cast for The World Premiere Of Anthony Tournis'S PROPHET$

by Rebecca Russo — March 30, 2019

The Factory Theater concludes its 26th season with Prophet$, June 7 - July 20, written by Factory Theater Ensemble Member Anthony Tournis and directed by Factory Theater Ensemble Member Wm.

Citadel Theatre for Young Audiences Presents JUNIE B. JONES, THE MUSICAL

by Julie Musbach — January 21, 2019

Citadel Theatre Company, an Equity-affiliated professional company performing in Lake Forest, will stage the second production of its new Theatre for Young Audiences programming with JUNIE B.

Citadel To Stage Chicago Suburban Premiere Of Jen Silverman's Comedy THE ROOMMATE

by A.A. Cristi — January 8, 2019

Citadel Theatre will produce Jen Silverman's acclaimed dark comedy THE ROOMMATE, from February 1 through March 3, according to Artistic Director Scott Phelps.

Citadel Extends JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT One Week

by Julie Musbach — November 30, 2018

Citadel Theatre Company's November-December production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's musical JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT has been extended due to popular demand and will play an additional five performances, according to Citadel Artistic Director Scott Phelps.