Review: “anything and always” at Coffee & Whiskey Productions
Pictured: Michelle Alejandra Limon and Wesley James. Photo courtesy of Coffee & Whiskey Productions. By Bec Willett She tells us her name is Victoria and that at the age of only 30 she was diagnosed with breast cancer. In a brief prelude to the play, she has been invited to...
Photo Gallery: Martha Lavey Memorial
Ensemble members, family, and friends gathered at Steppenwolf on October 9th to celebrate the late Martha Lavey’s life and legacy.
Review: CHOIR BOY at Raven Theatre
Ultimately, this production is one of exploration and trial as we, as a theatre community, strive to make better art.
REVIEW: THE CRUCIBLE at Steppenwolf for Young Adults
When I see a play like THE CRUCIBLE slated in a theater season, I have to wonder why. Arthur Miller’s classic allegory is certainly timeless, but often-produced. What makes this production different from any other?
Drury Lane Announces 42ND STREET Cast & Creative Team
Drury Lane Theatre has announced the casting for its holiday season production of 42ND STREET, running October 26 – January 7. The production is directed by Michael Heitzman with choreography by Jared Grimes.
New Colony Artistic Directors Step Down
Photo: (left to right) The New Colony Co-Artistic Directors Andrew Hobgood and Evan Linder. The New Colony announced today that Founding Members and Co-Artistic Directors Andrew Hobgood and Evan Linder will step down in January 2018 at the end of the company’s ninth season. The board of directors has launched a search for a replacement....
Broken Nose Theatre Announces Season and Partial Casting
Pictured: (left to right) Jennifer Cheung, Adam Soule, Evan Linder and Elise Spoerlein in Broken Nose Theatre’s hit 2017 production of AT THE TABLE by Michael Perlman, directed by Spenser Davis. Photo by Matthew Freer. Broken Nose Theatre has announced the full line-up for its 2018 season, featuring three world premiere productions, to be presented at its new resident home, The Den Theatre in Wicker...
New Trump Cuba Policy Forces Cancelation of Theater’s U.S. Debut in Chicago
On September 29th, the Trump administration announced it would reduce embassy personnel in Havana by 60 percent, effectively closing the consulate that issues visas to Cubans traveling to the United States.
Flying Elephant Productions Announces Inaugural Season
A new company called Flying Elephant Productions, with Leo Schwartz as Executive Director and DC Cathro as Artistic Director, have announced its inaugural season, launching this winter with the world premiere of WE THE PEOPLE – SONGS OF THE RESISTANCE, a political song cycle about the 2016 election. Six actors...
Northlight Theatre to Honor Harry Lennix for Social Advocacy
Lennix’s film credits include “Man of Steel,” “Ray” and “The Matrix” sequels. On TV, he has starred in “The Blacklist,” “Commander in Chief,” “24,” and “ER.”