The Actors Gymnasium Announces New Executive Director

The Actors Gymnasium Announces New Executive Director

  The Actors Gymnasium Artistic Director Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi and Board of Directors have announced the appointment of Murphy Monroe as the organization’s new Executive Director. “Having spent a lifetime with a head full of circus dreams, I am absolutely thrilled to be joining Sylvia and the team,” says Monroe who...

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Nominees Announced for the Sixth Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards

Nominees Announced for the Sixth Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards

Broadway In Chicago has announced the twenty-four students nominated for Best Actor and Best Actress, and nominees for Best Production, Best Direction and the Grosh Award for Best Scenic Design in the sixth annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards.

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The Yard Announces New Resident Artists and Mentors

The Yard Announces New Resident Artists and Mentors

The Yard, a theater company that immerses students in the Chicago storefront theatre-making process, has announced a slate of new resident artists and mentors: lighting designer Heather Gilbert; actor Kiki Layne; actor and visual artist Anthony Venturini; actor, poet, and rapper Mykele Deville; and stage manager and technician Daniel Parsons.

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Steppenwolf Welcomes Newest Ensemble Member

Steppenwolf Welcomes Newest Ensemble Member

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced the addition of its 49th member to the ensemble.

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Line-Up Announced for TUTALab 2017

Line-Up Announced for TUTALab 2017

Pictured: TUTALab 2017 ‘s RADIO CULTURE Director Amber Robinson. TUTA Theatre Chicago has announced the lineup for TUTALab 2017; a performance incubator series aimed at developing new visions of classic and lesser-known texts with this year’s lab featuring pieces that represent a diverse range of global perspectives, spanning across a...

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Victory Gardens Sets Cast and Staff for Chicago Premiere of NATIVE GARDENS

Victory Gardens Sets Cast and Staff for Chicago Premiere of NATIVE GARDENS

Victory Gardens Theater will close its 42nd season with the Chicago Premiere of NATIVE GARDENS, Karen Zacarías new comedy, directed by Marti Lyons June 2 – July 2, 2017.

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Gift Theatre Announces Casting & Designers for PILGRIMS

Gift Theatre Announces Casting & Designers for PILGRIMS

Pictured: Janelle Villas The Gift Theatre has announced the design team and three-person cast for the world premiere of Claire Kiechel’s play PILGRIMS, co-directed by Michael Patrick Thornton and Jessica Thebus, June 2-July 30. PILGRIMS will feature ensemble members Brittany Burch (Jasmine) and Ed Flynn (Soldier), with guest artist Janelle Villas...

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11th annual Snubfest Comedy Festival Lineup Set

11th annual Snubfest Comedy Festival Lineup Set

Under The Gun Theater and Zanies Comedy Club have announced the lineup for the 11th annual Snubfest Comedy Festival. Snubfest showcases Comic performers that have been rejected from a festival or stages in the last 12 months and have decided to put themselves on the line for a panel of industry judges to win performance slots on local and national stages.

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Babes With Blades Announce 20th Season

Babes With Blades Announce 20th Season

(L to R) Playwrights for Babes With Blades’ 20th season, Anne Bertram and Barbara Lhota.  Babes With Blades Theatre Company has announced its 20th anniversary season, entitled “Origins,” consisting of two full productions and three developing scripts, reflecting on “how women define themselves and their places in their worlds.” The...

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Cast and Schedule Set for Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks Tour

Cast and Schedule Set for Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks Tour

Pictured: Past Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks production at Loyola Park. Photo by Julie Stanton. Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast, production team and schedule for the 2017 Chicago Shakespeare in the Park tour of ROMEO AND JULIET. Directed and adapted by Marti Lyons, this free 75 minute abridged performance...

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