Lynn Baber Launches New Chicago Theater Awards
Lynn Baber, a veteran of Chicago theater, has announced she will be rolling out the “Lynn Baber Awards” this week via social media.
Jackalope Enters Its Second Decade a Leader in New Play Development
Though still small and scrappy, Jackalope has become one of the most respected small companies in Chicago, and their cohort of collaborating artists are some of the most sought after in the off-loop scene.
Remy Bumppo Leaves Greenhouse for Theater Wit
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company has announced it will leave the Greenhouse Theater Center to perform its 2018-2019 season at Theater Wit as a new resident company. Producing Artistic Director Nick Sandys said “this move will afford us the opportunity to strengthen not only the quality of our productions but also...
WATCH: Goodman Makes Production of “2666” Available for Free Streaming
Photo: Henry Godinez (Oscar Amalfitano) in the Goodman’s “2666” | Liz Lauren The Goodman Theater’s “2666,” the 2016 production of Chilean author and poet Roberto Bolaño’s novel, co-adapted and co-directed by Robert Falls and Seth Bockley, is now streaming online free of charge at goodmantheatre.org/Watch2666. Live streaming productions present many challenges due to...
2018 Non-Equity Jeff Award Nominees Announced
New this year, performance categories will not be split by gender. Instead, each will have at least ten nominees and two recipients.
Auditorium Theatre Announces 2018-19 Season
Photo: The live-orchestra “The Nightmare Before Christmas” at the Hollywood Bowl | Kelly A. Swift The Auditorium Theatre has announced its 2018-19 season, including three curated collections of events entitled the “International Dance Series,” the “‘Made in Chicago’ 312 Dance Series,” the “American Music Series,” and the returning “National Geographic...
Chicago Theatre Standards in Action with Citadel’s SEX WITH STRANGERS
“Only then did we start to explore the transitions in which Laura Eason gives us the repeated stage direction: ‘clothes come off, sex is imminent.'”
Dorothy Milne to Step down after 19 Years as Lifeline Artistic Director
Lifeline Theatre’s long-time Artistic Director Dorothy Milne has announced she will transition out the role during the coming year.
Chicago Ex Fest Canceled Hours Before Opening
Chicago Ex Fest, which was billed as an alternative to Chicago Sketch Fest after harassment allegations against Stage 773’s Brian Posen came to light, has been canceled.