Review | BLOOMSDAY at Remy Bumppo Theatre
We probably all have something in our lives that we wish could have worked out differently.
A Red Orchid Expands Ensemble
Pictured (clockwise from top left): Travis Knight, Christa van Baale, Stephanie Heller, Myron Elliott-Cisneros, Levi Holloway, Steve Schine, Grant Sabin, Karen Aldridge, Jess McLeod, and Sadieh Rifai. A Red Orchid Theatre has announced the addition of eight new members to the Artistic Ensemble – Karen Aldridge, Myron Elliott-Cisneros, Levi Holloway,...
Trap Door Named 2019 Non-Equity Special Award Recipient
In honor of the company’s endeavors over the last 25 years, the Jeff Awards recently announced Trap Door Theatre as the recipient of the 2019 Non-Equity Special Award. Founded by Artistic Director Beata Pilch, Trap Door has made a name for itself through challenging yet obscure works, whether it’s a...
Broken Nose and New Colony Announce PEG Cast
Pictured (left to right): Stephanie Shum and Gage Wallace. Photo by Joe Mazza/Brave Lux. Broken Nose Theatre and The New Colony have announced the cast for the world premiere of Liam Fitzgerald’s comedy PEG, directed by Broken Nose Artistic Director Elise Marie Davis. The production will feature The New Colony’s Co-Artistic Director Stephanie Shum with Gage Wallace. Peg is excited. Steve...
City Lit Announces 40th Season Lineup
City Lit Theater has announced the four shows that will make up the company’s 40th season. Examining key moments in American history and the personalities (real and fictional) that have shaped the country, the season will open in September with the Chicago premiere of ROMANCE LANGUAGE by Peter Parnell, directed...
The Comrades Announce “Roast” Cast and Staff
The Comrades have announced the cast for the world premiere of “Roast,” a dark comedy by Harry Wood. Wood’s play follows the friends and family of Sam, a talented young comedian who took his own life, as they fulfill his last request: to hold a roast of him instead of a traditional funeral. As each of the roasters has their turn on stage, they reflect on who Sam was, and what he meant to them. Derek Bertelsen directs.
Cast and Staff Announced for Chicago Premiere of CASA VALENTINA
Pride Films and Plays has announced the cast and design team for the Chicago premiere of CASA VALENTINA, by Harvey Fierstein, Directed by Artistic Associate Michael D. Graham, the production will feature Patrick Byrnes as George/Valentina and Nicholia Q. Aguirre as George’s wife Rita, the proprietors of Casa Valentina. Danne...
Kokandy Sets “Head Over Heels” Cast & Staff
Featuring songs by The Go-Go’s, “Head Over Heels” makes its Chicago debut just six months after closing on Broadway.
Chicago’s “Hamilton” Announces Closing Date
The final block of tickets will go on sale on Friday, May 17 at 10:00 a.m.