1,031 stories by "Johnny Oleksinski"
Ready or not, here comes Barbra. A new film version of the classic 1959 musical "Gypsy," starring Barbra Streisand, might finally happen. Variety reports that STX Entertainment is in "advanc…
The terrific 1972 musical "Pippin" begins with a call from a charismatic leading player to "join us." What ensues is a wild, funny, inclusive coming-of-age story about the son of Charlemagne…
A wap bam boom! Before dissecting TV’s latest live musical presentation, let’s get something out of the way: “Grease Live,” which aired Sunday night on FOX, was the f…
Let’s do the Time Warp, again? Fox's new "Rocky Horror Picture Show," debuting next year, is the most misguided and unnecessary TV retread yet. The beloved 40-year-old cult classic fil…
Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway musical "Hamilton" is hands down the hottest show in town. A-list celebrities like Paul McCartney, Meryl Streep and even President Obama have flocked to the sho…
On any given night outside the stage door of the Lyric Theatre on 43rd Street, there's a madhouse crowd waiting for "On the Town" star Misty Copeland to emerge. But...
The one-woman play "Jamaica Farewell" will come to the Royal George Theatre this summer, courtesy of producer Hersey Felder.
This week's Theater Loop Showcase is Erin McGrath from "City of Angels" at the Marriott Theatre.
Interrobang Theatre Project announced its 2015-16 season on Thursday. The three-play roster includes the local premiere of the newest play by Rajiv Joseph.
American Theater Company announced its 2015-16 season on Thursday. It's the company's first season following the death of its artistic director PJ Paparelli in May.
Steep Theatre announced an ambitious season of local premieres by widely admired playwrights on Wednesday.
The Museum of Contemporary Art announced its 2015-16 MCA Stage season on Tuesday. As always, it's a blend of theater, dance and music works by local, national and international artists.
Northlight Theatre announced the cast of its upcoming production of George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's "You Can't Take It With You" on Monday.
This video features Ithamar Enriquez, performing a segment of his new show "Ithamar Has Nothing to Say" at Donny's Skybox.
"Churchill," Ronald Keaton's surprise hit one-man show about the eponymous British prime minister, will return to the Greenhouse Theater Center this summer.
Actors Theatre of Louisville is the latest recipient of a large grant from Roy Cockrum, the Tennessee Powerball winner who took home $259 million ($115 after taxes) last June.
Actors Theatre of Louisville is the latest recipient of a large grant from Roy Cockrum, the Tennessee Powerball winner who took home $259 million ($115 million after taxes) last June.
This week's Showcase video is Aubrey McGrath and Suzanne Gillen from "The Secret Garden," currently onstage at Court Theatre.
Kristin Chenoweth, the Tony Award winner and the host of this year's Tony Awards, will play the Chicago Theatre this fall, the venue said Monday.
This week's Showcase video is Aubrey McGrath and Suzanne Gillen from "The Secret Garden," currently onstage at Court Theatre.
Kristin Chenoweth, the Tony Award winner and the host of this year's Tony Awards, will play the Chicago Theatre this fall, the venue said Monday.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast of its upcoming production of Disney's "The Little Mermaid."
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast of its upcoming production of Disney's "The Little Mermaid."
Michael Shannon, the actor known for his roles on HBO's "Boardwalk Empire" and in "Man of Steel" among other screen properties, will return to A Red Orchid Theatre in Old Town next season to…
You're going downtown, Charlie Brown.
