The 2018 Non-Equity Jeff Award Winners
For the first time, the Jeff Awards have dropped gender from the performance awards, instead nominating double the actors per category. Two awards were handed out each for principal and supporting roles for both musicals and plays.
Chicagoans at the 2018 Tonys: The Performances, Speeches, and Memories
Watch Chicago luminaries’ acceptance speeches and performances from the 2018 Tony Awards.
Congo Square Announces First Sam Roberson Award Recipient
Congo Square Theatre Company has announced that their inaugural “Sam Roberson Artist | Activist: Believe, Conceive, Achieve Award” will go to artist Cassandra Bell. The Sam Roberson Award recognizes a Chicago-based artist who has demonstrated a strong sense of activism, justice, and equity in their work and lives. Bell is being recognized...
Broadway Producers Have Hired a Total of 5 Women to Design Sound. Ever.
Only 5 Broadway shows in 50 years have been designed by a woman.
Northlight Announces 18/19 Shows and Casting
Northlight Theatre has announced its 44th season and full casting
Otherworld Opens “World’s First” Sci-Fi/Fantasy Venue
Otherworld Theatre will officially open its new home on July 14, the former Live Bait and Public House theaters at 3914 N Clark Street. The company says it’s the world’s first venue dedicated to the performance of science fiction and fantasy oriented theater. The property hosts a 120-seat mainstage, 40-seat black...
Irish Theatre of Chicago’s Founding Artistic Director Steps Down, Interim AD Announced
Irish Theatre of Chicago has announced founding Artistic Director Michael Grant will step down and a new Interim Artistic Director has been announced.
Marriott Theatre Announces PINKALICIOUS Cast and Designers
Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences has announced the cast and design team for the musical adaptation of PINKALICIOUS.
Marriott Announces MURDER FOR TWO Cast and Designers
Marriott Theatre has announced the cast and design team for the musical comedy MURDER FOR TWO written by Joe Kinosian and Kellen Blair, and directed by Scott Weinstein.
16th Street Theater Welcomes New Managing Director
Berwyn’s 16th Street Theater has announced Marissa McKown as its new managing director.