T.J. Anderson News

The Jeff Awards Reveals Nominations for 52nd Non-Equity Theater Awards

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 5, 2026

The 57th Jeff Awards ceremony will recognize outstanding achievements in Chicago's Equity theater scene, celebrating over 40 artists from the 2024-25 season.

Kokandy Productions' Sell-Out Chicago Premiere of AMÉLIE Extends Into October

by Michael Major — September 3, 2025

Vive le théâtre! Following a complete sell-out of its original run, Kokandy Productions is pleased to announce three added weeks of performances of its hit summer musical Amélie!

Review: AMÉLIE at Kokandy Productions

by Rachel Weinberg — August 5, 2025

With AMÉLIE, Kokandy Productions has turned an obscure musical into a charming and intimate production sure to give the warm fuzzies.

AMELIE Comes to Kokandy Productions Next Month

by Stephi Wild — June 18, 2025

Kokandy Productions will kick off its 2025 Season with the Chicago premiere of Amélie, the charming tale of young woman and the fantastical world of whimsy and romance that surrounds her.

Photos: AMELIE Makes Chicago Premiere From Kokandy Productions

by Stephi Wild — May 30, 2025

New photos have been released from Kokandy Productions' Chicago premiere of Amélie, the charming tale of young woman and the fantastical world of whimsy and romance that surrounds her.

Kokandy Productions Reveals Cast of AMELIE Chicago Premiere

by A.A. Cristi — April 28, 2025

Kokandy Productions invites you to spend the summer in Paris (Montmartre, to be exact), as it kicks off its 2025 Season with the Chicago premiere of Amélie, the charming tale of young woman and the fantastical world of whimsy and romance that surrounds her.

Opera Orlando to Present the Florida Premiere of Scott Joplin's TREEMONISHA

by A.A. Cristi — April 16, 2025

Be a part of history by attending the Florida premiere of this joyous work presented by Opera Orlando on May 16 thru 18 at the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at Dr.

Highland Park Players Presents THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME In Concert

by A.A. Cristi — February 27, 2025

Highland Park Players will present The Hunchback of Notre Dame in CONCERT, running March 28th through March 30th at the McGrath Family Performing Arts Center.

Composer Julia Perry's Previously Unavailable Catalog Of Music Published By Videmus Inc.

by Blair Ingenthron — December 8, 2024

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Cast Set For Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's Production of Preston Max Allen's NEVER BETTER

by Stephi Wild — August 5, 2024

The award-winning Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre today announced the cast and creative team of their latest presentation of a musical in development, Never Better, with book, lyrics, and music by award-winning writer Preston Max Allen (he/him).

Cast Set for Highland Park Players' RAGTIME In Concert

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 15, 2024

Experience the magic of the turn of the 20th century with the Highland Park Players' staged-concert rendition of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Ragtime.

Boston Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2024 Tanglewood Season, Featuring More Than 100 Performances

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 1, 2024

Tanglewood has revealed details of its 2024 season, opening in late June through August 31.

Highland Park Players Announces Cast And Production Team For KINKY BOOTS

by A.A. Cristi — May 22, 2023

The Highland Park Players theater company has announced the cast and production team for the upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Kinky Boots.

VIDEO: First Look at Highland Park Players' SCHOOL OF ROCK

by Stephi Wild — November 8, 2022

Highland Park Players presents the Tony Award nominee musical, School of Rock, based on the 2003 Jack Black movie of the same name.

Photos: First Look at the Cast of Highland Park Players' SCHOOL OF ROCK

by Stephi Wild — November 3, 2022

Highland Park Players presents the Tony Award nominee musical, School of Rock, based on the 2003 Jack Black movie of the same name.

Highland Park Players to Present SCHOOL OF ROCK at Northbrook Theatre in November

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 29, 2022

Highland Park Players will present the Tony Award nominee musical, School of Rock, based on the 2003 Jack Black movie of the same name.

Photo Flash: Take a Look at Photos From the Chicago Premiere of WHISPER HOUSE at The Athenaeum Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 13, 2020

Black Button Eyes Productions will conclude its 2019-20 season of “Ghost Stories” with the Chicago premiere of WHISPER HOUSE, featuring music and lyrics by Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening), book and additional lyrics by Kyle Jarrow (Spongebob Squarepants Musical), with direction by Artistic Dire

Photo Flash: Black Button Eyes Productions Presents WHISPER HOUSE

by A.A. Cristi — December 11, 2019

Black Button Eyes Productions is pleased to conclude its 2019-20 season of “Ghost Stories” with the Chicago premiere of WHISPER HOUSE, featuring music and lyrics by Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening), book and additional lyrics by Kyle Jarrow (Spongebob Squarepants Musical), with direction

Casting Announced for Black Button Eyes Productions' WHISPER HOUSE

by Rebecca Russo — October 31, 2019

Black Button Eyes Productions is pleased to announce casting for its Chicago premiere of WHISPER HOUSE, featuring music and lyrics by Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening), book and additional lyrics by Kyle Jarrow (Spongebob Squarepants Musical), with direction by Artistic Director Ed Rutherfor

Photo Flash: Underscore Theatre Company Presents PROXY

by A.A. Cristi — October 23, 2019

Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to launch its 2019-20 season with the non-Equity world premiere of PROXY by Alexander Sage Oyen, Rachel Franco and Austin Regan, a story of journalistic and personal integrity set to a punk rock score, directed by Stephanie Rohr with music direction by T.