Renowned Arts Fundraiser Is Lyric’s New Chief Development Officer
Nationally recognized fundraising professional Elizabeth Hurley will join Lyric Opera of Chicago as its new chief development officer, the company announced today. Hurley will be stepping into the role on March 1, 2018.
Jeff Awards Plan Steps to Diversify, Integrate with Theater Community
Key issues include a lack of diversity, a perception of bias towards “conventional productions,” transparency, community involvement, and the award’s overall lack of impact.
Brian Posen Steps Down at Stage 773
Brian Posen, Creative Director for Stage 773 will leave his post amidst social media accusations of inappropriate behavior, according to his Facebook page.
The 2017 Equity Jeff Award Winners
The 49th Annual Equity Jeff Awards honored last seasons achievements in Chicago theater Monday night at Drury Lane Oakbrook. “Sweeney Todd” at Paramount was the most honored production of the evening, earning five trophies, including the best Production-Musical-Large.
Chicago Comedy Film Festival Pulls Andy Dick Documentary
The Chicago Comedy Film Festival has decided to pull the film Everybody Has An Andy Dick Story from festival programming.
Chicago-Borne MATHLETE Musical Inks Licensing Deal
Originally entitled NUMBERS NERDS, CPA Theatricals’ 57TH NATIONAL MATHLETE SUM-IT (The Almost All-Girl Math Musical) was a hit at this year’s New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF).
Timber Lake Playhouse Names New Artistic Director
Mount Carroll’s Timber Lake Playhouse, a popular summer home for Chicago theater artists, has announced the appointment of director and choreographer Paul Stancato as Artistic Director.
Actors’ Equity Eases Membership Requirements
Actors’ Equity Association has announced a major change to its Equity Membership Candidate (EMC) program.
Steppenwolf Will Host Mariann Mayberry Memorial
Mayberry passed away on August 1, 2017, after a battle with cancer.
Jeffs to Honor Steve Scott with Special Award
The prolific director and recently retired Goodman producer will be honored for his 37-year career in Chicago theater.