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Abraham Lincoln and More to Take the Stage in Shattered Globe Theatre's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017

Shattered Globe Theatre has announced its 2017-18 Season, featuring three Chicago premiere productions!

Shattered Globe's presents Chicago Premiere of THE HEAVENS ARE HUNG IN BLACK
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2017

Shattered Globe Theatre is pleased to launch its 2017-18 Season with the Chicago premiere of Pulitzer Prize nominee James Still's fevered, emotional epic THE HEAVENS ARE HUNG IN BLACK, a theatrical rendering of Abraham Lincoln's struggle as a man of conscience to lead a divided country, directed by SGT Ensemble Member Louis Contey*. 

Abraham Lincoln and More to Take the Stage in Shattered Globe Theatre's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2017

Shattered Globe Theatre has announced its 2017-18 Season, featuring three Chicago premiere productions!

Casting for Announced for LONDON ASSURANCE
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2017

City Lit Theatre Artistic Director Terry McCabe has announced the cast for the company's season finale, the British comedy London Assurance. First produced in London in 1841 at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, and shortly thereafter in New York City, London Assurance is considered a transitional play between the 18th century comedies of Richard Brinsley Sheridan and Oliver Goldsmith and the late 19th Century plays of Oscar Wilde. It has been one of Great Britain's most popular comedies of the standard classical repertoire and in recent decades has been performed by some of Britain's leading actors. 

Kia Corthron Will Be Featured Playwright for Eclipse's 25th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2016

Chicago's Eclipse Theatre Company, the only theatre company in the Midwest to focus on a single playwright each season, announces contemporary American playwright Kia Corthron as the featured playwright for its 2017 Season.

JESUS HOPPED THE 'A' TRAIN to Open Eclipse Theatre's Stephen Adly Guirgis Season
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2016

Eclipse Theatre Company, the only Midwest theatre company to feature oneplaywright in one season, opens their 24th anniversary, 2016 Stephen Adly Guirgis season with JESUS HOPPED THE 'A' TRAIN, with Eclipse ensemble member Anish Jethmalani directing.   

Photo Flash: First Look at Shattered Globe's THE WHALESHIP ESSEX
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 18, 2014

Shattered Globe Theatre launched its 24th season with the Midwest premiere of the nautical drama THE WHALESHIP ESSEX by Founding Ensemble Member Joe Forbrich, directed by Lou Contey, playing through October 11, 2014 at its resident home, Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are available at www.theaterwit.org, in person at the Theater Wit Box Office or by calling (773) 975-8150.

Photo Flash: First Look - Shattered Globe's THE WHALESHIP ESSEX, Now Playing Through 10/11
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 2, 2014

Shattered Globe Theatre launches its 24th season with the Midwest premiere of the nautical drama THE WHALESHIP ESSEX by Founding Ensemble Member Joe Forbrich, directed by Lou Contey, playing through October 11, 2014 at its resident home, Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are available at www.theaterwit.org, in person at the Theater Wit Box Office or by calling (773) 975-8150. The press performance is Wednesday, September 3 at 7:30 pm.

Shattered Globe's THE WHALESHIP ESSEX Begins Tonight at Theater Wit
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2014

Shattered Globe Theatre will launch its 24th season with the Midwest premiere of the nautical drama THE WHALESHIP ESSEX by Founding Ensemble Member Joe Forbrich, directed by Lou Contey, playing tonight, August 29 - October 11, 2014 at its resident home, Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.

Shattered Globe's THE WHALESHIP ESSEX to Run 8/28-10/11 at Theater Wit
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 29, 2014

Shattered Globe Theatre is pleased to launch its 24th season with the Midwest premiere of the nautical drama THE WHALESHIP ESSEX by Founding Ensemble Member Joe Forbrich, directed by Lou Contey, playing August 28 - October 11, 2014 at its resident home, Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are available at www.theaterwit.org, in person at the Theater Wit Box Office or by calling (773) 975-8150. The press performance is Wednesday, September 3 at 7:30 pm.

Shattered Globe's THE WHALESHIP ESSEX to Run 8/29-10/11 at Theater Wit
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 21, 2014

Shattered Globe Theatre will launch its 24th season with the Midwest premiere of the nautical drama THE WHALESHIP ESSEX by Founding Ensemble Member Joe Forbrich, directed by Lou Contey, playing August 29 - October 11, 2014 at its resident home, Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are available at www.theaterwit.org, in person at the Theater Wit Box Office or by calling (773) 975-8150. The press performance is Wednesday, September 3 at 7:30 pm.

Shattered Globe Theatre's 2014-15 Season to Feature THE WHALESHIP ESSEX & THE ROSE TATTOO
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 10, 2014

Shattered Globe Theatre is pleased to announce the first two productions in its 24th Season, launching this fall with the Midwest premiere of the nautical drama THE WHALESHIP ESSEX by Founding Ensemble Member Joe Forbrich, directed by Lou Contey. In the winter, Shattered Globe mounts Tennessee Williams' Tony Award-winning comedy/drama THE ROSE TATTOO, directed by Greg Vinkler. The final production of the 2014-15 Season (spring 2015) will be announced shortly.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for November 27th, 2013
by Paul W. Thompson - Nov 27, 2013

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Wicked' at Sidetrack, three more versions of 'A Christmas Carol,' four radio productions of 'It's A Wonderful Life,' BET's original 'dancesical,' Davenport's, the 'Black Nativity' and sing-a-long 'Grease' films, the Bar Show and more!

Linchpin Theatre to Present KING JOHN, 10/25-11/11
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 10, 2013

Producers and Co-Artistic Directors David Fehr and Kathryn Bartholomew, spirited members of the Chicago theatre community, open the doors to Chicago's newest home for authentic theatre going experiences, Linchpin Theatre. Linchpin's inaugural production will be the seldom performed play King John by William Shakespeare. Fehr and Bartholomew's brazenly-chosen adaptation of the history of the reign of King John of England brings to life the all-too familiar futility over the struggle for power, and the turmoil it leaves in its wake.

Linchpin Theatre Set for Shakespeare's KING JOHN - October 25 - November 11
by Robert Diamond - Sep 29, 2013

Producers and Co-Artistic Directors David Fehr and Kathryn Bartholomew, spirited members of the Chicago theatre community, open the doors to Chicago's newest home for authentic theatre going experiences, Linchpin Theatre. Linchpin's inaugural production will be the seldom performed play King John by William Shakespeare. Fehr and Bartholomew's brazenly-chosen adaptation of the history of the reign of King John of England brings to life the all-too familiar futility over the struggle for power, and the turmoil it leaves in its wake.

Raven Theatre and Vault 13 present Black and Blue, Now thru July 28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2013

Raven Theatre and Vault 13 Productions have teamed up to bring back the wildly popular Black and Blue. Opening night is tonight, June 14th at 8:00 p.m. at The West Stage at the Raven Theatre Complex, 6157 N. Clark, with a reception following in Raven's lobby sponsored by The Pumping Company Restaurant. Tickets and information are available at www.raventheatre.com or 773-338-2177.

Raven Theatre and Vault 13 present Black and Blue June 14-July 28
by Robert Diamond - Jun 5, 2013

Raven Theatre and Vault 13 Productions have teamed up to bring back the wildly popular Black and Blue. Opening night is Friday, June 14th at 8:00 p.m. at The West Stage at the Raven Theatre Complex, 6157 N. Clark, with a reception following in Raven's lobby sponsored by The Pumping Company Restaurant.

O'Neill's BEYOND THE HORIZON Performs Final Two Weeks in Chicago, Ends 4/22
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2012

Eugene O'Neill's first full-length play, BEYOND THE HORIZON, directed by Louis Contey, will perform for eight final shows and close on April 22nd.

O'Neill's BEYOND THE HORIZON Performs Final Two Weeks in Chicago, Ends 4/22
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2012

Eugene O'Neill's first full-length play, BEYOND THE HORIZON, directed by Louis Contey, will perform for eight final shows and close on April 22nd.

Tickets for HENRY V at Promethean Theatre Ensemble Go On Sale
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 15, 2012

Promethean Theatre Ensemble announces that tickets are now on sale for their upcoming production of William Shakespeare's Henry V.

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