Alexis J Roston

Video: MARIE AND ROSETTA in Rehearsal at Milwaukee Rep
by Joshua Wright - Oct 10, 2024

Get a preview of Marie and Rosetta from Milwaukee Rep favorites Bethany Thomas and Alexis J Roston as they rehearse the soulful renditions of Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s hit songs like “Strange Things Happening Every Day” and “I Want a Tall Skinny Papa.”

Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.

MARIA AND ROSETTA to Begin Performances at Milwaukee Rep in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present Marie and Rosetta, the unsung story of the Rock ‘n’ Roll’s roof-raising soul sisters. The play is wrritten by acclaimed playwright George Brant and directed E. Faye Butler. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Legacy of Lorraine Hansberry Celebrated at Dedication Ceremony of Sculpture in Navy Pier
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2024

On Friday, August 23, the Lorraine Hansberry Initiative and Chicago’s Navy Pier celebrated the installation of Alison Saar’s To Sit A While. See photos!

56th Jeff Awards Nominations Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024

The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!

Review: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Jul 3, 2024

That is one of the songs written by Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller. Ain’t Misbehavin’, the musical review of his music, is the current production at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace. Originally performed on Broadway in 1978, this was not a typical musical even though it won the Tony for best new musical. Nell Carter also won a Tony as best actress in a featured role as did the creator and director, Richard Maltby, Jr.

Photos: First Look at Drury Lane Theatre's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 30, 2024

Drury Lane Theatre opens Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller Musical Show, celebrating the music of Thomas “Fats” Waller and the vibrant spirit of the Harlem Renaissance tonight, June 30, 2024. Set in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, this production highlights the area's music and history. Check out production photos here!

Photos: First Look At The Cast Of AIN'T MISBEHAVIN': THE FATS WALLER MUSICAL At Drury Lane Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024

Rehearsals are under way for the summer production of Ain't Misbehavin': The Fats Waller Musical Show at Drury Lane Theatre! Meet the cast below in new photos!

Drury Lane Theatre Announces Cast For AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', Directed By E. Faye Butler
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2024

Drury Lane Theatre reveals the cast for AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', directed by E. Faye Butler.

Video: Get A First Look At Milwaukee Rep's NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN
by Joshua Wright - Apr 25, 2024

Get a first look at Milwaukee Rep's production of Nina Simone: Four Women in this all-new video.

Video: A Conversation with NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN Actress Toni Martin
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 21, 2024

Toni Martin, who plays Sephronia in “Nina Simone: Four Women,” discusses the production and her history with the Rep in the video here.

Review: NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN at Milwaukee Rep
by Cathy Jakicic - Apr 20, 2024

NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN at Milwaukee Rep is as powerful as the women it represents.

NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN to Begin Performances at Milwaukee Rep This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024

The final production of Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s 70th Anniversary Season is Nina Simone: Four Women. Learn when performances are happening and see how to purchase tickets.

Milwaukee Rep Announces PRELUDE TO A KISS THE MUSICAL World Premiere and More for 2024/25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2024

Milwaukee Repertory Theater announces its 2024/25 Season, featuring award-winning titles, world premieres, and more. Get all the details in the press release attached.

Complete Cast and Creative Teams Set for the Last Three Plays in Milwaukee Repertory Theater 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2024

Milwaukee Rep has revealed complete cast and creative teams for the last shows in their 2023/24 season.

Photos: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Opens At Marriott Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2023

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway mega-hit, which has thrilled audience+s with the inspiring true story of one woman’s remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, closes out Marriott Theatre’s 2023 Season. Go inside the opening night festivities!

Congo Square Theatre's Digital Offerings THE CLINIC: Season 3, and THE BLACKSiDE: Season 4 Available Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2023

The Clinic, Congo Square Theatre Company's (Congo Square) popular old-school radio drama, culminates with its third and final season with all episodes now available online.

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL is Coming to Marriott Theatre This November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2023

Discover the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway sensation, 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical', as it arrives at Marriott Theatre this November. Get all the details about the preview and opening dates, and make sure not to miss this moving biographical musical.

Goodman Theatre's THE WHO'S TOMMY and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards; Full List of Winners!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023

At the 55th anniversary celebration of Equity theater excellence, the Jeff Awards recognized 46 award recipients selected from among 214 theater artist nominees. Find out who took home Equity Jeff Awards in the full list of winners here!

Goodman Theatre, Paramount Theatre & More Nominated for Equity Jeff Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2023

Discover the nominations for the 55th Anniversary Jeff Awards for Equity Theater! Find out who made the cut and get ready for the highly anticipated awards ceremony.