Review: Shatterd Globe and Theater Wit’s THE REALISTIC JONESES
The unremarkable is hilarious in The Realistic Joneses, a peculiar show that is a co-production between Shattered Globe Theatre and Theater Wit.
Review: FUENTE OVEJUNA at City Lit Theater
In City Lit’s short and streamlined production, FUENTE OVEJUNA strikes a familiar chord for anyone who has had to take a stance against a cruel dominion
Pride Films and Plays Announces AFTERGLOW Cast
Pride Films and Plays has completed casting for the Chicago premiere of AFTERGLOW by S. Asher Gelman. Directed by Executive Director David G. Zak, the production features Rich Holton and Jacob Barnes as Josh and Alex, a married couple in an open relationship who invite Darius, played by Jesse Montoya,...
Theo Ubique Sets BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Cast
Theo Ubique announces the cast and design team for BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY.
Interrobang Sets UTILITY Cast & Production Team
(left to right) Brynne Barnard, Kevin D’Ambrosio, Barbara Figgins and Patrick TJ Kelly. Interrobang Theatre Project has announced casting for the Chicago premiere of Emily Schwend’s UTILITY, winner of the 2016 Yale Drama Series Prize, directed by Georgette Verdin. The cast includes Ensemble Member Brynne Barnard with Kevin D’Ambrosio, Barbara Figgins and Patrick TJ...
Lyric Opera Announces Season & Casting
Photo: Lyric’s “Das Rheingold” | Todd Rosenberg Lyric Opera has announced the operas that will make up its next season: The Barber of Seville, Luisa Miller, Dead Man Walking, Don Giovanni, Madama Butterfly, The Queen of Spades, Götterdämmerung, and Blue. As its annual musical, the opera will present a production of...
TimeLine to Produce OSLO at Broadway Playhouse
TimeLine Theatre Company has announced that it has landed the Chicago premiere of J.T. Rogers’ Tony Award-winning OSLO as the opener to its 2019-2020 season at a supersized venue — the 549-seat Broadway Playhouse in the basement of Water Tower Place. Directed by Nick Bowling, OSLO will run September 10...
Trap Door Announces TANGO Cast and Designers
Trap Door Theatre has announced the cast and design team “Tango,” written by Sławomir Mrożek and translated by Ralph Manheim and Teresa Dzieduszycka. Directed by Emily Lotspeich, the production features Dennis Bisto, Adam Huizenga, Logan Hulick, Joan Nahid, Emily Nichelson, Manuela Rentea and Keith Surney. The design team includes Set...
Review: MISSED OPPORTUNITIES at The Cuckoo’s Theatre Project
MISSED OPPORTUNITIES does a great job of channeling the rom-com vibe while also dealing with tricky issues.
Chicago Shakes Announces Casting for “Short Shakespeare! Macbeth”
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast and creative team for “Short Shakespeare! Macbeth,” a 75-minute abridged production adapted and directed by Marti Lyons. The cast features Amir Abdullah as Macbeth and Tiffany Scott as Lady Macbeth. Portraying the Weyard Sisters are Caroline Chu, Emma Ladji, and Caitlan Taylor. Completing...