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Thursday, March 10, 2016

New plays, old favorites in House Theatre's 2016-17 season by Morgan Greene

The House Theatre of Chicago has announced its 2016-17 season, the company's 15th, to take place once again at the Chopin Theatre.  Kara Davidson's "A Comedical Tragedy for Mister Punch" (…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:34PM

'Xanadu' casting announced by American Theater Company by Morgan Greene

American Theater Company has announced the cast of this season's final production, the roller-disco campy delight "Xanadu." The production, dedicated to ATC's late artistic director and "Xan…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:27PM

TimeLine announces 2016-17 season by Morgan Greene

TimeLine Theatre Company announced its 2016-17 season on Thursday. The company's 20th anniversary slate of productions includes three area premieres and a new play direct from the Stratford…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:27PM

New plays, old favorites in House Theatre's 2016-17 season by Morgan Greene

The House Theatre of Chicago has announced its 2016-17 season, the company's 15th, to take place once again at the Chopin Theatre.  Kara Davidson's "A Comedical Tragedy for Mister Punch" (S…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:10AM
Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Danny McCarthy and Travis Turner perform a scene from Steppenwolf's 'The Flick' by Morgan Greene

Customer service jobs can be the worst. Just ask anyone that's ever worked at a movie theater. In this week's Showcase video, Danny McCarthy and Travis Turner play two down-and-out employee…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:36PM

TimeLine announces 2016-17 season by Morgan Greene

TimeLine Theatre Company announced its 2016-17 season on Thursday. The company's 20th anniversary slate of productions includes three area premieres and a new play direct from the Stratford…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:37PM

'Parade,' Theresa Rebeck, PigPen Theatre in Writers' 25th season by Morgan Greene

Writers Theatre has announced its 25th anniversary season, the company's first in its new world-class home in Glencoe designed by Jeanne Gang. The six-show slate begins in the 250-seat Nich…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:55PM

Casting announced for 'The Producers' at Mercury by Morgan Greene

Mercury Theater Chicago has announced casting for its springtime production of "The Producers." Bill Larkin and Matt Crowle will star as Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom, respectively, with All…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:54PM

'Parade,' Theresa Rebeck, PigPen Theatre in Writers' 25th season by Morgan Greene

Writers Theatre has announced its 25th anniversary season, the company's first in its new world-class home in Glencoe designed by Jeanne Gang. The six-show slate begins in the 250-seat Nicho…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:22PM

Casting announced for 'The Producers' at Mercury by Morgan Greene

Mercury Theater Chicago has announced casting for its springtime production of "The Producers." Bill Larkin and Matt Crowle will star as Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom, respectively, with Alli…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:02PM
Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Harmony France and Danni Smith launch women-focused Equity musical theater company by Morgan Greene

On Tuesday, Harmony France and Danni Smith, who will serve as co-artistic directors, announced the launch of Firebrand Theatre, a new Chicago-based musical theater company dedicated to gende…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:09PM

Second City and Slate announce live political comedy show "Unelectable You" by Morgan Greene

Just in time for election season, The Second City and daily web magazine Slate have announced a partnership to premiere a live political comedy show. "Unelectable You" will kick off its na…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:46PM

Harmony France and Danni Smith launch women-focused Equity musical theater company by Morgan Greene

On Tuesday, Harmony France and Danni Smith, who will serve as co-artistic directors, announced the launch of Firebrand Theatre, a new Chicago-based musical theater company dedicated to gende…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:41PM

Michael Cristofer, Pearl Cleage, Tom Stoppard in 2016-17 Court Season by Morgan Greene

Court Theatre has announced its 2016-17 season, the company's 62nd, including plays by Michael Cristofer, Sophocles, Pearl Cleage, Tom Stoppard and Mary Chase.  Opening the season is "Man …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:48AM

Second City and Slate announce live political comedy show 'Unelectable You' by Morgan Greene

Just in time for election season, The Second City and daily web magazine Slate have announced a partnership to premiere a live political comedy show. "Unelectable You" will kick off its nat…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:29AM

Michael Cristofer, Pearl Cleage, Tom Stoppard in 2016-17 Court Season by Morgan Greene

Court Theatre has announced its 2016-17 season, the company's 62nd, including plays by Michael Cristofer, Sophocles, Pearl Cleage, Tom Stoppard and Mary Chase.  Opening the season is "Man i…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 10:43AM
Monday, March 7, 2016

Mary-Arrchie extends 'American Buffalo' again by Morgan Greene

Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. has announced another extension of "American Buffalo," keeping the company's doors open for one more month. The company's final production of David Mamet's Chicago …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:31PM

Mary-Arrchie extends 'American Buffalo' again by Morgan Greene

Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. has announced another extension of "American Buffalo," keeping the company's doors open for one more month. The company's final production of David Mamet's Chicago j…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:02PM

Goodman announces casting for 'The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window' by Morgan Greene

The Goodman Theatre has announced the cast of "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window," Lorraine Hansberry's second play produced on Broadway about the crumbling world of a writer who takes a …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:19PM

Jeff Awards committee combines new work and adaptation categories by Morgan Greene

The Jeff Awards Committee has combined the categories for new work and new adaptation, with all world premieres now being judged as new plays or new musicals. Multiple winners will be per…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:31PM

Goodman announces casting for 'The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window' by Morgan Greene

The Goodman Theatre has announced the cast of "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window," Lorraine Hansberry's second play produced on Broadway about the crumbling world of a writer who takes a …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:48PM

Remy Bumppo announces 2016-17 season, co-production with Silk Road Rising by Morgan Greene

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company has announced a 3-play slate for its 20th anniversary season, along with a collaborative production with Silk Road Rising. Beginning the season is Pirandello's "…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:13PM

Jeff Awards committee combines new work and adaptation categories by Morgan Greene

The Jeff Awards Committee has combined the categories for new work and new adaptation, with all world premieres now being judged as new plays or new musicals. Multiple winners will be perm…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:53PM

'Chicago' coming to town with John O'Hurley by Morgan Greene

Broadway in Chicago announced Monday that "Chicago" will be making its way back to its namesake city this May. John O'Hurley, best known as J. Peterman on "Seinfeld," a champion of the ABC …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:02PM

Remy Bumppo announces 2016-17 season, co-production with Silk Road Rising by Morgan Greene

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company has announced a 3-play slate for its 20th anniversary season, along with a collaborative production with Silk Road Rising. Beginning the season is Pirandello's "H…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:49AM

'Chicago' coming back to town with John O'Hurley by Morgan Greene

Broadway in Chicago announced Monday that "Chicago" will be making its way back to its namesake city this May. John O'Hurley, best known as J. Peterman on "Seinfeld," a champion of the ABC s…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 10:44AM
Thursday, March 3, 2016

Anthony Rapp talks 'If/Then,' 'Rent' and what's next by Morgan Greene

In this Theater Loop video, Joliet native Anthony Rapp stops by the Tribune Tower to talk about growing up in the Chicago theater scene, his role in the touring production of "If/Then" and …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:09PM

Oak Park Festival Theatre announces summer season, new managing director by Morgan Greene

Oak Park Festival Theatre has announced summer programming and the addition of a new managing director. The 2016-17 season featuring two classic comedies about strong-minded women kicks off…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:43PM

Artemisia Theatre announces 2016-17 season by Morgan Greene

Artemisia, a Chicago theater dedicated to producing female-centered plays, has announced its 2016-17 slate of productions. The season opens in the fall with "Her Story is Our Story," a fest…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:48PM

Oak Park Festival Theatre announces summer season, new managing director by Morgan Greene

Oak Park Festival Theatre has announced summer programming and the addition of a new managing director. The 2016-17 season featuring two classic comedies about strong-minded women kicks off …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:20PM

Artemisia Theatre announces 2016-17 season by Morgan Greene

Artemisia, a Chicago theater dedicated to producing female-centered plays, has announced its 2016-17 slate of productions. The season opens in the fall with "Her Story is Our Story," a festi…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:07AM

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