Adrian Abel Azevedo

Submissions Open For the 2024 Chicago Musical Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024

Kokandy Productions has opened submissions for the 2024 Chicago Musical Theatre Festival, returning this summer following a four-year hiatus.

2024 Winners Revealed For The Non-Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024

Celebrating its 50th anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards have revealed the recipients for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2023 season. Learn more about the full list of winners here!

Michael and Mona Heath to be Honored by The Jeff Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2024

The Joseph Jefferson Awards will honor arts philanthropists Michael and Mona Heath at the 50th Anniversary Non-Equity Awards celebration.

50th Anniversary Non-Equity Jeff Awards Ceremony Reveals Production Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2024

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!

Kokandy Productions' AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical Extends At The Chopin Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023

Kokandy Productions' 'AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical' extends its run at The Chopin Theatre through December 10, 2023, with two additional weeks of performances.

ALICE BY HEART, INTO THE WOODS & More Set for Kokandy Productions 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2023

Kokandy Productions has revealed its 2024 season, including two fully-produced musicals and the return of the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival.

Kokandy Productions to Present SWEENEY TODD in Concert in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2023

Don't miss the one-weekend-only concert presentation of Kokandy Productions' critically acclaimed Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Theatre at the Center. Get your tickets now!

Kokandy Productions Reveals Cast for AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2023

Get the latest news on the cast announcement for Kokandy Productions' AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical. Find out who will be bringing this thrilling production to life at Kokand Productions.

Cast Set for THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Presented by Kokandy Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2023

Kokandy Productions has announced the cast for The SpongeBob Musical, playing June 22 – August 20, 2023 at The Chopin Theatre.

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL to Run June Through September at Kokandy Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2023

This summer, dive into Bikini Bottom as Kokandy Productions kicks off its 2023 season with Nickelodeon’s The Spongebob Musical, directed by JD Caudill.

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL & AMERICAN PSYCHO Set for Kokandy Productions 2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2023

Kokandy Productions has announced its 2023 season, including two fully produced musicals, plus plans for the return of the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival. See how to purchase tickets!

Nominations for 2023 Jeff Awards for Non-Equity Theater Announced; See the Full List!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2023

Kicking off the new year, the Joseph Jefferson Awards announced its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater. See the full list!

Porchlight's RENT Announces Extension Through December 11
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2022

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the extension of its production of the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, RENT, with music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson, through Sunday, Dec. 11. Porchlight's production, now playing at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St., is directed by Adrian Abel Azevedo, music directed by Dr. Michael McBride and choreographed by Laura Savage.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Porchlight's RENT
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2022

Porchlight Music Theatre's production of the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, RENT, music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St. has opened, and will run through Sunday, Nov. 27. The production is directed by Adrian Abel Azevedo, music directed by Dr. Michael McBride and choreographed by Laura Savage. Check out the photos here.

Photos: First Look at RENT at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2022

Porchlight Music Theatre is presenting the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, RENT, music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts through November 27. See photos here!

Porchlight Announces Cast And Creative Team For RENT
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2022

Porchlight Music Theatre presents the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, RENT, music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St., October 29 - November 27.

Kokandy Productions to Present SWEENEY TODD at The Chopin Theatre in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2022

Just in time for Halloween, the Chopin Theatre basement will be transformed into 19th century London, daring audiences to attend this haunting, harrowing tale playing September 8 – November 6, 2022.

Music Theater Works To Present ZORRO: THE MUSICAL At The North Shore Center For The Performing Arts, August 12
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2022

Music Theater Works presents the regional premiere of Zorro: The Musical at the North Shore Center For The Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, August 11 -  August 21.

Cast Announced for SWEENEY TODD at The Chopin Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2022

Kokandy Productions has announced casting for its revival of Stephen Sondheim’s macabre masterpiece Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, playing September 8–November 6, 2022 at The Chopin Theatre.

VIDEO: First Look at CRUEL INTENTIONS at the Chopin Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2022

Due to popular demand Kokandy Productions’ hit Chicago storefront premiere of Cruel Intentions: The ’90 Musical has added two additional weeks of performances, extending through Sunday, August 21, 2022 at The Chopin Theatre (Studio), 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. Check out clips from the production here.