Jamie Karas News

BECKY SHAW Comes to Windy City Playhouse 9/28

by A.A. Cristi — September 8, 2017

Rehearsals are underway for Gina Gionfriddo's "Becky Shaw," playing September 21 through November 12.

SPAMILTON Welcomes Chicagoan Becca Brown as New Female Star

by BWW News Desk — July 27, 2017

'Spamilton,' the critically acclaimed parody of 'Hamilton,' welcomes Chicago actor Becca Brown to the production as the new female star.

Casting is Set for BECKY SHAW at Windy City Playhouse

by A.A. Cristi — June 27, 2017

Windy City Playhouse (3014 W.

See SPAMILTON at the Royal George for $35

by BWW News Desk — May 26, 2017

Today, the producers of "Spamilton," the critically acclaimed parody of "Hamilton," announced that select tickets to the Chicago production are available for Tuesday and Wednesday evening performances for $35.

SPAMILTON Will Slay Broadway Blockbuster in Open-Ended Run in the Windy City

by BWW News Desk — March 27, 2017

Today, the producers of 'Spamilton,' the critically acclaimed parody of 'Hamilton,' will extend its Chicago production for an open-ended run at the Royal George Theatre (1641 N.

Laura Schellhardt's UPRIGHT GRAND Coming to Citadel This March

by BWW News Desk — February 20, 2017

Dad tickles the ivories in a dive.

Photo Flash: Shattered Globe Presents THE TALL GIRLS

by A.A. Cristi — January 12, 2017

Shattered Globe Theatre is pleased to continue its 2016-17 season with the Chicago premiere of Meg Miroshnik's drama THE TALL GIRLS, an ensemble piece about five young women in the 1930s rural Midwest who discover a way to escape their crumbling town - by playing basketball.

THE TALL GIRLS to Take the Court at Shattered Globe This Season

by BWW News Desk — January 12, 2017

Shattered Globe Theatre will continue its 2016-17 season with the Chicago premiere of Meg Miroshnik's drama THE TALL GIRLS, an ensemble piece about five young women in the 1930s rural Midwest who discover a way to escape their crumbling town - by playing basketball.

Shattered Globe Theatre Presents THE TALL GIRLS

by A.A. Cristi — December 13, 2016

Shattered Globe Theatre is pleased to continue its 2016-17 season with the Chicago premiere of Meg Miroshnik's drama THE TALL GIRLS, an ensemble piece about five young women in the 1930s rural Midwest who discover a way to escape their crumbling town - by playing basketball.

THE TALL GIRLS to Take the Court at Shattered Globe This Season

by BWW News Desk — November 3, 2016

Shattered Globe Theatre will continue its 2016-17 season with the Chicago premiere of Meg Miroshnik's drama THE TALL GIRLS, an ensemble piece about five young women in the 1930s rural Midwest who discover a way to escape their crumbling town - by playing basketball.

Windy City Playhouse Announces Casting for APARTMENT 3A

by BWW News Desk — October 6, 2016

Windy City Playhouse, Chicago's most sophisticated theater, presents the Chicago premiere of Apartment 3A by Emmy award-winning, twice Tony award-nominated actor/musician Jeff Daniels.

Alex Lubischer's BOBBIE CLEARLY to Premiere Next Month at Steep Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 29, 2016

Steep Theatre will kick off its sixteenth season in September with the world premiere of Alex Lubischer's Bobbie Clearly, directed by Josh Sobel.

Windy City Playhouse Announces Casting for APARTMENT 3A

by BWW News Desk — September 28, 2016

Windy City Playhouse, Chicago's most sophisticated theater, presents the Chicago premiere of Apartment 3A by Emmy award-winning, twice Tony award-nominated actor/musician Jeff Daniels.

Photo Flash: Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Presents GRIZZLY MAMA

by A.A. Cristi — September 12, 2016

Set in an Alaskan cabin where Deb, a divorced suburban mom is attempting to reinvent herself as a righteous, liberal avenger is Grizzly Mama -- the final production of Rivendell's 2016 season 'The Body Politic' in which the political is deeply personal.

Windy City Playhouse Announces Casting for APARTMENT 3A

by BWW News Desk — August 30, 2016

Windy City Playhouse, Chicago's most sophisticated theater, presents the Chicago premiere of Apartment 3A by Emmy award-winning, twice Tony award-nominated actor/musician Jeff Daniels.

Alex Lubischer's BOBBIE CLEARLY to Premiere Next Month at Steep Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 30, 2016

Steep Theatre will kick off its sixteenth season in September with the world premiere of Alex Lubischer's Bobbie Clearly, directed by Josh Sobel.

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble presents the Midwest Premiere of GRIZZLY MAMA

by A.A. Cristi — August 22, 2016

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago's only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, announces the Midwest premiere of Grizzly Mama by George Brant.

Strawdog Theatre Company Extends ONCE IN A LIFETIME

by Tyler Peterson — May 18, 2016

Strawdog Theatre Company and Artistic Director Hank Boland are proud to announce the extension and special events for its final main stage production in the 2015 - 2016 season and the final production to be produced at the theatre Strawdog called home for the last 26 years.

Windy City Playhouse Announces Cast of THIS

by Tyler Peterson — May 4, 2016

Windy City Playhouse, Chicago's most sophisticated new theater, presents the off-Broadway hit This, a tart 'melanchomedy' centering on four educated, artistically inclined thirtysomething New Yorkers whose longtime friendship is tested by an act of infidelity.

Photo Flash: First Look at Strawdog Theatre's ONCE IN A LIFETIME

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2016

Strawdog Theatre Company and Artistic Director Hank Boland present the final main stage production in its 2015 - 2016 season and the final production to be produced at Strawdog's Broadway home for 26 years*, George S.