Keith Ryan News

INTO THE WOODS Extended Through Early January At The Chopin Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 2, 2024

Kokandy Productions will present two additional weeks of performances for its sell-out revival of Into The Woods.

RUDOLPH THE RED-HOSED REINDEER to Return to Hell in a Handbag This December

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 12, 2024

Hell in a Handbag Productions will open its 2024/25 Season with the 25th anniversary edition of Artistic Director David Cerda's holiday classic Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer (An Unauthorized Musical Parody).

Photos: Kokandy Productions Presents INTO THE WOODS

by A.A. Cristi — October 17, 2024

Kokandy Productions will conclude its 2024 season with an immersive production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s classic Into The Woods, the first Chicago storefront production of the beloved musical in over a decade.

Photos: Hell In A Handbag Presents THE GOLDEN GIRLS MEET THE SKOOBY DON'T GANG: THE MYSTERY OF THE HAUNTED BUSH

by A.A. Cristi — October 11, 2024

Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 22nd season with the world premiere of The Golden Girls Meet The Skooby Don’t Gang: The Mystery of The Haunted Bush, bringing together two beloved Handbag parodies in one chilling Halloween tale.

Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards

by Stephi Wild — October 1, 2024

The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards.

Video: First Look At ALICE BY HEART Midwest Premiere

by A.A. Cristi — August 6, 2024

See first look video of the Midwest premiere of Alice by Heart, a “magical, fantastical” musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland directed by Derek Van Barham and Brittney Brown, with music direction by Heidi Joosten and choreography by Derek Van Barham.

56th Jeff Awards Nominations Revealed

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 6, 2024

The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters.

Full Cast Announced For Kokandy Productions' INTO THE WOODS At The Chopin Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — July 30, 2024

Kokandy Productions has announced the full cast for their revival of INTO THE WOODS, running from October 10 to December 22, 2024, at The Chopin Theatre.

Photos: Kokandy Productions Presents ALICE BY HEART Midwest Premiere

by A.A. Cristi — July 26, 2024

Kokandy Productions will present the Midwest premiere of Alice by Heart, a “magical, fantastical” musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland directed by Derek Van Barham and Brittney Brown, with music direction by Heidi Joosten and choreography by Derek Van Barham.

Photos: 9 TO 5 at Duluth Playhouse

by Blair Ingenthron — July 14, 2024

Duluth Playhouse is presenting its final Main Stage production of the season, 9 to 5, The Musical, running through July 28 at the NorShor Theatre.

Hell In A Handbag Announces THE GOLDEN GIRLS MEET THE SKOOBY DON'T GANG: THE MYSTERY OF THE HAUNTED BUSH World Premiere!

by A.A. Cristi — July 2, 2024

Hell in a Handbag has announced the world premiere of THE GOLDEN GIRLS MEET THE SKOOBY DON'T GANG: THE MYSTERY OF THE HAUNTED BUSH.

Kokandy Productions' To Present the Midwest Premiere! of ALICE BY HEART At The Chopin Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — June 26, 2024

Kokandy Productions will present the Midwest premiere of ALICE BY HEART at The Chopin Theatre from July 18 to September 29, 2024.

Kokandy Productions to Present ALICE BY HEART in July

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 26, 2024

Kokandy Productions presents the Midwest premiere of ALICE BY HEART at The Chopin Theatre.

9 TO 5 Is Duluth Playhouse's Big Summer Musical!

by A.A. Cristi — June 13, 2024

Duluth Playhouse will present 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at the NorShor Theatre from July 12-28.

Full Cast Announced For Kokandy Productions' ALICE BY HEART At The Chopin Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — April 25, 2024

Discover the full cast for Kokandy Productions' Midwest premiere of ALICE BY HEART, running from July 18 to September 29, 2024, at The Chopin Theatre.

Cast Revealed For Haven Chicago's HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH

by A.A. Cristi — April 16, 2024

Haven Chicago has revealed the cast for its summer production of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, directed by JD Caudill.

Hell In A Handbag Presents POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical At The Chopin Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — April 2, 2024

Catch the hilarious parody musical POOR PEOPLE! presented by Hell in a Handbag at The Chopin Theatre from May 2 to June 16, 2024.

Cast Set For Hell in a Handbag's POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical

by Stephi Wild — February 23, 2024

Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 22nd season with the world premiere of POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical, an homage to many of the characters, songs and tropes of those very expensive Broadway and West End musicals about the less fortunate.

Photos: Hell in a Handbag Productions' Presents THE GOLDEN GIRLS SAVE XMAS

by A.A. Cristi — December 1, 2023

Hell in a Handbag Productions kicks off its 2023/24 season this November with The Golden Girls Save Xmas – A Lost Episodes Parody, featuring an all-new holiday tale by Artistic Director David Cerda*, directed by Frankie Leo Bennett.

Kokandy Productions' AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical Extends At The Chopin Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 14, 2023

Kokandy Productions' 'AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical' extends its run at The Chopin Theatre through December 10, 2023, with two additional weeks of performances.