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Seven Artists-in-Residence to Join Goodman Theatre

Goodman Theatre has welcomed seven early-career artists who will join the Theatre for its 99th season as directing fellows and playwrights-in-residence. Learn more about the artists!
Goodman Theatre Announces Jamal Howard as the 2023 Michael Maggio Directing Fellow

Goodman Theatre has announced Jamal Howard (he/him) as the 2023 Michael Maggio Directing Fellow. A Chicago-based director and choreographer, Howard is the co-artistic director of New American Folk Theatre and an associate company member with TUTA Theatre.
Stage Left Theatre Presents MAN OF THE PEOPLE

Stage Left Theatre has announced their upcoming production of MAN OF THE PEOPLE - a new play by Dolores Díaz and directed by Anna Bahow. The show is Díaz's anticipated new work since ZULEMA, produced by Goodman Theatre in 2021.
Stage Left Theatre Announces Season 41

Stage Left Theatre has announced the programming for its 41st season.  Learn more about the lineup here!
INTERNATIONAL VOICES PROJECT Announces Its Return To Live Performances for 12th Season

International Voices Project has announced its return to live performances with the 12th season of play readings by playwrights from around the world, September 12 - 28, at the Instituto Cervantes of Chicago, 31 W. Ohio St. Live readings are held Mondays and Wednesday with an audience talk back and Q+A with key members of that night's production immediately following the readings.
Goodman Theatre Announces Artistic Updates

With two major revivals on stage helmed by Artistic Collective members—August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean directed by Resident Director Chuck Smith (through February 27) and Manilow Resident Director Mary Zimmerman's The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci (February 11 – March 20)—the Goodman announces several artistic updates as its 2021/2022 “Homecoming” Season continues.
Goodman Theatre Announces the 2021 NEW STAGES FESTIVAL

The Goodman announces its six-project line-up of the 17th annual New Stages Festival, running December 1-19.
Chicago-Based Director Sydney Chatman Named 2019 Michael Maggio Fellow At Goodman Theatre

Goodman Theatre announces Sydney Chatman as the recipient of the 2019 Michael Maggio Directing Fellowship, an honor reserved for early-career Chicago-based directors. Chatman will gain complete access to the artistic process at the Goodman-from early research and design through the casting and rehearsal process to the opening night. The annual fellowship was established in 2002 to honor the memory and artistry of Goodman Associate Artistic Director Michael Maggio (1951 - 2000) who directed a total of 22 productions at the Goodman and more than 60 productions around the country.
Silk Road Rising And Stage Left Theatre Present The World Premiere Of DETOUR GUIDE

Silk Road Rising and Stage Left Theatre are pleased to announce that they are joining artistic forces to bring the world premiere of Detour Guide by Karim Nagi to Chicago.
Cast Announced For Promethean's BLISS (OR EMILY POST IS DEAD)

Cast and production team were announced today for Promethean Theatre Ensemble's Joint World Premiere production BLISS (OR EMILY POST IS DEAD!) by Jami Brandli. Promethean's staging, to be directed by Anna Bahow, is part of a rolling world premiere for the play, along with San Diego's Moxie Theatre and Los Angeles's Moving Arts at Atwater Village Theatre. BLISS (OR EMILY POST IS DEAD!) is a dramedy in which four women of Greek tragedy - Clytemnestra, Medea, Antigone, and Cassandra - become New Jersey neighbors in the year 1960. The SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE called it "a hilarious, sharply written and fast-paced comedy-drama."
International Voices Project Announces The 2018 Festival

International Voices Project (IVP) is proud to announce this year's five-week celebration of international plays. The ninth season of play readings by playwrights from around the world takes place at Instituto Cervantes, 31 W. Ohio, May 1 - 31 with performances at 7 p.m.
Jo Cattell Named 2017/2018 Michael Maggio Directing Fellow At Goodman Theatre

Goodman Theatre announces Jo Cattell as the recipient of the 2017/2018 Michael Maggio Directing Fellowship, an honor reserved for early-career Chicago-based directors. Cattell will gain complete access to the artistic process at the Goodman, including the opportunity to assist on a Goodman production-from early research and design through the casting and rehearsal process to the opening. The annual fellowship was established in 2002 to honor the memory and artistry of Goodman Associate Artistic Director Michael Maggio (1951 - 2000) who directed a total of 22 productions at the Goodman and more than 60 productions around the country.
Haven Theatre Sets DIRECTORS HAVEN 2017 Lineup at The Den Theatre

Haven Theatre will present its third DIRECTORS HAVEN, the company's ever-growing initiative showcasing the talents of three early career directors.
Haven Theatre Announces Full Line-Up for DIRECTORS HAVEN 2017

Haven Theatre is pleased to announce the line-up for its third DIRECTORS HAVEN, the company's ever-growing initiative showcasing the talents of three early career directors. This season, Kristen Johnson directs Vaclav Havel's riveting political satire THE PROTEST, Ian Martin helms Amiri Baraka's THE TOILET, a powerful look at love and empathy, and Lexi Saunders directs Rachel Dubose's sharply funny and biting new play THE DEPARTURE. The three fully-produced productions will run back-to-back in one program. DIRECTOR'S HAVEN 2017 will play October 16 - November 1, 2017 at Haven Theatre's resident home, The Den Theatre (2A), 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. All performances are pay-what-you-can. Tickets are currently available at haventheatrechicago.com. 
Silk Road Rising Announces 2017-2018 15th Anniversary Season

Silk Road Rising has announced its 15th Anniversary Season, which includes two world premieres, one U.S. premiere, and three staged reading series. Announcing the season, Founding Artistic Director Jamil Khoury said, "When a new theatre company launches its first season, all hopes are pinned on reaching a second. Then a fifth. Then a tenth season. Each one a milestone in its own right. But the tenth season is seen as a tipping point-from there, the company either begins to power down or commits to longevity. Five years later, the coveted fifteenth season shines as a testament to their achievements-to the relevance of the company's mission, the quality of its artistic work, the veracity of its artists and staff, and the sheer vitality of its role within the theatrical ecosystem."
International Voices Project Slates 2017 Festival for Spring

International Voices Project (IVP) is proud to announce a new venue for this year's five week celebration of international plays.
Jess McLeod Named Goodman Theatre's 2016/2017 Michael Maggio Fellow

Goodman Theatre announces Jess McLeod as the recipient of the 2016/2017 Michael Maggio Fellowship for Chicago-based directors. 
International Voices Projects Returning to Victory Gardens for 7th Season

International Voices Project (IVP) is proud to present the seventh season of play readings by playwrights from around the world. The series is presented in collaboration with consulates and cultural institutions throughout Chicago.
Photo Flash: MOTHERS AND SONS Celebrates Opening Night at Northlight Theatre

Northlight Theatre continues its 41st season with the Tony nominated MOTHERS AND SONS, written by Terrence McNally and directed by Steve Scott. The production plays now through February 28, 2016 and just celebrated its opening night in Skokie. BroadwayWorld has photos from the festivities below!
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Collaboraction's SKETCHBOOK: 2049

Continuing with its new 'incite change' mission, Collaboraction presents SKETCHBOOK: 2049, a rapid-fire, raucous festival of 17 world premiere theatre pieces ranging from under a minute to 20 minutes in length, all set in a positive post-apocalypse and reflective of contemporary society's current challenges. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the productions!

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