Cloudgate Announces “Strange Heart Beating” Cast and Designers

Cloudgate Announces “Strange Heart Beating” Cast and Designers

Pictured (L to R): Jyreika Guest (Teeny), Leah Raidt (Lena),  Brandon Rodriguez (Ramon) and Stephanie Shum (Lake). Cloudgate Theatre has announced the cast and design team for the world premiere of “Strange Heart Beating” by Artistic Director Kristin Idaszak and directed by Addie Gorlin. The cast features Jyreika Guest (Teeny), Leah...

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American Blues Has Its “Spitfire Grill” Cast and Staff

American Blues Has Its “Spitfire Grill” Cast and Staff

American Blues Theater has announced the cast and design team for the Chicago revival of The Spitfire Grill.

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Ghostlight Has Its “Selfish Giant” Cast

Ghostlight Has Its “Selfish Giant” Cast

Pictured: Song Marshall Ghostlight Ensemble has announced the cast for “The Selfish Giant,” a physical theatre reimagining of the Oscar Wilde short story of the same name adapted by Maria Burnham. Co-Directed by Burnham and Miona Lee (who also serves as movement choreographer), the production features Jean E. Burr as...

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Ingersoll’s Judy Garland Show to Play Venus Cabaret over Pride

Ingersoll’s Judy Garland Show to Play Venus Cabaret over Pride

Angela Ingersoll will bring her GET HAPPY: ANGELA INGERSOLL SINGS JUDY GARLAND to Mercury Theater Chicago’s Venus Cabaret space this June to commemorate the 50th anniversary of both Garland’s passing and the birth of the Pride movement.

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Den to Produce Joel Drake Johnson’s “Four Places”

Den to Produce Joel Drake Johnson’s “Four Places”

Pictured: (left to right) Amy Montgomery, Bruch Reed, Meg Thalken and Rebekah Ward. The Den Theatre has announced that it will present a revival of Joel Drake Johnson’s drama “Four Places,” directed by ensemble member Lia Mortensen. The play unfolds in real-time as a brother and sister Ellen and Warren...

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Review | “The Children” at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Review | “The Children” at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

“The Children” is built for a tidal wave but only delivers a babbling brook.

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Review | “West Side Story” at Lyric Opera

Review | “West Side Story” at Lyric Opera

If you get the chance to see one musical live onstage this summer, “West Side Story” at the Lyric Opera is a fabulous choice.

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The New Colony Announces Uncharted Festival Line-Up

The New Colony Announces Uncharted Festival Line-Up

The New Colony has announced the slate for their “Uncharted” festival, a two-week showcase of new plays from Chicago writers.

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Theo Ubique Has Its “Hedwig” Cast and Designers

Theo Ubique Has Its “Hedwig” Cast and Designers

Theo Ubique announces “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” cast.

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