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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Abby Mueller sings Carole King's 'Will You Still Love Me' by Morgan Greene

This week's Showcase features Abby Mueller, a Chicago native and the star of the "Beautiful" national tour.  In the video, Mueller sings "Will You Still Love Me," Gerry Goffin and Carole…

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Chicago directors, actors featured in American Players Theatre season by Morgan Greene

American Players Theatre (APT), the outdoor classical theater of Wisconsin, has announced its 37th summer festival season. The lineup includes the work of prominent Chicago directors Derrick…

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Abby Mueller sings Carole King's 'Will You Still Love Me' by Morgan Greene

This week's Showcase features Abby Mueller, a Chicago native and the star of the "Beautiful" national tour.  In the video, Mueller sings "Will You Still Love Me," Gerry Goffin and Carole …

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Chicago directors, actors featured in American Players Theatre season by Morgan Greene

American Players Theatre (APT), the outdoor classical theater of Wisconsin, has announced its 37th summer festival season. The lineup includes the work of prominent Chicago directors Derrick…

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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Drury Lane appoints director of new works by Morgan Greene

Laura Stanczyk has been named director of new works at the Drury Lane Theater, the Oakbrook Terrace company announced Monday. Based in New York, Stanczyk will serve as a consultant to the t…

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Casting changes for Hypocrites' 'Glass Menagerie' by Morgan Greene

Donna McGough will step down as Amanda from Hans Fleischmann's remount of "The Glass Menagerie" due to health reasons, the Hypocrites announced Monday. Replacing McGough in Tennessee Willia…

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Monday, January 25, 2016

American Blues Theater announces 2016-17 season by Morgan Greene

American Blues Theater has announced its 2016-17 season, including the Chicago premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winner David Auburn's "The Columnist." Slated to open the season is an evening of o…

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American Blues Theater announces 2016-17 season by Morgan Greene

American Blues Theater has announced its 2016-17 season, including the Chicago premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winner David Auburn's "The Columnist." Slated to open the season is an evening of on…

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Casting announced for 'The SpongeBob Musical' by Morgan Greene

Broadway in Chicago has announced casting for the Chicago production of "The SpongeBob Musical," the Broadway-bound event featuring original music by the late David Bowie, Aerosmith, T…

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Drury Lane appoints director of new works by Morgan Greene

Laura Stanczyk has been named director of new works at the Drury Lane Theater, the Oakbrook Terrace company announced Monday. Based in New York, Stanczyk will serve as a consultant to the th…

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Casting announced for 'The SpongeBob Musical' by Morgan Greene

Broadway in Chicago has announced casting for the Chicago production of "The SpongeBob Musical," the Broadway-bound event featuring original music by the late David Bowie, Aerosmith, T…

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Casting changes for Hypocrites' 'Glass Menagerie' by Morgan Greene

Donna McGough will step down as Amanda from Hans Fleischmann's remount of "The Glass Menagerie" due to health reasons, the Hypocrites announced Monday. Replacing McGough in Tennessee William…

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Friday, January 22, 2016

Raven Theatre to remount hit production of 'Scottsboro Boys' by Morgan Greene

Raven Theatre's hit show "Direct from Death Row The Scottsboro Boys (An Evening of Vaudeville and Sorrow)" will return for a limited engagement in the summer of 2016, the company announced F…

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Raven Theatre to remount hit production of 'Scottsboro Boys' by Morgan Greene

Raven Theatre's hit show "Direct from Death Row The Scottsboro Boys (An Evening of Vaudeville and Sorrow)" will return for a limited engagement in the summer of 2016, the company announced F…

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Casting announced for 'Tug of War' at Chicago Shakespeare by Morgan Greene

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the ensemble of Barbara Gaines' two-part, six-play history cycle "Tug of War." Performing over 100 Shakespearean characters throughout a century of…

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Casting announced for 'Mary Poppins' at NightBlue by Morgan Greene

NightBlue Performing Arts Company has announced casting for "Mary Poppins," the Disney musical based on the 1964 film about a London family's eccentric nanny.  Starring in the titular ca…

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Casting announced for 'Tug of War' at Chicago Shakespeare by Morgan Greene

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the ensemble of Barbara Gaines' two-part, six-play history cycle "Tug of War." Performing over 100 Shakespearean characters throughout a century of …

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Casting announced for 'Mary Poppins' at NightBlue by Morgan Greene

NightBlue Performing Arts Company has announced casting for "Mary Poppins," the Disney musical based on the 1964 film about a London family's eccentric nanny.  Starring in the titular car…

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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Jackalope Theatre Company names third artistic director by Morgan Greene

Gus Menary will become Jackalope Theatre Company's third artistic director, the company announced Tuesday. Menary has served as Jackalope's interim artistic director since March 2015. With …

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Jackalope Theatre Company names third artistic director by Morgan Greene

Gus Menary will become Jackalope Theatre Company's third artistic director, the company announced Tuesday. Menary has served as Jackalope's interim artistic director since March 2015. With J…

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FWD Theatre Project announces second season of developmental musicals by Morgan Greene

FWD Theatre Project, the Chicago company dedicated to developing original musicals, has announced its second season of staged readings. FWD will produce 4 new works between February and …

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FWD Theatre Project announces second season of developmental musicals by Morgan Greene

FWD Theatre Project, the Chicago company dedicated to developing original musicals, has announced its second season of staged readings. FWD will produce 4 new works between February and J…

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Thursday, January 14, 2016

'Flanagan's Wake' returning to Chicago Theater Works by Morgan Greene

Chicago Theater Works has announced the return of the interactive dinner theater show "Flanagan's Wake." Original director Jack Bronis and original music director Bonnie Shadrake will remou…

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'Flanagan's Wake' returning to Chicago Theater Works by Morgan Greene

Chicago Theater Works has announced the return of the interactive dinner theater show "Flanagan's Wake." Original director Jack Bronis and original music director Bonnie Shadrake will remoun…

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Northlight names new literary manager by Morgan Greene

Lauren Shouse has been named Northlight Theatre's new literary manager, the company announced Thursday. Shouse, a dramaturgy consultant for Northlight in 2015, previously served as resident…

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Mark Hood from NBC's 'The Voice' sings 'Stand By Me' by Morgan Greene

This week's Showcase features Mark Hood, a contestant from this season of NBC's "The Voice," singing "Stand By Me."  Hood stopped by Tribune Tower between practices for his homecoming co…

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Northlight names new literary manager by Morgan Greene

Lauren Shouse has been named Northlight Theatre's new literary manager, the company announced Thursday. Shouse, a dramaturgy consultant for Northlight in 2015, previously served as resident …

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Mark Hood from NBC's 'The Voice' sings 'Stand By Me' by Morgan Greene

This week's Showcase features Mark Hood, a contestant from this season of NBC's "The Voice," singing "Stand By Me."  Hood stopped by Tribune Tower between practices for his homecoming con…

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Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Black Ensemble Theater announces 40th anniversary season by Morgan Greene

Black Ensemble Theater has announced its 40th anniversary season, featuring remounts of executive director Jackie Taylor's past hit shows. The slate includes seven shows, up from the usual f…

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Greenhouse Theater to host 7-month Solo Celebration by Morgan Greene

The Greenhouse Theater Center will produce an inaugural 7-month series featuring solo performers  as part of the theater's new producing division, owners Wendy and William Spatz announced…

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Black Ensemble Theater announces 40th anniversary season by Morgan Greene

Black Ensemble Theater has announced its 40th anniversary season, featuring remounts of executive director Jackie Taylor's past hit shows. The slate includes seven shows, up from the usual f…

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