Spiel Chicago Episode Eight: Melissa McNamara
Pictured: Melissa McNamara. This week Smyra talks with the incredibly multi-talented Melissa McNamara. Melissa is an improviser, movement director, pilates instructor and solo performance artist. We discuss how she found herself on such a diverse path and how she started Mind Art Core Pilates Performance, which has twice won The...
Broadway In Chicago Completes its 2017 Season.
CIRCUS 1903 – THE GOLDEN AGE OF CIRCUS. Photo by Jose Leon Photography. Broadway In Chicago has announced its complete 2017 season which includes the Pre-Broadway musical ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, THE KING AND I, SOMETHING ROTTEN! and LES MISÉRABLES. Additional shows include: MEN ARE FROM MARS...
Joffrey’s ROMEO AND JULIET is a Modern Masterpiece
Pictured: Rory Hohenstein (Romeo) and Christine Rocas (Juliet). Photo by Cheryl Mann. Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at The Joffrey Ballet By Abigail Trabue Joffrey Ballet opened its 21st season in Chicago with what might be the single best production I’ve seen by the company in the 15 years I’ve lived in...
Victory Gardens World Premiere of ROZ AND RAY has Cast and Creative Team
Pictured: Mary Beth Fisher. Victory Gardens has announced the casting and creative team for the world premiere of ROZ AND RAY written by Karen Hartman. directed by Artistic Director Chay Yew. Roz and Ray Directed by Artistic Director Chay Yew, the production features Mary Beth Fisher (Roz) and James Vincent...
Casting for Pride Films and Plays’ PRISCILLA: QUEEN OF THE DESERT Announced
The trio of performers – two drag queens and a transgender woman – who traverse the Australian Outback in a beaten-up bus nicknamed “Priscilla” will be played by Honey West, Jordan Phelps and Luke Meierdiercks
Drury Lane Has Cast and Creative Team for CRAZY FOR YOU
Pictured: Roger Mueller Drury Lane Theatre has announced casting for the Gershwin musical CRAZY FOR YOU. Directed and choreographed by Matt Crowle, the production features Clyde Alves (Bobby Child), Robyn Hurder (Polly Baker), Larry Adams (Bela Zangler), Roger Mueller (Everett Baker), Hollis Resnik (Lottie Child), Holly Stauder (Patricia Fordor), Erica...
Black Ensemble’s 2017 Season Highlights Theater and Dance
Black Ensemble Theater has announced their 2017 Season: A Theater Season of Dance. Highlighting African American dance and artists in different times in history the season includes The Nicholas Brothers, Josephine Baker, The Harlem Renaissance, and Sammy Davis Jr., as well as an historical look at Hip Hop. Performances will...
Erica Daniels Out at Second City, Fourth Actor Departs e.t.c. Revue
PerformInk has learned that Erica Daniels, president of live theatricals, departed the company Wednesday. Daniels joined Second City in the spring of 2015, leaving her role as associate artistic director for 14 years at Steppenwolf behind.
A LIFE EXTRA ORDINARY at Gift is Beautiful, Haunting
This is a beautiful, haunting and present piece of theater with such memorable and heartfelt artistry.
SDC Zelda Fichandler Award Goes to Lisa Portes
Lisa Portes is the recipient of the 2016 Zelda Fichandler Award, which recognizes an outstanding director or choreographer who is “transforming the regional arts landscape through singular creativity and artistry in the theater.”