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Janet Ulrich Brooks Leads Cast of Drury Lane Theatre's THE AUDIENCE

Drury Lane Theatre has announced casting for its production of The Audience. Written by Peter Morgan, writer of the Emmy Award-winning “The Crown,” Drury Lane’s production is directed by Jessica Fisch and runs August 28 – October 20, 2024.

A Red Orchid Theatre to Open 32nd Season With the World Premiere of THE CAVE

A Red Orchid Theatre WILL kicK off its 32nd season with the world premiere of THE CAVE, a new play exploring themes of isolation and discovery. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Karissa Murrell Myers' BLACK BEAR ISLAND Recieves 2023 Mazumdar New Play Award

Buffalo's Alleyway Theatre has announced the recipient of the 2023 Maxim Mazumdar New Play Award. Playwright Karissa Murrell Myers will receive the annual award for her play, BLACK BEAR ISLAND.

ROYKO: THE TOUGHEST MAN IN CHICAGO To Open In Chicago In September

Toughest Man Productions and producers Lecy Goranson and Beth Kligerman have announced the world premiere of Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago at Chopin Theatre.

A Red Orchid Theatre Extends TURRET By Two Weeks

A Red Orchid Theatre has announced that World Premiere play TURRET, written and directed by ensemble member Levi Holloway, will extend its run, adding two weeks of performances to a run that sold out in days. P

Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off on Michael Shannon Led TURRET at A Red Orchid Theatre

What did critics think of A Red Orchid Theatre's World Premiere production of TURRET, written and directed by Ensemble Member Levi Holloway? TURRET runs through June 9, 2024 at The Chopin Theatre, 1543 W Division in Chicago. Check out the photos below and video clips above!

Token Theatre Will Present David Rhee's ZAC EFRON Next Month

Token Theatre, Chicago's Asian American theatre company, has announced the company's first full production, ZAC EFRON, written by Artistic Director David Rhee, co-written by Managing Director Wai Yim and directed by two-time Emmy Award winner Alan Muraoka.

Review: TURRET at A Red Orchid Theatre

Levi Holloway’s dystopian play TURRET introduces audiences to an intimate bunker in a post-apocalyptic world. And notably, the play marks Michael Shannon’s return to A Red Orchid. Shannon plays Green, who presides over this mysterious bunker in which he’s holding captive his trainee, Rabbit (Travis A. Knight). At the play's opening, this particular iteration of Rabbit appears to be one of many test subjects within Green’s clutches. The first several scenes of TURRET have a kind of mundanity: Rabbit runs furiously on a treadmill while Green performs a series of tests. The text doesn’t reveal much about the nature of these experiments, and audiences are left to wonder what, exactly, is happening for much of the play. 

Br!NK! NEW PLAY FESTIVAL Returns for Its Tenth Year In May

Renaissance Theaterworks presents the tenth annual Br!NK! New Play Festival on Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the Baumgartner Center for Dance.

Kalliope & Co. to Present THE RECEPTIONIST A Red Orchid Theatre Incubator Project

Experience THE RECEPTIONIST, a play by Adam Bock, presented by Kalliope & Co. as part of A Red Orchid Theatre's Incubator Series.

Cast Set For NATIVE SON at Lifeline Theatre

Casting has been announced for Chicagoan Nambi E. Kelley’s adaptation of Richard Wright’s powerful introspection on race and justice like never before. Native Son runs at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. in Rogers Park, from May 10 – June 30, 2024.

KING JAMES Extended for One Week at The Old Globe

The Old Globe will present a one-week extension for King James. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Joshua Echebiri & Caleb Foote on KING JAMES at The Old Globe

Watch as Joshua Echebiri & Caleb Foote talk about bringing King James to The Old Globe in San Diego. The play is written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Obie Award winner Rajiv Joseph (Broadway’s Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Off Broadway’s Guards at the Taj) and is directed by Justin Emeka (Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Sweat and American Son). 

Michael Shannon Will Lead TURRET at A Red Orchid Theatre

A Red Orchid Theatre  has announced the cast and creative team behind the World Premiere of TURRET, written and directed by Ensemble Member Levi Holloway. 

50th Anniversary Non-Equity Jeff Awards Ceremony Reveals Production Team

At the milestone 50th Anniversary Joseph Jefferson Awards for Non-Equity Theater, more than 100 recognized artists and new emerging faces and voices will be honored. Learn more about the ceremony!

IN QUIETNESS Extended At A Red Orchid Theatre

A Red Orchid Theatre  will present a one-week extension for their Chicago Premiere IN QUIETNESS by Anna Ouyang Moench. Learn more about the show's dates, and see how to purchase tickets.

Manhattan Theatre Club Announces Lineup For 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series.

Joshua Echebiri & Caleb Foote to Star in KING JAMES at The Old Globe

The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for King James. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Complete Cast & Design Team Set for BATHHOUSE.PPTX at The Flea

The Flea has revealed the complete cast and design team for the world premiere production of BATHHOUSE.PPTX, written by Jesús I. Valles.

Photos: Firsst Look at IN QUIETNESS at A Red Orchid Theatre

A Red Orchid Theatre  has released production photos for the Chicago Premiere of IN QUIETNESS by Anna Ouyang Moench, directed by Ensemble Member dado. Check out the photos here!