The Raven 2019 — Photo Coverage Page 2

Photo Flash: Raven Theatre's Chicago Premiere Adaptation of A DOLL'S HOUSE

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Feb 10, 2020

Raven Theatre is continuing its 2019-20 season with a revival of Henrik Ibsen's masterpiece A DOLL'S HOUSE, in a vibrant and progressive new adaptation making its Chicago premiere. Directed by Lauren Shouse, the new work features translation by Anne-Charlotte Hanes Harvey and adaptation by Hanes Harvey and Kirsten Brandt. A DOLL'S HOUSE will play February 6 – March 22, 2020 on Raven's 85-seat East Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. (at Granville) in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at raventheatre.com or by calling (773) 338-2177. The press opening is Monday, February 10 at 7:30 pm.

Photo Coverage: Inside the Final #eduHAM Q&A of 2019

by Walter McBride • Dec 20, 2019

#EduHam is a series of HAMILTON Wednesday matinees made available to New York City schools with a high concentration of students from low-income families for the ticket price of only $10. This educational partnership, made possible through a $1.46 million grant by The Rockefeller Foundation, is not only providing 20,000 NYC public school students with the opportunity to see HAMILTON on Broadway, but provides educational material by Gilder Lehrman to incorporate material from the musical into the American History curriculum.

Photo Flash: Take a Look at Production Photos From Raven Theatre's COLD TOWN/HOTLINE: A Chicago Holiday Story

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Dec 3, 2019

Raven Theatre presents the world premiere of the heartwarming, family-friendly comedy COLD TOWN/HOTLINE: A Chicago Holiday Story, written and directed by Eli Newell, playing November 30 – December 22, 2019 on Raven's 85-seat East Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. (at Granville) in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at raventheatre.com or by calling (773) 338-2177. The press opening is Friday, December 6 at 7:30 pm.

Photo Flash: Take a Look at Photos From Raven Theatre's Production of HOODOO LOVE

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Nov 4, 2019

Raven Theatre will continue its 2019-20 season with Katori Hall's drama HOODOO LOVE, directed by Wardell Julius Clark with music direction by The Ricky Harris. This spellbinding, blues-filled tale about the danger of our desires will play October 31 – December 15, 2019 on Raven's intimate 56-seat Schwartz Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. (at Granville) in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at raventheatre.com or by calling (773) 338-2177. The press openings are Monday, November 4 at 7:30 pm and Tuesday, November 5 at 7:30 pm.

BWW Review: HOMOS, OR EVERYONE IN AMERICA Fulfills the Theater's Mission at Convergene Continuum

by Roy Berko • Oct 26, 2019

Photo Flash: Breast Cancer Research Foundation 2019 Symposium Honors Vera Wang, Raises Over $2.6 Million For Research

by A.A. Cristi • Oct 18, 2019

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) held its annual Symposium and Awards Luncheon today at the New York Hilton Midtown. Hosted by ELLE Magazine Editor in Chief Nina Garcia, this year's luncheon honored fashion legend Vera Wang with the Sandra Taub Humanitarian Award in recognition of her enduring dedication to BCRF and her profound philanthropic spirit, presented by Donna Karan.

Photo Flash: Raven Theatre Presents The Chicago Premiere of SUNDOWN, YELLOW MOON

by A.A. Cristi • Oct 7, 2019

Raven Theatre is pleased to launch its 2019-20 season with the Chicago premiere of Rachel Bonds' drama SUNDOWN, YELLOW MOON, featuring music and lyrics by The Bengsons, directed by Artistic Director Cody Estle with music direction by Andra Velis Simon. This warm and delicate play with music is an honest look at the hard work of holding a family together and reconnecting with what we've left behind.

BWW Review: Duffy Hudson Inhabits the Essence of EDGAR ALLAN POE The Master of the Macabre

by Shari Barrett • Sep 25, 2019

Hudson emerged from the darkness as himself with nary a trace of his Poe essence to be seen. Soon he opened the suitcase placed on the stage and as he shared how his adoration of Poe's work began, he transformed himself before our eyes into the Master of the Macabre in all his glory. And by the time Poe's signature long black coat graced his frame, the actor was no longer there and before us stood the physical essence of Edgar Allan Poe.

Photo Flash: Get an All New Look at BAT OUT OF HELL

by Julie Musbach • Aug 29, 2019

Bat Out Of Hell-The Musical is entering its final week of performances, set to close on Sunday, September 8th. Check out new production photos as the show keeps driving along!

Photo Flash: Theatre of NOTE Presents The World Premiere Of DRIVING WILDE

by A.A. Cristi • Aug 23, 2019

Theatre of NOTE continues its 2019 season with the world premiere of DRIVING WILDE by Jacqueline Wright, directed by Bart DeLorenzo.  DRIVING WILDE will preview Friday and Saturday, August 16 and August 17 at 8pm, and will open on August 22 at 8pm and run through September 21 at Theatre of NOTE, 1517 N Cahuenga Blvd (just north of Sunset) in Hollywood.                                                                            

Photo Coverage: BAT OUT OF HELL Celebrates Opening Night at New York City Center!

by Monroe George • Aug 9, 2019

Like a bat out of hell, Bat Out of Hell is flying to New York City Center, where the Jim Steinman musical just celebrated opening night, yesterday, August 8, and will play a six-week engagement through September 8, 2019.

Photo Flash: They'll Be Gone, Gone, Gone! Inside Look at BAT OUT OF HELL

by Julie Musbach • Aug 8, 2019

Like a bat out of hell, Bat Out of Hell is flying to New York City Center, where the Jim Steinman musical officially it just began its run yesterday, August 1. The musical is set to open on August 8, and will play a six-week engagement through September 8, 2019.

Photo Coverage: BAT OUT OF HELL Rocks Out In Rehearsal For Its Off-Broadway Run

by Walter McBride • Aug 2, 2019

Like a bat out of hell, Bat Out of Hell is flying to New York City Center, where the Jim Steinman musical officially it just began its run yesterday, August 1. The musical is set to open on August 8, and will play a six-week engagement through September 8, 2019.

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of BAT OUT OF HELL, Led By Andrew Polec, Christina Bennington, Lena Hall, and More!

by Walter McBride • Jul 31, 2019

Bat Out of Hell officially begins its run at City Center tomorrow, August 1! The cast met the press recently and BroadwayWorld was there.

Photo Flash: See Beyonce, Donald Glover, and More on THE LION KING Red Carpet!

by Kaitlin Milligan • Jul 10, 2019

Filmmakers, talent and special guests celebrated Disney's “The Lion King” tonight in Hollywood. The movie, which opens on July 19, 2019, welcomes beloved characters back to the big screen in a whole new way.

Photo Flash: AstonRep Theatre Presents THE CROWD YOU'RE IN WITH

by A.A. Cristi • May 17, 2019

AstonRep Theatre Company is pleased to conclude its 2018-19 season with Rebecca Gilman's dramaTHE CROWD YOU'RE IN WITH, directed by Co-Artistic Director Derek Bertelsen*, playing May 16 - June 16, 2019 at The Raven Theatre (West Stage), 6157 N. Clark St. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.astonrep.com or by calling (773) 828-9129.

Photo Coverage: Jim Steinman's BAT OUT OF HELL Celebrates Arrival in NYC!

by Walter McBride • May 15, 2019

As BroadwayWorld reported this morning, the New York City run for Jim Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical will begin performances at New York City Center on August 1, 2019 with an Opening Night set for August 8, 2019. Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical will play a six-week engagement through September 8, 2019.

Photo Flash: Raven Theatre Presents THE UNDENIABLE SOUND OF RIGHT NOW

by A.A. Cristi • May 6, 2019

Raven Theatre is pleased to conclude its 2018-19 season with the Chicago premiere of Laura Eason's THE UNDENIABLE SOUND OF RIGHT NOW, a poignant and potent portrait of those who can change with the times and those who get left behind. Directed by BJ Jones, THE UNDENIABLE SOUND OF RIGHT NOW will play May 2 - June 16, 2019 on Raven's 85-seat East Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. (at Granville) in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.raventheatre.com or by calling (773) 338-2177.

Photo Flash: Raven Theatre Presents Chicago Premiere of YEN

by A.A. Cristi • Mar 25, 2019

Raven Theatre is pleased to continue its 2018-19 season with the Chicago premiere of Anna Jordan's drama YEN directed by Elly Green. This savage, unrelenting play about growing up, opening the windows and letting in the light will playMarch 21 - May 5, 2019 on Raven's intimate 55-seat West Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. (at Granville) in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.raventheatre.com or by calling (773) 338-2177.

Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest eduHAM at HAMILTON

by Walter McBride • Feb 14, 2019

#EduHam is a series of HAMILTON Wednesday matinees made available to New York City schools with a high concentration of students from low-income families for the ticket price of only $10. This educational partnership, made possible through a $1.46 million grant by The Rockefeller Foundation, is not only providing 20,000 NYC public school students with the opportunity to see HAMILTON on Broadway, but provides educational material by Gilder Lehrman to incorporate material from the musical into the American History curriculum.

Photo Flash: First Look at Raven Theatre's HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE

by Julie Musbach • Feb 11, 2019

Raven Theatre continues its 2018-19 season with Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, directed by Artistic Director Cody Estle.