Robert Falls News

Review Roundup: AIDA at John W. Engeman Theater, What Did the Critics Think?

by Alan Henry — May 21, 2019

See a 'story of a love that flourished in a time of hate' by visiting the John W.

BWW Review: THE WINTER'S TALE at Goodman Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg — May 14, 2019

Goodman Theatre's THE WINTER'S TALE is one of the most inventive and playful productions of Shakespeare I've seen.

Previews Begin For WE'RE ONLY ALIVE FOR A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME At The Public Theater, 6/13

by A.A. Cristi — May 10, 2019

The Public Theater will begin performances for the acclaimed production WE'RE ONLY ALIVE FOR A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME on Thursday, June 13 with a Joseph Papp Free Preview.

BWW Review: AIDA - ELTON JOHN & TIM RICE at Wilmington Drama League

by Rosanne DellAversano — May 9, 2019

A Nubian Princess and an Egyptian war hero Captain fall in love at the risk of their lives and the heartbreak of others.

Photo Flash: First Look At THE WINTER'S TALE At Goodman Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — May 8, 2019

No modern American director is better at making a play's iconic moments pop with fresh irreverence' (Chicago Tribune).

BWW Review: AIDA at The Singapore Airlines Theatre, An eye-opening performance from the upcoming local gems.

by Joceline Loo — April 22, 2019

We found ourselves in the conflict zone of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, where protesters on stage were shouting "Down with Mubarak!" as we entered The Singapore Airlines Theatre of LASALLE College of the Arts.

Cast Announced For Robert Falls' THE WINTER'S TALE At Goodman Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — April 18, 2019

Artistic Director Robert Falls reimagines The Winter's Tale-one of William Shakespeare's final and most wildly theatrical works-following celebrated revivals of Measure for Measure (2013) and King Lear (2006) at Goodman Theatre.

Three-Day Line-Up Announced for Black Lives, Black Words 'I AM...FEST'

by Julie Musbach — April 9, 2019

Black Lives, Black Words International Project, in partnership with Goodman Theatre and Artistic Directors of the Future, is proud to announce the festival line-up for "I AM…FEST: A Celebration of Women of Color in Arts, Activism and Leadership.

DirectorsLab Chicago 2019 Seeks Applicants

by Julie Musbach — April 4, 2019

The DirectorsLabChicago (DLC) Steering Committee and Artistic Director Wm.

The World Premiere Of LOTTERY DAY Concludes Ike Holter's Seven-Play Saga

by A.A. Cristi — April 3, 2019

"Not everyone will go home a winner" in Goodman Theatre's world-premiere production of Lottery Day by Ike Holter, which appears through April 28 in the Owen Theatre.

The Goodman Announces Season Featuring THE OUTSIDERS Musical, Premiere from Lucas Hnath, and More

by Julie Musbach — March 28, 2019

The Goodman Theatre announces the new 2019/2020 Season of 'Theater That Moves'-three world premiere productions (including a new musical), four Chicago premieres and a major revival of a beloved contemporary classic-on the theater's two stages (the 856-seat Albert Theatre and 350-seat flexible Owen

SWEAT Opens Tonight At Goodman Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — March 18, 2019

Powerful drama: still made in America.

Grand Theatre Presents August Wilson's FENCES

by Stephi Wild — March 8, 2019

The Grand Theatre is pleased to bring to the Spriet Stage a contemporary classic, AUGUST WILSON'S FENCES.

WE'RE ONLY ALIVE FOR A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME Added to Season at The Public

by Julie Musbach — February 28, 2019

The Public Theater announced today that the New York premiere of WE'RE ONLY ALIVE FOR A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME has been added to The Public's 2018-19 Season.

Five Chicagoland Schools Selected For 'Disney Musicals In Schools' Program

by A.A. Cristi — February 26, 2019

Now in its 2nd year, Goodman Theatre selects five Chicagoland elementary schools to participate in the "Disney Musicals in Schools" program--an outreach initiative developed by Disney Theatrical Productions to create sustainable musical theater programs in under-resourced elementary schools.