Jack Saunders News

Kokandy Productions announced full casting for HAIR, running July 2–September 13, 2026 at The Chopin Theatre Mainstage in Chicago, directed and choreographed by Brennan Urbi.

The 57th Jeff Awards ceremony will recognize outstanding achievements in Chicago's Equity theater scene, celebrating over 40 artists from the 2024-25 season.

Florida Repertory Theatre will present The Play That Goes Wrong in the Historic Arcade Theatre February 13 through March 1, with discounted previews February 10 through 12.

DIANA THE MUSICAL, the ill-fated Broadway musical about the former Princess of Wales (a filmed version of which was one of the top “hate-watching”programs on Netflix last year) is enjoying its Midwest debut at Theo Ubique.

South London alchemist Sam Akpro has released his long-awaited debut album, Evenfall, a stunning document of his singular, prodigious talent. Check it out now!

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the companies of both Tell Me On a Sunday and the season closer, Diana. Learn who is starring and see how to purchase tickets.

The soul-disco melding duo and kings of modern electronica, Franc Moody, headed by Ned Franc and Jon Moody, have unveiled “Space Between Us.' The track is the final preview from their anticipated third studio album Chewing The Fat. Listen to it here!

Sam Akpro has announced his debut album, Evenfall. Launching alongside news of the album is its lead single and title track “Evenfall” a perfect example of the towering world-building and audible chemistry at the heart of Akpro's magnum opus. Listen to it now.

Emerging UKG star Oppidan brings her momentous 2024 to a close with a second DJ Mag Award nomination and the release of her brand new EP, UNTITLED SINES, out now. Listen to it here!

GRAMMY®-nominated DJ/producers Chris Lake and Disclosure share their massively awaited collaboration “in2minds,” out now.

Chance Peña has released his highly anticipated debut album Ever-Shifting, Continual Blossoming. Listen to it now!

Having not traveled too much afar, since Covid, when Eda and I learned that Hugh Panaro would be making his Crazy Coqs debut here in London, we booked the trip. Check out photos here, that will give you some idea of what these fantastic evenings were like!

Australia’s breakout superstars Royel Otis have announced a deluxe vinyl edition of their hugely successful debut album PRATTS & PAIN, available for pre-order now. 

Fast-rising, viral alt punk-rap duo Joey Valence & Brae are bringing some good luck to this upcoming Friday the 13th (September 13) by releasing a Deluxe Edition of their brilliant sophomore album NO HANDS.

Good Neighbours release new track 'Bloom' ahead of their debut EP out October 4. The British duo's North American headlining tour starts September 3. The EP features five tracks including 'Bloom' and 'Weekend Boy.' Listen to the new song here!

See first look video of the Midwest premiere of Alice by Heart, a “magical, fantastical” musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland directed by Derek Van Barham and Brittney Brown, with music direction by Heidi Joosten and choreography by Derek Van Barham. 

Kokandy Productions will present the Midwest premiere of Alice by Heart, a “magical, fantastical” musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland directed by Derek Van Barham and Brittney Brown, with music direction by Heidi Joosten and choreography by Derek Van Barham. See photos from the production.

Sam Akpro has returned with a new single 'Chicago Town' and a sound that reveals yet another dimension to his ever-expanding capability. The track is a dream-like wandering down the mind's dark alleys, countered with a heavy psychedelic freefall - a dichotomy that has made the Peckham-born artist one of this year's most fascinating propositions. Listen to it now!

Good Neighbours will play their first North American headlining tour starting September 3 in Toronto, with stops in major cities including New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Tickets are on sale this Friday.

Disclosure have shared the summer-perfect and stunning video for their recent hit single “She’s Gone, Dance On.” The electronic phenomenon dropped in May to massive acclaim and kicked off an action-packed season for the multi-platinum-selling duo. Watch the video!