New Trump Cuba Policy Forces Cancelation of Theater’s U.S. Debut in Chicago
On September 29th, the Trump administration announced it would reduce embassy personnel in Havana by 60 percent, effectively closing the consulate that issues visas to Cubans traveling to the United States.
Flying Elephant Productions Announces Inaugural Season
A new company called Flying Elephant Productions, with Leo Schwartz as Executive Director and DC Cathro as Artistic Director, have announced its inaugural season, launching this winter with the world premiere of WE THE PEOPLE – SONGS OF THE RESISTANCE, a political song cycle about the 2016 election. Six actors...
Northlight Theatre to Honor Harry Lennix for Social Advocacy
Lennix’s film credits include “Man of Steel,” “Ray” and “The Matrix” sequels. On TV, he has starred in “The Blacklist,” “Commander in Chief,” “24,” and “ER.”
20% Theatre Company Announces 15th Season Slate
The season will be performed as part of the inaugural Social Change Residency at Collaboraction Studios, which provides discounted space and resource sharing to a Chicago theatre company whose mission is to use theatre to incite change around a critical social issue.
New “Chicago EX Fest” Determined to Pay Performers
Dubbed the “Chicago EX Fest,” organizers intend to provide a festival that creates “new norm of paying performers for their time and work.”
Cast and Production Team Set for BOBBY PIN GIRLS
Nothing Without a Company has announced the cast and production team for its fall production of BOBBY PIN GIRLS.
Cast Announced for YANK! A WWII Love Story
Pride Films and Plays has announced the cast for the Chicago premiere of YANK! A WWII Love Story.
Porchlight Has Its WOMAN OF THE YEAR Cast and Creatives
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the cast and production team for WOMAN OF THE YEAR.
Seth Rudetsky to Bring DECONSTRUCTING BROADWAY to Chicago
Chicago Theatre Workshop has announced that Seth Rudetsky will bring his one-man show DECONSTRUCTING BROADWAY to their October 28th fundraiser.
Midsommer Flight Has Its TWELFTH NIGHT Cast
Midsommer Flight has announced the cast and creative team for their winter production of Shakespeare’s TWELFTH NIGHT.