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Pegasus Theatre to kick off 2018-19 season with Danai Gurira’s ‘Eclipsed’

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

On Thursday, Pegasus Theatre announced its upcoming production of “Eclipsed,” the first play to premiere on Broadway with an all female and black cast and creative team. Written by Danai...

Exhibition stares down portrayals of blackness in art history, corporate environments

December 17, 2018 at 4:06 p.m.

“How do you see me?” That’s the question Catherine Edelman Gallery asks in the name of its season opener, a rally of three photographers whose work examines perceptions of blackness...

Drury Lane announces 2019-2020 season, with plenty of mystery and ‘Matilda’ to go around

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

On Wednesday, Drury Lane Theatre announced its roster of shows for the 2019-20 season, featuring two regional theater premieres and three directors new to its stage. “Matilda,” a musical based...

TUTA Theatre casts U.S. premiere of “Radio Culture”

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

On Wednesday, TUTA Theatre Chicago announced casting for its U.S. Premiere of “Radio Culture,” which follows one day in the life of a young Belorussian. Written by artist Maxim Dosko,...

Jackalope casts season opener “In the Canyon”

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

On Tuesday, Jackalope Theatre Company announced casting for the world premiere production of “In the Canyon,” its season opener. Written by Calamity West and directed by Elly Green, the show...

IHSMTA winners will get the chance to perform on stage at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place.

Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards to open applications Sept. 6

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

On Tuesday, Broadway In Chicago announced open applications for the Eighth Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards, inviting all public and private high schools from across the state to...

Refuge Theatre Project announces a two-musical season for 2018-19

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

On Tuesday, Refuge Theatre Project announced the two-musical lineup for its 2018-19 season, all under the direction of artistic director Christopher Pazdernik. Kicking things off in the fall will be...

About Face casts Chicago premiere of ‘This Bitter Earth’

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

On Friday, About Face Theatre announced casting for its Chicago premiere of “This Bitter Earth” by Harrison David Rivers, with direction by Mikael Burke. “This Bitter Earth” will feature Sheldon...

Playwright Ike Holter at Steppenwolf's Merle Reskin Garage Theatre in Chicago on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014.

Steep Theatre to stage an Ike Holter world premiere during 2018-19 season

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

On Thursday, Steep Theatre announced programming for its upcoming 2018-19 season, including a world premiere from Chicago playwright Ike Holter. Kicking things off in the Fall will be the Midwest...

Artist Brendan Fernandes with his piece "From Hiz Hands", Aug. 27, 2018, at DePaul Art Museum in Chicago. (Erin Hooley/baiduhai)

Artist and choreographer Brendan Fernandes nails all the right moves as he makes Chicago his home

December 17, 2018 at 4:06 p.m.

Two years ago at EXPO Chicago, artist Brendan Fernandes found himself virtually alone in a new city and walking the art fair on his own. “It was September. I remember...

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