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Definition Theatre Company Announces Casting For WHITE By James Ijames


Definition Theatre announces casting for the Chicago premiere of WHITE by newly-added ensemble member James Ijames, directed by Tasia A. Jones. WHITE will run from April 17 a?" May 24, 2020, with a press opening on Saturday, April 25 at 6:00pm. Definition Theatre presents WHITE in collaboration with Steppenwolf Theatre's LookOut Series in the Steppenwolf 1700 Theatre. Tickets for WHITE are on sale and can be purchased online at steppenwolf.org or by calling 312-335-1650. The 1700 Theatre is located behind Front Bar at 1700 N Halsted.

Brown Paper Box Co. Announces Executive Team Changes and Addition


 It is with great excitement Brown Paper Box Co. announces a change-up and addition to their Executive Team as they continue their 2017/2018 season. Co-founding members Anna Schutz and M. William Panek are making the move to Executive Director and Marketing Director, respectively. They are joined by Kristi Szczepanek in the company's newest Executive role, Director of Community Outreach & Development. Kristi has gone above and beyond as Company Admin and has proven herself as a driven, organized, and forward-thinking leader in her short time as Artistic Associate.

Photo Flash: Positively Presents AN UPLIFTING CABARET


Brown Paper Box Co. kicked off their 2017/2018 season with a wildly successful 2-night cabaret at Mary's Attic in Andersonville April 7 & 8. Hosted by company member Kristi Szczepanek*, Positively Present: An Uplifting Cabaret featured performances from BPBCo. company members and friends, as well as past (and present!) show participants.

Positively presents AN UPLIFTING CABARET


Brown Paper Box Co. kicked off their 2017/2018 season with a wildly successful 2-night cabaret at Mary's Attic in Andersonville April 7 & 8. Hosted by company member Kristi Szczepanek*, Positively Present: An Uplifting Cabaret featured performances from BPBCo. company members and friends, as well as past (and present!) show participants. Brown Paper Box Co. kicked off their 2017/2018 season with a wildly successful 2-night cabaret at Mary's Attic in Andersonville April 7 & 8. Hosted by company member Kristi Szczepanek*, Positively Present: An Uplifting Cabaret featured performances from BPBCo. company members and friends, as well as past (and present!) show participants.

POSITIVELY PRESENT Cabaret to Kick Off Brown Paper Box Co.'s 2017-18 Season


Brown Paper Box Co. has announced its upcoming cabaret event to kick off their 2017/2018 season.

Brown Paper Box Co Announces Spring Cabaret POSITIVELY PRESENT: AN UPLIFTING CABARET


Brown Paper Box Co. is thrilled to announce their upcoming cabaret event, hosted by company member, Kristi Szczepanek*. This is the first occasion that the company has announced their season in full, and they are excited to do so. This cabaret will feature performers, some of which are members of Brown Paper Box Co. and some that are not! Kristi Szczepanek* first worked with the company as the female understudy in NOW. HERE. THIS. in the summer of 2016.

Photo Flash: Creators Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen Visit NOW. HERE. THIS. Chicago Premiere


The cast and staff of Brown Paper Box Co.'s summer production of Now. Here. This. was surprised on Friday, August 5 by the show's original creative team, collaborators, and stars. Jeff Bowen (music and lyrics), Tony Award nominee Hunter Bell (book), and original director and choreographer Michael Berresse caught the Chicago premiere of their work and met with Brown Paper Box Co.'s team and audience members following the performance. The cast, band, and staff took to social media to share the excitement - check out photos below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Brown Paper Box Co.'s NOW. HERE. THIS.


Brown Paper Box Co.'s summer production of Now. Here. This. is currently up and running at the Rivendell Theatre in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood. The show opened Saturday, July 23, and runs Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM, and Sundays at 2:00 PM through August 21 at Rivendell Theatre (5779 N. Ridge Avenue). Click below to watch highlights from the show!

Photo Flash: First Look at Brown Paper Box Co.'s NOW. HERE. THIS.


Brown Paper Box Co.'s summer production of Now. Here. This. is currently up and running at the Rivendell Theatre in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood. The show opened Saturday, July 23, and runs Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM, and Sundays at 2:00 PM through August 21 at Rivendell Theatre (5779 N. Ridge Avenue). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Cast, Creatives Complete for Chicago Premiere of NOW. HERE. THIS. with Brown Paper Box Co.


Brown Paper Box Co. is thrilled to finalize the cast & creative staff for their upcoming summer production of NOW. HERE. THIS.

Casting Set for Chicago Premiere of NOW. HERE. THIS. with Brown Paper Box Co.


Brown Paper Box Co. is thrilled to announce the cast for their upcoming summer 2016 production of NOW. HERE. THIS.

Photo Flash: NOW. HERE. THIS. In Rehearsal


The Chicago premiere of Now. Here. This. opens Saturday, July 23, and runs Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM, and Sundays at 2:00 PM through August 21 at Rivendell Theatre in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood (5779 N. Ridge Avenue). A preview is scheduled for Friday, July 22, along with a special Monday night performance on July 25, both of which begin at 7:30 PM. For more information and tickets, please visit www.BrownPaperBox.org.

Tickets to Brown Paper Box Co.'s Chicago Premiere of NOW. HERE. THIS. Now on Sale


?Tickets are now on sale for Brown Paper Box Co.'s summer production of Now. Here. This. The show opens Saturday, July 23, and runs Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM, and Sundays at 2:00 PM through August 21 at Rivendell Theatre in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood (5779 N. Ridge Avenue). A preview is scheduled for Friday, July 22, along with a special Monday night performance on July 25, both of which begin at 7:30 PM.

Cast, Creatives Complete for Chicago Premiere of NOW. HERE. THIS. with Brown Paper Box Co.


Brown Paper Box Co. is thrilled to finalize the cast & creative staff for their upcoming summer production of NOW. HERE. THIS.

Casting Set for Chicago Premiere of NOW. HERE. THIS. with Brown Paper Box Co.


Brown Paper Box Co. is thrilled to announce the cast for their upcoming summer 2016 production of NOW. HERE. THIS.

Photo Flash: Inside The Brown Paper Box Co.'s 5-Year Anniversary Bash


The Brown Paper Box Co. celebrated five successful years with Brown Paper Bash: A 5-Year Anniversary Party, a one-night-only event featuring performances by The Moxie Sisters, the reunited casts of their productions of REEFER MADNESS, GODSPELL, A NEW BRAIN, and [title of show], and a special set by local singer-songwriter Jess Godwin. Scroll down for photos from the event!

Jess Godwin to Headline BROWN PAPER BASH: A 5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY, 10/12


Following their Jeff-Recommended production of Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen's [title of show], The Brown Paper Box Co. is thrilled to announce BROWN PAPER BASH: A 5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY, a one-night-only celebration commemorating five successful years of BPBCo. productions and cabarets.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for September 2nd, 2015


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. It's a Super September Preview! We've got the low-down on 16 musical productions you will want to see this month, from city to suburbs, big theaters to small, premieres and old favorites galore! 'Side Show,' 'Dogfight,' 'Next To Normal,' 'Oklahoma!,' 'Spamalot,' 'Blood Brothers,' 'October Sky,' CST's 'Ride The Cyclone' and much more!

2nd Annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL Kicks Off Today at The Den Theatre


Underscore Theatre Company presents its second annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, featuring an unprecedented 13 world-premiere musicals by local artists. Created to showcase Chicago's burgeoning field of musical theatre creators, this year's festival will include ten full-length musicals and three one-acts.

2nd Annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL to Kick Off 6/30 at The Den Theatre


Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to announce the line-up and full casting for its second annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, featuring an unprecedented 13 world-premiere musicals by local artists. Created to showcase Chicago's burgeoning field of musical theatre creators, this year's festival will include ten full-length musicals and three one-acts.

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