City Lit Announces 2016-17 Season
City Lit Theater’s 37th season lineup, announced yesterday by City Lit artistic director Terry McCabe, includes a mix of three world premieres, plus a classic comedy of the 19th Century that has not been seen in Chicago in 120 years. City Lit has long been known for its adaptations and...
Lisa Portes Joins Theatre Communications Group Board of Directors
Chicago director and educator Lisa Portes was named one of six new members to the Theatre Communications Group board of directors.
Arts Alliance Illinois Names New Executive Director
Following an extensive nationwide search Arts Alliance Illinois announced today that Claire Rice has been named new Executive Director.
Steppenwolf, Northlight and Victory Gardens Receive Edgerton Grant
The one-time grants range from $5,000 to $75,000 awards and totaling $580,000, allow productions extra time in the development and rehearsal of new plays with the entire creative team, helping to extend the life of the play after its first run.
Theater Wit Announces Rest of 16-17 Season
Theater Wit Artistic Director Jeremy Wechsler announced today the balance of the company’s 2016-17 “smart art” line-up.
The Comrades Announce DYING CITY Cast
The Comrades have announced the cast and creative team for DYING CITY by Christopher Shinn, the second show in their inaugural season.
ASL Adaptation of ART Added to Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series
In this unique staged reading, the play will be performed simultaneously in ASL and Spoken English, matching Yasmina Reza’s prose with the visual language of ASL.
Season of Concern Distributes $80,000 to Chicago-Based AIDS Service Organizations
Grant awards are distributed annually and support a variety of essential programs and services for those in the Chicago community in need.
Windy Cindy Playhouse Announces 2017 Season
Windy City Playhouse announced its third season today, kicking off with the Chicago premiere of Robert O’Hara’s coming-of-age story BOOTYCANDY. A semi-autobiographical, award-winning Off-Broadway-hit, BOOTYCANDY will be directed here by the playwright himself, beginning January 25.
Eclectic Announces 16-17 Season Featuring HISTORY BOYS
Eclectic’s 2016 production of MAKE ME A SONG Eclectic Full Contact Theater has announced their 2016-2017 season which includes, DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD, THE HISTORY BOYS, and GIDIONS KNOT. “We are excited about our upcoming productions, which will not only entertain, but also challenge our audiences!”,...