Gary Sinise to make a Steppenwolf stop on new book tour
On Friday, Steppenwolf announced that co-founder Gary Sinise will make a stop at the theater to promote his new book, “Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service.” Sinise will...
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Down in Chicago’s Pedway, Space p11 offers notes from the underground and conceptual art by plants
A morning commute in Chicago’s Pedway system sounds like mumbled phone calls and shuffling feet; it smells like burnt popcorn, body odor and the over-roasted beans at Starbucks. The entire...
Marriott Theatre announces cast for ‘Million Dollar Quartet’
On Thursday, Marriott Theatre announced casting for “Million Dollar Quartet,” directed by James Moye, with music direction by Ryan T. Nelson. The musical revue stars Christopher J. Essex as “Johnny...
City Lit sets cast for ‘Fuente Ovejuna’
On Thursday, City Lit Theater artistic director Terry McCabe announced the cast for “Fuente Ovejuna,” a classic Spanish drama published 400 years ago by Lope de Vega. McCabe will direct...
Raven Theatre casts ‘How I Learned to Drive’
On Thursday, Raven Theatre announced casting for its production of Paula Vogel’s “How I Learned to Drive.” Under the direction of artistic director Cody Estle, the show will feature Jeff...
Randall Arney returns to Steppenwolf’s ‘True West’, this time as director
On Wednesday, Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced that longtime ensemble member Randall Arney will direct its upcoming revival of Sam Shepard’s “True West,” the production that first launched the company onto...
30th annual Rhinofest lineup announced
On Tuesday, Curious Theatre Branch and Prop Thtr announced the 30th annual Rhinoceros Festival. The lineup will include six weeks of new plays, dance, devised works, variety shows, comedy, live...
Paramount names cast for 2019 revival of “The Producers”
On Tuesday, the Paramount Theatre announced casting for its revival of Mel Brooks’ “The Producers.” Helmed by artistic director Jim Corti, music direction will be led by Tom Vendafreddo while...
‘Les Mis’ to hit Chicago in 2019 for one tour more
On Monday, Broadway in Chicago announced the return of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical “Les Miserables” — direct from a two-and-a-half year run on Broadway. The new...
About Face Theatre casts Peter Parnell’s ‘Dada Woof Papa Hot’
On Thursday, About Face Theatre announced casting for its Chicago premiere of “Dada Woof Papa Hot,” written by Peter Parnell and directed by Jeff Award-nominated AFT artistic associate Keira Fromm....