Matthew Isler News

Irish Theatre of Chicago will return to the Chicago stage with Brian Friel's moving play Molly Sweeney, directed by Ensemble Member Siiri Scott, playing March 31 – May 8, 2022 at The Chopin Studio Theatre, 1543 W. Division Street in Chicago.

 Windy City Playhouse's critically hailed of immersive staging of Michael Frayn's "Noises Off," the side-splitting play-within-a-play, will complete its run on Sunday, May 16 at the Playhouse's Flagship location, 3014 W. Irving Park Rd.

Akvavit Theatre, Chicago's premier Nordic Theatre Company, will launch 2017 with new artistic leadership and an expanded ensemble. Five year Akvavit veterans Kirstin Franklin and Breahan Pautsch will serve as the company's new Co-Artistic Directors, succeeding Artistic Director Chad Eric Bergman and Managing Artistic Director Bergen Anderson, who have served since 2009. Bergman and Anderson will remain with Akvavit as Founders and as part of the original company, which still includes Mark Litwicki and Matthew Isler. Additionally, Akvavit welcomes eight new Associate company members: Richard Gilbert, Joe Giovannetti, Sarah Giovannetti, Nigel Harsch, Paulette Hicks, Micah Kronlokken, Julie Mitre and Amber Robinson. 

Akvavit Theatre presents Swedish playwright Sofia Freden's dark comedy HAND IN HAND, in a world premiere translation by company member Chad Eric Bergman* and directed by company member Breahan Eve Pautsch*. HAND IN HAND will play now through October 16, 2016 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Akvavit Theatre presents Swedish playwright Sofia Freden's dark comedy HAND IN HAND, in a world premiere translation by company member Chad Eric Bergman* and directed by company member Breahan Eve Pautsch*. HAND IN HAND will play September 14 - October 16, 2016 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. The press opening was last night, September 15, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present Swedish playwright Sofia Freden's dark comedy HAND IN HAND, in a world premiere translation by company member Chad Eric Bergman* and directed by company member Breahan Eve Pautsch*. HAND IN HAND will play September 14 - October 16, 2016 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at brownpapertickets.com. The press opening is Thursday, September 15 at 7:30 pm.

Akvavit Theatre will present Swedish playwright Sofia Freden's dark comedy HAND IN HAND, in a world premiere translation by company member Chad Eric Bergman* and directed by company member Breahan Eve Pautsch*. HAND IN HAND will play September 14 - October 16, 2016 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Monday, August 1, 2016 at brownpapertickets.com. The press opening is Thursday, September 15 at 7:30 pm.

Irish Theatre Of Chicago presents TINY LITTLE FISTS - the third offering in our 2016 'Three Pints' FREE staged reading series at Chief O'Neill's!

Irish Theatre of Chicago is pleased to continue its 2015-16 Season with the Midwest premiere of Gary Mitchell's intense thriller IN A LITTLE WORLD OF OUR OWN, directed by Associate Artistic Director Jeri Frederickson, playing March 2 - April 10, 2016 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. The press opening is Today, March 3 at 7:30 pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Irish Theatre of Chicago is pleased to continue its 2015-16 Season with the Midwest premiere of Gary Mitchell's intense thriller IN A LITTLE WORLD OF OUR OWN, directed by Associate Artistic Director Jeri Frederickson, playing March 2 - April 10, 2016 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. The press opening is Thursday, March 3 at 7:30 pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

 Irish Theatre of Chicago is pleased to continue its 2015-16 Season with the Midwest premiere of Gary Mitchell's intense thriller IN A LITTLE WORLD OF OUR OWN, directed by Associate Artistic Director Jeri Frederickson, playing March 2 - April 10, 2016 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.irishtheatreofchicago.org. The press opening is Thursday, March 3 at 7:30 pm.

Irish Theatre of Chicago is pleased to continue its 2015-16 Season with the Midwest premiere of Gary Mitchell's intense thriller IN A LITTLE WORLD OF OUR OWN, directed by Associate Artistic Director Jeri Frederickson, playing March 2 - April 10, 2016 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at www.irishtheatreofchicago.org. The press opening is Thursday, March 3 at 7:30 pm.

Irish Theatre of Chicago launches its 2015-16 Season with the Midwest premiere of Geraldine Aron's touching and comedic one-woman show MY BRILLIANT DIVORCE, directed by Siiri Scott and featuring ensemble member Barbara Figgins*. MY BRILLIANT DIVORCE plays now through November 1, 2015 at Chief O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant, 3471 N. Elston Ave. in Chicago. The press opening is tonight, October 8 at 7:30 pm, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Irish Theatre of Chicago, formerly Seanachai Theatre Company, concludes its 20th anniversary season with the world premiere drama THE WHITE ROAD by founding ensemble member Karen Tarjan*, directed by ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric*, playing now through June 13, 2015 at its resident home, The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. The press opening is tonight, May 5 at 7:30 pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Irish Theatre of Chicago, formerly Seanachai Theatre Company, concludes its 20th anniversary season with the world premiere drama THE WHITE ROAD by founding ensemble member Karen Tarjan*, directed by ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric*, playing now through June 13, 2015 at its resident home, The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. The press opening is Tuesday, May 5 at 7:30 pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Irish Theatre of Chicago, formerly Seanachai Theatre Company, concludes its 20th anniversary season with the world premiere drama THE WHITE ROAD by founding ensemble member Karen Tarjan*, directed by ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric*, playing tonight, April 30 - June 13, 2015 at its resident home, The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.

Irish Theatre of Chicago, formerly Seanachai Theatre Company, concludes its 20th anniversary season with the world premiere drama THE WHITE ROAD by founding ensemble member Karen Tarjan*, directed by ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric*, playing April 30 - June 13, 2015 at its resident home, The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.