Monique News

American Stage's RAGTIME IN THE PARK Cast Announced

by Stephi Wild — March 15, 2023

American Stage's outdoor musicals in Demens Landing Park are by far the city's most highly attended theatrical event each year.

WE NEED NEW NAMES Will Embark on UK Tour

by Stephi Wild — March 15, 2023

A defiant and exuberant coming-of-age story follows a young girl from the playgrounds of Zimbabwe to an America that is not the utopia she imagined, in an adaptation of the novel by NoViolet Bulawayo.

Whoopi Goldberg, Monique Coleman & More Join ASALI Short Film

by Michael Major — March 13, 2023

The voice cast includes: Academy Award winner Whoopi Goldberg, Monique Coleman (High School Musical), Ronen Rubinstein (9-1-1 Lone Star), Joy Ofodu (Mighty Express) and Lupita Pineda (activist) along with Maya Penn who is also the lead animator.

Robert Galinsky to Bring THE BENCH A HOMELESS LOVE STORY to the UK in April

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 13, 2023

Playwright/performer/activist Galinsky has been invited to bring his hit Off Broadway play, The Bench A Homeless Love Story (Directed by Jay O.

Michael Mailer Goes Legit With DARKNESS OF LIGHT: CONFESSIONS OF A RUSSIAN TRAVELER at The 36th Street Theatre

by Stephi Wild — March 10, 2023

DOL PRODUCTIONS and PIVOT PRODUCTIONS have announced the world premiere production of Alexander Kaletski's DARKNESS OF LIGHT: Confessions of a Russian Traveler, directed by Michael Mailer (The Minute You Wake Up Dead with Morgan Freeman, Heart of Champions with Michael Shannon, Blind with Alec Baldw

DARKNESS OF LIGHT: CONFESSIONS OF A RUSSIAN TRAVELER Begins World Premiere Run March 31

by A.A. Cristi — March 9, 2023

DOL PRODUCTIONS and PIVOT PRODUCTIONS have announced the world premiere production of Alexander Kaletski's DARKNESS OF LIGHT: Confessions of a Russian Traveler, directed by Michael Mailer (The Minute You Wake Up Dead with Morgan Freeman, Heart of Champions with Michael Shannon, Blind with Alec Baldw

Photos: In Rehearsal For GONE TOO FAR! at National Youth Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — March 8, 2023

National Youth Theatre has released photos of the rehearsals of the second production in the 2023 Rep Season.

LAST NIGHT AND THE NIGHT BEFORE Chicago Premiere to be Presented at Steppenwolf This Spring

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 8, 2023

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 47th season with the Chicago premiere of Donnetta Lavinia Grays’ Last Night and the Night Before, a moving exploration of love – Black, queer, familial – and what must be sacrificed to raise a child.

ARC Music Festival Sets Initial Lineup For 2023 Edition Featuring Fatboy Slim, Adam Beyer, DJ Minx and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 8, 2023

ARC Music Festival, Chicago's flagship house and techno festival, has announced the initial artist lineup for its 2023 edition taking place September 1-3 at Union Park.

Cast Announced for IS GOD IS Chicago Premiere at A Red Orchid Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 7, 2023

A Red Orchid Theatre has announced the cast for the Chicago Premiere of Is God Is by Aleshea Harris, directed by Marti Gobel.

'Elvis Burning Love Tribute' Comes to The Drama Factory This Month

by Stephi Wild — March 7, 2023

Arguably one of the most famous singers of all time, Elvis emerged from humble country beginnings to become a rock & roll phenomenon whose influence was so huge it still resonates decades after his untimely death in 1977.

VIDEO: Disney+ Drops THE CROSSOVER Series Trailer

by Michael Major — March 2, 2023

Disney+ released the video trailer for its highly anticipated original series “The Crossover.

Bebe Neuwirth to Guest Star on FRASIER Revival on Paramount+

by Michael Major — March 1, 2023

Bebe Neuwirth will return to the role of Dr.

Central Works 2023 Season Opens With The Premiere of MONDRAGOLA

by Stephi Wild — March 1, 2023

CENTRAL WORKS 2023 SEASON opens with the premiere of MONDRAGOLA running March18–April 16 (previews Mar 16 & 17) a new comedy from CW co-director/resident playwright Gary Graves.

VIDEO: Disney+ Releases PROM PACT Trailer

by Michael Major — February 24, 2023

Disney Channel and Disney+ revealed the trailer and key art for Disney Branded Television’s 'Prom Pact.

SIX Announces New West End Booking Period

by Stephi Wild — February 24, 2023

Capturing hearts, delighting audiences and winning accolades across the world, the homegrown British hit musical SIX, written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, has extended its record-breaking reign at the Vaudeville Theatre until April 2024, with tickets now on sale.