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A CLOCKWORK ORANGE to Close Kokandy Productions' 2026 Season

by A.A. Cristi — September 15, 2026

Kokandy Productions will present A Clockwork Orange: A Play with Music, starring Reilly Oh as Alex DeLarge, November 5-January 10 at Chicago's Chopin Theatre.

Photos: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE is Now Playing From Kokandy Productions

by Stephi Wild — August 26, 2026

Kokandy Productions is celebrating Stephen Sondheim with a revival of Sunday in the Park with George, playing now in the Chopin Downstairs Studio, 1543 W.

Photos: HAIR Launches Kokandy Productions 2026 Season

by Stephi Wild — July 15, 2026

Kokandy Productions has launched its 2026 Season with the musical HAIR, playing on The Chopin Theatre Mainstage.

Cast Set For SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Chopin Theatre

by Stephi Wild — June 24, 2026

Kokandy Productions announced full casting for its Chicago revival of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, with Kevin Webb and Missy Wise Vanderzee leading the cast at the Chopin Downstairs Studio.

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE to Open at Chopin Theatre From Kokandy Productions

by Stephi Wild — June 2, 2026

Kokandy Productions will present SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Chicago's Chopin Downstairs Studio, marking the first Chicago storefront production of the Sondheim-Lapine musical in over 15 years.

HAIR to Open Kokandy Productions' 2026 Season at The Chopin Theatre

by Stephi Wild — May 27, 2026

Kokandy Productions will present HAIR, the American tribal love-rock musical, on The Chopin Theatre Mainstage in Chicago, directed and choreographed by Brennan Urbi with music direction by Kara Olander.

Full Cast Set For HAIR at The Chopin Theatre Mainstage

by Stephi Wild — April 8, 2026

Kokandy Productions announced full casting for HAIR, running July 2–September 13, 2026 at The Chopin Theatre Mainstage in Chicago, directed and choreographed by Brennan Urbi.

Cast Set for CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at Invictus Theatre Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 16, 2026

Invictus Theatre Company has revealed the cast and production team for its 2026 season opener, Tennessee Williams's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

JEKYLL & HYDE Extends Chicago Run With Eight Added Performances

by A.A. Cristi — November 17, 2025

Kokandy Productions’ revival of JEKYLL & HYDE will add eight more performances, extending its run through January 10, 2026 at The Chopin Theatre.

Kokandy Productions Brings JEKYLL & HYDE to the Chopin Theatre

by Stephi Wild — September 11, 2025

Just in time for Halloween, Kokandy Productions embraces gothic horror with a revival of Jekyll & Hyde – the first Chicago staging of the macabre musical in over 15 years.

Photos: ANGELS IN AMERICA At Invictus Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — June 23, 2025

Production photos have been released for Invictus Theatre’s production of Tony Kushner’s monumental two-part play, ANGELS IN AMERICA, with a single cast performing both parts of the play in repertory.

Meet the Angels in America Cast at Invictus Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 21, 2025

Discover the talented cast for ANGELS IN AMERICA at Invictus Theatre.

INTO THE WOODS Extended Through Early January At The Chopin Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 2, 2024

Kokandy Productions will present two additional weeks of performances for its sell-out revival of Into The Woods.

Photos: Kokandy Productions Presents INTO THE WOODS

by A.A. Cristi — October 17, 2024

Kokandy Productions will conclude its 2024 season with an immersive production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s classic Into The Woods, the first Chicago storefront production of the beloved musical in over a decade.

Video: First Look At ALICE BY HEART Midwest Premiere

by A.A. Cristi — August 6, 2024

See first look video of the Midwest premiere of Alice by Heart, a “magical, fantastical” musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland directed by Derek Van Barham and Brittney Brown, with music direction by Heidi Joosten and choreography by Derek Van Barham.

Full Cast Announced For Kokandy Productions' INTO THE WOODS At The Chopin Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — July 30, 2024

Kokandy Productions has announced the full cast for their revival of INTO THE WOODS, running from October 10 to December 22, 2024, at The Chopin Theatre.

Photos: Kokandy Productions Presents ALICE BY HEART Midwest Premiere

by A.A. Cristi — July 26, 2024

Kokandy Productions will present the Midwest premiere of Alice by Heart, a “magical, fantastical” musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland directed by Derek Van Barham and Brittney Brown, with music direction by Heidi Joosten and choreography by Derek Van Barham.