Hannah Starr News

Review: & SONS at Luna Stage-A Bold and Compelling Must-See Play

by Marina Kennedy — April 24, 2026

Luna Stage is now presenting the outstanding World Premiere of '& Sons,' smartly written by Jack Angelo Cummings and superbly directed by Matt Monaco.

Photo Flash: First Look at Firebrand Theatre's QUEEN OF THE MIST

by Julie Musbach — May 30, 2019

Firebrand Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of QUEEN OF THE MIST, based on the sensational true story of Anna (Annie) Edson Taylor, the first woman to go over Niagara Falls.

Additional Performers Announced For Break Out Festival At Second City

by A.A. Cristi — May 29, 2019

The Second City is pleased to announce the hottest up-and-coming diverse comedic voices in a weekend of events taking place in Chicago June 6-9, 2019.

Trans Voices Cabaret CHI Announces Venue Change, PRIDE Show Cast

by Julie Musbach — May 21, 2019

Trans Voices Cabaret CHI has announced a venue change to Steppenwolf to be part of their LookOut series.

Firebrand Theatre Presents QUEEN OF THE MIST

by Stephi Wild — April 30, 2019

Firebrand Theatre will present the Chicago premiere of QUEEN OF THE MIST, based on the sensational true story of Anna (Annie) Edson Taylor, the first woman to go over Niagara Falls.

Godfrey To Host Second City Breakout Festival

by A.A. Cristi — April 10, 2019

The Second City is pleased to announce the hottest up-and-coming diverse comedic voices in a weekend of events taking place in Chicago June 6-9, 2019.

Firebrand Theatre's QUEEN OF THE MIST Begins May 25

by Julie Musbach — February 25, 2019

Firebrand Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of QUEEN OF THE MIST, based on the sensational true story of Anna (Annie) Edson Taylor, the first woman to go over Niagara Falls.

Full Casting Announced For Firebrand Theatre's QUEEN OF THE MIST

by A.A. Cristi — January 18, 2019

Firebrand Theatre is pleased to announce full casting for its Chicago premiere of QUEEN OF THE MIST featuring book, music and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party, Marie Christine), direction by Elizabeth Margolius and music direction by Charlotte Rivard-Hoster.

Hannah Starr's BOOMBOX Continues Season at Brown Paper Box Co.

by Julie Musbach — October 19, 2018

Following their Jeff Award Recommended run of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' regional premiere of EVERYBODY, Brown Paper Box Co.

Firebrand Theatre Presents YOU OUGHTA KNOW: A TRIBUTE TO FIREBRANDS OF THE 90s

by A.A. Cristi — October 1, 2018

Celebrate the fierce femmes of the '90s with Firebrand Theatre! Firebrand presents YOU OUGHTA KNOW: A TRIBUTE TO FIREBRANDS OF THE '90s on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 8 pm at Elastic Arts, 3429 W.

The Goodman Theatre Leads the Equity Jeff Award Nominations - Check Out The Full List!

by Stephi Wild — August 28, 2018

The nominations have been announced for the 2018 Equity Joseph Jefferson ('Jeff') Awards.

Chicago Shakespeare In The Parks Announces A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

by A.A. Cristi — May 17, 2018

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST), the City of Chicago, Chicago Park District, and Boeing partner to present the annual citywide summer tradition, Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks.

AN EXISTENTIAL CABARET Opens Brown Paper Box Co.'s Season

by Stephi Wild — April 24, 2018

Inspired by life's great mysteries presented in the regional premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Pulitzer Prize finalist EVERYBODY, "An Existential Cabaret" continues Brown Paper Box Co.

Photo Flash: Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents SHORT SHAKESPEARE: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

by A.A. Cristi — January 26, 2018

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) presents Short Shakespeare! A Midsummer Night's Dream-a 75-minute abridgment of William Shakespeare's riotous tale of mismatched love among mischievous fairies, young lovers, and an amateur theatrical troupe of local workers.

Chicago Shakespeare SHORT SHAKESPEARE- A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Begins 2/3

by A.A. Cristi — January 3, 2018

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) begins rehearsals for Short Shakespeare! A Midsummer Night's Dream a 75-minute abridgment of William Shakespeare's riotous tale of mismatched love among mischievous fairies, young lovers and an amateur theatrical troupe of local workers.