Kelli Simpkins News

BWW Review: EVERYBODY at Shakespeare Theatre Company

by Rachael Goldberg — October 24, 2019

'Everybody' may not be for, well, everybody - it's a quirky play that tackles humanity, life, death, and our own fragile existence head-on.

About Face Theatre Announces Remainder Of 2019-20 Season

by A.A. Cristi — September 11, 2019

About Face Theatre's 2019-20 season will feature three hyper-intimate main stage productions that reveal the history and diversity of the LGBTQ community in new ways.

Shakespeare Theatre Co Announces Casting For EVERYBODY

by Julie Musbach — August 28, 2019

Shakespeare Theatre Company will begin its 2019/20 Season with the 2018 Pulitzer Prize Finalist EVERYBODY by Obie Award-winner, MacArthur 'Genius' Grant recipient and Washington, D.

TimeLine Announces Inaugural FIRST DRAFT Playwrights Collective Festival

by A.A. Cristi — November 20, 2018

TimeLine Theatre Company announces its inaugural "FIRST DRAFT: A TimeLine Playwrights Collective Festival,' the culmination of the company's latest two-year new-play incubator program offering residency to Chicago-based emerging and established writers.

Random Acts, About Face Youth Theatre And Pride Films & Plays Announce THE LARAMIE PROJECT Reading

by Stephi Wild — October 20, 2018

Random Acts, About Face Youth Theatre and Pride Films & Plays have announced a special 20th Anniversary Reading of THE LARAMIE PROJECT by Moises Kaufman, directed by Jason Gerace.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet With the Cast and Creatives of LARAMIE: A LEGACY

by Walter McBride — September 25, 2018

Tectonic Theater Project presented LARAMIE: A LEGACY, a reading of The Laramie Project honoring the life and legacy of Matthew Shepard for the 20th anniversary of his death, on Monday, September 24th at 7pm at the Gerald W.

THE LARAMIE PROJECT Cast Announced For One Night Benefit For The Matthew Shepard Foundation In Atlanta

by Stephi Wild — September 19, 2018

Out on Film in association with The Robert Mello Studio will present Moises Kaufman and Members of the Tectonic Theatre Company's THE LARAMIE PROJECT as a one-night benefit for The Matthew Shepard Foundation on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 7:00 PM.

Michael Emerson, Danny Burstein, and More Join LARAMIE: A LEGACY

by Julie Musbach — September 13, 2018

Tectonic Theater Project announced today that Michael Emerson, Danny Burstein, Purva Bedi and Andrew Keenan-Bolger have joined the cast of LARAMIE: A LEGACY, a reading of The Laramie Project honoring the life and legacy of Matthew Shepard

Samira Wiley, Randy Rainbow, Among Additional Stars Announced for LARAMIE: A LEGACY, Anderson Cooper to Host

by Julie Musbach — August 14, 2018

Tectonic Theater Project announced today a benefit host and additional casting for LARAMIE: A LEGACY, a reading of The Laramie Project

Photo Flash: About Face Theatre Hosts Midwest Premiere of BULL IN A CHINA SHOP

by Julie Musbach — June 1, 2018

About Face Theatre is pleased to present the Midwest premiere of Bryna Turner's comedy BULL IN A CHINA SHOP, based on the true story of revolutionary academics and lovers Mary Woolley and Jeannette Marks.

Neil Patrick Harris, Mary Louise Parker, Billy Porter Join LARAMIE: A LEGACY

by Julie Musbach — May 15, 2018

Tectonic Theater Project will present LARAMIE: A LEGACY, a reading of The Laramie Project honoring the life and legacy of Matthew Shepard for the 20th anniversary of his death, on Monday, September 24th at 7pm at the Gerald Lynch Theater at John Jay College.

About Face Theatre's BULL IN A CHINA SHOP to Make Midwest Premiere

by Julie Musbach — April 26, 2018

About Face Theatre is pleased to present the Midwest premiere of Bryna Turner's comedy BULL IN A CHINA SHOP, based on the true story of revolutionary academics and lovers Mary Woolley and Jeannette Marks.

Casting Announced for About Face Theatre's BULL IN A CHINA SHOP

by Julie Musbach — March 6, 2018

About Face Theatre is pleased to announce casting for its Midwest premiere of Bryna Turner's comedy BULL IN A CHINA SHOP, based on the true story of revolutionary academics and lovers Mary Woolley and Jeanette Marks.

Joshua Harmon's SIGNIFICANT OTHER Headlines About Face Theatre's 2017-18 Season

by BWW News Desk — November 2, 2017

About Face Theatre has announced its 2017-18 Season, featuring three Midwest premieres!

American Theater Co. Announces Casting for Season 33, Featuring WELCOME TO JESUS and More

by BWW News Desk — October 26, 2017

American Theater Company (ATC) announces complete casting for Season 33 productions: Janine Nabers' world premiere of Welcome to Jesus, directed by Artistic Director Will Davis, October 26-December 3, 2017; Basil Kreimendahl's Chicago premiere of We're Gonna Be Okay, January 25-March 4, 2018, direct

BWW Review: Philip Dawkins' Uplifting CHARM Inspired By Transgender Teacher Miss Gloria Allen

by Michael Dale — October 1, 2017

The beloved and classic premise of an idealistic teacher determined to reach out and help a classroom full of troubled and disrespectful students ('Up The Down Staircase,' 'To Sir, With Love') gets a fresh and surprising variation in Philip Dawkins' terrific new comedy/drama, Charm.