PJ Paparelli News

American Theater Company announces the addition of new performance dates for its hit production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask, directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli. The production has added four performances and is extended through May 31, 2009 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron in Chicago.

American Theater Company (ATC) closes its highly successful Season 24 with a new production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, text by John Cameron Mitchell and music and lyrics by Stephen Trask, directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli with musical direction by Malcolm Ruhl. The production will run April 9 - May 17, 2009 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago. Press opening is Monday, April 13, 2009 at 7 p.m.

American Theater Company (ATC) announces a change to the final production of its ambitious Season 24: Hedwig and the Angry Inch, directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli, will run April 9- May 17, 2009 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago. Press Opening is Monday, April 13, 2009 at 7 PM. ATC further announces that Yeast Nation (the triumph of life), previously scheduled as the final production of the season, has been moved to open Season 25 in September 2009. Following recent ATC-sponsored workshops, the new production from the Tony award-winning creators of Urinetown has been slated to kick-off the theater's 25th anniversary with exciting revisions and never-before-seen musical numbers.

Silver Spring Stage presents the area community theater premiere of columbinus by Stephen Karam and PJ Paparelli, directed by Bridget Muehlberger, an exposé of the anxiety, yearning, humor and pain of teenagers.

Silver Spring Stage presents the area community theater premiere of columbinus by Stephen Karam and PJ Paparelli, directed by Bridget Muehlberger, an exposé of the anxiety, yearning, humor and pain of teenagers.

American Theater Company (ATC) closes its highly successful Season 24 with a new production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, text by John Cameron Mitchell and music and lyrics by Stephen Trask, directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli with musical direction by Malcolm Ruhl. The production will run April 9 - May 17, 2009 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago. Press opening is Monday, April 13, 2009 at 7 p.m.

American Theater Company's Board of Trustees and Gala Committee announces the company's annual gala, Chocolate & Pearls. The 2009 Gala celebrates 24 years of creating professional, ensemble-based theater in Chicago. The event will be emceed by legendary television producer and journalist Bill Kurtis and will be held on April 30, 2009 at Germania Place, 108 W. Germania Place, Chicago, IL.

American Theater Company (ATC) announces a change to the final production of its ambitious Season 24: Hedwig and the Angry Inch, directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli, will run April 9- May 17, 2009 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago. Press Opening is Monday, April 13, 2009 at 7 PM. ATC further announces that Yeast Nation (the triumph of life), previously scheduled as the final production of the season, has been moved to open Season 25 in September 2009. Following recent ATC-sponsored workshops, the new production from the Tony award-winning creators of Urinetown has been slated to kick-off the theater's 25th anniversary with exciting revisions and never-before-seen musical numbers.

ATC breaks ground with unprecedented mid-run cast switch, offering audiences the rare chance to see two versions of each play

ATC breaks ground with unprecedented mid-run cast switch, offering audiences the rare chance to see two versions of each play

Come enjoy a special evening featuring emerging composers and excerpts of new musicals presented by Chicago theater companies this season, including Annoyance Productions, Bare Boned Theatre, Bohemian Ensemble Theatre, Theatre Building Chicago Musical Theater Workshop, a special first look at American Theater Company's Yeast Nation, Victory Gardens' own The Snow Queen, and more.

American Theater Company (ATC) continues its ambitious Season 24 with the Chicago Premiere of 'Celebrity Row' written by Itamar Moses and directed by David Cromer. The production will run October 16- November 9, 2008 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago.

American Theater Company (ATC) continues its ambitious Season 24 with the Chicago Premiere of 'Celebrity Row' written by Itamar Moses and directed by David Cromer. The production will run October 16- November 9, 2008 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago.

Today, the Jefferson Awards announced the 150 nominations in 35 categories for Chicago Equity theatrical productions which opened between August 1, 2007 and July 31, 2008. Beginning with this season, the Jeff Awards is acknowledging the work of Large and Midsize theatres in separate categories for productions and technical elements.

American Theater Company proudly announces Michael Thomas Newberry as its Executive Director. Newberry joins Artistic Director PJ Paparelli for his first full season as ATC embarks upon its ambitious Season 24, which includes an expanded mainstage season, new Ensemble Members and a bold new logo designed by Noble.

According to the American Theater Company's website the Chicago Premiere of 'Yeast Nation: The Triumph of Life' from the writers of 'Urinetown: The Musical' (Mark Hollmann: Music and Lyrics, Greg Kotis: Book and Lyrics) will take place as part of the Theater's 24th season.