Mikhail Fiksel News

Lifeline Theatre KidSeries presents the world premiere musical adaptation 'The Last of the Dragons,' based on the classic fantasy story by Edith Nesbit, adapted by David Bareford, music by Mikhail Fiksel, and directed by Lifeline Artistic Director Dorothy Milne.

Lifeline Theatre KidSeries presents the world premiere musical adaptation 'The Last of the Dragons,' based on the classic fantasy story by Edith Nesbit; adapted by David Bareford; music by Mikhail Fiksel; lyrics by Mikhail Fiksel, Kyle Hamman and Alex Balestrieri; and directed by Lifeline Artistic Director Dorothy Milne.

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, continues its 35th Season with Awake and Sing!, Clifford Odets' Tony Award-winning play, directed by Amy Morton.

Strawdog Theatre Company continues their 22nd Anniversary Season with Curt Columbus' translation of Anton Chekhov's classic Uncle Vanya.

Like their heroes Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, it's wee lads Mojo and Mickybo against the world in this bittersweet tale of innocence lost. Two actors play 17 characters in Owen McCafferty's rollicking and poignant thrill ride through 1970 Belfast.

Theatre and science become creative companions for the world premiere production of The DNA Trail: A Genealogy of Short Plays about Ancestry, Identity and Utter Confusion, commissioned by Silk Road Theatre Project and produced in association with Goodman Theatre.

Profiles Theatre announces the final extension of its two hit productions-the world premiere of Ellen Fairey's Graceland and the Midwest premiere of Neil LaBute's The Mercy Seat. Graceland was recently moved to the theatre space three doors down from Profiles (National Pastime Theater) to make way for Profiles' Midwest premiere of Neil LaBute's The Mercy Seat, playing at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway.

SiNNERMAN Ensemble presents Anton Chekhov's 'Ivanov,' in a contemporary American language adaptation by Sheldon Patinkin, who also directs, featuring eight ensemble members in a passion-filled production of this classic story that swings wildly from comedy to tragedy.

Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC) proudly presents the first production of our 2009-2010 season: the Chicago Premiere of Lois Lowry's GOSSAMER, directed by ASC ensemble member Brian Bell and featuring original puppet design by Cynthia Von Orthal (Artistic Director, Von Orthal Puppets).

Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC) proudly presents the first production of our 2009-2010 season: the Chicago Premiere of Lois Lowry's GOSSAMER, directed by ASC ensemble member Brian Bell and featuring original puppet design by Cynthia Von Orthal (Artistic Director, Von Orthal Puppets).

Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC) proudly presents the first production of our 2009-2010 season: the Chicago Premiere of Lois Lowry's GOSSAMER, directed by ASC ensemble member Brian Bell and featuring original puppet design by Cynthia Von Orthal (Artistic Director, Von Orthal Puppets).

Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC) proudly presents the first production of our 2009-2010 season: the Chicago Premiere of Lois Lowry's GOSSAMER, directed by ASC ensemble member Brian Bell and featuring original puppet design by Cynthia Von Orthal (Artistic Director, Von Orthal Puppets).

Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC) proudly presents the first production of our 2009-2010 season: the Chicago Premiere of Lois Lowry's GOSSAMER, directed by ASC ensemble member Brian Bell and featuring original puppet design by Cynthia Von Orthal (Artistic Director, Von Orthal Puppets).

Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC) proudly presents the first production of our 2009-2010 season: the Chicago Premiere of Lois Lowry's GOSSAMER, directed by ASC ensemble member Brian Bell and featuring original puppet design by Cynthia Von Orthal (Artistic Director, Von Orthal Puppets).

Victory Gardens Theater, Chicago's #1 producer of new plays, is planning a bold launch for its 2009-2010 season with Ignition, the company's first-ever national festival of new plays by America's top emerging writers of color under 40 years old.

Like their heroes Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, it's wee lads Mojo and Mickybo against the world in this bittersweet tale of innocence lost. Two actors play 17 characters in Owen McCafferty's rollicking and poignant thrill ride through 1970 Belfast.

Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC) proudly presents the first production of our 2009-2010 season: the Chicago Premiere of Lois Lowry's GOSSAMER, directed by ASC ensemble member Brian Bell and featuring original puppet design by Cynthia Von Orthal (Artistic Director, Von Orthal Puppets).

Lifeline Theatre KidSeries presents the world premiere musical adaptation 'The Last of the Dragons,' based on the classic fantasy story by Edith Nesbit, adapted by David Bareford, music by Mikhail Fiksel, and directed by Lifeline Artistic Director Dorothy Milne.

Victory Gardens Theater, Chicago's #1 producer of new plays, is planning a bold launch for its 2009-2010 season with Ignition, the company's first-ever national festival of new plays by America's top emerging writers of color under 40 years old.

Like their heroes Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, it's wee lads Mojo and Mickybo against the world in this bittersweet tale of innocence lost. Two actors play 17 characters in Owen McCafferty's rollicking and poignant thrill ride through 1970 Belfast.