Cor Theatre Has Its LATE COMPANY Production Team and Cast

Cor Theatre Has Its LATE COMPANY Production Team and Cast

Cor Theatre has announced the production team and partial casting for the Midwest premiere of LATE COMPANY by Canadian playwright, director, and filmmaker Jordan Tannahill.

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Cavalia’s ODYESSO Elevates the Human Spirit

Cavalia’s ODYESSO Elevates the Human Spirit

Three years ago, a friend extended an invitation to see Cavalia’s ODYESSO. I knew nothing about the show but took her recommendation to “just see it.” Though I am not one frequently flabbergasted by spectacle, I remain shocked at this show’s lasting influence over me.

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BATTLEFIELD Is Epic Storytelling at Its Most Refined

BATTLEFIELD Is Epic Storytelling at Its Most Refined

Photo: Caroline Moreau. Pictured: Jared McNeill, Carole Karemera, Ery Nzaramba. Review: BATTLEFIELD – presented by Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and the Museum of Contemporary Art By Jude Hansen A battlefield only exists after a war has taken place, it is nothing but an aftermath. Before such time as blood is shed,...

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Route 66 Has Its A FUNNY THING…Cast and Creatives

Route 66 Has Its A FUNNY THING…Cast and Creatives

Route 66 Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the Chicago premiere of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY UNIT AT SLOAN-KETTERING MEMORIAL CANCER CENTER OF NEW YORK CITY by Halley Feiffer.

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Definition Theatre Announces New Artistic Advisory Members and Chicago Premiere of AN OCTOROON

Definition Theatre Announces New Artistic Advisory Members and Chicago Premiere of AN OCTOROON

Pictured: Definition Theatre Company. Photo by Joe Mazza (Brave Lux Inc). Definition Theatre Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tyrone Phillips and Managing Director Neel McNeill, have announced the first play of its 2017-2018 season, the Chicago premiere of AN OCTOROON by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Produced in association with Goodman Theatre,...

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No Jeff Judges for Letts at Steppenwolf – Jeff Committee Responds

No Jeff Judges for Letts at Steppenwolf – Jeff Committee Responds

“Our Committee of 55 hard-working devoted theatergoers each see more than a hundred plays a year. Our membership is diverse, with all ages and diversity.”

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House Theatre Appoints New Managing Director

House Theatre Appoints New Managing Director

The House Theatre of Chicago has announced that Erik Schroeder as the company’s new Managing Director, a role currently filled on an interim basis by board member Brian Bauer.

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Line-Up Announced for Broadway In Chicago’s Summer Concert

Line-Up Announced for Broadway In Chicago’s Summer Concert

Broadway In Chicago has announced their annual free BROADWAY IN CHICAGO SUMMER CONCERT, sponsored by ABC 7 Chicago and hosted by Janet Davies.

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Spiel Chicago Episode Seventeen: Lavina Jadhwani

Spiel Chicago Episode Seventeen: Lavina Jadhwani

SPIEL CHICAGO is a bi-weekly podcast that explores the progressive and thoughtful work of women in Chicago theater.

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