Leslie Ann Sheppard News

Ian Frank Named Shattered Globe Theatre’s New Producing Artistic Director

by Stephi Wild — May 20, 2026

Chicago's Shattered Globe Theatre named Ian Frank as its new Producing Artistic Director following a national search.

Leo Lionni's FREDERICK to Kick Off Chicago Children's Theatre's 20th Anniversary Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 5, 2025

Chicago Children’s Theatre, the city’s first and largest professional theater devoted to young audiences, will kick off its 2025-26, 20th anniversary season with Leo Lionni’s Frederick.

Jeff Parker to Lead the Cast of the THE DA VINCI CODE Regional Premiere at Drury Lane Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 24, 2025

Drury Lane Theatre has revealed the cast for its thrilling Chicago Premiere of The Da Vinci Code, based on the novel by Dan Brown, adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel, and directed by Elizabeth Margolius.

A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD to Play Chicago Children's Theatre Beginning in April

by Blair Ingenthron — February 11, 2024

Chicago Children's Theatre's 2023-24 season finale will be a celebration of the same joyful energy that launched the company nearly 20 years ago, A Year with Frog and Toad.

Shattered Globe Adds New Ensemble Members: AmBer Montgomery, Adam Schulmerich, and Leslie Ann Sheppard

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 17, 2023

Shattered Globe Theatre is welcoming AmBer Montgomery, Adam Schulmerich, and Leslie Ann Sheppard as new ensemble members.

U.S. Premiere of LONDON ROAD Adds Week of Performances at Theater Wit

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 22, 2023

Due to popular demand, Shattered Globe Theatre has announce one added week of performances for its hit U.

Photos: First Look at Shattered Globe Theatre's LONDON ROAD

by Blair Ingenthron — April 28, 2023

Shattered Globe Theatre is concluding its 2022-23 season with the U.

LONDON ROAD US Premiere to Open at Shattered Globe in April

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 29, 2023

Shattered Globe Theatre will conclude its 2022-23 season with the U.

Cast Announced for LONDON ROAD US Premiere at Shattered Globe Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 6, 2023

Shattered Globe Theatre will conclude its 2022-23 season with the U.

Photo: Meet the Company of First Folio Theatre's LITTLE WOMEN

by A.A. Cristi — December 20, 2022

Meet the Marches in first look photos! First Folio Theatre continues its final season with Louisa May Alcott's LITTLE WOMEN, a World Premiere adaptation by Artistic Associate Heather Chrisler.

First Folio Presents World Premiere Adaption Of LITTLE WOMEN

by A.A. Cristi — November 18, 2022

First Folio Theatre continues its final season with Louisa May Alcott's LITTLE WOMEN, a World Premiere adaptation by Artistic Associate Heather Chrisler.

THE BEATRIX POTTER HOLIDAY TEA PARTY & More Announced for Chicago Children's Theatre 2022-23 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 28, 2022

Chicago Children’s Theatre, Chicago’s largest professional theater devoted to children and young families, announced its 18th season today, launching this fall with a fun, engaging and innovative three-show slate of in-person shows.

Shattered Globe Theatre Announces New Ensemble Members & Artistic Associates

by A.A. Cristi — March 7, 2022

Shattered Globe Theatre has announced the addition of six new Ensemble Members and six new Artistic Associates.

The House Theatre Presents North American Premiere Of THE TRAGEDY OF KING CHRISTOPHE At Chopin Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — February 8, 2022

The House Theatre of Chicago continues its 20th season, the first led by new artistic director Lanise Antoine Shelley under the theme “The House Reimagined,” with the North American premiere of The Tragedy of King Christophe, the true story of the rise and fall of the first King of Haiti, Apr