The 2017 Equity Jeff Award Winners
The 49th Annual Equity Jeff Awards honored last seasons achievements in Chicago theater Monday night at Drury Lane Oakbrook. “Sweeney Todd” at Paramount was the most honored production of the evening, earning five trophies, including the best Production-Musical-Large.
Cody Estle Named Raven’s New Artistc Director
Raven Theatre has announced the appointment of a new artistic director.
Lifeline Welcomes New Ensemble Members
Lifeline Theatre has announced the addition of six new members to its artistic ensemble.
“Everyone Knows” — the Unchecked Abuse of Power at Writers Theatre
From off-hand sexual comments to egregious propositions, the environment at Writers is one that is often described as sexually-charged, led by the otherwise well-respected co-founder of the 25-year-old company.
Review: YASMINA’S NECKLACE at Goodman Theatre
For every “now more than ever” play, every revival that we resurrect to draw a parallel between systems of oppression, every narrative that shows women, the LGBT+ community, and people of color victimized and stripped of their agency, we need a YASMINA’S NECKLACE.
Review – BOB: A LIFE IN FIVE ACTS at The Comrades
When you walk into the Apollo Studio theater to see BOB: A LIFE IN FIVE ACTS, you are greeted with an appealingly simple set that evokes road trips and sixties nostalgia.
Review: WELCOME TO JESUS at American Theater Company
With the recent controversy surrounding football players kneeling for the national anthem, one particular counterargument has emerged.
Chicago Comedy Film Festival Pulls Andy Dick Documentary
The Chicago Comedy Film Festival has decided to pull the film Everybody Has An Andy Dick Story from festival programming.
Interrobang Sets FOR THE LOYAL Cast and Creatives
Interrobang Theatre Project has announced the cast and production team for Lee Blessing’s FOR THE LOYAL, directed by Co-Artistic Director James Yost.
Griffin Sets Their VIOLET Company
Photo: (top, l to r) Nicole Laurenzi as Violet, Will Lidke as Monty, Stephen Allen as Flick, Matt Miles as Father and Maya Hlava (Young Violet) with (bottom, l to r) Connor Baty, Brianna Buckley, Nick Druzbanski, Sarah Hayes, Anthony Kayer and LaShera Moore. Griffin Theatre Company has announced the cast and production team for its production of the Tony-nominated musical VIOLET, with book and lyrics by...