Monday, December 14, 2015
Northlight Theatre has announced casting for the remainder of its 41st season. Steve Scott will direct Terrence McNally's family drama "Mothers and Sons" with a cast that includes Cindy Gold…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:12PMLong before the world had "Hamilton," Chicago had the Q Brothers and their "ad-rap-tations" of classic plays. This week's holiday Showcase features the brothers GQ and JQ, along with Jackson…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:00AMSunday, December 13, 2015
Chicago Children's Theatre officially broke ground on the company's forthcoming permanent home on Dec. 12. Children were at the center of the action at the former 12th District Police Stati…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:08PMFriday, December 11, 2015
Chicago Tribune theater critic Chris Jones is a co-winner of the 2015 George Jean Nathan Award, Cornell University announced Friday. The award, founded in 1958, is the nation's most prestigi…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 07:02PM"Bad Jews," Joshua Harmon's play originally planned to play 9 weeks last spring at Theater Wit, will close after its extended 8-month run. The 170 performances will officially come to an end…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:51PM"Bad Jews," Joshua Harmon's play originally planned to play 9 weeks last spring at Theater Wit, will close after its extended 8-month run. The 170 performances will officially come to an end…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 10:57AMThursday, December 10, 2015
A Red Orchid Theatre has announced casting for its upcoming production of Tennessee Williams' "The Mutilated."
The production features ensemble members Lance Baker, Jennifer Engstrom, Mier…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:21PMGoodman Theatre has announced the 15-member ensemble cast for "2666," the 5-hour, 3-intermission world premiere adaptation of Robert Bolano's adventure novel by artistic director Robert Fall…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:27PMA Red Orchid Theatre has announced casting for its upcoming production of Tennessee Williams' "The Mutilated." The production features ensemble members Lance Baker, Jennifer Engstrom, Mierk…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:01PMGoodman Theatre has announced the 15-member ensemble cast for "2666," the 5-hour, 3-intermission world-premiere adaptation of Roberto Bolano's adventure novel by artistic director Robert Fal…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:06PMRoundabout Theatre Company has announced casting for the national tour of Sam Mendes and Rob Marshall's production of "Cabaret," including Chicago actress Shannon Cochran. The tour of John K…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:07AMWednesday, December 9, 2015
Claire Danes will be the guest of honor at this year's Women in the Arts fundraiser, Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced Wednesday. Danes will speak about her experiences navigating a care…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 07:52PMClaire Danes will be the guest of honor at this year's Women in the Arts fundraiser, Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced Wednesday. Danes will speak about her experiences navigating a care…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:24PMTuesday, December 8, 2015
Griffin Theatre Company has announced casting for John Van Druten's drama "London Wall."
The cast features Vanessa Greenway as Janus and Rochelle Therrien as Milligan, and includes George B…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:50PMGriffin Theatre Company has announced casting for John Van Druten's drama "London Wall." The cast features Vanessa Greenway as Janus and Rochelle Therrien as Milligan, and includes George Bo…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:38PMComedian and writer Carol Burnett has announced a second show to play the Chicago Theatre on May 19, in addition to the previously announced show on May 20.
The performance draws from the…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:57AMComedian and writer Carol Burnett has announced a second show to play the Chicago Theatre on May 19, in addition to the previously announced show on May 20. The performance draws from the …
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 10:51AMMonday, December 7, 2015
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced casting for "Far From Heaven," the musical based on the 2002 film about a 1950s housewife starring Julianne Moore.
Summer Naomi Smart stars as Cathy W…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:46PMThis week's Showcase features a sneak peek of Nicole Cabell before she makes her role debut as Hanna Glawari in "The Merry Widow," replacing Renee Fleming.
Franz Lehar's "The Merry Widow…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:37PMPorchlight Music Theatre has announced casting for "Far From Heaven," the musical based on the 2002 film about a 1950s housewife starring Julianne Moore. Summer Naomi Smart stars as Cathy Wh…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:24PMSteppenwolf Theatre Company has announced casting for "Mary Page Marlowe," a world premiere play written by ensemble member Tracy Letts.
Ensemble member Carrie Coon, known from "Gone Girl"…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:20PMThis week's Showcase features a sneak peek of Nicole Cabell before she makes her role debut as Hanna Glawari in "The Merry Widow," replacing Renee Fleming. Franz Lehar's "The Merry Widow"…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:34PMSteppenwolf Theatre Company has announced casting for "Mary Page Marlowe," a world premiere play written by ensemble member Tracy Letts. Carrie Coon, known from "Gone Girl" and HBO's "The L…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:33PMFriday, December 4, 2015
FRIDAY | "The Lion King": Julie Taymor's staging of Disney's animated classic brings Simba and the whole Pridelands crew to life. Through Jan. 17 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Rando…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 07:27AMThursday, December 3, 2015
The Gift Theatre has announced the second extension of David Rabe's new play "Good for Otto."
Rabe's hit play about mental illness in a small New England town will play an additional 4 we…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:58PMAndrew Alexander, CEO and executive producer of The Second City Inc., and Erica Daniels, president of Second City Theatricals, have announced that Brian Loevner will join Second City Theatr…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:52PMThe Gift Theatre has announced the second extension of David Rabe's new play "Good for Otto." Rabe's hit play about mental illness in a small New England town will run an additional four w…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:03PMAndrew Alexander, CEO and executive producer of The Second City Inc., and Erica Daniels, president of Second City Theatricals, have announced that Brian Loevner will join Second City Theatr…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:29PMWednesday, December 2, 2015
Chicago Children's Theatre has announced a groundbreaking ceremony to be held Dec. 12 as construction begins on the company's West Loop home. The new space will be located at 100 S. Racine…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:36PMChicago Children's Theatre has announced a groundbreaking ceremony to be held Dec. 12 as construction begins on the company's West Loop home. The new space will be located at 100 S. Racine…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:39PMThis week's Showcase features the cast of Porchlight Music Theatre's "Ain't Misbehavin'." "Ain't Misbehavin'," conceived by Murry Horwitz and Richard Maltby Jr., pays tribute to the musi…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:57PM 
