Porchlight to Honor Gary Griffin with Guy Adkins Award
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that it will honor director Gary Griffin with the 9th annual Guy Adkins Award for Excellence in the Advancement of Music Theatre in Chicago. Past recipients include Brenda Didier, Rachel Rockwell, E. Faye Butler, Paula Scrofano, Hollis Resnik, Doug Peck, Dominic Missimi and L. Walter...
Review | “Footloose” at Marriott Theatre
This FOOTLOOSE is a fun and feel-good trip back through time, especially for those who experienced the original wonderful music and questionable sartorial choices.
Review: INDECENT at Victory Gardens Theater
Weaving its way through multiple decades, locations and theatrical styles, INDECENT is written with the complexity only possible by a master of the craft. Such a play necessitates a director of equal caliber: Gary Griffin proves himself that person.
Review: SIX CORNERS at American Blues Theater
Huff’s witty dialogue and challenging moral premise and powerful yet understated performances from the cast make SIX CORNERS a thoroughly worthwhile outing.
Review: RED VELVET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Ira Aldridge was one of the most famous, highest paid actors of his day, and one of the first prominent African-American actors to tackle some of Shakespeare’s greatest roles.
Review: PARADE at Writers Theatre
PARADE is just another in a string of world-class productions to Grace Writers’ new home.