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Lora Lee Gayer and More Announced in Casting For Chicago Shakespeare Theater's EMMA

Lora Lee Gayer and More Announced in Casting For Chicago Shakespeare Theater's EMMA

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 19, 2019

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces the cast and creative team for the Theater's highly anticipated production of Emma-a musical adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel, with book, music, and lyrics by Tony Award-nominated composer Paul Gordon, whose world premiere production of Sense and Sensib

Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards

Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards

by BWW — December 16, 2019

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

First Standings - Voting Opens for the BWW Chicago Awards!

First Standings - Voting Opens for the BWW Chicago Awards!

by BWW — November 25, 2019

Voting is NOW OPEN and the first votes are in for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!

Casting Announced for Chicago Shakes' ROMEO AND JULIET

Casting Announced for Chicago Shakes' ROMEO AND JULIET

by Julie Musbach — October 1, 2019

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces the cast and creative team for the Theater's upcoming production of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, staged by Artistic Director Barbara Gaines, October 31a?"December 22, 2019.

The New Colony Presents the UNCHARTED Festival

The New Colony Presents the UNCHARTED Festival

by Julie Musbach — June 14, 2019

The New Colony presents UNCHARTED, a two-week showcase of plays at different points in their journeys to production, playing July 11 - 20, 2019 at TNC's resident home, The Den Theatre (2B) 1331 N.

BWW Review: HAMLET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

BWW Review: HAMLET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by Rachel Weinberg — April 27, 2019

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Artistic Director Barbara Gaines has staged a HAMLET that captures both the universality of Shakespeare's language and the equally universal-but also profoundly personal-experience of grief for the title character.

Firebrand Theatre's QUEEN OF THE MIST Begins May 25

Firebrand Theatre's QUEEN OF THE MIST Begins May 25

by Julie Musbach — February 25, 2019

Firebrand Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of QUEEN OF THE MIST, based on the sensational true story of Anna (Annie) Edson Taylor, the first woman to go over Niagara Falls.


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