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Gift Theatre Co. Hosts "Stop and Kiss" Night for STOP/KISS on Feb. 18th
by Robert Diamond - Feb 7, 2009

The Gift Theatre Company's hosts 'STOP AND KISS' NIGHT!! on Wednesday, February 18th from 7pm - close. Press notes promise 'Our economic stimulus plan: You show up, drink and eat with us in the back room, and raise awareness for our Critics' Choice production of Stop/Kiss. Raffle! Prizes! Cupid! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Center on Halsted.'

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Is Nominated For Four Olivier Awards
by Reynard Loki - Feb 3, 2009

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is very proud to announce its critically-acclaimed American play August: Osage County by Steppenwolf ensemble member Tracy Letts, directed by ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro, is nominated for four 2009 Laurence Olivier Awards including: Best new play - Tracy Letts Best company performance Best actress - Deanna Dunagan Best set design - Todd Rosenthal

New Cast Members Ireland and Pasquale Join Perabo and Sadoski in 'reasons to be pretty'
by Robert Diamond - Jan 15, 2009

It was announced today that Marin Ireland, Steven Pasquale, Piper Perabo and Thomas Sadoski will comprise the four-person cast of this season's production of Neil LaBute's new play, reasons to be pretty, under the direction of Terry Kinney. Perabo and Sadoski appeared in this summer's smash Off Broadway world premiere for MCC Theater, with Ireland and Pasquale slated to join the cast for the Broadway production. Preview performances begin Friday, March 13, 2009 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) with an official opening night scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2009. Tickets are on sale now through www.telecharge.com. reasons to be pretty confronts America's obsession with physical beauty headlong. In Neil LaBute's new play, Greg's (Sadoski) tight-knit social circle is thrown into turmoil when his off-handed remarks about a female co-worker's pretty face (and his girlfriend's lack thereof) get back to said girlfriend (Ireland). But that's just the beginning.

Gift begins 2009 season with Stop/Kiss
by Steve Leary - Jan 3, 2009

Are we really living our lives or just sleepwalking? What do we want? And how willing are we to go after it, even if we must, in the pursuit, lose ourselves to find ourselves? Son?s play about a friendship between two girls which blossoms into a romance with devastating consequences receives a bold storefront staging at Chicago?s award-winning Gift Theatre.

William Petersen Named Official Steppenwolf Ensemble Member
by Eddie Varley - Dec 2, 2008

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced today its newest ensemble member: William Petersen. The Steppenwolf ensemble, the longest-existing theater ensemble in the United States, now totals 42 members.

London's 'August: Osage County' Begins Run 11/21
by Eddie Varley - Nov 17, 2008

Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning American play August: Osage County by ensemble member Tracy Letts directed by ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro, will begin an eight-week engagement this week at London's National Theatre (Lyttelton Theatre), playing November 21, 2008, January 21, 2009.

Isolation...Fear...Budding sexualities.... The 2009 Season!
by Steve Leary - Sep 22, 2008

Isolation...Fear...Budding sexualities.... Technology as refuge.... A Chicago premiere and World Premiere...An unprecedented re-commitment to Ensemble...An Indiana Farmhouse, a CBS studio during the Golden Age of television, a clustered Cleveland sound studio where a bomb may explode, romance and destruction in pre 9-11 New York, post-traumatic stress disorder and sexual awakening on the razor-sharp coastline of a Maine summer retreat; Horrific acts of violence and humongous displays of love:

Gary Cole Completes Casting of London's 'August: Osage County'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 15, 2008

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is pleased to announce the complete casting for the London engagement of its Pulitzer and Tony Award®-winning American play August: Osage County by ensemble member Tracy Letts (Tony® Award - Best Play), directed by ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro (Tony® Award - Best Director), playing an eight-week engagement at the National Theatre (Lyttelton Theatre) November 21, 2008 - January 21, 2009.

'Streamers' at the Gift Theatre Starts Sept 18th
by Chicago News Desk - Sep 10, 2008

1965. Boot camp is over, and now four young soldiers wait to be deployed into an ever-escalating Vietnam conflict. As anticipation, race, and sexuality climb to dizzying hights, a free fall begins that perhaps no man will survive. Streamers, a Tony Award Nominee and Drama Desk Award Winner, comes to The Gift in an explosive staging by ensemble member Daniel J. Ahlfeld.

Casting Announced 'August: Osage County' : London
by Steve Leary - Sep 4, 2008

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is pleased to announce casting for the London engagement of its Pulitzer and Tony Award®-winning American play August: Osage County by ensemble member Tracy Letts (Tony® Award - Best Play), directed by ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro (Tony® Award - Best Director), playing an eight-week engagement at the National Theatre (Lyttelton Theatre) November 21, 2008 - January 21, 2009.

Morton, Dunagan and Reed Reprise Roles in National Theatre's 'August'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 2, 2008

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced casting for the London engagement of its Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning American play August: Osage County by ensemble member Tracy Letts (Tony Award - Best Play), directed by ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro (Tony Award - Best Director), playing an eight-week engagement at the National Theatre (Lyttelton Theatre) November 21, 2008 - January 21, 2009.

'Streamers' at the Gift Theatre Starts Sept 18th
by Steve Leary - Aug 24, 2008

1965. Boot camp is over, and now four young soldiers wait to be deployed into an ever-escalating Vietnam conflict. As anticipation, race, and sexuality climb to dizzying hights, a free fall begins that perhaps no man will survive. Streamers, a Tony Award Nominee and Drama Desk Award Winner, comes to The Gift in an explosive staging by ensemble member Daniel J. Ahlfeld.

August: Osage County Moves To London National Theater 11/08
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2008

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced its Pulitzer and Tony Award®-winning American play August: Osage County by ensemble member Tracy Letts, directed by ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro, will play an eight-week engagement at London's National Theatre (Lyttelton) beginning in November 2008.

August: Osage County Wins Five Tony Awards
by Chicago News Desk - Jun 16, 2008

Rondi Reed Wins Best Featured Actress In A Play!
by Faetra Petillo - Jun 15, 2008

Rondi Reed has won the 2008 Tony Award for best featured actress in a play!

August: Osage County and South Pacific Win Best Scenic Design
by Faetra Petillo - Jun 15, 2008

Todd Rosenthal has won best scenic design of a play for his work on August: Osage County Michael Yeargan has won best scenic design of a play for his work on South Pacific

Anna D. Shapiro Wins Best Direction Of A Play!
by Faetra Petillo - Jun 15, 2008

Anna D. Shapiro has won the 2008 Tony Award for best direction of a play!

Deanna Dunagan Wins Best Actress In A Play!
by Faetra Petillo - Jun 15, 2008

Deanna Dunagan has won the 2008 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her performance in 'August: Osage County'!

August: Osage County Wins Best Play!
by Faetra Petillo - Jun 15, 2008

August: Osage County has won the 2008 Tony Award for Best Original Play!

'August; Osage County' National Tour 2009
by Chicago News Desk - Jun 14, 2008

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