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A Red Orchid's BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA Extends For Final Time
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

A Red Orchid Theatre has announced a second and final extension for its acclaimed production BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA, now running until March 2026.

BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA Extended at A Red Orchid Theatre Until March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026

Due to popular demand, A Red Orchid Theatre has announced two additional weeks of performances of its Chicago premiere of Anna Ouyang Moench's father-daughter Birds of North America, now extended through Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Photo: BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA at A Red Orchid Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2026

Production photos have been released for BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA, the Chicago premiere of Anna Ouyang Moench’s father-daughter drama, currently playing at A Red Orchid Theatre.

BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA Comes to A Red Orchid Theatre in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2025

A Red Orchid Theatre will continue its 33rd Season with the Chicago premiere of Anna Ouyang Moench's father-daughter drama Birds of North America, directed by Artistic Director Kirsten Fitzgerald.

BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA Full Cast Announced at A Red Orchid Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2025

A Red Orchid Theatre will continue its 33rd season with the Chicago premiere of Anna Ouyang Moench’s Birds of North America, directed by Artistic Director Kirsten Fitzgerald, running January 15 – February 22, 2026.

SIX MEN DRESSED LIKE JOSEPH STALIN Extended At A Red Orchid Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025

A Red Orchid Theatre has announced a one-week extension of its world premiere production of SIX MEN DRESSED LIKE JOSEPH STALIN, written by Dianne Nora and directed by Ensemble Member dado.

VEAL World Premiere and More Set for A Red Orchid Theatre 33rd Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025

Following a groundbreaking 32nd season, A Red Orchid Theatre unveiled its 2025-26 productions, the Company’s 33rd season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

THE CAVE Extended at A Red Orchid Theatre Through Late March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025

A Red Orchid Theatre is extending the World Premiere of Ensemble Member Sadieh Rifai’s THE CAVE, directed by Alex Mallory. Learn more and see how to attend performances.

Cast and Creative Team Set for THE CAVE World Premiere at A Red Orchid
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2025

A Red Orchid Theatre  has revealed the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Ensemble Member Sadieh Rifai’s THE CAVE, directed by Alex Mallory. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Janet Ulrich Brooks Leads Cast of Drury Lane Theatre's THE AUDIENCE
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 26, 2024

Drury Lane Theatre has announced casting for its production of The Audience. Written by Peter Morgan, writer of the Emmy Award-winning “The Crown,” Drury Lane’s production is directed by Jessica Fisch and runs August 28 – October 20, 2024.

A Red Orchid Theatre to Open 32nd Season With the World Premiere of THE CAVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2024

A Red Orchid Theatre WILL kicK off its 32nd season with the world premiere of THE CAVE, a new play exploring themes of isolation and discovery. Learn how to purchase tickets.

David Cromer Will Direct a Reading of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2023

BroadwayWorld has learned that David Cromer will direct an industry reading of a new production of Tracy Letts' play August: Osage County. The reading will take place today, November 10, in New York City, presented by Jeffrey Richards.

Shattered Globe To Open Season with Arthur Miller's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE; Cast and Creatives Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2023

Shattered Globe Theatre opens its 33rd season this fall with Arthur Miller's classic drama A View From the Bridge, reviving a game-changing work from its past with a cast of Shattered Globe ensemble members, veteran Chicago actors and fresh new faces. 

Michael Shannon & More to be Featured in A Red Orchid Theatre 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2023

A Red Orchid Theatre has announced its 31st Season. Learn about the productions, see who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE KING'S SPEECH Comes To Hartford Stage In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2020

Former Artistic Director Michael Wilson will return to Hartford Stage in March to direct the original play which inspired the Academy Award-winning film The King's Speech. Written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter David Seidler, the play tells the true story of King George VI, his speech therapist Lionel Logue, and a friendship that helped steer the course of history. The King's Speech will run Thursday, March 19, through Sunday, April 19.

BWW Review: THE KING'S SPEECH at DC's National Theatre, from the Perspective of Someone Who Stutters
by Jennifer Perry - Feb 13, 2020

At the end of the evening, sitting in the National Theatre, I was impressed with the care the cast and creative team took to present this story onstage. It's not your standard political drama, and it's not your standard inspirational porn about a person with a disability either. It's a compelling story about a complex man - complex like all of us. As a person who stutters, I may have identified with Bertie's struggles in a more personal way than many theatergoers and appreciated that his voice - his true voice - could be heard and not stifled. However, at the end of the day, don't we all just want to be heard and seen and valued for who we are?

THE KING'S SPEECH To Make D.C. Debut At National Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2020

David Seidler's original play THE KING'S SPEECH will make its D.C. debut at the National Theatre from February 11-16, 2020.

Wake Up With BWW 9/20: THE LIGHTNING THIEF Begins Previews, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2019

Today's top stories: The Lightning Thief begins previews on Broadway tonight, and more!

Exclusive Video: First Look at the Cast of THE KING'S SPEECH at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Alan Henry - Sep 19, 2019

Chicago Shakespeare's production of The King's Speech is now on stage and we've got an exclusive first look at the production!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Chicago Shakes' THE KING'S SPEECH
by Julie Musbach - Sep 13, 2019

Chicago Shakespeare Theater stages the North American Premiere production of The King's Speech, beginning September 12 in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare.