The 17th Annual Merritt Award for Excellence in Design and Collaboration program, posthumously honoring and celebrating the work of lighting and set designer Michael Philippi (Desire Under the Elms, Death of a Salesman), 'an esteemed longtime collaborator and friend', will take place on Monday, May 3, at the Goodman Theatre.
A World Premiere by Andrew Hinderaker SUICIDE, INCORPORATED, directed by Jonathan Berry. The show is featuring Gift Artistic Director and ABC's Private Practice's Michael Patrick Thornton
Runs June 10th-July 25th. Special 'Come Closer' Performance on Sunday, July 18th.
SiNNERMAN Ensemble presents the world premiere "Days of Late," written and directed by Braden LuBell. The show plays the Viaduct Theatre from April 15 to May 22, 2010.
SiNNERMAN Ensemble presents the world premiere 'Days of Late,' written and directed by Braden LuBell. This romantic drama is a hybrid of raw, emotional desperation and dark comedy, with fast-paced dialogue and ensemble movement following a savage, hilarious and heartbreaking journey of eight young city dwellers fighting to avoid frantic and isolated lives.
The 17th Annual Merritt Award for Excellence in Design and Collaboration program, posthumously honoring and celebrating the work of lighting and set designer Michael Philippi (Desire Under the Elms, Death of a Salesman), 'an esteemed longtime collaborator and friend', will take place on Monday, May 3, at the Goodman Theatre.
THE PEARL THEATRE COMPANY has announced that actress and director Amy Wright will direct the company's spring production, THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES. Ms. Wright replaces the previously announced Sheldon Patinkin, who has withdrawn from the production due to recovery and rehabilitation from recent surgery.
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest runs March 11th - May 9th at The Gift Theatre. The play is written by Dale Wasserman and based on the novel by Ken Kesey. The show is directed by Ensemble Member John Kelly Connolly, and assistant directed by Bridget Esterhuizen.
SiNNERMAN Ensemble presents the world premiere 'Days of Late,' written and directed by Braden LuBell. The show plays the Viaduct Theatre from April 15 to May 22, 2010.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest runs March 11th - May 9th at The Gift Theatre. The play is written by Dale Wasserman and based on the novel by Ken Kesey. The show is directed by Ensemble Member John Kelly Connolly, and assistant directed by Bridget Esterhuizen.
THE PEARL THEATRE COMPANY has announced that actress and director Amy Wright will direct the company's spring production, THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES. Ms. Wright replaces the previously announced Sheldon Patinkin, who has withdrawn from the production due to recovery and rehabilitation from recent surgery.
SiNNERMAN Ensemble presents the world premiere "Days of Late," written and directed by Braden LuBell. The show plays the Viaduct Theatre from April 15 to May 22, 2010.
The Pearl Theatre Company has announced the casting for their upcoming production of George Bernard Shaw's MISALLIANCE. The cast will include company members Steven Boyer (Bentley Summerhays), Robin Leslie Brown (Mrs. Tarleton), Michael Brusasco (Joey Percival), Bradford Cover (Johnny Tarleton), Dominic Cuskern (Lord Summerhays), Dan Daily (Mr. Tarleton), Sean McNall (Gunner), Erika Rolfsrud (Lina Szczepanowska), Lee Stark (Hypatia Tarleton). Performances for MISALLIANCE will begin December 4th with a scheduled opening of December 13th.
'Santa's Great American Depression Holiday Show! America 2: Son of Santa's Great American Depression Holiday Show! America .' Sketch comedy and improv at The Gift.
The Pearl Theatre Company has announced the casting for their upcoming production of George Bernard Shaw's MISALLIANCE. The cast will include company members Steven Boyer (Bentley Summerhays), Robin Leslie Brown (Mrs. Tarleton), Michael Brusasco (Joey Percival), Bradford Cover (Johnny Tarleton), Dominic Cuskern (Lord Summerhays), Dan Daily (Mr. Tarleton), Sean McNall (Gunner), Erika Rolfsrud (Lina Szczepanowska), Lee Stark (Hypatia Tarleton). Performances for MISALLIANCE will begin December 4th with a scheduled opening of December 13th.
The Pearl Theatre Company has announced the casting for their upcoming production of George Bernard Shaw's MISALLIANCE. The cast will include company members Steven Boyer (Bentley Summerhays), Robin Leslie Brown (Mrs. Tarleton), Michael Brusasco (Joey Percival), Bradford Cover (Johnny Tarleton), Dominic Cuskern (Lord Summerhays), Dan Daily (Mr. Tarleton), Sean McNall (Gunner), Erika Rolfsrud (Lina Szczepanowska), Lee Stark (Hypatia Tarleton). Performances for MISALLIANCE will begin December 4th with a scheduled opening of December 13th.
SiNNERMAN Ensemble presents Anton Chekhov's 'Ivanov,' in a contemporary American language adaptation by Sheldon Patinkin, who also directs, featuring eight ensemble members in a passion-filled production of this classic story that swings wildly from comedy to tragedy.
'Santa's Great American Depression Holiday Show! America 2: Son of Santa's Great American Depression Holiday Show! America .' Sketch comedy and improv at The Gift.
To celebrate The Second City's 50th Anniversary, the legendary comedy theatre will host a weekend of performances, panel discussions and screenings at its intimate theatres on Wells Street and in The Piper's Alley Complex in Chicago on Friday, December 11th through Sunday, December 13th. See below for a complete list of events for the weekend.