The Comrades Announce “Roast” Cast and Staff

The Comrades Announce “Roast” Cast and Staff

The Comrades have announced the cast for the world premiere of “Roast,” a dark comedy by Harry Wood. Wood’s play follows the friends and family of Sam, a talented young comedian who took his own life, as they fulfill his last request: to hold a roast of him instead of a traditional funeral. As each of the roasters has their turn on stage, they reflect on who Sam was, and what he meant to them. Derek Bertelsen directs.

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Review | “Miracle” at the Royal George

Review | “Miracle” at the Royal George

Veronica Garza, Allison Sill, Michael Kingston, Gene Weygandt, Amaris Sanchez,Brandon Dahlquist, Jonathan Butler-Duplessis | Photo by Michael Brosilow by Marie Warner “MIRACLE: A Musical 108 Years in the Making” is a new commercial attraction at the Royal George which follows one Northside family through the 2016 Chicago Cubs season —...

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Cast and Staff Announced for Chicago Premiere of CASA VALENTINA

Cast and Staff Announced for Chicago Premiere of CASA VALENTINA

Pride Films and Plays has announced the cast and design team for the Chicago premiere of CASA VALENTINA, by Harvey Fierstein, Directed by Artistic Associate Michael D. Graham, the production will feature Patrick Byrnes as George/Valentina and Nicholia Q. Aguirre as George’s wife Rita, the proprietors of Casa Valentina. Danne...

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