Robert Johnson News

New Musical CALL ME FROM THE GRAVE Will Receive Developmental Readings

by Stephi Wild — November 21, 2024

Amas Musical Theatre will present developmental readings of Call Me From the Grave, a new musical with music and lyrics by Charlie Romano, and book by Harold Hodge, Jr.

THE LITTLE MERMAID & More Lead Chicago's Holiday 2024 Top Theatre Shows

by Team BWW — November 19, 2024

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings.

Review: MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET at Diversionary

by ErinMarie Reiter — November 6, 2024

Midnight at the Never Get is an intimate show that offers a wonderful musical experience and an entertaining and emotional look at how love, social justice, ambition, and some torch songs can create a life—but can they create a happily ever after?

Video: Watch a Clip From LEROY AND LUCY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by Stephi Wild — November 5, 2024

Check out an all new clip from the world premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu’s Leroy and Lucy at Steppenwolf Theatre Company! Check out the video here! The production plays through December 15, 2024.

Review: LEROY AND LUCY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by Rachel Weinberg — November 4, 2024

In Ngozi Anyanwu’s LEROY AND LUCY, two strangers meet at a crossroads in Mississippi.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Reveals November Programming

by Blair Ingenthron — November 1, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this November with a full slate of nightly performances.

BWW Q&A: Brittany Bradford of LEROY AND LUCY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by Joshua Wright — October 31, 2024

BWW Q&A: Brittany Bradford of Leroy and Lucy at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Photos: LEROY AND LUCY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by Stephi Wild — October 30, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has released new photos from Ngozi Anyanwu’s Leroy and Lucy, a bluesy and seductive play with music, directed by Awoye Timpo, playing through December 15, 2024.

Spotlight: LEROY AND LUCY at Steppenwolf

by BWW Special Offer — October 21, 2024

Leroy and Lucy Make Music at Steppenwolf

Miller Theatre's Early Music Series Continues With THE MARIAN CONSORT In November

by A.A. Cristi — October 10, 2024

Miller Theatre's Early Music series continues with THE MARIAN CONSORT on November 16, showcasing a program of Renaissance choral music.

Photos: Steppenwolf Theatre Company's World Premiere of LEROY AND LUCY In Rehearsal

by A.A. Cristi — October 10, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 49th season with the world premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu’s Leroy and Lucy, a bluesy and seductive play with music, directed by Awoye Timpo.

Carolyn Dorfman Dance to Perform at The Heidi Gallery at JSDD

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 9, 2024

Carolyn Dorfman Dance will perform at The Heidi Gallery at JSDD, as part of the WAE Open exhibition.

Rosas Returns to Sadler's Wells Theatre With the UK Premiere of EXIT ABOVE This Autumn

by Stephi Wild — September 30, 2024

Sadler’s Wells International Associate Company Rosas will return to Sadler’s Wells Theatre with the UK premiere of EXIT ABOVE from Tuesday 12 – Wednesday 13 November.

Steppenwolf Theatre to Present World Premiere of LEROY AND LUCY This Fall

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 26, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 49th season with the world premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu's Leroy and Lucy, a bluesy and seductive play with music, directed by Awoye Timpo.

SLASH to Discuss Making of 'ORGY OF THE DAMNED' Live at GRAMMY Museum in October

by Blair Ingenthron — September 21, 2024

SLASH, the iconic, GRAMMY Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, guitarist, and songwriter will visit the Ray Charles Terrace at the GRAMMY Museum for an evening discussing his latest album Orgy of the Damned, a star-studded, vibrant homage to the Blues.