The Neo-Futurists to Premiere THE? UNICORN? HOUR?
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2017 The Neo-Futurists will present a world premiere created and performed by Leah Urzendowski* and Anthony Courser The? Unicorn? Hour?, directed by Adrian Danzig, April 6 - May 13, at The Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N. Ashland....
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Announces Casting for the World Premiere of THE FIREBIRDS TAKE THE FIELD
by A.A. Cristi - March 21, 2017 Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago's only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, announces the world premiere of The Firebirds Take the Field by Lynn Rosen and directed by Jessica Fisch. The Firebirds Take the Fieldruns April 15 - May 20, 2017, at Rivendell The...
Edinburgh Fest Hit SISTER CITIES to Make Chicago Premiere with Chimera Ensemble
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2016 Artistic Director Rainee Denham and Chimera Ensemble are proud to present the Chicago premiere of Colette Freedman's Sister Cities, directed by Ashley Neal, August 20 - September 18 at The Den, 1333 N. Milwaukee. ...
ABC's SPEECHLESS Stands as Wednesday's No. 1 TV Show for the First Time Ever
by Caryn Robbins - January 19, 2017 Despite airing a repeat “Modern Family” at 9:00 p.m. and competing against all-original lineups on the other nets, ABC ranked No. 1 for the 3rd consecutive Wednesday of 2017 in Adults 18-49...
Ben Edelman and Max Wolkowitz to Star in THE CHOSEN at Long Wharf Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2017 Long Wharf Theatre presents The Chosen, adapted by Aaron Posner and Chaim Potok from the novel by Potok, directed by Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein, from November 22 through December 17....
Windy City Playhouse Announces Casting for APARTMENT 3A
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2016 Windy City Playhouse, Chicago's most sophisticated theater, presents the Chicago premiere of Apartment 3A by Emmy award-winning, twice Tony award-nominated actor/musician Jeff Daniels....
Tony Winners Patina Miller, Bryce Pinkham & Brian F. O'Byrne Join Cast of PBS's MERCY STREET
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2016 PBS announced today that MERCY STREET is adding new actors and directors to the series' robust talent list for Season Two, which is currently in production in Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia....
MAN IN THE RING to Make World Premiere at the Court Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2016 Court Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. Albert, presents the World Premiere of Man in the Ring by Michael Cristofer, directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell....
Prospect Theater to Present TAKE ON ME Musical Next Weekend
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016 On October 14 and 15, Prospect Theater will be filled with the joyous sounds of a live big band, and 80s songs that defined your life. Take On Me will send audiences back to the 1950's New Orleans in this musical revue featuring four couples struggling with the highs and lows of love! All told with ...
Backstage with Richard Ridge: Tony Nominee Richard Thomas Is More Than a Little Happy About THE LITTLE FOXES
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - June 07, 2017 Richard Thomas made his Broadway debut at the age of seven, starring opposite James Earl Jones in Sunrise at Campobello. Now almost sixty years later, the stage and screen star is giving the performance of a lifetime as Horace Giddens in The Little Foxes. Below, watch as he chats with Richard Ridge ...
ALMOST BLACK Book is Now Available
by Christina Mancuso - September 13, 2016 Following the Supreme Court's decision upholding affirmative action in the Fisher v. University of Texas case, Vijay Jojo Chokal-Ingam exposes the huge impact that race has on admissions decisions at America's top universities with the release of Almost Black: The True Story of How I Got into Medica...
Drury Lane Theatre to Stage DEATHTRAP, 6/9-8/14
by Tyler Peterson - May 19, 2016 Drury Lane Theatre continues its 2016-2017 season with Ira Levin's popular murder mystery, Deathtrap, directed by Artistic Director William Osetek. Deathtrap runs June 9 - August 14, 2016 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The Press Opening is Thursday, June 16 at 8:00 p.m....
ABC's DESIGNATED SURVIVOR Builds On Its Lead-in to Win the 10 O'Clock Hour
by Caryn Robbins - September 29, 2016 For the 2nd straight week, ABC's “Designated Survivor” built on its lead-in to win Wednesday's 10 o'clock hour with Total Viewers (7.9 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.8/6)...
MAN IN THE RING to Make World Premiere at the Court Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2016 Court Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. Albert, presents the World Premiere of Man in the Ring by Michael Cristofer, directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell....
ABC's DESIGNATED SURVIVOR Debuts a Dominant No. 1 in Wednesday Time Slot
by Caryn Robbins - September 22, 2016 ABC's 'Designated Survivor” was the No. 1 debut of the night, outdelivering Fox's premiere of “Lethal Weapon” leading into “Empire” (7.8 million and 2.2/8 at 8:00 p.m.)....
Prospect Theater to Present TAKE ON ME Musical Next Weekend
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2016 On October 14 and 15, Prospect Theater will be filled with the joyous sounds of a live big band, and 80s songs that defined your life. Take On Me will send audiences back to the 1950's New Orleans in this musical revue featuring four couples struggling with the highs and lows of love! All told with ...
Photo Flash: HARVEY Hops His Way to the Court Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2017 Court Theatre, under the leadership of Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. Albert, concludes the 2016-2017 Season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Harvey by Mary Chase, directed by Devon De Mayo. Harvey runs May 11 - June 11, 2017 at Court Theat...
CBS Announces Participants in Its 2016-17 Directors Initiative
by Caryn Robbins - December 08, 2016 CBS today announced the participants in its 2016-2017 Directors Initiative. The Initiative provides a platform of opportunity for talented television directors to be introduced to the CBS family....
Northlight Theatre Continues 2016-17 Season with World Premiere of FACELESS
by A.A. Cristi - January 06, 2017 Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, presents the World Premiere of Faceless, written by Selina Fillinger and directed by BJ Jones. Faceless runs January 26 - March 4, 2017 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie. T...
The Second City Returns To Woolly Mammoth This Holiday Season With NOTHING TO LOSE (BUT OUR CHAINS)
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2017 Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announces the second production of its 2017-2018 season, The Second City Presents Nothing to Lose (But Our Chains). Written by Felonious Munk and directed by Anthony LeBlanc, Nothing to Lose (But Our Chains) will run from November 11 to December 31, 2017....
The New Colony Welcomes New Ensemble Members
by A.A. Cristi - December 20, 2016 The New Colony is pleased to welcome nine new Ensemble Members to the company: Fin Coe, Jeffery Owen Freelon Jr., Michael Allen Harris, Kristi Parker-Barnhart, Deanna Reed-Foster, Esteban Reyna, Shariba Rivers, Omer Abbas Salem and Dagoberto Zolio Soto....
Gene Simmons, Brad Garrett & More to Lend Support to Young Cancer Research Talent, 6/4
by Tyler Peterson - June 01, 2016 Dozens of stars from TV, sports, music and film will ante up and bet big to support talented young cancer researchers and change the future of cancer at Tower Cancer Research Foundation's (Tower) 3rd Annual Ante Up for a Cancer Free Generation Poker Tournament and Casino Night on Saturday, June 4, 2...
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: A RADIO PLAY to Run December 12/10- 12/18 at The Artistic Home
by A.A. Cristi - November 28, 2016 The ever-relevant story of the overworked Macy's Department Store public relations executive and the young daughter she raises to be too realistic to be believe in Santa Claus will be delivered as an old-time radio play complete with onstage sound effects by The Artistic Home company for six perform...
Windy City Playhouse Announces Casting for APARTMENT 3A
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016 Windy City Playhouse, Chicago's most sophisticated theater, presents the Chicago premiere of Apartment 3A by Emmy award-winning, twice Tony award-nominated actor/musician Jeff Daniels....
TV: Susan Moniz of FUN HOME National Tour
by Jeffrey Kare - October 12, 2016 Coming to the Durham Performing Arts Center from October 25th-30th is the national touring production of the Tony Award-winning musical Fun Home.... |