Eclipse Has Its MEGASTASIS Cast and Production
Eclipse Theatre Company has announced the cast and production team for the next show in the Kia Corthron season, MEGASTASIS.
Metropolis Announces Line-up for ’17-’18 “Artists Lounge Live” Series
Photo: Michael Mahler will play Paul McCartney hits at Metropolis’ “Artists Lounge Live.” The Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights has announced the next season of Artists Lounge Live at Metropolis, featuring Broadway and Chicago performers — John Michael Dias, Jared Bradshaw, Donica Lynn, Michael Mahler, Katie Deal and...
Cast and Creatives Announced for Midsommer’s HAMLET
Midsommer Flight has announced the cast and creative team for their Summer production of Shakespeare’s HAMLET.
What the Hell Is Happening with PASS OVER?
You would think that Steppenwolf just produced the very first play ever about race to be performed in Chicago. Jesus.
Review: PASS OVER at Steppenwolf
We need to ask ourselves, “do black lives matter?” Because the thought of complacency is frightening for the future of humanity.
AstonRep Announces 2017-18 Season
(left to right) Alexandra Bennett, Sarah C. Lo and Debra Rodkin in AstonRep Theatre Company’s production of ELEEMOSYNARY by Lee Blessing, co-directed by Derek Bertelsen and Jeremiah Barr. Photo by Emily Schwartz. AstonRep Theatre Company has announced its 2017-18 Season, kicking off this fall with 1984, based on George Orwell’s...
Review: NATIVE GARDENS at Victory Gardens Theater
This is a play that wields commentary about race and entitlement with swift aim, making incisions that cut deep.
Jeff Committee Announces Study to Identify Areas Where Awards Can Improve
Opinion research firm Taproot+ has agreed to conduct a study for the Joseph Jefferson Awards Committee this summer to identify current perceptions of the organization and where the Jeff Awards can improve. Recently the committee has been under scrutiny for a lack of diversity, particularly since Pulitzer-winning playwright Tracy Letts snubbed...
International Physical Theater Festival Recap — Part 3
The International Physical Festival wraps up this Sunday. Kyle Whalen and Kate Cuellar wrap up their experience and preview the weekend.
Chicago Folks Operetta has Cast for Kurt Weill’s Anti-War JOHNNY JOHNSON
Pictured: Gabriel di Gennaro, William Dwyer, Kaitlin Galetti, Mary Lutz-Govertsen, Robert Morriseey, Maxwell Seifert and Christine Steyer. Chicago Folks Operetta has announced the cast and creatives for the Chicago premiere of Kurt Weill’s anti-war operetta JOHNNY JOHNSON with a libretto by Paul Green and edited by Tim Carter for the Kurt...