Monica Brown News

The New Colony is pleased to conclude its 2015 season with the world premiere dark comedy THE TERRIBLE by Morgan McNaught, directed by Jesse Roth, playing October 16 - November 21, 2015 at its resident home, The Den Theatre's Main Stage, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets for THE TERRIBLE go on sale Monday, August 10, 2015 at www.thenewcolony.org.  The press opening is Monday, October 19 at 7:30 pm.

Most fairy tales end with the words 'Happily Ever After.'

Kevin Thiel doesn't see any particular challenge in performing Otterbein University's INTO THE WOODS four months after Hollywood released the musical as a feature film.

Pavement Group announces their 2014 show, the Midwest Premiere of 'Buddy Cop 2', by Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen of the Obie Award-winning The Debate Society (Brooklyn), and directed by company member Cassy Sanders. Pavement Group makes their debut at Theater Wit in Lakeview, tonight, November 25-December 21, 2014.

In the delightful Otterbein University production of SWEET CHARITY, Charity Hope Valentine (brilliantly portrayed by Madison Tinder) has worn her heart on her shelves so many times that she has it tattooed on her arm. The heart-shaped tattoo could be an analogy of the dancehall hostess' love life. It bears the name of a man she planned to move in with, only he dumped her (literally) and left her to drown in a lake at the park after stealing her purse.

Pavement Group announces their 2014 show, the Midwest Premiere of "Buddy Cop 2", by Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen of the Obie Award winning The Debate Society (Brooklyn), and directed by company member Cassy Sanders. Pavement Group makes their debut at Theater Wit in Lakeview, November 25-December 21, 2014.

One can only imagine the conversation between David Buergler and his parents John and Kim when he found out he landed a major role in Otterbein University's production of THE FULL MONTY.

Due to popular demand, The New Colony's Jeff Award-recommended world premiere of KATE AND SAM ARE NOT BREAKING UP is adding Sunday performances at 6 pm beginning November 24, 2013. The critically acclaimed dark comedy by Joel Kim Booster and directed by Sarah Gitenstein continues through December 15, 2013 at Collaboraction's Room 300 Theater, 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Scroll down for new production photos!

Pavement Group will develop and produce the world premiere 'Harry & the Thief' at The Den Theatre tonight, October 10 - November 10, 2013, written by emerging playwright Sigrid Gilmer and directed by Krissy Vanderwarker, Co-Artistic Director of Dog & Pony Theatre Company. An audacious historical time travel play about Harriet Tubman, 'Harry & the Thief' is chock full of Bruckheimer-worthy dialogue and slapstick humor - think 'Django Unchained' meets 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure'.

The Otterbein University Theater Department's decision to use a black box theater arraignment for its summer lineup gave its season finale, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, its own set of advantages and one major disadvantage.

The Devil has undergone many facelifts in pop culture. He's been a slick salesman (Mr. Applegate in DAMN YANKEES), a sleazy lawyer (John Milton in THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE) and even a sexy female (BEDAZZLED).

Pavement Group will develop and produce the world premiere "Harry & the Thief" at The Den Theatre October 10 - November 10, 2013, written by emerging playwright Sigrid Gilmer and directed by Krissy Vanderwarker, Co-Artistic Director of Dog & Pony Theatre Company. An audacious historical time travel play about Harriet Tubman, "Harry & the Thief" is chock full of Bruckheimer-worthy dialogue and slapstick humor - think "Django Unchained" meets "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure".

Jordan Donica makes the most of a rare opportunity as a lead in musical

Jordan Donica makes the most of a rare opportunity as a lead in musical

The 2012 Tommy Tune Awards winners have been announced! To a crowd of more than 2,500 people, Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) declared the winners of TUTS' tenth annual Tommy Tune Awardson the evening of Tuesday, April 17, at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Adding extra excitement to the evening, the award ceremony's namesake and nine-time Tony Award winner Tommy Tune made a special appearance to kick off the show and to present the night's top honor.

Theatre Under The Stars' (TUTS) Humphreys School of Musical Theatre (HSMT) will develop and present the Southwest regional premiere of VOTE! A New Musical, a high-energy musical that takes a look at the good, the bad, and the funny of high school student council elections.

Theatre Under The Stars' (TUTS) Humphreys School of Musical Theatre (HSMT) will develop and present the Southwest regional premiere of VOTE! A New Musical, a high-energy musical that takes a look at the good, the bad, and the funny of high school student council elections.