Goodman Adds Eight More WONDERFUL TOWN Performances
Goodman Theatre has announced they will extend WONDERFUL TOWN.
Victory Garden’s Announces 16/17 Inclusion Initiative Assistant Directors
Victory Gardens Theater has announced the 2016/17 Inclusion Initiative Assistant Directors.
Paramount Announces LITTLE MERMAID Cast
Kari Yancy Paramount has announced casting for THE LITTLE MERMAID running November 23rd – January 8th. Directed and choreographed by Amber Mak, music direction by Tom Vendafreddo, the production features Kari Yancy as Ariel, Devin DeSantis as Prince Eric, Murphy Byrne and Ricky Falbo alternating as Flounder, Evan Tyrone Martin as King Triton, Christina Hall...
Aurora Lays Out Massive $35M Arts Project, Including Apartments and School for Paramount
The City of Aurora’s announced a tax credit award worth over $15 million from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) toward the development of the Aurora Arts Center at the former Waubonsee Community College Building downtown.
Chicago’s HAMILTON Gets $10 Digital Lottery – How to Enter
Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway In Chicago have announced a day-of-show digital lottery for fourty-four tickets to each performance of Chicago’s production of HAMILTON, launching September 27.
IN THE HEIGHTS ANNOUNCES EXTENSION
Porchlight Theatre has announced they’ll extend IN THE HEIGHTS through October 23rd adding one week on to the run originally slated to close October 16th. Directed by Brenda Didier, music direction by Diana Lawrence, IN THE HEIGHTS features Missy Aguilar as “Daniela;” Stephen Allen as “Benny;” Frankie Leo Bennett as “Sonny,”...
Lyric Opera and Second City Announce LONGER! LOUDER! WAGNER! Cast
Lyric Opera of Chicago and The Second City have announced casting for LONGER! LOUDER! WAGNER! written by Timothy Sniffen and directed by Anneliese Toft.
Gift Launches New Play Residency: 4802
The Gift Theatre has announced the launch of 4802—the new play research and development wing named after its storefront address located on N Milwaukee Ave in Jefferson Park. In 4802, Chicago-based artists and artistic teams will be given residencies in the Gift Theatre’s 40-seat storefront, providing dedicated tailor-made time, space,...
Jackie Taylor Recieves Fifth Star Award
Jackie Taylor, founder and CEO of Black Ensemble Theater, was honored with the Fifth Star Award from the City of Chicago and Allstate Insurance Company, at a ceromony held earlier this evening at Millennium Park. Hosted by the Q Brothers, the event featured tribute performances by Black Ensemble Theater and...
Sideshow Announces Casting for GIVE IT ALL BACK by Calamity West
Cast of Sideshow Theatre Company’s world premiere of GIVE IT ALL BACK Sideshow Theatre Company has announced casting for the world premiere of GIVE IT ALL BACK by Calamity West, directed by artistic associate Marti Lyons. The production will feature Matt Fletcher, Andrew Goetten, McKenzie Chinn, Lindsey Kite, Paloma Nozicka,...