Michael Peters News

BWW Interviews: Lillias White, Appearing Soon at 54 Below, Talks Bway Roles, NYC Then and Now, and More

by Adrienne Onofri — April 29, 2014

The Tony winner talks about her Brooklyn upbringing, her Broadway triumphs and her brand-new cabaret show.

Full Cast Announced For GUYS AND DOLLS At CFT, August 2014

by Carrie Dunn — April 25, 2014

The full cast has been announced for Guys and Dolls, the first musical to be staged at Chichester's Festival Theatre this summer following a major redevelopment.

Michael Patrick Thornton Returns to The Gift Theatre in THINNER THAN WATER Tonight

by BWW News Desk — March 27, 2014

The Gift Theatre Artistic Director Michael Patrick Thornton announces the Chicago premiere of Thinner Than Water written by Melissa Ross and directed by The Gift ensemble member John Gawlik (2013 Jeff Award winner for When the Rain Stops Falling at Circle Theatre).

Uraufführung 'Café ohne Aussicht' mit den Berlin Comedian Harmonists: Geschichte mit viel Berliner Lokalkolorit

by BWW News Desk — February 28, 2014

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Natural Gas' YOU & ME Begins Tonight at The Den Theatre

by Tyler Peterson — February 28, 2014

Last fall NATURAL GAS, the five-year-old house improv team of The Gift Theatre, took up an open run on Friday nights at Wicker Park's The Den Theatre, performing entirely improvised group sets in addition to their standing Wednesday night set at The Gift in Jefferson Park.

Michael Patrick Thornton Returns to The Gift Theatre in THINNER THAN WATER; Full Casting Announced!

by Diana Heisroth — February 20, 2014

The Gift Theatre Artistic Director Michael Patrick Thornton announces the Chicago premiere of Thinner Than Water written by Melissa Ross and directed by The Gift ensemble member John Gawlik (2013 Jeff Award winner for When the Rain Stops Falling at Circle Theatre).

The Gift Announces Lineup for TEN Short Play Festival, Begin. 1/9

by Tyler Peterson — January 2, 2014

TEN, The Gift Theatre's annual season kickoff celebration of ten 10-minute plays, returns January 9-19, 2014.

NATURAL GAS @ The Den: The Gift Theatre's improv team takes up residence Fridays in Wicker Park

by Robert Diamond — November 28, 2013

NATURAL GAS, the five-year-old house improv team of The Gift Theatre, has taken up residence Friday nights at Wicker Park's The Den Theatre.

Writers Theatre to Build New Home with Studio Gang Architects

by BWW News Desk — November 13, 2013

Writers Theatre has announced the On To A New Stage Campaign, a $31 million fundraising campaign that will establish the nationally-recognized company's new home - a theatre center designed by Chicago's internationally renowned Studio Gang Architects, led by principal Jeanne Gang.

Photo Flash: Jason Gotay, Emma Hunton & More Take Bowery Electric Stage for Ninth Annual ROCKERS ANONYMOUS

by Tyler Peterson — November 5, 2013

ROCKERS ANONYMOUS took over The Bowery Electric for its ninth engagement entitled Rockers Anonymous: Let's '69!!! on Nov.

TEN, OTHELLO & More Set for The Gift Theatre's 2014 Season

by Tyler Peterson — October 10, 2013

The Gift Theatre artistic director and co-founder Michael Patrick Thornton proudly announces its 2014 season featuring two Chicago premieres and the theater's first staging of Shakespeare.

Chromolume Theatre Presents LOVE SONGS, A MUSICAL by Steve Cagan, Now thru 7/28

by BWW News Desk — June 22, 2013

Chromolume Theatre has announced its next production, the world premiere of Love Songs, A Musical with book, music and lyrics by Steven Cagan, and directed by Kay Cole.

Chromolume Theatre Presents LOVE SONGS, A MUSICAL by Steve Cagan June 22 - July 28

by Robert Diamond — June 5, 2013

Chromolume Theatre has announced its next production, Love Songs, with book, music and lyrics by Steven Cagan, and directed by Kay Cole.

2013 Tony Awards Clip Countdown: #7 - Michael Bennett Masterpieces

by Pat Cerasaro — June 3, 2013

Today we are continuing BroadwayWorld's 2013 Tony Awards Clip Countdown with a special spotlight focused on a multi-Tony Award-winning choreographer, director and performer who was involved with many landmark musicals of the 20th century - Michael Bennett.