Black Ensemble’s 2017 Season Highlights Theater and Dance
Black Ensemble Theater has announced their 2017 Season: A Theater Season of Dance. Highlighting African American dance and artists in different times in history the season includes The Nicholas Brothers, Josephine Baker, The Harlem Renaissance, and Sammy Davis Jr., as well as an historical look at Hip Hop. Performances will...
Erica Daniels Out at Second City, Fourth Actor Departs e.t.c. Revue
PerformInk has learned that Erica Daniels, president of live theatricals, departed the company Wednesday. Daniels joined Second City in the spring of 2015, leaving her role as associate artistic director for 14 years at Steppenwolf behind.
SDC Zelda Fichandler Award Goes to Lisa Portes
Lisa Portes is the recipient of the 2016 Zelda Fichandler Award, which recognizes an outstanding director or choreographer who is “transforming the regional arts landscape through singular creativity and artistry in the theater.”
Halcyon Casts DIRTY BUTTERFLY
Pictured: Genevieve VenJohnson Chicago’s Halcyon Theatre has announced casting for the U.S. Premiere of DIRTY BUTTERFLY by Debbie Tucker Green, a co-production with Chicago’s The Blind Owl. Directed by The Blind Owl’s Artistic Director Azar Kazemi, the production features Leah Raidt, Reginald Robinson Jr. and Genevieve VenJohnson. Understudies include Charlee...
Jimmy Buffet Musical Will Play Chicago Pre-Broadway
Broadway In Chicago and Producers Frank Marshall, Mindy Rich, Anita Waxman and Beth Williams announced today that ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE, the new musical featuring the songs of legendary singer-songwriter-author Jimmy Buffett, will play a limited pre-Broadway engagement beginning November 9, 2017 at Broadway In Chicago’s Oriental Theatre. ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE...
CHEERS LIVE ON STAGE Posts Early Closing
It’s been a wild fall for commercial theater in Chicago—the early closing follows close on the heels of the crash and burn of HELLDRIVERS OF DAYTONA, which played only one performance at the Royal George before closing after unanimous pans.
Opening Plans for Chicago Children’s Theatre’s “Station”
Chicago Children’s Theatre announced grand opening plans today for its new home, the former 12th District Police Station at 100 S. Racine Avenue, now being transformed into a performing arts and community center in Chicago’s West Loop, called appropriately “The Station.” Phase One of the project opens in February, and...
Tympanic Announces Cast and Creative Team for SWEET ANALYTICS
Pictured: Rosie Moan, Jordan Shomer. Tympanic Theatre has announced the cast and crew for the World Premiere of SWEET ANALYTICS by Hayes Borkowski. Directed by Joshua Ellison, the production features Patrick Alvarez, Celeste Burns, Kaylyn Carter, Katelyn Douglass, Ben Kirberger, Rosie Moan, Jordan Shomer, Sergio Soltero, and Christopher Waldron. The...
American Theater Company Casts MEN ON BOATS.
American Theater Company has announced casting for its regional premiere of MEN ON BOATS by Jaclyn Backhaus.
Schedule Set for Broken Nose Theatre’s BECHDEL FEST 4
Broken Nose Theatre has announced the line-up for this years BECHDEL FEST 4: THE BOILING POINT. The festival will feature new female-driven stories, and all passing the Bechdel-Wallace Test.