Mary Zimmerman News

THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE Comes to Shakespeare Theatre Company Next Year

by Stephi Wild — July 18, 2023

Shakespeare Theatre Company and Artistic Director Simon Godwin have announced the final show of the 23/24 Season: Mary Zimmerman's The Matchbox Magic Flute.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play FENCES by August Wilson is Coming to Shakespeare & Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 17, 2023

Experience the emotional depth and powerful storytelling of August Wilson's Fences at Shakespeare & Company.

Signature Reduces Programming As Hundreds of Non-Profit Theaters Scale Back or Worse

by Cara Joy David — July 10, 2023

Last month, Signature Theatre announced three pretty exciting offerings for its 2023-2024 season.

Creative Movement Practices To Present SECRET IN THE WINGS, July 7- July 22

by A.A. Cristi — June 29, 2023

Creative Movement Practices has announced its Summer production of Mary Zimmerman's The Secret in the Wings playing at the MATCH in Houston.

Exclusive: Colman Domingo Hosts a PASSING STRANGE Dinner Party Reunion on YOU ARE HERE

by Michael Major — June 28, 2023

On an upcoming episode of his AMC travel series You Are Here, Colman Domingo reunited the cast of the 2008 Broadway musical, Passing Strange.

Frank Wood, Abubakr Ali & b Join TOROS at Second Stage Theater Uptown

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 21, 2023

Complete casting has been set for Second Stage Theater's TOROS by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch.

Cast Set for Red Bull Theater 2023 Short New Play Festival

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 21, 2023

Red Bull Theater has revealed the cast for the eight world premieres selected for the company’s 13th annual Short New Play Festival.

New Plays by Paula Vogel, Jen Silverman and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Included in Second Stage Theater's 2023/24 Season

by Nicole Rosky — June 15, 2023

Second Stage Theater has just announced three initial productions for its upcoming 45th Anniversary Season.

Shakespeare & Company Reveals THE CONTENTION (HENRY VI, PART 11) Cast

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 13, 2023

The cast has been revealed for The Contention (Henry VI, Part II) at Shakespeare & Company, directed by Founding Artistic Director Tina Packer and staged June 17 through July 15, opening Saturday, June 24.

Creative Movement Practices To Present SECRET IN THE WINGS A Twisted Collection Of Long Forgotten Fairy Tales

by A.A. Cristi — June 6, 2023

Creative Movement Practices has announced its Summer production of The Secret in the Wings playing at the MATCH in Houston, TX.

Red Bull Theater Reveals Short New Play Festival 2023 Winning Submissions

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 5, 2023

Red Bull Theater has announced the eight world premieres selected for the company’s 13th annual Short New Play Festival.

Playhouse on Park's 14th Main Stage Season Will Close with BANDSTAND

by Stephi Wild — May 17, 2023

BANDSTAND (music by Richard Oberacker, with book and lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker) will run at Playhouse on Park July 12 - August 20, 2023.

2023 Second Stage Theater Uptown Series to Present TOROS By Danny Tejera This Summer

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 11, 2023

Second Stage Theater will present TOROS, written by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch, this summer at Second Stage Theater Uptown.

Chicago Theatres To Dim Lights; Hold Memorial in Honor of Late Frank Galati

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 8, 2023

Several major theatres across the Chicago-area will dim their marquees or lobby lights on the evening of Saturday, May 13, 2023 in tribute to late playwright, director, actor and educator Frank Galati, who passed away January 2, 2023 at the age of 79.