The Other Theatre News

Pride Films And Plays Presents BARNEY THE ELF

by Stephi Wild — November 3, 2018

Pride Films and Plays to produce fourth annual production of BARNEY THE ELF Cast and crew announced for director Michael D.

Griffin Theatre Welcomes Nine New Ensemble Members

by A.A. Cristi — October 30, 2018

Griffin Theatre Company Artistic Director William Massolia today announced the addition of nine new ensemble members: Isa Arciniegas, Larry Baldacci, Peter Byrne, Jermaine Hill, Nicole Laurenzi, Ryan McBride, Rochelle Therrien, Jason VonRohn and Scott Weinstein.

Cast Announced For Rasaka and Vitalist's MERCHANT ON VENICE

by A.A. Cristi — February 2, 2018

Casting has been completed for Rasaka and Vitalist's remounting of MERCHANT ON VENICE, Shishir Kurup's raucous South Asian re-imagining of Shakespeare's THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, to be directed by Liz Carlin Metz.

TUTA Theatre Announces Off-Broadway Premiere of THE EDGE OF OUR BODIES

by Julie Musbach — December 19, 2017

TUTA Theatre is pleased to announce the New York Off-Broadway premiere of THE EDGE OF OUR BODIES, by Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Rapp (Red Light Winter, Blackbird, The Hallway Trilogy), directed by Artistic Director Jacqueline Stone (The Silent Language, The Anyway Cabaret), and featuring Carolyn M

Photo Flash: It Takes Two- A Look at Broadway's Most Fabulous Power Couples

by A.A. Cristi — September 25, 2017

Broadway and television star, Jesse Tyler Ferguson took to Instagram last night to share the joyous news that Broadway stars Phillipa Soo and Steven Pasquale were married last night, September 24th.

League of Chicago Theatres' 2017-18 Theatre Todays Lineup Features One World Premiere Per Month

by BWW News Desk — August 31, 2017

The League of Chicago Theatres announces the Theatre Today event line-up for the 2017-2018 Chicago theatre season, featuring one World Premiere per month.

League of Chicago Theatres' 2017-18 Theatre Thursdays Lineup Features One World Premiere Per Month

by BWW News Desk — August 25, 2017

The League of Chicago Theatres announces the Theatre Thursday event line-up for the 2017-2018 Chicago theatre season, featuring one World Premiere per month.

Random Acts Announces Casting for SLACK by Caitlin Turnage

by Julie Musbach — July 23, 2017

Random Acts is pleased to announce casting for the one-night event reading of SLACK by Caitlin Turnage.

Other Theatre Announces 4th Season

by A.A. Cristi — June 22, 2017

The Other Theatre Company, now rebranded as "Other Theatre," is pleased to announce its 4th season, kicking off this fall with the world premiere of Martin Zimmerman's comedic graphic novel for the stage THE MAKING OF A MODERN FOLK HERO, presented in association with Chicago Dramatists Grafting

VIDEO: AISHA by AJ, at Unrestricted View, Hen and Chickens Theatre, London: June 13 – 24, 2017.

by Robert Diamond — June 19, 2017

Writer, and Director AJ, provides you with a captivating trailer; informing those of what you can expect to see at his debut, but long-awaited new play AISHA.

The Saints Awards More Than $121,000 to Chicago Performing Arts Groups

by BWW News Desk — May 19, 2017

The Saints, Chicago's Volunteers for the Performing Arts, has announced that it is awarding $121,269 in grants to 26 performing arts groups in the Chicago metropolitan area for 2017.

Jason Gerace to Direct SUDDENLY, LAST SUMMER as Part of Raven's 2017-18 Season

by BWW News Desk — May 10, 2017

The final production of Raven Theatre Company's 2017-18 season will be Tennessee Williams' stark and poetic Suddenly, Last Summer.

EXTENSION: STRANGEST THINGS! THE MUSICAL Extends Through 7/8 at Greenhouse Theater Center

by A.A. Cristi — May 8, 2017

Due to popular demand, Random Acts and Greenhouse Theater Center are pleased to announce a second extension of the hit world premiere STRANGEST THINGS! THE MUSICAL by Bryan Renaud and Emily Schmidt and directed and choreographed by Tommy Rivera-Vega.

Cast Complete for Griffin Theatre's New Chamber Version of RAGTIME

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2017

Griffin Theatre Company concludes its 2016-17 Season with a newly-orchestrated chamber version of the Tony Award-winning musical RAGTIME, reimagined by director Scott Weinstein with new orchestrations by Matt Deitchman, music direction by Jermaine Hill and Ellen Morris and choreography by Wi

STRANGEST THINGS! THE MUSICAL Adds 3 Performances at Greenhouse

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2017

Due to popular demand, Random Acts and Greenhouse Theater Center have announced that audiences will now have three additional opportunities to catch Strangest Things! The Musical - Sunday, April 30th and Sunday, May 7th at 3pm, and Thursday, May 11th at 8pm.

Casting Announced for Griffin Theatre's RAGTIME at The Den Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 18, 2017

The Other Theatre Company Announces Chicago Premiere of THREESOME

by A.A. Cristi — March 22, 2017

The Other Theatre Company (TOTC) announces the Chicago premiere of Threesome, written by Yussef El Guindi and direction by Jason Gerace, April 14 - May 21 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N.

Artemisia Announces the World Premiere of VISITING

by A.A. Cristi — March 9, 2017

Artemisia, a Chicago theatre, is proud to announce the world premiere of Visiting, by Ed Proudfoot and directed by Carrie Lee Patterson, April 14 - May 7, at The Edge Theater, 5451 N.

Directors Scott Weinstein and Hannah Dawe and Music Director Jermaine Hill to Lead LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE

by A.A. Cristi — February 6, 2017

Directors Scott Weinstein and Hannah Dawe and Music Director Jermaine Hill will lead a Valentine's Day themed event, LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE: A concert benefiting Planned Parenthood, the Trevor Project and the Southern Poverty Law Center.

CIRCUMFERENCE OF A SQUIRREL to Continue Solo Celebration! at Greenhouse Theater Center

by BWW News Desk — January 13, 2017

Greenhouse Theater Center is pleased to conclude its Solo Celebration! Series with the Chicago premiere of John Walch's savagely funny one-man show CIRCUMFERENCE OF A SQUIRREL, directed by Artistic Director Jacob Harvey and starring Will Allan.