Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) brings Disney's Aladdin, an enchanting adaptation of the 1992 animated film, to the stage continuing CST's tradition of bringing family-friendly theater to Navy Pier all summer long. The production features Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice's award-winning songs, including "A Whole New World" and "Friend Like Me.".... Read More

When Nic Dimond, current Artistic Director of Strawdog Theatre, first saw a show at this tiny Lakeview Storefront in 1993 he was startled by what he saw as a low production standard surrounding a strong acting ensemble, and he decided to do something about it. With a background in set design, Dimond offered his services as resident set.... Read More

Steep Theatre Company's historic 2008-2009 season, which has already featured the opening of their new space and the most Jeff nominations in the company's history, closes with a bang this month with the Midwest Premiere of Howard Korder's The Hollow Lands, an ambitious 14 actor, 30 character historical epic. The production, which opens Thursday, June 25th , reunites.... Read More

Chicago's nationally-renowned storefront and black box theatre community gathered at the Park West for its annual celebration as the Jeff Awards Committee gave out 26 Non-Equity Jeff Awards in 24 categories. In addition, a Special Award was given to Pegasus Players' founder Arlene Crewdson for her lifelong contributions to Chicago theatre..... Read More

Cavalia, the spectacular equestrian odyssey will make its Chicago debut beginning Tuesday, July 14 and run through July 26. This multimedia extravaganza brings together more than 100 two and four-legged artists. The mix of horses, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, riders and musicians transports spectators to dream-like settings while celebrating the timeless bond between horses and humans. Cavalia will be.... Read More

Since 2003, Dog & Pony Theatre Co.'s lyrical, thoroughly conceived productions have earned them steadily more recognition and audiences around Chicago. The company, dedicated to Chicago premieres of new plays, is marked by a desire to create what Artistic Director Krissy Vanderwarker describes as "full evenings of theater"—plays that remind audiences of the intimacy of live theater and.... Read More

Goodman Theatre concludes its 2008/2009 season with José Rivera's newest play, Boleros for the Disenchanted. A true love story inspired by Rivera's parents' courtship and eventual migration from Puerto Rico to Alabama, Boleros for the Disenchanted makes its Chicago premiere directed by Henry Godinez- the Goodman's Resident Artistic Associate who was named 2008.... Read More

Following a successful presentation of Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts at Selcuk University in Konya, Turkey for World Theatre Day 2009, ShawChicago Artistic Director Robert Scogin has announced the company's 2009-2010 season. ShawChicago's 16th season of concert readings will open with Votes for Women!, the politically driven play by Elizabeth Robins that examines early feminist views, October 17 - November.... Read More

Artistic Director Sean Graney's original adaptation of Sophocles' Oedipus will close The Hypocrites' spectacular 12th season. In reference to his passion for adapting and directing Oedipus, Graney explains: "By highlighting commonly overlooked aspects of the original, this new adaptation tells the story of a compassionate, albeit arrogant, leader whose zealous desire to heal his people brings about.... Read More

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced its new American play Superior Donuts, by Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning ensemble member Tracy Letts and directed by ensemble member Tina Landau, will open on Broadway October 1, 2009 (at a Shubert Theatre to be announced). Superior Donuts makes its Broadway debut direct from its sold-out world premiere at Steppenwolf last summer. Casting.... Read More

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs announced a 2009 fall season full of events at the Chicago DCA Theaters- the Storefront Theater, located at 66 E. Randolph Street and the Studio Theater in the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph Street.

Chicago DCA Theater offers downtown audiences an off-Loop theater experience with an exciting look at the vibrant emerging.... Read More

The Jeff Awards announced that Arlene Crewdson, Founding Executive/Artistic Director and Global Voices Director of Pegasus Players, will receive a Special Award at the 36th Annual Non-Equity Jeff Awards Ceremony on June 8, 2009, honoring her outstanding contributions to Chicago theatre.

Arlene Crewdson founded Pegasus Players in 1978 and has directed many productions there. She taught classic theatre.... Read More

Two-time Tony Award winners Nathan Lane (The Producers, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) and Bebe Neuwirth (Chicago, Sweet Charity) will star as Gomez and Morticia in The Addams Family, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, beginning performances Friday, November 13,.... Read More

Life and love are not so simple, as three couples with six different perspectives discover in the Chicago premiere of Rebecca Gilman's The Crowd You're In With at Goodman Theatre. Wendy C. Goldberg, a frequent Gilman collaborator and artistic director of the acclaimed National Playwrights Conference at The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center- where.... Read More

They're so bad, they couldn't get any better. The Neo-Futurists will proudly present their renditions of the best worst films ever made. With a shoe-string budget and some special guest artists, their eighth-annual series tackles urban rebels, lounge singers, demons, assassins, fairies and the gays. It Came From the Neo-Futurarium VIII: Legend of The Neo-Futurarium runs June 25.... Read More

Profiles Theatre concludes its 20th Anniversary Season with the World premiere of the comedy/drama Graceland by Ellen Fairey, directed by Matt Miller.  The production runs May 22- June 28, 2009, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway. 

Chicago's oldest cemetery is the backdrop for Graceland, the story of four lonely Chicagoans.... Read More

Cirque du Soleil and MSG Entertainment have announced a brand new theatrical touring show that will be making a stop in the Windy City. The show is set to open first at The Chicago Theatre for a limited engagement from November 19, 2009 through January 3, 2010. Following Chicago, the show will premiere in New York in.... Read More

The Jeff Awards announced 114 nominations in 24 categories for Non-Equity Jeff Awards, which honor excellence in Chicago theatres not under a union contract, for productions that opened between April 1, 2008, and March 31, 2009.  The Jeff Awards judged the opening nights of 130 productions offered by 57 non-Equity.... Read More

The producers of The Color Purple have announced that American Idol Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino will reprise her starring role of Celie for the Chicago Engagement. Returning to its debut home of Chicago, The Color Purple will make its home at The Arie Crown Theater for two weeks, September 2 -13, 2009.

Fantasia made her Broadway.... Read More

Northlight Theatre Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans prepare for the Chicago Premiere of The Lieutenant of Inishmore by Martin McDonagh, directed by BJ Jones.  The production will run April 29-June 7, 2009 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie. 

"Wee Thomas" the cat has been killed.  What's worse,.... Read More