Jessica Thebus News

Writers Theatre has announced its lineup for the 35th anniversary season, set to feature a series of compelling productions. The season will include premieres and classic revivals, showcasing a blend of dramatic and comedic works. This milestone season aims to continue the theatre's tradition of artistic excellence and innovation, engaging audiences with both contemporary and classic theatre pieces. The specific shows and dates for the season will be announced shortly, promising a diverse range

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, has revealed its inaugural season in the company’s new home at 1012 Church Street in Downtown Evanston.

Northlight Theatre has revealed the cast for Steven Dietz’s Gaslight, based on the original play by Patrick Hamilton and directed by Jessica Thebus. Learn more here!

Northlight Theatre has revealed the cast for Steven Dietz’s Gaslight, based on the original play by Patrick Hamilton and directed by Jessica Thebus. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets here!

Northlight Theatre has revealed the 2025-2026 season. The season opens with James Sherman’s new play The First Lady of Television. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Northlight Theatre has announced its 50th Anniversary Season. Northlight is celebrating 50 seasons with another year of powerful live theatre that broadens perspectives, deepens compassion, and keeps you entertained throughout the journey.

Performances of Goodman Theatre's A Christmas Carol are underway. This marks the 47th annual production. Check out all new video clips and learn more about the show here!

'Together friends let's have a toast!' Watch a video clip from the Goodman Theatre's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, a Chicago holiday tradition that is 'stunning, moving, engaging and better than ever' (WGNRadio.com).

Goodman Theatre has announced the cast for the 47th annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, now in rehearsal and set to open on November 16.

Goodman Theatre has revealed four distinguished actors in three upcoming productions in the 2024/2025 season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

The Goodman Theatre has revealed its 2024/25 season! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Watch Director Jessica Thebus relive her top 3 moments from her productions of A CHRISTMAS CAROL in the video below!

What did our critic think of A CHIRSTMAS CAROL at The Goodman Theatre?

Be part of the excitement as Northlight Theatre kicks off their 2023-2024 season with the Chicago area premiere of Birthday Candles. Don't miss out on this highly anticipated production - get all the details and book your tickets today.

The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University has revealed its 2023-24 season of musicals, dramas and theatre for young audiences by celebrated theater makers. 

Northlight Theatre has revealed the final selection of the 2023-2024 season, 2 Pianos 4 Hands by Richard Greenblatt and Ted Dykstra, directed by Rob Lindley.

Northlight Theatre has announced its 2023-2024 season. See programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago’s only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, welcomes eight new ensemble members.

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Goodman Theatre, Chicago?

The Board of Directors of Raven Theatre has announced that Sarah Slight will serve as the theater’s Interim Artistic Director beginning December 1, 2022, as the theater conducts a search to replace Cody Estle, who is departing to serve as the Artistic Director of Next Act Theatre in Milwaukee.