Some theatre companies start with a distinct mission, while others are built around themes or the talents of core members often known as ensembles. Corri Feurstein built hers around a name. The dynamic, fast-talking Chicagoan came up with the name 'Will Act for Food' that christened her company in 1997. "Like three quarters.... Read More
Performance Spotlight
Jersey Boys is borrowing a question from their own infamous lyric, "Oh, won’t you stay just a little bit longer?" and answering for Chicago with a resounding YES. Broadway In Chicago and the producers of Jersey Boys have announced that in response to overwhelming demand and critical acclaim, the record-breaking Jersey Boys will.... Read More
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will soon find Randolph Street when Broadway In Chicago presents the new national touring production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street at the Cadillac Palace Theatre from April 23 – May 4. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, February 29th.... Read More
The Joffrey Ballet has announced its 2008-2009 Season, opening with The Fall Program featuring the World Premiere of a new work by New York City Ballet soloist Edwaard Liang, Jerome Robbins’ In the Night, and Robert Joffrey’s Postcards. The entire season will feature live orchestral accompaniment by the Chicago Sinfonietta under the baton of.... Read More
Court Theatre continues its 53rd season with Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical, Carousel, directed by Artisitc Director Charles Newell with musical direction by Doug Peck. The co-production with Long Wharf Theatre runs March 6 – April 13, 2008, at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave.
This Rodgers and Hammerstein masterpiece reinvented musical theatre in its.... Read More
Goodman Theatre welcomes director Harris Yulin and actor Lois Smith as they team up for The Trip to Bountiful, Horton Foote's beloved 1953 play featuring Hallie Foote and Devon Abner—Foote's eldest daughter and son-in-law, respectively-and Meghan Andrews. The Trip to Bountiful caps the Goodman's landmark 10-week festival honoring Horton Foote, "[one of the].... Read More
Eric Simonson enjoys traveling and exploring the different cities he visits. He also loves history, and that combination led to his latest production at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Carter's Way. The Oscar-winning ensemble member originally developed the play for the Kansas City Repertory, calling upon that city’s rich history of jazz and politics..... Read More
Diva lovers who are too young to have seen Judy Garland on stage and not wealthy enough to have seen Barbra Streisand should make it a point to experience Linda Eder’s concert performance at the Rosemont Theatre February 23. And if you are still among those who ask, "Linda Who?".... Read More
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announced another exciting series of popular weekend family performances, Short Shakespeare! Romeo and Juliet. A 75-minute abridged production in CST’s Courtyard Theater, Short Shakespeare! Romeo and Juliet offers parents, grandparents, teachers, and all adults with children in their lives, an opportunity to introduce young people to the theater—with.... Read More
Broadway In Chicago has announced the creation of a page on its website dedicated to providing the most current and up-to-date information on future ticket availability to all of their productions - including the successful long-running engagements of Wicked and Jersey Boys.
The new webpage – located at www.broadwayinchicago.com/bestseats or by linking.... Read More
As Sean Hargadon says, love never goes out of season, and what better time or season to point that out to Chicagoland audiences than Valentine’s Day. Hargadon is an actor, director and founder of Janus Theatre, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary in August 2009. The company is currently completing the third play in a.... Read More
TimeLine Theatre Company announces that it will present the Tony and Olivier award-winning play The History Boys by Alan Bennett in its Chicago premiere. Directed by TimeLine Company member Nick Bowling, The History Boys is projected to open in April 2009, with a specific schedule to be determined.
The recipient of more than 30 major.... Read More
Many of us have had teachers who demanded or inspired us to reach greater personal potential. David Katz had such a muse in the legendary classical music conductor and teacher Charles Bruck. Katz trained under Bruck at the Pierre Monteux School for Conductors and Orchestral Musicians and received his undergraduate degree from the Hartt School in Hartford, Connecticut,.... Read More
Attention all aspiring Chicago vocalists! Looking to try out that new material, get some free publicity for the fabulous show you are appearing in, or just want to have some fun singing live for a warm and responsive audience? Look no further than Petterino's, the popular restaurant adjacent to the Goodman Theatre, where every.... Read More
Goodman Theatre's 10-week celebration of Academy Award-winning American playwright Horton Foote continues with two seldom seen one-act plays, Blind Date and The Actor, presented in-the-round in repertory with Talking Pictures in the Goodman's Owen Theatre. Two Chicago-based directors helm the one-acts: Steve Scott, Goodman Theatre Artistic Collective member and Associate Producer,.... Read More
Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2007–2008 Season with Carter's Way, written and directed by Oscar-winning ensemble member Eric Simonson, with original jazz music by Darrell Leonard. The production, featuring ensemble members Robert Breuler, K. Todd Freeman, Ora Jones and James Vincent Meredith, with Anne Adams, Calvin Dutton, Curtis M. Jackson, Keith Kupferer, Danny.... Read More
Porchlight Music Theatre will present a musical tribute to Tony-Award winning composer and lyricist, Maury Yeston. This magical night of music from the creator of Grand Hotel, Phantom, Nine The Musical and Titanic starring some of Chicago’s musical theatre and cabaret stars, will take place on Monday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the.... Read More
American Theater Company’s (ATC) new Artistic Director PJ Paparelli has to announced Season 24, which includes the Chicago Premiere of Yeast Nation: The Triumph of Life by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis; and the Chicago Premiere of The People's Temple, written and directed by Leigh Fondakowski. The Pulitzer Prize winning Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori.... Read More
Want to forge a fresh new relationship full of drama in 2008? Then head over to the Victory Gardens Greenhouse Theater and meet Chicago's hottest Off-Loop theater companies, Wednesday, February 13 from 6 pm to 8 pm, at a free Open House.
In a nod to Valentine's Day, this year's Greenhouse Open House will boast.... Read More