Review: YERMA — Theatre Y and Red Tape Theatre
The timing could not be more perfect for Gabriel García Lorca’s lyrical tale of a woman’s struggle to fulfill her destiny despite intense opposition from the most significant man in her life.
Review: CAPTAIN STEVE’S CARING KINGDOM at The Factory
When a theater company boasts of their “trashy and stupid‚” aesthetic, you really have no idea what you’re in for. Which makes sense, given Factory’s mission of an “unexpected, unapologetic theatrical experience.”
New Colony Adds THE LIGHT Premiere to Season, Cast & Staff Announced
The New Colony has announced an added production for its ninth season, the world premiere of Loy Webb’s THE LIGHT, directed by Toma Langston, playing January 5 – February 4, 2018, at The Den Theatre. THE LIGHT will feature Jeffery Owen Freelon Jr. and Tiffany Oglesby, and the production team...
Review: NEWSIES at the Marriott Theatre
In all, there’s nothing egregiously displeasing about “Newsies.” But it’s sanitized pablum. It’s as much about the newsboy strike of 1899 as “The Lion King” is about daily life in, say, Uganda.
Cast Set for THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER
The Mercury Theater Chicago has announced the cast for the 7th sailing of John Reeger and Julie Shannon’s THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER.
House Theatre Cancels “Ellen Bond”
The House Theatre of Chicago has announced that it will not be producing “Ellen Bond, Union Spy” in the spring of 2018 as previously announced. The Civil War — conceived by Jess McLeod and written by Jenny Lamb, with Tanji Harper & Blu Rhythm Collective providing the music, lyrics and movement...
Cast and Production Team Set for SPEECH & DEBATE
Pictured: Trevor Bates Brown Paper Box Co. has announced the cast and production team for Stephen Karam’s SPEECH & DEBATE. Directed by Board President David Lipschutz, the production features Trevor Bates (Howie), Elise Marie Davis (Teacher/Reporter), Darren Patin (Solomon), and Deanalís Resto (Diwata). Pictured (l-r): Trevor Bates, Deanalís Resto, Darren Patin and Elise...
Review: 42ND STREET at Drury Lane
With screaming guitars and poignant diversity, Michael Heitzman has reinvented “42nd Street” with spectacular results.
Albany Park Theater Project, Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble & More Land $50K MacArthur Grants
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation awarded grants yesterday to nine Chicago arts and culture organizations for diverse artistic exchanges in eight countries, including Mexico, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the United Kingdom.
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE – St. Louis EPA
AUDITION DATE Saturday, November 18, 2017 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Callbacks will be held November 19th. APPOINTMENTS To schedule an appointment email [email protected] CONTRACT SPT SPT Level 1; $245/week minimum SEEKING Male and Female actors for upcoming production of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. See breakdown for details. PREPARATION: Sides...