PJ Paparelli News

According to the Chicago Tribune, American Theatre Company's Artistic director PJ Paparelli has announced that their upcomig production of DISGRACED is ' a possible pre-Broadway tryout. The play, written by Ayad Akhtar, is about 'a Muslim-American lawyer tyring to climb the corporate ladder at some cost to himself.' New York producers the Araca Group is backing the project. Openi ng night is set for February 6.

According to the Chicago Tribune, David Cromer is currently in talks to dierct the American Theater Company production of RENT, which runs May-July 2012. Artistic director PJ Paparelli to the Tribune: 'It depends on David's schedule. We won't know for a couple of weeks.'

American Theater Company (ATC) announces the Chicago Premiere of The Amish Project written by Jessica Dickey and directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli, featuring ATC Ensemble member Sadieh Rifai. The production will run September 23 - October 23, 2011 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron, Chicago, IL. Press opening is Monday, September 26, 2011 at 7:00PM.

The Original Grease, the highest grossing show in American Theater Company's 26-year history, must close August 21, 2011.

The Original Grease, the highest grossing show in American Theater Company's 26-year history, must close August 21, 2011.

With the 2011-2012 summer season fully underway, Chicago continues to produce some of the most exciting theater in the country and hold its place as a leader on the national scene. The city's wide range of summer programming, featuring everything from the latest musicals to international work, is enjoying record ticket sales, with many hit productions enjoying record extensions, as well.

With the 2011-2012 summer season fully underway, Chicago continues to produce some of the most exciting theater in the country and hold its place as a leader on the national scene. The city's wide range of summer programming, featuring everything from the latest musicals to international work, is enjoying record ticket sales, with many hit productions enjoying record extensions, as well.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. We've got the Mosh Pit 'Top Ten Hot Topics' for January-June, 2011, including the 'Company' concert, 'The Original Grease,' 'Next To Normal,' 'Working' and more!

American Theater Company (ATC) announces the Chicago Premiere of The Amish Project written by Jessica Dickey and directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli, with ATC Ensemble member Sadieh Rifai.

Drury Lane Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning international hit musical AIDA, Directed and Choreographed by Jeff Award winner Jim Corti (Sweet Charity, Meet Me in St. Louis, Cabaret, and Sugar.) Featuring a dynamic cast led by Stephanie Umoh as 'Aida' ('Sarah' in the 2009 Broadway production of Ragtime) and Jared Zirilli as 'Radames' (first National Tour of Wicked), AIDA closes May 29 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane.

American Theater Company (ATC) announces new performance dates for its smash-hit production of the revised, restored and R-rated The Original Grease, written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey and directed by PJ Paparelli with musical direction by Roberta Duchak and choreography by Jim Corti.

For anyone who's ever lived in Chicago, has a fond spot in their heart for any incarnation of 'Grease,' or eaten a Whoopercheesie, American Theater Company's 'The Original Grease' is the show to see this summer.

American Theater Company (ATC) announces the restored, revised, R-rated The Original Grease. The production will run April 21 - June 5, 2011 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron, Chicago, IL. Press Opening is Monday, May 2, 2011. Chicago. 1959. Before two movies and three Broadway productions, summer lovin' happened on Lake Michigan and the Pink Ladies were a group of working class outsiders living on Chicago's Northwest Side. Including never-before-heard music, lyrics and scenes, author Jim Jacobs teams up with Artistic Director PJ Paparelli and Choreographer Jim Corti to bring to life for the first time since 1971 the original R-Rated version of the world's most famous movie musical.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Next To Normal,' 'Spring Awakening,' 'The Original Grease,' 'Rent,' the 'Waa-Mu' show, the Helen Hayes Awards, and more....

American Theater Company proudly announces Season 27, which includes the Chicago Premiere of The Amish Project, written by Jessica Dickey and directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli; K2 written by Patrick Meyers and directed by ATC Ensemble Member Jaime Castañeda and featuring Ensemble Members Usman Ally and Kareem Bandealy; the World Premiere of Tennessee Williams' one act play Escape directed by PJ Paparelli, with choreography by DanceLoop's Paula Frasz; and a co-production of Rent with About Face Theatre, directed by AFT Artistic Director Bonnie Metzger and ATC Artistic Director PJ Paparelli.

About Face Theatre (Bonnie Metzgar, Artistic Director and Jason L. Held, Executive Director) is pleased to announce its 2011-12 Season, which includes THE KID THING by AFT Artistic Associate Sarah Gubbins, RUN, MOURNER, RUN adapted by Tarell Alvin McCraney and a brand-new production of RENT with book, music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Next season's musicals from Broadway In Chicago, Porchlight, Northlight, Writers' Theatre and more, plus 'White Noise,' 'Grease,' Alice Ripley, and, yes, more!

American Theater Company (ATC) announces casting for the restored, revised, R-rated The Original Grease. Adrian Aguilar (Danny Zuko) and Kelly Davis Wilson (Sandy Dumbroski) head a cast of 26, which includes eight 1960 Rydell High 50th Reunion Alumnus.

Drury Lane Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning international hit musical AIDA, Directed and Choreographed by Jeff Award winner Jim Corti (Sweet Charity, Meet Me in St. Louis, Cabaret, and Sugar.) Featuring a dynamic cast led by Stephanie Umoh as 'Aida' ('Sarah' in the 2009 Broadway production of Ragtime) and Jared Zirilli as 'Radames' (first National Tour of Wicked), AIDA previews March 17, opens March 24 and runs through May 29 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane.

American Theater Company (ATC) announces the restored, revised, R-rated The Original Grease. The production will run April 21 - June 5, 2011 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron, Chicago, IL. Press Opening is Monday, May 2, 2011. Chicago. 1959. Before two movies and three Broadway productions, summer lovin' happened on Lake Michigan and the Pink Ladies were a group of working class outsiders living on Chicago's Northwest Side. Including never-before-heard music, lyrics and scenes, author Jim Jacobs teams up with Artistic Director PJ Paparelli and Choreographer Jim Corti to bring to life for the first time since 1971 the original R-Rated version of the world's most famous movie musical.