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A tale of two art fairs, and in them, a tale of two cities?

December 17, 2018 at 4:04 p.m.

In this corner, we have Navy Pier. Boasting a Ferris wheel, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater and a branch of Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, the lakeside tourist mecca brings in more than...

Broken Nose Theatre sets cast for ‘Plainclothes’

May 31, 2019 at 4:41 p.m.

On Tuesday, Broken Nose Theatre announced casting for its world premiere of Spenser Davis’ dark comedy “Plainclothes,” under the co-direction of Kanomé Jones and Davis. The show will feature company...

Magician Jamie Allan to make ‘iMagician’ U.S. premiere at Harris Theater

May 31, 2019 at 4:41 p.m.

On Monday, Starvox Touring announced the U.S. premiere of Jamie Allan’s “iMagician,” playing at the Harris Theater this holiday season. Previously seen in London’s West End, “iMagician” reflects Allan’s signature...

Timeline brings in five new company members

May 31, 2019 at 4:42 p.m.

On Friday, Timeline Theatre Company announced the addition of five new company members. Chicago artists Tyla Abercrumbie, Will Allan, Wardell Julius Clark, Charles Andrew Gardner, and Anish Jethmalani will join...

Strawdog sets cast for Lauren M. Gunderson’s ‘The Revolutionists’

May 31, 2019 at 4:42 p.m.

On Thursday, Strawdog Theatre Company announced casting for its production of “The Revolutionists” by Lauren M. Gunderson with direction by Denise Yvette Serna. The show will feature ensemble members Kamille...

Sanford Biggers on making ‘New Work’ from two old, ‘malleable’ materials: history and myth

May 22, 2026 at 8:15 p.m.

When it comes to the work of Sanford Biggers, not all roads lead to Rome. For example, there’s the single stretch of pavement leading to Gee’s Bend, Ala., where generations...

Chicago Theatre Week returns just in time to kickstart the Year of Chicago Theatre

May 31, 2019 at 4:41 p.m.

Chicago is such a drama queen. On Wednesday, the League of Chicago Theatres, in partnership with Choose Chicago, announced the return of Chicago Theatre Week. The annual celebration will kick...

The Agency Theater Collective casts the return of ‘Hellcab’

May 31, 2019 at 4:42 p.m.

On Wednesday, the Agency Theater Collective announced casting for Will Kern’s “Hellcab.” Directed by Cordie Nelson, the production will feature Regina Linn with George Ellzey Jr., Tyler Esselman, Audrey Gladson,...

Factory Theater announces production and cast of ‘The Darkness After Dawn’

May 31, 2019 at 4:41 p.m.

On Wednesday, the Factory Theater announced its production of “The Darkness After Dawn,” the first show of its 2018-19 season. Written by co-artistic director Manny Tamayo and directed by ensemble...

Broadway in Chicago announces 10 additional off-season special shows

May 31, 2019 at 4:41 p.m.

On Monday, Broadway in Chicago announced an additional line-up of 10 off-season special shows taking to the stage during the 2018-19 theater season. These productions will join the previously announced...

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