Michael Allen News

Casting Announced For Broken Nose Theatre's PLAINCLOTHES

by Julie Musbach — September 25, 2018

Broken Nose Theatre is to announced casting for its world premiere dark comedy PLAINCLOTHES, written by company member Spenser Davis* and co-directed by Kanome Jones and Davis.

Broken Nose Theatre Announces Seventh Season

by Julie Musbach — September 13, 2018

Broken Nose Theatre is pleased to announce it Seventh Season, featuring a world premiere and two Midwest premieres to presented at its resident home, The Den Theatre, 1331 N.

ADG Film Society Presents SPACEHUNTER In 3D, 8/5

by A.A. Cristi — July 24, 2018

A special screening of Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone 3D (1983) and a unique tribute to three of the original creative collaborators will conclude the Art Directors Guild (ADG) Film Society's 2018 screening series at the Egyptian Theater on Sunday, August 5 at 5:30 pm.

Line-Up Announced For Broken Nose Theatre's BECHDEL FEST 6

by Julie Musbach — June 28, 2018

Broken Nose Theatre, recipient of the 2018 Broadway In Chicago Emerging Theatre Award, is pleased to announce the full line-up for BECHDEL FEST 6: REVOLUTION, the company's annual festival of new short plays featuring an ensemble of female-identifying and non-binary actors talking about things oth

ADG to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of PLANET OF THE APES this Sunday, June 24

by Macon Prickett — June 21, 2018

The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE, Local 800) Film Society and American Cinematheque present the Oscar-nominated Planet of the Apes, celebrating its 50th Anniversary as a science-fiction classic, with a screening followed by a special tribute to the original Production Designer William J.

BWW Review: OKLAHOMA at OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE

by Dan Marois — June 18, 2018

As the Ogunquit Playhouse celebrates its 86th year of entertaining audiences here in Maine, the second show of the season is the gem of a Broadway musical, Oklahoma, celebrating its 75th anniversary year.

ADG Film Society Celebrates 50th Anniversary of PLANET OF THE APES on June 24

by Macon Prickett — June 5, 2018

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary as a science-fiction classic, Planet of the Apes will headline the next Art Directors Guild (ADG) Film Society's 2018 screening series at the Egyptian Theater on Sunday, June 24 at 5:30 pm.

Broken Nose Theatre To Receive BIC Emerging Theatre Award

by A.A. Cristi — April 23, 2018

The League of Chicago Theatres announces Broken Nose Theatre as the recipient of the 2018 Broadway In Chicago Emerging Theatre Award.

Nominees Announced For the 45th Annual Non–Equity Jeff Awards; Griffin Theatre Company Leads With 14 Nominations

by Alan Henry — April 23, 2018

The Jeff Awards announced today a total of 115 nominations in 19 categories for the 45th Annual Non-Equity Jeff Awards.

ADG Film Society 2018 Screening Series Kicks Off Sunday April 22 With GRAND HOTEL Screening

by Macon Prickett — April 17, 2018

Art Directors Guild (ADG) and American Cinematheque kick off the 2018 ADG Film Society Screening Series with a A Tribute To CEDRIC GIBBONS, MGM'S Oscar®-winning Supervising Art Director, featuring a special screening of GRAND HOTEL (1932).

Art Directors Guild Film Society Announces 2018 Screening Series Presented with the American Cinematheque

by Macon Prickett — March 22, 2018

The Art Directors Guild (ADG) Film Society and the American Cinematheque are co-hosting the annual 2018 Screening Series “Production Design: Designers On Design” highlighting the work of renowned Production Designers and their creative collaborations.

BWW Review: HAL & BEE at 59E59 Theaters-A Clever Blend of Reality and Dark Comedy

by Marina Kennedy — March 16, 2018

59E59 Theaters is currently presenting the NYC premiere of Hal & Bee written by Max Baker and directed by Sarah Norris.

Photo Flash: Broken Nose Theatre Premieres KINGDOM

by Julie Musbach — March 9, 2018

Broken Nose Theatre is pleased to launch its 2018 Season with the world premiere of resident playwright Michael Allen Harris' kitchen sink comedy KINGDOM, directed by Kanome Jones.

Kravis Center Presents TEN GRANDS On February 18

by Julie Musbach — February 14, 2018

In a lavish and breathtaking display, Ten Grands boasts ten grand pianos on stage at the same time.

Broken Nose Theatre Presents World Premiere of KINGDOM at The Den Theatre

by Julie Musbach — February 2, 2018

Broken Nose Theatre is pleased to launch its 2018 Season with the world premiere of resident playwright Michael Allen Harris' kitchen sink comedy KINGDOM, directed by Kanome Jones.

Halo Publishing International Publishes 'The Boy Who Couldn't Be Seen' Provides Hope for Marginalized Children

by Robert Diamond — January 25, 2018

Eclipse Theatre Company Announces 2018 Season

by Robert Diamond — January 21, 2018

Chicago's Eclipse Theatre Company, the only theatre company in the Midwest to focus on a single playwright each season, has announced that they will feature the works of legendary American playwright William Inge for the 26th Anniversary, 2018 Season.

Casting Announced for Broken Nose Theatre's KINGDOM at The Den Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — January 4, 2018

Following its hit production of AT THE TABLE, Broken Nose Theatre is pleased to announce casting for its world premiere of resident playwright Michael Allen Harris' kitchen sink comedy KINGDOM, directed by Kanome Jones.

World Premiere Of Screwball Comedy ASHES TO ASHES Comes to The Odyssey

by A.A. Cristi — October 31, 2017

The Athena Cats, a collective of Southern California female playwrights and directors, presents the world premiere of a madcap romantic comedy that's a perfect escape for the holidays.

Broken Nose Theatre Announces Full 2018 Line-Up

by Julie Musbach — October 11, 2017

Broken Nose Theatre is pleased to announce a full line-up for 2018, featuring three world premiere productions for the Chicago stage to be presented at its new resident home, The Den Theatre, 1333 N.