Review: HAMLET at The Gift Theatre
…an intriguing production that, due to the wonderful work from Kyri and Fenner, will be one to be examined for years to come.
Review: THE DISPLACED at Haven Theatre
“We Lost Our Lease” is emblazoned across the storefront of one of my favorite thrift stores. As I pass it on my way to The Den to see Isaac Gomez’s THE DISPLACED I can’t help but relive my experiences there. This is – or was – a pre-hipster thrift store: where the prices were determined by who was on the counter that day, rummaging was required, and mysterious smells rose out of boxes only accessible by parkour. Its windows now masked in papers advertising percentages off, the sun-worn name is the wrong kind of vintage in juxtaposition to the new storefronts with shiny signage and logos in primary retro colors. The store’s closure may be an unhappy accident but it also serves as potent proof of the relevancy of gentrification that THE DISPLACED addresses.
Review: “Burnham’s Dream: The White City” at Lost and Found Productions
(left to right) Laura Degrenia and Pavi Proczko. Photo by Evan Hanover. By Alyssa Dyksterhouse Whether Chicagoans are aware of it or not Daniel Burnham impacts our lives daily. Our iconic Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier. Thank Daniel Burnham. No trucks on Lakeshore Drive. Thank Daniel Burnham. Your Uber getting...
Broadway Producers Have Hired a Total of 5 Women to Design Sound. Ever.
Only 5 Broadway shows in 50 years have been designed by a woman.
Northlight Announces 18/19 Shows and Casting
Northlight Theatre has announced its 44th season and full casting
Otherworld Opens “World’s First” Sci-Fi/Fantasy Venue
Otherworld Theatre will officially open its new home on July 14, the former Live Bait and Public House theaters at 3914 N Clark Street. The company says it’s the world’s first venue dedicated to the performance of science fiction and fantasy oriented theater. The property hosts a 120-seat mainstage, 40-seat black...
Irish Theatre of Chicago’s Founding Artistic Director Steps Down, Interim AD Announced
Irish Theatre of Chicago has announced founding Artistic Director Michael Grant will step down and a new Interim Artistic Director has been announced.
Marriott Theatre Announces PINKALICIOUS Cast and Designers
Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences has announced the cast and design team for the musical adaptation of PINKALICIOUS.
Review: BULL IN A CHINA SHOP at About Face Theatre
BULL IN A CHINA SHOP reminds us that loving unapologetically and living one’s truth is, in itself, a revolutionary act. It deserves your attention.
theTEN with Daniel Kyri
Pictured: Daniel Kyri Jump inside the brains of Chicago theater artists as we ask them 10 questions that were in no way inspired by “Inside the Actor’s Studio.” What’s the one role/show you’ve always wanted to work on that you haven’t yet? Romeo. I have always, always, always wanted to...