308 stories by "Kt Hawbaker"
On Tuesday, Black Button Eyes Productions set casting for the Chicago storefront premiere of "Evil Dead the Musical," a parody of Sam Raimi's horror films, with book and lyrics by George Rei…
On Tuesday, TimeLine Theatre Company announced a four-week extension of its current revival of "A Shayna Maidel," the Barbara Lebow family drama about two sisters reunited after being ripped…
On Tuesday, Promethean Theatre Ensemble announced casting for Tom Stoppard's "Arcadia," the company's season opener. Directed by Ted Hoerl, the show will feature several of the company's ens…
Full casting was announced today for City Lit's world premiere of "The Safe House," by Chicago-based playwright, director and actor Kristine Thatcher. 32-year-old Bridget has come back home …
On Friday, the Joffrey Ballet announced the addition of seven dancers to its roster for the 2018-2019 season. The lineup includes Derek Drilon (Vancouver, Washington), Anna Gerberich (Dillsb…
On Thursday, Drew DeSantis, producer at Drury Lane Productions, Jim Jensen, Drury Lane, Royal George, Commercial Theater Producer and General Manager, Mark Michelson, MJA Ventures Chicagolan…
On Thursday, Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced the cast for its forthcoming production of "A Midsummer's Night Dream," featuring former "Grey's Anatomy" star T.R. Knight as Bottom. Other…
On Wednesday, Refuge Theater Project set the cast for the first production in its 2018"19 season, "The Last Session." With book by Jim Brochu, music and lyrics by Steve Schalchlin, additiona…
Don't throw away your shot " Broadway in Chicago announced on Wednesday that a new 18-week block of tickets for "Hamilton" will go on sale Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. The tickets will be available for…
On Tuesday, Rivendell Theatre Ensemble announced the first two shows of its 2019 season, including two Midwest premieres. The first production, "I Wanna (expletive) Tear You Apart" by Morgan…
On Tuesday, Broken Nose Theatre announced casting for its world premiere of Spenser Davis' dark comedy "Plainclothes," under the co-direction of Kanomé Jones and Davis. The show will featur…
On Monday, Starvox Touring announced the U.S. premiere of Jamie Allan's "iMagician," playing at the Harris Theater this holiday season. Previously seen in London's West End, "iMagician" refl…
On Friday, Timeline Theatre Company announced the addition of five new company members. Chicago artists Tyla Abercrumbie, Will Allan, Wardell Julius Clark, Charles Andrew Gardner, and Anish …
On Thursday, Strawdog Theatre Company announced casting for its production of "The Revolutionists" by Lauren M. Gunderson with direction by Denise Yvette Serna. The show will feature ensembl…
Chicago is such a drama queen. On Wednesday, the League of Chicago Theatres, in partnership with Choose Chicago, announced the return of Chicago Theatre Week. The annual celebration will kic…
On Wednesday, the Agency Theater Collective announced casting for Will Kern's "Hellcab." Directed by Cordie Nelson, the production will feature Regina Linn with George Ellzey Jr., Tyler Esse…
On Wednesday, the Factory Theater announced its production of "The Darkness After Dawn," the first show of its 2018-19 season. Written by co-artistic director Manny Tamayo and directed by en…
On Monday, Broadway in Chicago announced an additional line-up of 10 off-season special shows taking to the stage during the 2018-19 theater season. These productions will join the previousl…
The Gift Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2019 season, along with a handful of leadership updates. The company's year begins in January with "Ten" (Jan. 10 " 20), an annual roundup o…
Underscore Theatre Company will produce two musicals and the 5th annual Chicago Musical Theatre Festival during its 2018-19 season. The season kicks off this fall with Jamie Shriner's one-wo…
On Thursday, Invictus Theatre announced the cast of "Love's Labour's Lost," its second show of the 2018-19 season. In this Shakespearean comedy, the King of Navarre and his trio of friends m…
On Thursday, Broken Nose Theatre announced its seventh season, featuring a world premiere and two Midwest premieres. The 2018-19 season kicks off with the world premiere of company member Sp…
On Thursday, Sideshow Theatre Company announced its 2018-19 Season, including two Midwest premieres. The season will kick off with the world premiere of "HeLa," co-produced with Greenhouse P…
On Wednesday, Steppenwolf announced that it produce "Ms. Blakk for President," written by ensemble members Tina Landau and Tarell Alvin McCraney, as the sixth show of its upcoming season. Th…
On Wednesday, Porchlight Music Theatre announced the remaining cast for its season opener, "Gypsy." As Tribune critic Chris Jones writes, the company already announced the casting of E. Faye…
