Jeff Bouthiette News

NICE SHIRT to Play Closing Performance at The Second City

by A.A. Cristi — September 15, 2026

NICE SHIRT, an original sketch comedy revue by Second City Conservatory graduates, will present its closing performance at The Second City e.

The Second City Reveals Opening Date, Shows, and Cast for NYC Location

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 19, 2023

The Second City is bringing its renowned improv and sketch comedy to New York City! Discover the opening date, exciting shows, and talented cast members that will have you laughing all night long.

Nominations for 2023 Jeff Awards for Non-Equity Theater Announced; See the Full List!

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 31, 2023

Kicking off the new year, the Joseph Jefferson Awards announced its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater.

The Second City Announces Casting For Its 110th Mainstage Revue

by A.A. Cristi — March 3, 2022

Legendary Chicago comedy institution The Second City is proud to announce the cast and crew of The Second City’s 110th Mainstage Revue.

Black Button Eyes Productions Presents MARY ROSE At The Edge Theater

by A.A. Cristi — January 10, 2022

Black Button Eyes Productions will conclude its 2021-22 season with the world premiere musical Mary Rose, featuring book and lyrics by Producing Artistic Director Ed Rutherford, music and lyrics by Jeff Bouthiette, adapted from play of the same name by J.

Black Button Eyes Productions Presents the World Premiere of MARY ROSE At The Edge Theater

by A.A. Cristi — December 8, 2021

Black Button Eyes Productions will conclude its 2021-22 season this winter with the world premiere musical Mary Rose, featuring book and lyrics by Producing Artistic Director Ed Rutherford, music and lyrics by Jeff Bouthiette, adapted from play of the same name by J.

Black Button Eyes Productions' Presents the World Premiere of MARY ROSE

by A.A. Cristi — November 11, 2021

Black Button Eyes Productions is pleased to conclude its 2021-22 season this winter with the world premiere musical Mary Rose, featuring book, music and lyrics by Producing Artistic Director Ed Rutherford and Jeff Bouthiette, adapted from play of the same name by J.

Black Button Eyes Productions Announces 2021-22 Season At The Edge Theater

by A.A. Cristi — May 4, 2021

Black Button Eyes Productions have announced its 2021-22 season, launching this fall with the popular internet musical Dr.

Porchlight Music Theatre's MOVIE MUSIC MONDAY Salutes Chicago Sings Rock & Roll Broadway

by A.A. Cristi — March 24, 2021

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced its weekly virtual series, Movie Musical Mondays, commemorates its annual fundraising concert, Chicago Sings Rock & Roll Broadway with programming reflecting films that are celebrated in the concert.

John Hancock Productions to Present THE GREATEST THEATRICAL EVENT... EVER!

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 5, 2020

The Greatest Theatrical Event.

Photo Flash: Porchlight Music Theatre Revisits 1776

by A.A. Cristi — November 14, 2018

Porchlight Music Theatre begins its sixth season of Chicago's "lost" musicals in staged concert series with Porchlight Revisits 1776, music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone with direction by Artistic Director Michael Weber, musical direction by Jeremy Ramey and musical staging

Porchlight Announces Its Largest Cast For Porchlight Revisits The 50th Anniversary

by A.A. Cristi — October 2, 2018

Porchlight Music Theatre begins its sixth season of Chicago's "lost" musicals in staged concert series with Porchlight Revisits 1776, music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone with direction by Artistic Director Michael Weber, musical direction by Jeremy Ramey and musical staging

Review Roundup: Circle Theatre Presents Chicago Premiere THE VIEW UPSTAIRS

by Alan Henry — July 11, 2018

THE VIEW UPSTAIRS, a musical by Max Vernon, whose musical KPOP won Best Musical honors in off-Broadway's Lortel Awards and was also nominated for seven Drama Desk awards, is inspired by real life events of the 1973 arson attack at the UpStairs Lounge, a vibrant gay bar in New Orleans.

BWW Review: THE VIEW UPSTAIRS at Circle Theatre

by Patrick Rybarczyk — July 9, 2018

Winner And Finalists Announced for City Theatre's National Award For Short Playwriting Contest 2018

by A.A. Cristi — June 4, 2018

City Theatre, now in its 23rd season, is the only professional theater in the country that produces 10 minute plays and musicals in a variety of year-round programming.

Circle Theatre Announces Cast of Chicago Premiere of THE VIEW UPSTAIRS

by Julie Musbach — May 16, 2018

Complete cast and crew were announced today for Circle's Chicago premiere production of THE VIEW UPSTAIRS, a musical by Max Vernon, whose musical KPOP last week won Best Musical honors in off-Broadway's Lortel Awards and is also nominated for seven Drama Desk awards.