Review | “The Memo” at Organic Theater Company
It’s impossible to separate this play from any of the politicking that surrounds us, but it is important to take away a perspective on the individual, because, in the end, we all play our part, whether willingly or knowingly.
Review | BLOOMSDAY at Remy Bumppo Theatre
We probably all have something in our lives that we wish could have worked out differently.
A Red Orchid Expands Ensemble
Pictured (clockwise from top left): Travis Knight, Christa van Baale, Stephanie Heller, Myron Elliott-Cisneros, Levi Holloway, Steve Schine, Grant Sabin, Karen Aldridge, Jess McLeod, and Sadieh Rifai. A Red Orchid Theatre has announced the addition of eight new members to the Artistic Ensemble – Karen Aldridge, Myron Elliott-Cisneros, Levi Holloway,...
Trap Door Named 2019 Non-Equity Special Award Recipient
In honor of the company’s endeavors over the last 25 years, the Jeff Awards recently announced Trap Door Theatre as the recipient of the 2019 Non-Equity Special Award. Founded by Artistic Director Beata Pilch, Trap Door has made a name for itself through challenging yet obscure works, whether it’s a...
Broken Nose and New Colony Announce PEG Cast
Pictured (left to right): Stephanie Shum and Gage Wallace. Photo by Joe Mazza/Brave Lux. Broken Nose Theatre and The New Colony have announced the cast for the world premiere of Liam Fitzgerald’s comedy PEG, directed by Broken Nose Artistic Director Elise Marie Davis. The production will feature The New Colony’s Co-Artistic Director Stephanie Shum with Gage Wallace. Peg is excited. Steve...
City Lit Announces 40th Season Lineup
City Lit Theater has announced the four shows that will make up the company’s 40th season. Examining key moments in American history and the personalities (real and fictional) that have shaped the country, the season will open in September with the Chicago premiere of ROMANCE LANGUAGE by Peter Parnell, directed...
The Comrades Announce “Roast” Cast and Staff
The Comrades have announced the cast for the world premiere of “Roast,” a dark comedy by Harry Wood. Wood’s play follows the friends and family of Sam, a talented young comedian who took his own life, as they fulfill his last request: to hold a roast of him instead of a traditional funeral. As each of the roasters has their turn on stage, they reflect on who Sam was, and what he meant to them. Derek Bertelsen directs.
Review | “Miracle” at the Royal George
Veronica Garza, Allison Sill, Michael Kingston, Gene Weygandt, Amaris Sanchez,Brandon Dahlquist, Jonathan Butler-Duplessis | Photo by Michael Brosilow by Marie Warner “MIRACLE: A Musical 108 Years in the Making” is a new commercial attraction at the Royal George which follows one Northside family through the 2016 Chicago Cubs season —...