Izumi Inaba News

MIRACLE Enters Final Weeks – Now Through September 1

by Julie Musbach — July 22, 2019

MIRACLE, the hit Chicago musical set against the backdrop of the Chicago Cubs 2016 championship season, is announcing final weeks of the production, now through September 1.

Writers Theatre Continues 2019/20 Season With A DOLL'S HOUSE

by A.A. Cristi — July 11, 2019

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M.

VIDEO: Kyle Schwarber Attends MIRACLE, The Cubs Inspired Musical, and Sings The Seventh Inning Stretch

by Stephi Wild — July 6, 2019

Last night, Chicago Cubs star Kyle Schwarber attended MIRACLE, the hit Chicago Cubs inspired musical, currently running at the Royal George Theatre (1641 N.

Northlight Theatre Opens 45th s]Season with MOTHER OF THE MAID

by Rebecca Russo — June 27, 2019

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J.

Photo Flash: Notable Guests Step Up To The Plate At Cubs- Inspired Musical MIRACLE

by A.A. Cristi — June 17, 2019

A Miracle is coming to Chicago.

Photo Flash: First Look At The World Premiere of MIRACLE

by A.A. Cristi — May 17, 2019

A Miracle is coming to Chicago.

Victory Gardens Theater Presents The Chicago Premiere Of IF I FORGET

by A.A. Cristi — May 10, 2019

Victory Gardens Theater continues its 44th season with the Chicago Premiere of If I Forget, written by Steven Levenson (Dear Evan Hansen) and directed by Devon de Mayo.

Photo Flash: Raven Theatre Presents THE UNDENIABLE SOUND OF RIGHT NOW

by A.A. Cristi — May 6, 2019

Raven Theatre is pleased to conclude its 2018-19 season with the Chicago premiere of Laura Eason's THE UNDENIABLE SOUND OF RIGHT NOW, a poignant and potent portrait of those who can change with the times and those who get left behind.

Victory Gardens Theater Extends CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND

by A.A. Cristi — April 23, 2019

Due to popular demand, Victory Gardens Theater announces the extension of its critically acclaimed production of Cambodian Rock Band, written by Lauren Yee, featuring songs by Dengue Fever and directed by Marti Lyons.

Cubs-Inspired Musical MIRACLE Announces Casting Ahead Of World Premiere In Chicago This May

by A.A. Cristi — April 15, 2019

A Miracle is coming to Chicago.

Raven Theatre Presents THE UNDENIABLE SOUND OF RIGHT NOW

by A.A. Cristi — April 8, 2019

Raven Theatre is pleased to conclude its 2018-19 season with the Chicago premiere of Laura Eason's THE UNDENIABLE SOUND OF RIGHT NOW, a poignant and potent portrait of those who can change with the times and those who get left behind.

Photo Flash: AN AMERICAN DREAM Opens Tonight at Lyric Opera

by Julie Musbach — March 15, 2019

Lyric Unlimited, Lyric Opera of Chicago's education and community engagement arm, presents An American Dream by Jack Perla and Jessica Murphy Moo, opening tonight.

Victory Gardens Theater Presents Chicago Premiere Of CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND

by Stephi Wild — March 5, 2019

Victory Gardens Theater continues its 44th season with the Chicago Premiere of Cambodian Rock Band, written by Lauren Yee, featuring songs by Dengue Fever and directed by Marti Lyons.

Casting Announced For Raven Theatre's THE UNDENIABLE SOUND OF RIGHT NOW

by Julie Musbach — February 28, 2019

Raven Theatre is pleased to announce casting for its Chicago premiere of Laura Eason's THE UNDENIABLE SOUND OF RIGHT NOW, a poignant and potent portrait of those who can change with the times and those who get left behind, directed by BJ Jones.

BWW Review: TWILIGHT BOWL at Goodman Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg — February 20, 2019

TWILIGHT BOWL is a thoughtful and delicate examination of what it means for the young women in the play to find their places in the world, and the fact that 'making it' in life might look quite different for all of them.

Photo Flash: First Look at The Goodman's TWILIGHT BOWL

by Julie Musbach — February 13, 2019

Pulitzer Prize finalist and Goodman Artistic Associate Rebecca Gilman marks her ninth production (and seventh world premiere) with Twilight Bowl-featuring an all-female company.

BWW Review: A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by Rachel Weinberg — February 11, 2019

A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2, now in its world premiere at Steppenwolf, explores the gap between society's expectations for the central character Nora and how she perceives herself.

Announcing Chicago Neighborhood Tour Of SYA's WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION...

by A.A. Cristi — February 1, 2019

Rehearsals are underway for Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) second play of the 2018-19 season, which asks, When you feel lost, how do you find your way? Steppenwolf for Young Adults Artistic Director Hallie Gordon and Gabrielle Randle co-direct We Are Proud to Present A Presentation About the Her

THE CHINESE LADY Begins At Milwaukee Rep, 2/13

by A.A. Cristi — January 8, 2019

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents The Chinese Lady, a new play by Lloyd Suh, a leading voice in American drama, in the Stiemke Studio January 13 - March 24.

All-Female Cast And Creative Team Announced For Rebecca Gilman's TWILIGHT BOWL

by A.A. Cristi — December 12, 2018

Goodman Theatre has announced the cast for Twilight Bowl by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rebecca Gilman, an Artistic Associate who marks her ninth production-and seventh world premiere-with the Goodman.