Broken Nose Announces “This Is Only a Test” Cast and Production Team

Broken Nose Announces “This Is Only a Test” Cast and Production Team

(top, l to r) Zhanna Albertini, Trevor Bates and Shane Rhoades (bottom, l to r) Aria Szalai-Raymond, RjW Mays and Austyn Williamson. Broken Nose Theatre has announced casting for its world premiere of Eric Reyes Loo’s “This Is Only a Test,” directed by Toma Langston. The cast includes ensemble members...

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Raven Announces “Eden Prairie, 1971” Cast and Production Team

Raven Announces “Eden Prairie, 1971” Cast and Production Team

Photo: (left to right) Hayley Burgess, Curtis Edward Jackson and Emily Tate. Raven Theatre has announced casting for its world premiere of Mat Smart’s drama “Eden Prairie, 1971,” directed by Henry Wishcamper. The cast includes Hayley Burgess, Curtis Edward Jackson and Emily Tate. On the same night Apollo 15 lands...

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“Be More Chill” to Play Apollo, All-Chicago Cast Announced

“Be More Chill” to Play Apollo, All-Chicago Cast Announced

The hit Broadway musical “Be More Chill” is set for a commercial run at the Apollo Theater, marking the first North American production outside of New York. The producers have announced an all-Chicago cast: Jeremiah Alsop (Michael), Alex Goodrich (Mr. Heere/Mr. Reyes), Rebecca Hurd (Christine), Teressa LaGamba (Jenna), Michelle Lauto (Chloe), Eben K. Logan (Brooke), Liam Oh (Jeremy), Billy Rude (Jake) and Koray Tarhan (Rich). The role of the Squip will be announced at a later date.

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Den to Produce “Blackbird,” Cast Announced

Den to Produce “Blackbird,” Cast Announced

Photo: (left to right) Haley Burgess, Mark L. Montgomery, and Autumn Hlava. The Den Theatre has announced a revival of David Harrower’s drama “Blackbird,” directed by ensemble member Lia Mortensen. The cast includes Haley Burgess and Mark L. Montgomery with Autumn Hlava. Blackbird will play March 21 – April 26,...

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Drury Lane Announces “Evita” Cast and Creative Team

Drury Lane Announces “Evita” Cast and Creative Team

Drury Lane Theatre has announced casting for “Evita,” based on the life of Argentinian First Lady Eva Perón. The Tony Award-winning musical features lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Drury Lane’s production is directed and choreographed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge and runs April 10 – June...

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Mercury Sets “Priscilla” Cast & Production Staff

Mercury Sets “Priscilla” Cast & Production Staff

Pictured: Honey West Mercury Theater Chicago has announced the cast and production staff of the musical comedy “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” running in the company’s Venus Cabaret space March 20 through June 28. Adapted from the Australian movie-musical “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” the story follows...

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