The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will present free staged readings of ANTONY & CLEOPATRA at multiple Chicago-area venues, directed by J.R. Sullivan with Nick Sandys and Rebecca Swislow in the title roles.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will present DEAR RHODA, a historical play exploring a poignant love story set in the 1920s, with free performances scheduled for March 20, 22, and 23 at various Chicago-area libraries. The play, directed by Peter Garino, features a trunk of letters that unveil the long-distance romance between Rhoda Katz and Jerry Nedwick, set against the backdrop of Chicago's bohemian underground. The cast includes notable characters portrayed by local actors, with live music
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will present free theatrical readings of Richard II, a historical tragedy by Shakespeare at various Chicago-area venues. Directed by Richard Shavzin, the play explores themes of power, betrayal, and the consequences of misrule.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago wraps up its 30th Anniversary Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's great tragedy King Lear, running June 13 through June 21 at six Chicago-area venues.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 30th Anniversary Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's swan song romance THE TEMPEST.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 30th Anniversary Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's comedy of jealousy and redemption, THE WINTER'S TALE, running Feb. 21, 22, 25 and 25 at four Chicagoland venues.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will celebrate its 30th anniversary with free performances of MEASURE FOR MEASURE, exploring themes of power and corruption in four Chicagoland venues.
PARCEL FROM AMERICA, a new Irish musical, will offer two invitation only readings. Set in 1950s West Limerick, and with Irish emigration at its core, Parcel From America weaves a tale of a lonely widow and a neighbor boy whose attempt to comfort her leads him to make a promise he can't keep. Learn more!
Mint Theater Company will present the on-demand streaming of two archival recordings in honor of Mint's latest production at NY City Center Stage II, the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries ever: Becomes a Woman.
Austin Shakespeare will bring Jane Austen's clever and comedic Sense and Sensibility to the Long Center's intimate Rollins Theatre Nov. 11 to 27.
The newly formed Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (ACTC), home to Chicago’s oldest continuously operating off-Loop theatre, is pleased to announce its reopening under new leadership with a reinvigorated mission and a renewed commitment to the community.
This is the last week to enjoy the on-demand streaming of Days To Come by Lillian Hellman, part of Mint Theater Company's Silver Lining Streaming Series, through February 21st ONLY. The price of admission is FREE. The Silver Lining Streaming Series continues with Katie Roche by Teresa Deevy (NOW through March 28th).
Mint Theater Company will continue its Silver Lining Streaming Series with the on-demand streaming of the three-camera archival recording (filmed in HD!) of Katie Roche by Teresa Deevy, directed by Jonathan Bank, beginning February 1st and continuing through March 28th The price of admission is FREE.
Mint Theater Company will kick off its Silver Lining Streaming Series today with the on-demand streaming of the HD recording of Days To Come by Lillian Hellman (The Little Foxes, Watch on the Rhine, Toys in the Attic, The Children's Hour), directed by J.R. Sullivan, beginning January 4th and continuing through February 21st.
Mint Theater Company Artistic Director Jonathan Bank today announced the line-up for Mint’s popular Streaming Series for 2021, featuring HD recordings of past productions: Days To Come by Lillian Hellman, directed by J.R. Sullivan (will begin airing January 4th and continue through February 21st); plus much more!
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 25th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's romantic tragedy ROMEO AND JULIET, running Feb. 21-27, 2020, at eight Chicago-area venues.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 25th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's RICHARD III, running Jan. 10-17, 2020, at nine Chicago-area venues.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago is celebrating the holidays by presenting a special world-premiere production of a new comedy, CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR, by George Zahora. The production runs Dec. 10, 13 and 14, 2019, at three Chicago-area venues.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago kicks off its 25th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's great revenge tragedy HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK, running Oct. 11-19, 2019, at eight Chicago-area venues, including a new venue for this season, the Des Plaines Public Library.
Texas Theatre and Dance presents the 2019/2020 Subscription Series, featuring a reimagining of Shakespeare's Ophelia, a punk rock musical for a new generation, Jane Austen's classic tale of good sense and emotional sensibility, captivating new choreography and the stunning conclusion of Tarell Alvin McCraney's award-winning trilogy.
