Kelvin Roston News

SKATES Will Run Through June 26 at the Studebaker Theater

by Stephi Wild — June 13, 2022

Skates A New Musical will continue to play at the beautifully renovated Studebaker Theater through Sunday, June 26, 2022.

BWW Review: SKATES: A NEW MUSICAL at The Studebaker Theater

by Rachel Weinberg — June 6, 2022

American Idol alumni and real-life married couple Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young take the stage in SKATES: A New Musical.

Photos/Video: First Look at SKATES at The Studebaker Theater

by Stephi Wild — June 6, 2022

American Idol favorites Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young lead the incredible cast of the new musical, Skates, featuring Adia Bell, Adam Fane, Kelly Felthous, Cory Goodrich, Emma Lord, Jason Richards, Kelvin Roston, Jr.

Winners Announced for 13th Annual August Wilson Monologue and Design Competitions

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 27, 2022

Out of the 330 total Chicagoland high school students who entered the 13th annual August Wilson Monologue and Design Competitions, Demi Davis from Senn High School prevailed, taking the first-place prize at the Chicago finals earlier this month for her 2-3-minute monologue performance.

Photos: In Rehearsal for the World Premiere of SKATES A NEW MUSICAL Featuring Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo

by A.A. Cristi — April 28, 2022

Rehearsals are underway for the world premiere musical Skates! American Idol favorites Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young lead the incredible cast of the new musical featuring Adam Fane, Kelly Felthous, Cory Goodrich, Emma Lord, Jason Richards, Kelvin Roston, Jr.

Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Lead the Cast of SKATES in Chicago

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 13, 2022

America’s next big musical sensation has its cast! American Idol favorites Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young will lead the incredible cast of the new musical, Skates.

VIDEO: Go Inside Goodman Theatre's GEM OF THE OCEAN With Director Chuck Smith

by Alan Henry — February 22, 2022

ABC7 recently profiled Goodman Theatre's Gem Of The Ocean.

HIDDEN GEMS: A CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS & ART Comes to the Goodman Theatre

by Stephi Wild — February 2, 2022

In celebration of Black History Month, Goodman Theatre presents its first-ever on-site art expo—Hidden Gems: A Celebration of African American Artists & Art—in conjunction with the major revival of Gem of the Ocean by August Wilson, directed by Chuck Smith.

August Wilson's GEM OF THE OCEAN Begins January 22 at Goodman Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — January 18, 2022

Goodman Theatre kicks off the new year with a major revival of August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean—nearly two decades after the play premiered on the same stage.

Casting Announced For GEM OF THE OCEAN at the Goodman

by Stephi Wild — December 17, 2021

Resident Director Chuck Smith, who served as the original production's dramaturg, directs a cast of seven—featuring Sharif Atkins (Citizen Barlow), Sydney Charles (Black Mary), Lisa Gaye Dixon (Aunt Ester), Gary Houston (Rutherford Selig), Kelvin Roston, Jr.

Kelvin Roston, Jr. To Join Cast of SISTER ACT for Its Final Weeks at Mercury Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — December 9, 2021

Disco diva Deloris Cartier and the Sisters of Our Mother of Perpetual Faith are getting into the Christmas habit at Mercury Theater Chicago with the final weeks of performances of the hit musical Sister Act.

Congo Square Theater Announces HIT 'EM ON THE BLACKSIDE Season 2

by Stephi Wild — October 19, 2021

Congo Square Theatre Company will present the second season of its popular Hit 'Em on the Blackside sketch comedy series.

Court Theatre Extends OTHELLO Due To Popular Demand

by A.A. Cristi — October 5, 2021

Due to popular demand, Court Theatre, under the continuing leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F.

The League of Chicago Theatres Announces the 2022 Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 4, 2021

The League of Chicago Theatres has announced the 2022 Samuel G.

Congo Square Theatre Company Announces 2021-22 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 10, 2021

Congo Square Theatre Company (Congo Square), one of the nation’s premier African American theater companies, has announced its 2021-22 season, a robust and dynamic mix of online and in-person programming, running the gamut from laugh-out-loud sketch comedy to an interactive, thought-provoking ‘