Are you ready for the Gift’s 2019 season? ‘Doubt’ it.
The Gift Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2019 season, along with a handful of leadership updates. The company’s year begins in January with “Ten” (Jan. 10 – 20),...
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Underscore Theatre Company announces 2018-19 season
Underscore Theatre Company will produce two musicals and the 5th annual Chicago Musical Theatre Festival during its 2018-19 season. The season kicks off this fall with Jamie Shriner’s one-woman musical...
With ‘Gut Rehab’ at Western Exhibitions, Edie Fake connects trans bodies with queer architecture
It’s Virgo season, baby. According to the stars, Aug. 23 through Sept. 22 is the time to lean into solid organization, good judgment and the details; an earth sign, Virgo...
Chad Bay leads cast of ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ at Invictus Theatre
On Thursday, Invictus Theatre announced the cast of “Love’s Labour’s Lost,” its second show of the 2018-19 season. In this Shakespearean comedy, the King of Navarre and his trio of...
Broken Nose Theatre announces seventh season
On Thursday, Broken Nose Theatre announced its seventh season, featuring a world premiere and two Midwest premieres. The 2018-19 season kicks off with the world premiere of company member Spenser...
Sideshow Theatre Company announces 2018-19 season
On Thursday, Sideshow Theatre Company announced its 2018-19 Season, including two Midwest premieres. The season will kick off with the world premiere of “HeLa,” co-produced with Greenhouse Productions (Nov. 18...
Steppenwolf to stage ‘Ms. Blakk for President,’ all about the U.S.’s first Black drag queen presidential candidate
On Wednesday, Steppenwolf announced that it produce “Ms. Blakk for President,” written by ensemble members Tina Landau and Tarell Alvin McCraney, as the sixth show of its upcoming season. The...
After casting E. Faye Butler as ‘Mama Rose,’ Porchlight announces complete lineup for ‘Gypsy’
On Wednesday, Porchlight Music Theatre announced the remaining cast for its season opener, “Gypsy.” As Tribune critic Chris Jones writes, the company already announced the casting of E. Faye Butler...
‘The Book of Merman’ — as in Ethel Merman — to return to Chicago
On Wednesday, Flying Elephant Productions announced the return of musical comedy “The Book of Merman,” featuring a book by Leo Schwartz and DC Cathro, music and lyrics by Leo Schwartz....
Boho announces cast for ‘110 in the Shade’
On Wednesday, Boho Theatre announced casting for the classical musical romance “110 in the Shade,” its final show of its 2018 season. In a drought-stricken ranching community during the Depression,...