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Now in its eighth season, Millennium Park will host free concerts, events, exhibitions and open rehearsals that showcase the very best of Chicago throughout the summer. (more...)

Tony Award-winning ensemble member Frank Galati returns to the helm at Steppenwolf Theatre Company with his stage adaptation of The March, Pulitzer Prize-finalist E.L. Doctorow's novel about General William Tecumseh Sherman's Civil War march through Georgia. This marks Galati's Second Stage production of a Doctorow novel, following the highly-acclaimed musical Ragtime (1998). The much-anticipated production features a cast of 26 playing a mix of fictional and historical characters. The March begins previews April 5 (Opening Night is April 15; Press Performances are April 14 at 3pm and April 17 at 7:30pm) and runs through June 10, 2012 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). Tickets ($20 - $78) are on sale now (prices are subject to change). Check out the production photos below! (more...)

Steppenwolf Theatre Company hosts an evening of conversation about the world of storytelling on Monday, April 16 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theatre. Featured for the event are two expert storytellers, Tony Award-winning ensemble member Frank Galati and Pulitzer Prize-finalist E.L. Doctorow, moderated by Steppenwolf Artistic Director Martha Lavey. (more...)

Tony Award-winning ensemble member Frank Galati returns to the helm at Steppenwolf Theatre Company with his stage adaptation of The March, Pulitzer Prize-finalist E.L. Doctorow’s novel about General William Tecumseh Sherman’s Civil War march through Georgia. (more...)

Steppenwolf Theatre Company Artistic Director Martha Lavey announced today the 2012/13 Subscription Season, including a Steppenwolf-commissioned world premiere and the work of fifteen ensemble members. The season begins in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theatre with David Lindsay-Abaire’s Good People, directed by ensemble member K. Todd Freeman. Up next, ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro directs The Motherf**ker with the Hat by Stephen Adly Guirgis. In the Upstairs Theatre, ensemble member Austin Pendleton directs The Birthday Party by Harold Pinter. In April 2013, ensemble member Tina Landau directs the Steppenwolf-commissioned world premiere of Head of Passes by ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney, their first collaboration since the widely-praised The Brother/Sister Plays (2010). The season concludes with Belleville by Amy Herzog, directed by Anne Kauffmann. (more...)

The Steppenwolf Theater Company of Chicago have announced their season for 2012-13, including GOOD PEOPLE, Pinter's THE BIRTHDAY PARTY, and BELLEVILLE. (more...)

Lookingglass Theatre Company presents Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting, written by Ed Schmidt and directed by Ensemble Member J. Nicole Brooks. The production runs through February 19, 2012 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. (more...)

Lookingglass Theatre Company is set to present Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting, written by Ed Schmidt and directed by ensemble member J. Nicole Brooks. (more...)

Lookingglass Theatre Company will present Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting, written by Ed Schmidt and directed by ensemble member J. Nicole Brooks. (more...)

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announced today the casting for its 10th annual concert collaboration with The Chicago Chamber Musicians (CCM), Witches, Wizards, Spells and Elves: The Magic of Shakespeare, introducing families and children to the joys of live performance—through music performed by CCM ensemble members, and through the plays of Shakespeare brought to life by CST actors. (more...)

Lookingglass Theatre Company will present Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting, written by Ed Schmidt and directed by ensemble member J. Nicole Brooks. (more...)

Lookingglass Theatre Company presents Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting, written by Ed Schmidt and directed by ensemble memberJ. Nicole Brooks. The production runs January 4 – February 19, 2012 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located insideChicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. The Press Opening is Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. (more...)

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2011/12 season with The March, based on the novel by E. L. Doctorow, adapted and directed by ensemble member Frank Galati, playing April 5 – June 10, 2012 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. (more...)

Lookingglass Theatre Company is set to present Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting, written by Ed Schmidt and directed by ensemble member J. Nicole Brooks. (more...)

Lookingglass Theatre Company presents Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting, written by Ed Schmidt and directed by Ensemble Member J. Nicole Brooks. The production runs January 4 - February 19, 2012 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. The Press Opening is Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 7:30 pm. (more...)

Lookingglass Theatre Company will present Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting, written by Ed Schmidt and directed by ensemble member J. Nicole Brooks. (more...)

Lookingglass Theatre Company is set to present Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting, written by Ed Schmidt and directed by ensemble member J. Nicole Brooks. (more...)

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announced today the casting for its 10th annual concert collaboration with The Chicago Chamber Musicians (CCM), Witches, Wizards, Spells and Elves: The Magic of Shakespeare, introducing families and children to the joys of live performance—through music performed by CCM ensemble members, and through the plays of Shakespeare brought to life by CST actors. (more...)

Lookingglass Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director Andrew White and Executive Director Rachel Kraft, announce a special Cyber Monday ticket offer, featuring 42% off of tickets to the company’s highly-anticipated production of Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting, the explosive drama about the integration of America's pastime (Wed, Thurs & Fri performances only); and $100 worth of Lookingglass’ studio classes for only $50. These special Cyber Monday offers are on-line only and expire at 11:59am on Monday, November 28, 2011. (more...)

Lookingglass Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director Andrew White and Executive Director Rachel Kraft, announce a special Cyber Monday ticket offer, featuring 42% off of tickets to the company’s highly-anticipated production of Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting, the explosive drama about the integration of America's pastime (Wed, Thurs & Fri performances only); and $100 worth of Lookingglass’ studio classes for only $50. These special Cyber Monday offers are on-line only and expire at 11:59am on Monday, November 28, 2011. (more...)