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The Factory Theater Announces THE NEXT BIG THING
by Julie Musbach - Jan 4, 2018


The Factory Theater presents the second production of its 25th anniversary season, the world premiere of The Next Big Thing, playing at the Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., March 9 April 21, 2018. The new play is written by Company Member and Managing Director Carrie J. Sullivan and directed by Company Member Robyn Coffin.

Photo Flash: First Look at Midsommer Flight's Touring HAMLET
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2017


Midsommer Flight's summer 2017 production - Hamlet, Prince of Denmark - is performed in an abridged 100-minute version that captures the murderous intrigues of the royal family - complete enough for those familiar with the play and accessible for newcomers to it. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

FIGHT CITY to Make World Premiere at The Factory Theater This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2017


The Factory Theater presents its latest production, the world premiere of Fight City. Written by Factory Theater's Artistic Director Scott OKen and directed by Jill Oliver, Fight City runs July 14 - August 26 at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St.

World Premiere of FIGHT CITY to Play Factory Theater This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2017


The Factory Theater presents its latest production, the world premiere of Fight City. Written by Factory Theater's Artistic Director Scott OKen and directed by Jill Oliver, Fight City runs July 14 - August 26 at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St.

HAMLET to Open Midsommer Flight's Sixth Season at Lincoln Park
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2017


HAMLET is the summer production in Midsommer Flight's sixth season bringing free Shakespeare to Chicago's parks. It opens Today, July 8 at Lincoln Park, 2045 N. Lincoln Park West.

FIGHT CITY to Make World Premiere at The Factory Theater This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2017


The Factory Theater presents its latest production, the world premiere of Fight City. Written by Factory Theater's Artistic Director Scott OKen and directed by Jill Oliver, Fight City runs July 14 - August 26 at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St.

HAMLET to Open Midsommer Flight's Sixth Season at Lincoln Park
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2017


HAMLET is the summer production in Midsommer Flight's sixth season bringing free Shakespeare to Chicago's parks. It opens Saturday, July 8 at Lincoln Park, 2045 N. Lincoln Park West.

World Premiere of FIGHT CITY to Play Factory Theater This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2017


The Factory Theater presents its latest production, the world premiere of Fight City. Written by Factory Theater's Artistic Director Scott OKen and directed by Jill Oliver, Fight City runs July 14 - August 26 at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St.

Midsommer Flight to Return for Sixth Season of Bringing Free Shakespeare to Chicago's Parks
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2017


Midsommer Flight to return for sixth season of bringing free Shakespeare to Chicago's parks

Photo Flash: First Look at Midsommer Flight's TWELFTH NIGHT, Opening Tonight at Lincoln Park Conservatory
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2016


Midsommer Flight continues its fifth season of free Shakespeare programming, presenting a remount of last year's hit, a free indoor production of the comedy Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare, directed by Midsommer Flight's Producing Artistic Director Beth Wolf and music directed by Midsommer Flight's Resident Music Director Elizabeth Rentfro in partnership with the Lincoln Park Conservatory. This early winter production of Twelfth Night is presented in the Show House room at the Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Dr., now through December 18. Press opening is tonight, December 2, at 7:30 p.m., and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Midsommer Flight's Holiday Show TWELFTH NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2016


Midsommer Flight continues its fifth season of free Shakespeare programming, presenting a remount of last year's hit, a free indoor production of the comedy Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare, directed by Midsommer Flight's Producing Artistic Director Beth Wolf and music directed by Midsommer Flight's Resident Music Director Elizabeth Rentfro in partnership with the Lincoln Park Conservatory. Dedicated to presenting high quality, accessible productions of Shakespeare's plays, Midsommer Flight is a proud arts partner with the Chicago Park District.

Photo Flash: First Look at Midsommer Flight's Holiday Show TWELFTH NIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2016


Midsommer Flight continues its fifth season of free Shakespeare programming, presenting a remount of last year's hit, a free indoor production of the comedy Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare, directed by Midsommer Flight's Producing Artistic Director Beth Wolf and music directed by Midsommer Flight's Resident Music Director Elizabeth Rentfro in partnership with the Lincoln Park Conservatory. Dedicated to presenting high quality, accessible productions of Shakespeare's plays, Midsommer Flight is a proud arts partner with the Chicago Park District.

Babes With Blades's THE PROMISE OF A ROSE GARDEN Opens Saturday
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2016


Babes With Blades Theatre Company is proud to present the World Premiere of The Promise of a Rose Garden, written by Dustin Spence, to be performed at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., in Chicago.

Babes With Blades Theatre Announces THE PROMISE OF A ROSE GARDEN Special Events
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2016


Events and deals have been announced for Babes With Blades Theatre Company's 19th world premiere production, THE PROMISE OF A ROSE GARDEN, written by Dustin Spence, to be performed at City Lit Theatre, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., in Chicago.

Babes With Blades Theatre Announces THE PROMISE OF A ROSE GARDEN Special Events
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2016


Events and deals have been announced for Babes With Blades Theatre Company's 19th world premiere production, THE PROMISE OF A ROSE GARDEN, written by Dustin Spence, to be performed at City Lit Theatre, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., in Chicago.

Babes With Blades Theatre Company's THE PROMISE OF A ROSE GARDEN Opens in August
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 16, 2016


Babes With Blades Theatre Company is proud to present the World Premiere of The Promise of a Rose Garden, written by Dustin Spence, to be performed at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., in Chicago. Previews will be Saturday, July 30, Sunday, July 31, Thursday, August 4, and Friday, August 5. The press opening is Saturday, August 6 at 8PM, and the show will run Thursdays-Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 3 from August 6 - September 10.

Babes With Blades Theatre Company Sets 2016-17 Season
by Tyler Peterson - May 11, 2016


Babes With Blades Theatre Company (BWBTC) announces its 19th Season, 'Women on the Front Lines,' featuring two productions that embrace the glories and heartbreaks of battle, and explore both the personal and the larger impact of war. Opening in July, the world premiere of The Promise of a Rose Garden, by Dustin Spence, is a modern day look at female Marines attempting to pass the Infantry Officer Training Course. Then the season will continue with BWBTC's tradition of an all-female cast Shakespeare production: Henry V opens in February.

THE LAST BIG MISTAKE Opens at The Factory Theater's New Home in Rogers Park
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2016


Next month, The Factory Theater will open their first production at their new location on Howard Street in Rogers Park. THE LAST BIG MISTAKE, a new play by Ernie Deak set in 1970s Chicago, opens tonight, March 25.

THE LAST BIG MISTAKE to Open at The Factory Theater's New Home in Rogers Park
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2016


Next month, The Factory Theater will open their first production at their new location on Howard Street in Rogers Park. THE LAST BIG MISTAKE, a new play by Ernie Deak set in 1970s Chicago, will open March 25. With support from Alderman Joe Moore and the Rogers Park Business Alliance, the relocation is part of an effort to draw new crowds to the neighborhood on the city's northern edge.

TWELFTH NIGHT Begins Tonight at Lincoln Park Conservatory
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2015


Midsommer Flight continues its fourth season of free Shakespeare programming, presenting for the first time a free indoor production of Shakespeare's delightful comedy Twelfth Night in partnership with the Lincoln Park Conservatory.

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