“Not in Our House” Honored With Multiple Awards
On September 17, 2016 the Not in Our House Chicago Theatre Community will be honored as the recipient of the Illinois Theatre Association’s 2015 Award of Excellence in Professional Theatre. The awards presentation will take as part of the Illinois Theatre Association’s Inaugural Gala – “Opening Night!”, which will be held at Harper College’s Wojcik Conference Center in Palatine, Illinois.
Quest Ensemble Theatre Announces its 16/17 Season
Quest Ensemble Theatre has announced its 15th season line-up which includes a collaboration with the International Chamber Artists and an updated version of PEOPLE’S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Jackalope Announces Casting for OCTAGON
Jackalope has announced casting for its 9th season opener OCTAGON by Kristiana Rae Colón.
AMOUR is a Lovely Night at the Theater
I love a good rom-com. I’ve watched countless movies of tortured, misunderstood “bad boys” who bare their muscley souls to the “nice girl” in town, overcome adversity, live happily ever after, and ride off into the sunset, and it never.gets.old.
Gift Announces A LIFE EXTRA ORDINARY Cast
The Gift Theatre has announced casting for the world premiere of Melissa Ross’ A LIFE EXTRA ORDINARY.
Spiel Chicago Episode Six: Burlesque Part 2.3
This week we bring you part two of our interview with three local burlesque producers.
Tortured Genius or Underemployed Professional?
Is the harsh reality of trying to make a living as an artist responsible for the mental health issues that actors, dancers, and musicians sometimes experience?
Excellent Acting and Design Drive TimeLine’s BAKERSFIELD MIST
On the surface, Stephen Sachs’ BAKERSFIELD MIST explores the artistic first impression—the “blink”, as Mike Nussbaum’s art scholar Lionel Percy calls it, or the moment when we experience the art before we’re able to come to judgment.
Powerhouse Voices Shake the Foundation in BoHo’s NEXT TO NORMAL
Colette Todd and Gilbert Domally in BoHo Theatre’s production of NEXT TO NORMAL (Amy Boyle) Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at BoHo Theatre By Hilary Holbrook Since it first appeared on Broadway in 2008, I have been a huge fan of this show. NEXT TO NORMAL examines the issues of grief,...
KINKY BOOTS Will “Raise You Up” With Its Uplifting, Entertaining Story
Kick up your heels—the 2013 Tony Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS is back in Chicago for the first time since its pre-Broadway world premiere!