Wednesday, December 19, 2018
The New Colony announced casting for its world premiere of “Small World,” co-written by Jillian Leff and Joe Lino and directed by Andrew Hobgood. The Disney-driven dark comedy will featu…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:43PMBlack Box Acting has announced a change in ownership. Andrew Cutler, Amanda Fink and Eric Gerard will succeed co-founders Audrey Francis and Laura Hooper. Founded in 2009, Black Box Acting h…
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The Factory Theater announced its cast for “May the Road Rise Up,” written by ensemble member Shannon O’Neill and directed by ensemble member Spenser Davis. Davis will direct Loretta R…
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The Practical Theatre will return to the Chicagoland area with a two-night classic radio show featuring comedy, live music and handmade sound effects. The comedy troupe was founded in the 19…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:40PMOn Friday, Steppenwolf announced that co-founder Gary Sinise will make a stop at the theater to promote his new book, “Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service.” Sinise will be …
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On Thursday, Marriott Theatre announced casting for “Million Dollar Quartet,” directed by James Moye, with music direction by Ryan T. Nelson. The musical revue stars Christopher J. Essex…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:40PMOn Thursday, City Lit Theater artistic director Terry McCabe announced the cast for “Fuente Ovejuna,” a classic Spanish drama published 400 years ago by Lope de Vega. McCabe will direct …
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:50PMOn Thursday, Raven Theatre announced casting for its production of Paula Vogel’s “How I Learned to Drive.” Under the direction of artistic director Cody Estle, the show will feature Je…
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On Wednesday, Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced that longtime ensemble member Randall Arney will direct its upcoming revival of Sam Shepard’s “True West,” the production that first…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:00PMOn Tuesday, Curious Theatre Branch and Prop Thtr announced the 30th annual Rhinoceros Festival. The lineup will include six weeks of new plays, dance, devised works, variety shows, comedy, l…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:10PMOn Tuesday, the Paramount Theatre announced casting for its revival of Mel Brooks’ “The Producers.” Helmed by artistic director Jim Corti, music direction will be led by Tom Vendafredd…
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On Monday, Broadway in Chicago announced the return of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical “Les Miserables” — direct from a two-and-a-half year ru…
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On Thursday, About Face Theatre announced casting for its Chicago premiere of “Dada Woof Papa Hot,” written by Peter Parnell and directed by Jeff Award-nominated AFT artistic associate K…
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On Wednesday, Lookingglass Theatre Company set casting for the world premiere of “Act(s) of God” written by ensemble member Kareem Bandealy and directed by ensemble member Heidi Stillman…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:35PMOn Wednesday, the Goodman Theatre announced its cast for the world premiere of “How to Catch Creation” by Christina Anderson. The show will be directed by Niegel Smith, who most recently…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:27PMOn Wednesday, Porchlight Music Theatre’s announced its cast for “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder,” its staging of Broadway’s 2014 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical. With musi…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:50PMOn Wednesday, Haven Theatre, in association with About Face Theatre, announced casting for its Midwest premiere of “The Total Bent,” featuring text by Stew and music and lyrics by Stew a…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:15PML. Walter Stearns, executive director of Mercury Theater, announced that the company’s production of “Avenue Q” will conclude on Dec. 30. “It has been a joy ride and a success that w…
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On Monday, Broken Nose Theatre announced casting for its Midwest premiere of Stephen Spotswood’s “Girl in the Red Corner,” directed by Elizabeth Laidlaw. The cast includes BNT company …
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:56PMOn Monday, Teatro Vista and Collaboraction announced a co-production of Sandra Delgado’s “La Havana Madrid,” an immersive theatrical experience. The show is based on the true story of …
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:50PMWednesday, November 28, 2018
On Wednesday, Shattered Globe Theatre announced the addition of four new ensemble members, along with four new artistic associates. Joining the ensemble will be Colin David, Daria Harper, De…
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With a film career reeking of a grease trap and hairspray, iconic troublemaker John Waters would make the top of any holiday party list. This time around, however, the hellion is inviting ev…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:40PMOn Tuesday, the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival announced its roster for 2019, culling artists from around the world. Now in its third biennial run, the fest aims to turn the c…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:50PMOn Tuesday, Firebrand Theatre announced that award-winning actress Barbara E. Robertson will star as Anna (Annie) Edson Taylor in its Chicago premiere of “Queen of the Mist.” Robertson i…
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On Monday, Kokandy Productions announced the appointment of Derek Van Barham as the company’s new producing artistic director. He will succeed Allison Hendrix, who served in the position s…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:25PMChicago Improv Festival, once billed as the biggest sketch and improv fest on the planet, has announced its end after a 20 year run. “Over the past 20 years we have achieved all we set out…
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On Thursday, Pride Films and Plays announced casting for “I Know My Own Heart,” penned by by Irish-Canadian author Emma Donoghue and inspired by the secret diaries of Yorkshire gentlewom…
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Richard Townsend, the Driehaus Museum’s new executive director, has vivid memories of his first trip to an art museum. “I was five years old, but I can still see it clearly,” he said i…
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On Tuesday, First Floor Theater set casting for its world premiere of Dan Giles’ “Mike Pence Sex Dream,” directed by artistic director Hutch Pimentel. The cast will feature Collin Quin…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:17PMThe official lineup of the 18th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival has been announced, and its organizers call it the largest fest of its kind. The 2019 line-up will boast 120 shows in 8 …
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On Monday, Stage 773 announced its acquisition of Li’l Buds Theatre Company, a not-for-profit children’s theater organization based in the city. The change will be effective January 1, 2…
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