At a star-studded gala on Monday, October 29, The Joseph Jefferson Awards Committee presented 32 awards to celebrate excellence in Chicago-area Equity theatre. Over 700 gathered at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie to honor 122 nominees from Equity theatrical productions which opened between August 1, 2006, and.... Read More
Performance Spotlight
Writers’ Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma prepare for The Turn of the Screw adapted by Jeffery Hatcher from the classic story of Henry James. The production, directed by Jessica Thebus, will run from November 13 – March 30, 2008 at the Writers’ Theatre at 664 Vernon Avenie.... Read More
The Neo-Futurists prepare to give audiences a chance to explore a fascinating 1960's anti-art movement in Mr. Fluxus, conceived and directed by Greg Allen, opening Saturday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. at The Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N. Ashland.
Enter. Climb. Listen. Hammer. Saw. Compose. Twist. Mail. Spy into. Squeeze out of. Neo-Futurists Founder.... Read More
The curtain will rise on Northwestern University’s 2007-08 Mainstage theatre season Oct. 26 with Obie Award-winning playwright José Rivera’s drama Marisol. It is the first of nine stage productions this season and marks Northwestern’s commitment to reaching out to the Latino community.
David Kersnar, founding ensemble member of Lookingglass Theatre Company in Chicago,.... Read More
Beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the day of every performance of Jersey Boys, ten front row seats and as many as forty additional seats subject to availability at select performances will be available for just $25 each at the LaSalle Bank Theatre Box Office (18 W. Monroe). This special rush ticket offer begins.... Read More
Kicking off the 2007/2008 season in the Goodman's Owen Theatre is Eduardo Machado's The Cook, a sweeping look at four decades of Cuban history refracted through one woman's perspective. Resident Artistic Associate Henry Godinez directs a cast of noted Chicago actors including Karen Aldridge (Proof), Edward F. Torres (Massacre) and Phillip James.... Read More
With Halloween almost here, what better way to get into the Halloween spirit this season than see one of these three shows that will haunt some of the Chicago area theatres.
Ghost Stories: Crucible the Musible!
A wickedly whimsical and delightfully deadly Halloween treat concocted by two of Chicago’s most mischievous performing arts groups. Ghost Stories: Crucible the.... Read More
Executive Director David Hawkanson, Artistic Director Martha Lavey and Producer of Cultural Intersections Sylvia Ewing have announced the roster for Steppenwolf’s annual Traffic Series. Traffic will feature a season of eclectic artists and personalities on the Steppenwolf stage, kicking-off with David Sedaris on January 18, 2008.
“Traffic continues Steppenwolf’s season-long conversation about what.... Read More
Ensemble member Brett Neveu kicks off A Red Orchid Theatre’s 15th anniversary season with the world premiere of his newest drama, Weapon of Mass Impact, on Monday, October 22nd. The play serves as the second installment of trilogy that began with TimeLine Theatre Company’s critically-acclaimed production of Harmless last January.
“Weapon of Mass Impact.... Read More
Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace Theatre, known for bringing timeless classics into the Chicagoland spotlight, has announced its 2008 season. The charming musical comedy Sweet Charity, previews March 13, opens March 16 and runs through May 18, the fun musical celebration of America’s rock n’ roll icon, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, previews May.... Read More
The award-winning Off-Broadway musical comedy, Altar Boyz, returns to Chicago in an all-new production at Drury Lane Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut Street, in a limited engagement with previews beginning on September 28 and opening October 7 with performances through November 25.
Armed with catchy melodies, divine moves and.... Read More
Northlight Theatre begins its 33rd season, celebrating BJ Jones’ 10th year as Artistic Director, with Moliere’s The Miser, a classic French farce with a contemporary twist. The production, directed by Mark E. Lococo, runs October 3 – November 11 at the Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie.
A classic costume comedy gets.... Read More
College-bound high school students interested in pursuing undergraduate and graduate studies in the areas of music, dance, theater, visual arts, graphic design, and other related disciplines can attend the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s (NACAC) Chicago Performing and Visual Arts College Fair.
The Chicago Performing and Visual Arts College Fair will be held.... Read More
The biggest and baddest rock n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show, will be whipping Chicago audiences into a frenzy when the production previews Friday, October 12th, and opens Wednesday, October 17th at the Mercury Theatre, 3745 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, it was recently announced. The musical, written by Richard O’Brien, .... Read More
Lookingglass Theatre Company kicks off its 20th Anniversary Season with the Midwest premiere of Nilaja Sun’s solo show No Child…, written and performed by Sun and directed by Hal Brooks. The production will run October 3 – November 11, 2007 at the Lookingglass Theatre Company located inside Chicago’s historic Water Tower Water.... Read More
Returning to Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) after directing The Color Purple on Broadway, Associate Artistic Director Gary Griffin stages the Tony Award-winning musical Passion, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and book by James Lapine. For Sondheim’s hymn to romantic obsession, Griffin has assembled a stellar cast led by Ana Gasteyer as.... Read More
Continuing a tradition of support for Chicago's diverse theatre community in main stage theatres, small off-Loop houses, and suburban venues, The Joseph Jefferson Awards Committee announced 119 nominations in 30 categories for Chicago Equity theatrical productions which opened between August 1, 2006 and July 31, 2007. The Jeff Awards Committee.... Read More
Theatre In Chicago is pleased to announce that they have partnered with The Stage Channel, the premiere source for video play previews. Through the partnership, Chicago theatre fans will now easily be able to see previews of some of the most popular shows on TheatreInChicago.com.
For Theatre In Chicago, The Stage Channel is giving theatre .... Read More
Goodman Theatre launches its 2007/2008 season with Passion Play: a cycle in three parts, a “startlingly original” theatrical event by Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Sarah Ruhl. British director, actor and teacher Mark Wing-Davey helms this triptych that addresses the thorny relationship between politics and religion, lust and dogma—and perception and reality—over 425 years and.... Read More
Broadway In Chicago has announced their complete 2008 Season Series which emphasizes Broadway In Chicago’s long-standing commitment to bringing the best of Broadway to the stages of the LaSalle Bank Theatre, the Cadillac Palace Theatre, the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre and The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University.
The Season.... Read More