Review: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHTTIME
“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime” is many wonderful things, but above all, it’s a love letter to the compassionate ones who know how to love us well, who challenge us to see that we are capable — the teachers of all kinds.
Review: A CHORUS LINE at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
It is entirely possible I am the only avid theater-goer that has never seen A CHORUS LINE.
Cast and Design Team Announced for LITTLE WOMEN
Brown Paper Box Co. has announced the cast and design team for LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL.
Cast and Design Team Set for THE DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS
Pictured: Aneisa Hicks Eclipse Theatre Company will continue it’s 2018 William Inge season with THE DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS, directed by guest artist Jerrell L. Henderson. The production features ensemble member Zachary Alexander (Sammy), with guest artists Sarah-Lucy Hill (Lottie), Aneisa Hicks (Cora), Chris Daley (Ruben), Destini Huston...
Review LA BOHÈME at Lyric Opera of Chicago
This production, this version of LA BOHÈME is not likely to bring new audiences through the doors in droves unless the tickets are free.
House Theatre Announces NUTCRACKER Cast
The House Theatre of Chicago Announces NUTCRACKER Cast
Musicians on Strike at Lyric Opera
Photo: CFM Facebook By Jason Epperson After the announcement of new labor agreements with stagehands, singers, and ticket sellers yesterday, Lyric Opera’s orchestra, represented by the Chicago Federation of Musicians (CFM) Local #10-208, is on strike. “Management is seeking to cut the pay, services and number of musicians while CEO Anthony Freud’s pay...
Jeff Awards to Honor Four Theaters With Over Fifty Years Producing History
Pictured: The Goodman’s gift to the Art Institute for the establishment of the Kenneth Sawyer Goodman Memorial Theatre. Photo courtesy of The Jeff Awards. The Jeff Awards have announced that, in honor of their 50th anniversary, four theaters with over 50 years of producing history will receive special awards during...
IATSE and Lyric Opera of Chicago Agree to Labor Cuts
By Jason Epperson Lyric Opera of Chicago and representatives of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) announced today that Stagehands Local 2, Wardrobe Local 769, Hair and Make-Up Local 476 and Treasurers and Ticket Sellers Local 750 have entered into new multi-year labor agreements with the Opera. Agreement...
Review: ALL I WANT IS ONE MORE MEANWHILE… at Otherworld Theatre
Just because you’re not a perfect woman, it doesn’t mean you’re not strong one.