Michael Patrick Thornton News

Rhea Perlman Joins the New Group's Production of David Rabe's GOOD FOR OTTO

by Julie Musbach — January 26, 2018

The New Group has announced that Rhea Perlman will join F.

The Gift Theatre Presents CUPID'S BALL 1959

by Julie Musbach — January 24, 2018

Grab your poodle skirt, grease your hair back and travel back in time to 1959 as The Gift Theatre presents CUPID'S BALL, the company's inaugural winter dance, on Friday, February 9, 2018 at St.

The Gift Theatre Announces Casting for HANG MAN

by Rebecca Russo — January 19, 2018

The Gift Theatre is pleased to announce casting for its world premiere of Stacy Amma Osei-Kuffour's haunting and often-humorous drama HANG MAN, directed by Jess McLeod.

Full Casting Has Been Announced for The New Group's GOOD FOR OTTO, Featuring Rosie O'Donnell and More

by Stephi Wild — January 16, 2018

The New Group has announced full casting and creative team for David Rabe's Good for Otto, with Kate Buddeke, Laura Esterman, Nancy Giles, Lily Gladstone, Charlotte Hope, Mark Linn-Baker, Kenny Mellman and Maulik Pancholy joining, as previously announced, F.

Photo Flash: The Gift Theatre Presents Festival TEN 2018

by Julie Musbach — January 8, 2018

The Gift Theatre is pleased to present TEN 2018, the company's annual season kick-off festival of ten world premiere ten-minute pieces by The Gift and guest artists, curated by Artistic Director Michael Patrick Thornton and Associate Artistic Director Paul D'Addario, playing January 5 14, 2018 at

The Gift Theatre Presents the World Premiere of HANG MAN

by A.A. Cristi — January 3, 2018

The Gift Theatre is pleased to launch its 17th season with the world premiere of Stacy Amma Osei-Kuffour's haunting and often-humorous drama HANG MAN, directed by Jess McLeod, playing March 2 April 29, 2018 at 4802 N.

The Gift Theatre Presents TEN 2018

by Julie Musbach — January 3, 2018

The Gift Theatre is pleased to present TEN 2018, the company's annual season kick-off festival of ten world premiere ten-minute pieces by The Gift and guest artists, curated by Artistic Director Michael Patrick Thornton and Associate Artistic Director Paul D'Addario.

Photo Flash: The Gift Theatre presents GIFT GALA 2017: REVOLUTIONS

by BWW News Desk — December 1, 2017

The The Gift Theatre is pleased to present its 16th annual benefit, GIFT GALA 2017: REVOLUTIONS today, December 1, 2017 from 6 pm 10 pm at the Copernicus Center, 5216 W.

Photo Flash: The Agency Theater Collective presents HELLCAB

by A.A. Cristi — November 15, 2017

The Agency Theater Collective announces the Chicago holiday classic Hellcab, starring Rusty Schwimmer, written by Will Kern and directed by The Agency's Managing Director Sommer Austin playing at the Den Theatre, 1331 N.

Photo Flash: The Gift Theatre presents GIFT GALA 2017: REVOLUTIONS

by A.A. Cristi — November 3, 2017

The The Gift Theatre is pleased to present its 16th annual benefit, GIFT GALA 2017: REVOLUTIONS on Friday, December 1, 2017 from 6 pm 10 pm at the Copernicus Center, 5216 W.

Rosie O'Donnell, F. Murray Abraham and More Join David Rabe's GOOD FOR OTTO at The New Group

by BWW News Desk — October 26, 2017

The New Group has announced additional casting and production dates for David Rabe's Good for Otto, with F.

Chita Rivera Slated for Steppenwolf's 2017-18 Winter 'LookOut Series'

by BWW News Desk — October 23, 2017

Steppenwolf's LookOut Series has announced their exciting Winter 2017-18 Lineup, which will feature two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera in Concert with Seth Rudetsky as pianist and host.

Photo Flash: A SWELL IN THE GROUND Makes Intimate World Premiere

by Julie Musbach — October 21, 2017

The Gift Theatre concludes its 2017 season with the world premiere of Janine Nabers' time-hopping love story A SWELL IN THE GROUND directed by ensemble member Chika Ike, playing October 13 December 10, 2017 at 4802 N.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Steppenwolf for Young Adults: THE CRUCIBLE

by A.A. Cristi — September 22, 2017

Kicking off the 2017-2018 Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) season is Arthur Miller's The Crucible, directed by Jonathan Berry.

Tony Winning Playwright David Rabe Joins Gift Theatre Ensemble

by BWW News Desk — February 8, 2017

The Gift Theatre's artistic director Michael Patrick Thornton, co-founder William Nedved and associate artistic director Paul D'Addario have announced Tony Award-winning playwright David Rabe has joined the ensemble.

Michael Patrick Thornton Takes on Two-Person Improve Show YOU & ME

by A.A. Cristi — February 1, 2017

The Second City Training Center's Blackout Cabaret (230 W.

Brittany Burch Leads The Gift Theatre's UNSEEN

by Julie Musbach — January 5, 2017

Gift Theatre, 4802 N.

The Gift Theatre to Welcome Return of TEN This January

by BWW News Desk — January 5, 2017

TEN, The Gift Theatre's annual season kickoff celebration of ten 10-minute pieces curated by artistic director Michael Patrick Thornton and associate artistic director Paul D'Addario, returns January 5-15, 2017.

The Gift Theatre to Welcome Return of TEN This January

by BWW News Desk — December 21, 2016

TEN, The Gift Theatre's annual season kickoff celebration of ten 10-minute pieces curated by artistic director Michael Patrick Thornton and associate artistic director Paul D'Addario, returns January 5-15, 2017.

Steppenwolf Announces LookOut Series Winter Lineup with Karen Finley & More

by A.A. Cristi — November 1, 2016

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announces the 2016/17 winter lineup for LookOut, the company's multi-genre performance series featuring a diverse array of work from both emerging and established artists.