Carla Kessler News

The House Theatre of Chicago ventures into new territory, giving life to a concert-style telling of American folk and tall tales. Composer Kevin O'Donnell delves into our nation's early history illuminating stories often outside of the mainstream. The production begins performances April 19, 2013 at The Chopin Theatre (1543 W. Division St.) Ploughed Under: An American Songbook will open to the press on Sunday April 28 at 7:00pm and run through June 9.

Emma Hunton, currently appearing as Natalie in the National Tour of Next to Normal, will make a one-night only concert appearance at Northwestern University to benefit Broadway in South Africa on Monday, May 2nd.

Emma Hunton, currently appearing as Natalie in the National Tour of Next to Normal, will make a one-night only concert appearance at Northwestern University to benefit Broadway in South Africa on Monday, May 2nd.

From the warrior chefs that served you up BAD GUYS IN SUITS and HORRIBLE comes a brand-new epic rock musical comedy about service and soup, war and whites, battle and bread. It is night at the Laconia Steakhouse and eight servers are faced with the largest crowd they've ever seen.

From the warrior chefs that served you up BAD GUYS IN SUITS and HORRIBLE comes a brand-new epic rock musical comedy about service and soup, war and whites, battle and bread. It is night at the Laconia Steakhouse and eight servers are faced with the largest crowd they've ever seen.

From the warrior chefs that served you up BAD GUYS IN SUITS and HORRIBLE comes a brand-new epic rock musical comedy about service and soup, war and whites, battle and bread. It is night at the Laconia Steakhouse and eight servers are faced with the largest crowd they've ever seen.

Hobo Junction is proud to announce the cast for their upcoming musical comedy THE REGULARS. After auditioning hundreds of actors, they have assembled an amazing ensemble of eight extremely talented individuals which include several Hobo Junction alumni...Bryan Campbell (Bad Guys in Suits & Horrible), Madeline Chilese (Bad Guys in Suits & Horrible), Derek Elstro (Bad Guys in Suits). Rounding out the ensemble and making their Hobo Junction debut are Jake Autizen, Eli Branson, Carla Kessler, Danelle Wildermuth, and Ashley Wint.

Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar today announced About Face Theatre's upcoming holiday cabaret, featuring a performance of 'Oklahomo For The Holidays', running December 11th through 14th at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre at the Center on Halsted (3656 N. Halsted).

Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar today announced About Face Theatre's upcoming holiday cabaret, featuring a performance of 'Oklahomo For The Holidays', running December 11th through 14th at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre at the Center on Halsted (3656 N. Halsted).