Steppenwolf Launches “Half Hour” Podcast
Steppenwolf has announced the launch of “Half Hour: A Steppenwolf Theatre Podcast.”
Handbag Announces Next Season, Move to 773
(left to right) Danne Taylor, David Cerda, Ryan Oates, Grant Drager and Ed Jones in Hell in a Handbag Productions’ hit parody THE GOLDEN GIRLS: The Lost Episodes, Vol. 3. Photo by Rick Aguilar Studios. Hell in a Handbag Productions has announced its 2020 Season, plus a move to Stage...
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Chicago Theater Closings
Update – 3/14/20 3:30pm PerformInk will no longer track show closings due to the Coronavirus, as most shows have decided to close, and re-opening dates and postponements are all fluid at this point. A handful of small theaters have decided to end runs as planned or stay open. If you...
Court Cancels “Lady from the Sea” Due to Coronavirus
Due to rising concerns over the spread of COVID-19, Court Theatre has announced the cancelation of its upcoming production “The Lady from the Sea” and all remaining performances of the “Iliad” have been postponed. Charles Newell, Court Theatre’s Artistic Director, and Angel Ysaguirre, Court’s Executive Director released the following statement:...
Northlight Announces 46th Season
Northlight Theatre has announced its 46th season, opening with The “Lifespan of a Fact” by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell, directed by Halena Kays. The season continues with “Mr. Dickens’ Hat” by Michael Hollinger, directed by David Catlin; followed by “Fireflies,” by Donja R. Love, directed by...
Lifeline Announces 2020-2021 Season
Lifeline Theatre has announced its 2020-21 season. The 2020-21 mainstage season features the Midwest premiere sequel “Miss Holmes Returns,” followed by a world premiere adaptation of “Chaotic Good,” and concludes with a new take on “Treasure Island.” The KidSeries season opens with a musical adaptation of Doreen Cronin’s bestseller “Dooby...
Plagiarists Announce New Artistic Director
The Plagiarists have announced that company member Christina Casano will step into the role of Artistic Director this summer, replacing founding company member Gregory Peters in the position. “I am excited to be moving into a new position within the ensemble,” says Christina, “and am honored by the trust and...
Porchlight Announces 20/21 Season
Pictured: Artistic Director Michael Weber. Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the lineup for its 26th season which includes three mainstage productions, plus the return of Porchlight Revisits and the New Faces Sing Broadway series. Porchlight Music Theatre’s 2020/2021 Season (from the press release): Mainstage: “Legally Blonde,” based on the hit...
Lyric Announces Full “42nd Street” Cast and Creatives
Pictured: Norm Lewis and Faith Prince. Lyric has announced full casting for its production of “42nd Street,” running May 29 – June 21, 2020, at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Previously announced Broadway stars Norm Lewis (Julian Marsh) and Faith Prince (Dorothy Brock) are joined by...
TimeLine Announces Next Season
TimeLine Theatre Company has announced its 24th season, featuring two classics, a Chicago premiere, and the world premiere of a new play developed through the company’s Playwrights Collective. The season begins with the world premiere of “Campaigns, Inc.” by TimeLine Company Member Will Allan, directed by TimeLine Associate Artistic Director...