Matt Farabee News

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago's only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, announces the midwest premiere of Dry Land by Ruby Rae Spiegel. The production, directed by RTE member Hallie Gordon, runs April 22 - May 28, 2016, at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N. Ridge Avenue in Chicago. The press opening is Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 7:00pm.

Dan LeFranc's world premiere play BRUISE EASY, his second collaboration with American Theater Company, begins by introducing us to the story of two estranged siblings (played by Kelly O'Sullivan and Matt Farabee)-reunited for the first time in several years on the driveway of their mother's house in southern California. But the play doesn't start with a conversation between the two central characters. Instead, six teenagers-known as the "Neighborhood Kids" and portrayed by members of ATC's Youth Ensemble- walk onstage wearing creepy plastic masks, and in unison, introduce the narrative using dialogue peppered with "like's" and "whatever's." In this way, LeFranc sets the scene for BRUISE EASY as a modern Greek tragedy-with a twist in its Greek chorus.

American Theater Company (ATC) presents the world premiere of Bruise Easy by Dan LeFranc,now through Feb. 14, 2016. Directed by Joanie Schultz, Bruise Easy is ATC's second collaboration with LeFranc, a writer on Showtime's 2015 Golden Globe-winning drama The Affair and playwright of ATC's blockbuster world premiere The Big Meal-which went on to an extended off-Broadway run at Playwrights Horizons. Single tickets for Bruise Easy range from $43-$48 and are available by calling the ATC box office at 773-409-4125, or visiting www.atcweb.org.

American Theater Company (ATC) announces casting for its world premiere of Bruise Easy by Dan LeFranc, Jan. 8-Feb. 14, 2016, about two estranged siblings who reunite at their childhood home for the conversation of a lifetime. ATC Ensemble Member Kelly O'Sullivan performs the role of Tess, returning after starring in ATC's critically acclaimed world premiere of The Humans last season. Matt Farabee makes his ATC debut performing the role of Alec. The ensemble includes ATC Youth Ensemble Members Matt Gomez-Hidaka, Jenna Makkaway, Michael Sandoval and Leah Schiffman, with Dante Guinazzo, Leslie Lawrence and Sandy Nguyen. Bruise Easy is the first mainstage production in ATC's history to feature Youth Ensemble members among the company.

About Face Theatre is pleased to continue its 2014-15 season with the Chicago premiere of ABRAHAM LINCOLN WAS A F*GG*T by Bixby Elliot, directed by Artistic Director Andrew Volkoff, playing now through July 5, 2015 at the Greenhouse Theater Center (Upstairs Studio), 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. BroadwayWorld has new photos of the cast onstage below! Plus click here to check out more production pics!

About Face Theatre continues its 2014-15 season with the Chicago premiere of ABRAHAM LINCOLN WAS A F*GG*T by Bixby Elliot, directed by Artistic Director Andrew Volkoff, playing June 5 - July 5, 2015 at the Greenhouse Theater Center (Upstairs Studio), 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago.  Tickets are currently on sale at www.aboutfacetheatre.org, by calling (773) 404-7336 or in person at the Greenhouse Theater Center Box Office. The press opening is Thursday, June 11 at 7:30 pm.

Strawdog Theatre Company and Artistic Director Hank Boland are proud to announce their 100th production, ensemble member John Henry Roberts' The Sweeter Option, now through March 28, direction by Marti Lyons, at Strawdog Theatre Company, 3829 N. Broadway St. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Pavement Group announces their 2014 show, the Midwest Premiere of 'Buddy Cop 2', by Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen of the Obie Award-winning The Debate Society (Brooklyn), and directed by company member Cassy Sanders. Pavement Group makes their debut at Theater Wit in Lakeview, tonight, November 25-December 21, 2014.

Victory Gardens Theater presents the first play of its 40th Anniversary Season: the Midwest Premiere of Rest by Ensemble Playwright Samuel D. Hunter, directed by Joanie Schultz. Rest runs now through October 12, 2014, with the press performance tomorrow, September 19, 2014, at Victory Gardens Theatre, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Pavement Group announces their 2014 show, the Midwest Premiere of "Buddy Cop 2", by Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen of the Obie Award winning The Debate Society (Brooklyn), and directed by company member Cassy Sanders. Pavement Group makes their debut at Theater Wit in Lakeview, November 25-December 21, 2014.

Victory Gardens Theater announces complete casting for the first play of its 40th Anniversary Season: the Midwest Premiere of Rest by Ensemble Playwright Samuel D. Hunter, directed by Joanie Schultz. Rest runs September 12-October 12, 2014, with the press performance on September 19, 2014, at Victory Gardens Theatre, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue.

A Red Orchid Theatre announces a five week extension of its hit Chicago Premiere production of Marisa Wegrzyn's Mud Blue Sky directed by Ensemble Member Shade Murray. The production featuring AROT Ensemble Members Natalie West, Kirsten Fitzgerald and Mierka Girten will now run through Sunday, June 29, 2014 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells. In addition to the month-long extension, Saturday matinee performances have been added to the regular run beginning May 3.

A Red Orchid Theatre presents the Chicago Premiere of Mud Blue Sky written by Marisa Wegrzyn and directed by Ensemble Member Shade Murray. The production will feature AROT Ensemble Members Natalie West, Mierka Girten and Kirsten Fitzgerald, and will run April 9 - May 25, 2014 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells. Press Opening is Sunday, April 13, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

Pavement Group will develop and produce the world premiere 'Harry & the Thief' at The Den Theatre tonight, October 10 - November 10, 2013, written by emerging playwright Sigrid Gilmer and directed by Krissy Vanderwarker, Co-Artistic Director of Dog & Pony Theatre Company. An audacious historical time travel play about Harriet Tubman, 'Harry & the Thief' is chock full of Bruckheimer-worthy dialogue and slapstick humor - think 'Django Unchained' meets 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure'.

Pavement Group will develop and produce the world premiere "Harry & the Thief" at The Den Theatre October 10 - November 10, 2013, written by emerging playwright Sigrid Gilmer and directed by Krissy Vanderwarker, Co-Artistic Director of Dog & Pony Theatre Company. An audacious historical time travel play about Harriet Tubman, "Harry & the Thief" is chock full of Bruckheimer-worthy dialogue and slapstick humor - think "Django Unchained" meets "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure".

Pavement Group previously announced participants for their 3rd Annual Amuse Bouche festival - a one-week celebration of some of the most exciting new voices in American Theatre - which will feature involvement from Steppenwolf's Young Adult Council as the first project to launch an annual programming relationship.

Pavement Group has announced participants for their 3rd Annual Amuse Bouche festival - a one-week celebration of some of the most exciting new voices in American Theatre - which will feature involvement from Steppenwolf's Young Adult Council as the first project to launch an annual programming relationship.

Court Theatre Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. Albert present Skylight, written by David Hare, and directed by William Brown. Skylight will run now through February 10, 2013 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue. Press Opening is tomorrow, January 19, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!

Court Theatre Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. Albert present Skylight, written by David Hare, and directed by William Brown. Skylight will run January 10 - February 10, 2013 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue. Press Opening is Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.