349 stories by "Chicago Plays"
Guest bloggers: Hank Boland and Jess Hutchinson Last week's blog posed the question 'Why do you keep doing this?' None of us was too shocked that the responses about pursuing and continuing …
A Scent of Flowers by James Saunders -- BackStage Theatre Company at the Building Stage, 412 N. Carpenter St, is offering a special Monday Night Industry Performance on Monday, July 23r…
It's back. Theater Wit is hosting the third annual Chicago Theater Conference August 3rd through 5th. Somewhat non-traditionally, the entire weekend is structured to maximize conve…
Guest bloggers: Hank Boland and Jess Hutchinson Every day, each of us makes the choice to be a member of the Chicago theatre community. Whether we do this consciously or not - every day - we…
Kokkola - Akvavit Theatre at Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge in Chicago, is offering $10 industry tickets to every show during our run. July 14 - August 5. Email [email protected] to …
Collective Leverage. That's what the blog's called. And here's how it works: The League speaks out for what we believe to be the best interests of Chicago theatre. Bu…
The League of Chicago Theatres is now accepting nominations to fill upcoming vacancies on its Board of Directors. Nominees may be from any voting budget category theatre or a civic represent…
A Steady Rain - Chicago Dramatists Theater, 1105 W Chicago Avenue, Chicago 60622, is offering $20 industry tickets for previews July 9th. To purchase call 800.595.4849 and use code INDUSTRY …
A couple of weeks ago I posted probably the most widely read and commented on post I have done. Comments came not only on the blog but through emails and other blog posts. The post asked if …
The North Shore Center's SHOWCASE is an annual trade show of talent, attracting approximately 100 performers, speakers, and educational enrichment programs. Through this event, it is the goa…
20% Theatre Company is holding its Annual Yard Sale this Saturday, June 30th, 2012 starting at 11am until 4pm. The Yard Sale will be on the corner of Berwyn and Glenwood. We will be selling …
Oedipus El Rey by Luis Alfaro - Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. is offering $15 industry tickets for previews June 29 - July 8. To purchase call 773.871.3000 and use c…
OR, - Caffeine Theatre at Theater on the Lake, 2401 N. Lake Shore Drive, is offering $10 industry tickets to performances Friday, June 22 at 7:30pm, Saturday, June 23 at 7:30pm, and Sunday, …
I was lucky enough to hear Terry Teachout speak at the American Theatre Critics Conference last week. I know many of you had some or all of the critics at your theatres last week. …
War Horse " Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W Randolph, is offering an industry pre-sale to purchase tickets to see this remarkable tale of courage, loyalty and friendship before they go on sal…
Classics on Stage is offering theatrical material and equipment for free to other theatre companies. Includes set pieces and drops, costumes, props, sound equipment including Shure PZM type …
Historic commercial storefront building with updated lobby, elevator, 24/7 access. Prominent corner location at Chicago, Milwaukee, and Ogden. Unparalleled transportation with CTA Blue line …
A 4-week prime-time rehearsal space will be available at City Lit Theater right off the Bryn Mawr "L" stop. It will be available from August 13-September 9. Contact Brian Pastor at bpastor@c…
Last Saturday I went to a show in a 99 seat house that had 18 audience members, I also heard about a show that was cancelling performances because they had no reservations. Then I got a link…
Rent " American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron, is offering half-price industry tickets for performances Wednesday June 13 and Wednesday June 20 at 8 p.m. Available in-person at the box offi…
I was on vacation last week, travelling in Portugal. It was beautiful and I love to travel and there were so many wonderful things to see and do. In a small town called Evora there was some …
Saturday, June 16 at 8 p.m. at the Eclipse Theatre Rehearsal Space 4001 N. Ravenswood, Suite 402 It's that time again! Come celebrate the 2012 Summer Solstice and network with all of u…
Sweet Confinement - SiNNERMAN Ensemble at Theater on the Lake, 2400 N. Lake Shore Dr. is offering $10 industry tickets to the show and TOTL's 60th Anniversary celebration on Wednesday, June …
Always Wanted To Write But Didn't Know Where to Start? This Summer: Become a Playwright at Chicago Dramatists A national leader in playwright training, Chicago Dramatists offers a variety of…
The American Theatre Critics Association and Chicago Shakespeare Theater invite League member theatres to hear Wall Street Journal theatre critic Terry Teachout speak on "The Power of Enthus…
