Attendance down, Contributions up According to TCG
With fewer people buying tickets, theaters are cutting play development and investing in education.
Northlight’s MISS BENNET Is Full of Austen Charm and Wit
For Austen fans like myself, there is an apprehensive feeling of delight whenever the Pride and Prejudice story continues and we re-enter the world of Elizabeth Bennet and her Mr. Darcy.
Dance Theatre of Harlem Shares Timely Pieces of Empowerment at the Auditorium
Dance Theatre of Harlem delivers a stunning show that is filled with great eloquence and breathtaking storytelling.
Irish Theatre Announces 16/17 Season and Casting
Pictured: Brad Armacost, Jeff Christian, Dan Waller Irish Theatre of Chicago has announced their 22nd season and casting for their Winter and Spring productions. Opening December 15th THE WEIR by Conor McPherson and directed by Siiri Scott, will feature Brad Armacost, Jeff Christian, Dan Waller, Sarah Wellington and Brad Smith. The season continues in February...
Rasaka Announces Cast of VANYA (OR, “THAT’S LIFE!”)
Pictured: Rom Barkhordar. Rasaka Theatre Company has announced casting for their world premiere of VANYA (OR, “THAT’S LIFE!”) by Lavina Jadhwani. Adapted from Chekov’s UNCLE VANYA and directed by Kaiser Zaki Ahmed, the production features Rom Barkhordar (Vanya), Raj Bond (Waffles), Allison Cain (Marina), Bill Chamberlain (Alexander), Richard Costes (Astrov), Puja Mohindra (Sonya),...
Integrating the Unthinkable: How to Respond to Election 2016
“This is precisely the time when artists go to work. There is no time for despair, no place for self-pity, no need for silence, no room for fear. We speak, we write, we do language. That is how civilizations heal.”
-Toni Morrison
About Face Has Cast and Production Team for THE TEMPERAMENTALS
(left to right) Kyle Hatley, Rob Lindley and Alex Weisman. About Face Theatre has announced the cast and production team for the Chicago premiere of THE TEMPERAMENTALS by Jon Marans. Directed by Artistic Director Andrew Volkoff, the production features Paul Fagen (Man #3), Lane Anthony Flores (Rudi Gernreich), Kyle Hatley (Harry Hay),...
Chicago Voices VIEW Celebrates Chicago Musicians with Citywide Exhibits.
Pictured: Jeff Tweedy. Photo by Paul Natkin.
Steppenwolf Announces Final Casting of First Two Shows of 2017 Season
Pictured: Sally Murphy. Steppenwolf has announced final casting for STRAIGHT WHITE MEN by Young Jean Lee and the world premiere of LINDA VISTA by ensemble member Tracy Letts. Directed by playwright Lee, STRAIGHT WHITE MEN features previously announced ensemble member Alan Wilder as the father, Ed, with Madison Dirks as...
AstonRep Announces ELEEMOSYNARY Cast and Creative Team
Pictured: Alexandra Bennett. AstonRep has announced casting and creative team for their Winter production of ELEEMOSYNARY by Lee Blessing. Co-Directed by Associate Artistic Director Derek Bertelsen & Company Member Jeremiah Barr, the production features Alexandra Bennett, Sarah C. Lo. and Debra Rodkin. The creative team includes Samantha Barr (scenic design),...