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THE BEATRIX POTTER HOLIDAY PARTY Returns To Chicago Children's Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024

Chicago Children's Theatre's The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party is making its annual return, culminating a fall U.S. tour.

Chicago Children's Theatre Extends THE BEATRIX POTTER HOLIDAY TEA PARTY Through December 31
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2023

Chicago Children's Theatre has extended its production of The Beatrix Potter Holiday Tea Party through December 31. Don't miss this festive and interactive experience for the whole family!

THE BEATRIX POTTER HOLIDAY TEA PARTY Returns To Chicago Children's Theatre, November 4- December 24
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2023

‘Tis the eighth season for The Beatrix Potter Holiday Tea Party, Chicago Children’s Theatre’s popular holiday attraction, and a seasonal rite of passage for countless Chicago toddlers, November 4-December 24, 2023. 

Remy Bumppo Announces Cast And Creative Team For BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY, September 14- October 15
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2023

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company has announced the cast, creative and production teams for Blues for an Alabama Sky, the opening production in its 2023 - 2024 season, written by Pearl Cleage and directed by Mikael Burke, September 14 - October 15, at Theater Wit.

Photos: Remy Bumppo's World Premiere Of GALILEO'S DAUGHTER Now Playing Through May 14
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2023

First look photos! Remy Bumppo Theatre Company has released first look photos of the final production of its 2022-2023 season, the world premiere of Galileo’s Daughter by Jessica Dickey anddirected by Marti Lyons, April 5 - May 14, at Theater Wit.

Remy Bumppo Announces Cast And Creative Team For The World Premiere Of Jessica Dickey's GALILEO'S DAUGHTER
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2023

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company have announced the cast, creative and production teams for the final production of its 2022-2023 season, the world premiere of Galileo’s Daughter by Jessica Dickey and directed by Marti Lyons, April 5 - May 14, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Avenue.

Lifeline Theatre Presents EXTRA YARN
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2023

Lifeline Theatre presents the world premiere musical of the KidSeries production Extra Yarn.

Video: First Look at PRIVATE LIVES at Raven Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2022

Raven Theatre, Chicago’s newest Equity-affiliated theatre, has opened its 40th Anniversary Season with a fresh take on Noël Coward’s iconic 1930 comedy Private Lives, directed by Ian Frank, playing September 29 – November 13, 2022 on Raven’s 85-seat East Stage. See video from the production here!

Photos: First Look at PRIVATE LIVES Now Playing at Raven Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2022

Raven Theatre, Chicago’s newest Equity-affiliated theatre, has opened its 40th Anniversary Season with a fresh take on Noël Coward’s iconic 1930 comedy Private Lives, directed by Ian Frank, playing through November 13, 2022 on Raven’s 85-seat East Stage. Get a first look at photos here!

THE BEATRIX POTTER HOLIDAY TEA PARTY to Return to Chicago Children's Theatre in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2022

Because Chicago Children’s Theatre’s popular holiday show, The Beatrix Potter Holiday Tea Party, a seasonal rite of passage for young Chicago families, is returning for its seventh season, November 19-December 24, 2022. 

Raven Theatre Presents PRIVATE LIVES, September 29 �" November 13, 2022
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2022

Raven Theatre, Chicago's newest Equity-affiliated theatre, is pleased to open its 40th Anniversary Season with a fresh take on Noël Coward's iconic 1930 comedy Private Lives, directed by Ian Frank, playing September 29 – November 13, 2022 on Raven's 85-seat East Stage.

Raven Theatre to Open 40th Anniversary Season with PRIVATE LIVES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2022

Raven Theatre, Chicago’s newest Equity-affiliated theatre, will open its 40th Anniversary Season with a fresh take on Noël Coward’s iconic 1930 comedy Private Lives, directed by Ian Frank, playing September 29 – November 13, 2022 on Raven’s 85-seat East Stage.

Chicago Premiere of THE LUCKIEST Extended at Raven Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2022

Due to popular demand, Raven Theatre’s Chicago premiere of The Luckiest has added one additional week of performances, extending through Sunday, June 26, 2022 on Raven’s 85-seat East Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. (at Granville) in Chicago.

VIDEO: First Look at the Chicago Premiere of THE LUCKIEST at Raven Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2022

Raven Theatre, Chicago’s newest Equity-affiliated theatre, is concluding its 2021-22 Season with the Chicago premiere of Melissa Ross’ The Luckiest, a heartfelt and honest look at the journey of life, directed by Artistic Director Cody Estle.

Photos: First Look at the Chicago Premiere of THE LUCKIEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2022

Raven Theatre, Chicago’s newest Equity-affiliated theatre, is concluding its 2021-22 Season with the Chicago premiere of Melissa Ross’ The Luckiest, a heartfelt and honest look at the journey of life, directed by Artistic Director Cody Estle.

Photos: First Look at the Chicago Premiere of AT THE VANISHING POINT at The Gift Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2022

The Gift Theatre is welcoming back live audiences with the Chicago premiere of Naomi Iizuka’s drama At the Vanishing Point, directed by Lavina Jadhwani, playing April 28 – May 22, 2022 at Filament Theatre, 4041 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.

Raven Theatre Presents THE LUCKIEST Chicago Premiere!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2022

Raven Theatre, Chicago's newest Equity-affiliated theatre, will conclude its 2021-22 Season with the Chicago premiere of Melissa Ross' The Luckiest, a heartfelt and honest look at the journey of life, directed by Artistic Director Cody Estle.

The Gift Theatre Presents AT THE VANISHING POINT Chicago Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2022

The Gift Theatre welcomes back live audiences with the Chicago premiere of Naomi Iizuka's drama At the Vanishing Point, directed by Lavina Jadhwani, playing April 28 – May 22, 2022 at Filament Theatre, 4041 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.

Casting Announced For Raven Theatre's Chicago Premiere of THE LUCKIEST
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2022

Raven Theatre, Chicago's newest Equity-affiliated theatre, has announced casting for its Chicago premiere of Melissa Ross' The Luckiest, a heartfelt and honest look at the journey of life, directed by Artistic Director Cody Estle.

BWW Review: A DOLL'S HOUSE at Raven Theatre
by Patrick Rybarczyk - Feb 12, 2020

Classic plays provide us a snapshot of the time period in which they were written. They can show us how far we may or may not have progressed as a society. Henrik Ibsen's 'A Doll's House' is one such classic. Now in production at Raven Theatre, this new take offers up a sharp, refreshing look. Raven Artistic Director Cody Estle remarks in a program note that what is addressed in 'A Doll's House' 'remain issues in our own time.'