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BWW Review: Courage Fights For Kindness In First Stage World Premiere ROBIN HOOD
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - Feb 24, 2017

Enjoy an adventurous trip with First Stage and their singing Troubadour through the 14th century Sherwood Forest. In a collaboration with playwrights Joe Foust and John Maclay, Jeff Frank directs the world premiere Robin Hood--- complete with thrilling stage combat from the legendary anti-hero. This courageous Robin Hood 'asked for donations' from the English Elite at the point of his sword, collected and then contributed to the poor surrounding him in England. Among Robin's following where those, merry men and women who wanted to participate in as Maclay says, 'a rebellion against greed and corruption' in an attempt to right the wrongs in their world. Frank, Foust and Maclay turn the stage into Robin Hood's playground through Jody Sekas' stage design and Melissa Torchia's costume design, which allows an extremely fluid and fast paced production. Geoffrey, a young performer Jeff Burns from the Sherwood Forest cast, sings and strums Musical Director Jeff Schaetzke's original ballads playing the roving troubadour. His idiosyncratic lyrics make the audience laugh, as does the often contemporary, tongue in cheek humor throughout the play-often hilarious. While actor Dominique Worsley embodies a fierce, yet sympathetic Robin, Maclay's Sheriff of Nottingham and Foust's incomparable Archbishop of York stir their own brand of extraordinary humor and strength trying to capture 'the Hood.'

Photo Flash: First Look at Sideshow Theatre's MARIA/STUART at Theater Wit
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2013

Sideshow Theatre Company continues its 2012/13 season with the Chicago premiere of MARIA/STUART by Jason Grote, directed by Marti Lyons, playing now through May 5, 2013 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. MARIA/STUART features the work of Sideshow Ensemble member Nate Whelden (Stuart) and Artistic Associate Scottie Caldwell (Hannah) with Mary Anne Bowman, Ann James, Susan Monts-Bologna and Jennifer Joan Taylor. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

Sideshow Theatre Presents MARIA/STUART in Chicago Premiere, Now thru 5/5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2013

Sideshow Theatre Company continues its 2012/13 season with the Chicago premiere of MARIA/STUART by Jason Grote, directed by Marti Lyons, playing tonight, March 30 - May 5, 2013 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.

Taylor-Rowan & Hughes Showcase New Musical KANDY KOTTAGE at Landor Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2013

Exciting musical theatre writing duo Taylor-Rown & Hughes are set to showcase their brand new piece 'Kandy Kottage' tonight, 14th March at The Landor as part of 'From Page to Stage'.

Sideshow Theatre Company Presents the Chicago Premiere of MARIA/STUART, Beginning 3/30
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 28, 2013

Sideshow Theatre Company continues its 2012/13 season with the Chicago premiere of MARIA/STUART by Jason Grote, directed by Marti Lyons, playing March 30 - May 5, 2013 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. MARIA/STUART features the work of Sideshow Ensemble member Nate Whelden (Stuart) and Artistic Associate Scottie Caldwell (Hannah) with Mary Ann Bowman, Ann James, Susan Monts-Bologna and Jennifer Joan Taylor. Tickets are available at www.theaterwit.org or by calling the Theater Wit box office at (773) 975-8150. The press performance is Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 7:30 pm.

Taylor-Rowan & Hughes to Showcase New Musical KANDY KOTTAGE at Landor Theatre, March 14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2013

Exciting musical theatre writing duo Taylor-Rowan & Hughes are set to showcase their brand new piece 'Kandy Kottage' on 14th March at The Landor as part of 'From Page to Stage'

Sideshow Theatre Presents MARIA/STUART in Chicago Premiere, 3/30-5/5
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2012

Sideshow Theatre Company continues its 2012/13 season with the Chicago premiere of MARIA/STUART by Jason Grote, directed by Marti Lyons, playing March 30 - May 5, 2013 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.

Stage Star Shona Lindsay Releases New Christmas Song 'Your Presence', Dec 2012
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2012

Star of stage and screen Shona Lindsay is releasing a new Christmas love song "Your Presence" early this month. Musical theatre writing team Taylor-Rowan & Hughes wrote the song especially for a musical theatre loving audience who are tired of the same old Christmas songs rehashed time and time again.

The Den Theatre’s THE QUALITY OF LIFE Extends Through 12/9
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 28, 2012

Due to popular demand, The Den Theatre's critically acclaimed production of THE QUALITY OF LIFE has added an additional week of performances - extending through December 9, 2012 at the Den's newly expanded home at 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Wicker Park.

Stage Star Shona Lindsay to Release New Christmas Song 'Your Presence', Dec 2012
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2012

Star of stage and screen Shona Lindsay is releasing a new Christmas love song "Your Presence" early next month. Musical theatre writing team Taylor-Rowan & Hughes wrote the song especially for a musical theatre loving audience who are tired of the same old Christmas songs rehashed time and time again.

Photo Flash: First Look at Den Theatre's THE QUALITY OF LIFE
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2012

The Den Theatre reopens its doors to a new and expanded home and its first full season with the Chicago premiere of THE QUALITY OF LIFE by Jane Anderson, directed by Lia D. Mortensen, playing now through December 1, 2012 at 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. THE QUALITY OF LIFE features ensemble members Ron Wells and Liz Zweifler with Steve Spencer and Jennifer Joan Taylor. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!

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