Rarely Revived 1974 Best Musical Tony Winner RAISIN Coming To Astoria Performing Arts Center
by Michael Dale - August 29, 2016 RAISIN, adapted from Lorraine Hansberry's groundbreaking drama A RAISIN IN THE SUN, has not been frequently produced since winning the 1974 Tony Award for Best Musical....
Independent Filmmaker Will Adams Debuts New Project at Annual Black Harvest Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - July 26, 2016 Chicago native and Columbia College Chicago alum Will Adams' latest film, 'A 3rd First,' will premiere Aug. 6 during the 22nd Annual Black Harvest Film Festival at the Gene Siskel Film Center of the Art Institute of Chicago....
Second Annual Jaipur Literature Festival at Boulder Celebrates Opening Day
by Liz Cearns - September 23, 2016 The Jaipur Literature Festival at Boulder kicks off its second annual event today, featuring more than 50 sessions with world-renowned authors, speakers and musicians from across the globe. The Festival is set to bring a glimpse of what's been dubbed 'the greatest literary show on Earth' to the Flat...
2014 Young Playwrights Festival Set for This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2014 City Theatre is pleased to present the 2014 Young Playwrights Festival, this weekend, October 4 and 5 in City Theatre's Hamburg Studio....
Photo Flash: First Look at THE GOLD, Coming to New York Musical Festival
by Tyler Peterson - June 10, 2016 The New York Musical Festival and Laura Yosowitz, Vital Arts Collaborative are pleased to announce THE GOLD, a new musical about one man's fight for love, family and country, with book by Andrea Lepcio and Phil Yosowitz, and music and lyrics by Phil Yosowitz. ...
One-Man Show Paints WAR, PTSD and SACRIFICE from the Revolutionary War to Afghanistan
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 31, 2015 In July and August, experienced stage, film and television actor, Douglas Taurel, will be bringing the debut of his powerful and passionate new solo show The American Soldier to New York and Edinburgh....
TRIGGER, BLACK FRIDAY, 13 CLOCKS and More Set for The Revival This November
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2016 The Revival, a new comedy theater in Hyde Park, announces its lineup of shows and events playing in November 2016. Inspired by the legacy of the Compass Players, The Revival brings improvisational comedy back to the same corner where it was invented in 1955!...
Ayana Haaruun Releases FROM THE SOUTH SIDE TO SOUTH AFRICA
by Christina Mancuso - December 01, 2014 ...
MCL Chicago to Revive CHICAGO DOOWOP DREAMS
by Tyler Peterson - April 01, 2016 MCL Chicago Artistic Director Alex Garday is proud to revive the homegrown hit "Chicago DooWop Dreams" (formerly "Oh What A Night") for a six performance engagement, May 14 -29, 2016. The production returns to MCL Chicago to captivate old and new audiences after a wildly successful tour at the Leel...
The Revival to Present TRIGGER This Fall
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2016 The Revival, Hyde Park's new comedy theater, presents TRIGGER....
City Theatre Extends SISTER'S EASTER CATECHISM: WILL MY BUNNY GO TO HEAVEN? Through March 20
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2016 With sales hopping, City Theatre is excited to announce six additional performances of SISTER'S EASTER CATECHISM: WILL MY BUNNY GO TO HEAVEN featuring audience favorite Kimberly Richards as the unforgettable Sister....
Argus Brewery Earns Bronze Medal At World Beer Cup
by Marina Kennedy - May 17, 2016 Argus Brewery's Holsteiner Lager received a bronze medal in the American-Style Amber Lager category at the Brewers Association 2016 World Beer Cup that took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 6, 2016 following the Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America ....
One-Man Show Paints WAR, PTSD and SACRIFICE from the Revolutionary War to Afghanistan
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 31, 2015 In July and August, experienced stage, film and television actor, Douglas Taurel, will be bringing the debut of his powerful and passionate new solo show The American Soldier to New York and Edinburgh....
BWW Reviews: Electric Motown Music Relived at the Federal by MARK ARTHUR MILLER
by Don Grigware - July 21, 2015 On Sunday, July 19 pop/ rock/soul balladeer Mark Arthur Miller brought his uber entertaining show Soul Searching to an SRO crowd at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal. The man tells his story about growing up on the south side of Chicago in the 60s via the tunes that shaped him, notably those of Mot...
BWW Recap: And Here's To You, Professor Robinson on SHAMELESS
by Jennifer McHugh - January 31, 2016 And just when you thought they had a shot, the rug comes out from under them... again. Just another typical week in the Gallagher household. Will this family ever catch a freaking break?...
Rarely Revived 1974 Best Musical Tony Winner RAISIN Coming To Astoria Performing Arts Center
by Michael Dale - August 29, 2016 RAISIN, adapted from Lorraine Hansberry's groundbreaking drama A RAISIN IN THE SUN, has not been frequently produced since winning the 1974 Tony Award for Best Musical....
Mike Moore Releases LOVE GOD HATE CHURCH
by Christina Mancuso - March 14, 2016 DALLAS, March 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Dallas author Mike Moore is driving a much-needed wedge between the people who love 'church' and those who love God with his new bookLove God Hate Church: Moving Past the 'Dos & Don'ts.'...
Second Annual Jaipur Literature Festival at Boulder Celebrates Opening Day
by Liz Cearns - September 23, 2016 The Jaipur Literature Festival at Boulder kicks off its second annual event today, featuring more than 50 sessions with world-renowned authors, speakers and musicians from across the globe. The Festival is set to bring a glimpse of what's been dubbed 'the greatest literary show on Earth' to the Flat...
City Theatre to Host Playwright Steven Dietz in Mini-Residency
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2016 City Theatre is excited to welcome playwright Steven Dietz for a writing residency October 31-November 1, 2016....
The Revival to Present TRIGGER This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2016 The Revival, Hyde Park's new comedy theater, presents TRIGGER....
St. Patrick's Celebrations and March Madness Set for Trinity Bar
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2016 Chicago - Trinity Bar - a warm and inviting neighborhood spot for food and drink in the heart of Lincoln Park invoking Irish charm - has two upcoming St. Patrick's celebrations along with March Madness events....
PICT to Offer Affordable Theatre Classes, Starting This May
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2015 PICT Classic Theatre, now in its nineteenth season, is pleased to unveil a series of Adult Theatre Classes- its newest program under the PICT Educates banner. Aimed at connecting the PICT professional theatrical community with the Pittsburgh community at large, PICT will offer classes in its new stu...
James McNeel Named New Managing Director of City Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - October 30, 2014 The Board of Directors of City Theatre is pleased to announce the appointment of James McNeel as the organization's next managing director starting January 5, succeeding Mark R. Power who has served in the role for the past four years with the South Side-based non-profit theatre company, the largest...
Showtime Orders Coming-of-Age Drama Pilot from Oscar Winner Common
by Caryn Robbins - August 12, 2015 SHOWTIME has given a pilot order to a one-hour drama created, executive produced and written by Lena Waithe (Dear White People, Bones) and executive produced by Grammy(R) and Academy Award(R) winner Common...
BWW Reviews: Pillsbury House Theatre's Moving THE GOSPEL OF LOVINGKINDESS Provides a Bit of Hope for a Weary World
by Jill Schafer - June 03, 2015 Watching the news can make one feel discouraged and hopeless about the state of the world, with increasing violence around the world and in our own neighborhoods. At Pillsbury House Theatre, they're trying to make some sense of it and provide a bit of hope by preaching THE GOSPEL OF LOVINGKINDESS, a... |