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Photos: A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY At Blank Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2024

Blank Theatre Company has released new production photos for the final show of their 2024 season, A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY by Tony Kushner.

Full Cast & Creative Team Set For A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY At Blank Theatre Company
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 20, 2024

Blank Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team for the final show of their 2024 season, A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY by Tony Kushner.

Review: THE HOUSE OF IDEAS at City Lit Theater
by Zac Thriffiley - Sep 4, 2024

THE HOUSE OF IDEAS provides an entertaining history of Marvel’s precipitous rise to pop cultural supremacy that nicely captures the collaborative spirit of Kirby and Lee’s frequently tumultuous partnership. But more casual fans of the brand may find themselves lost in the play’s more intricate plot points and initially dizzying pace.

Cast Announced for City Lit's THE HOUSE OF IDEAS, Beginning In August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2024

City Lit has announced the cast for THE HOUSE OF IDEAS, running from August 23 to October 6. The play explores the rise of Marvel Comics and the challenges its creators faced in sharing credit.

The Gift Theatre to Continue 2023/24 Season With THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2023

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as The Gift Theatre opens its season with 'The Rise and Fall of Little Voice'.

The Gift Theatre to Present TEN 2023: Festival of Ten-Minute Plays in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2023

The Gift Theatre will welcome back TEN 2023, the company’s annual festival of ten world premiere ten-minute pieces by The Gift and guest artists, curated by Co-Artistic Directors Brittany Burch, Emjoy Gavino and Jennifer Glasse.

The Factory Theater Cancels THE HOA Previews This Weekend To Due To Small Electrical Fire
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2022

The Factory Theater,1623 W. Howard St., is canceling the preview performances for The HOA this weekend, September 9 - 11, due to a small fire at the theater.

World Premiere Play THE HOA Begins September 9 At The Factory Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2022

The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., presents the first production in its 28th season, the world premiere of The HOA, September 9 - October 20, written by Angelina Martinez and directed by Christy Arington.

AstonRep Theatre Company Presents 10th Annual WRITER'S SERIES
by Julie Musbach - Nov 20, 2018

AstonRep Theatre Company is pleased to present its 10th annual WRITER'S SERIES, a daylong festival of staged readings of new works by local writers.

Photo Flash: First Look at The Comrades' WARRIOR CLASS
by Julie Musbach - Oct 12, 2018

The Comrades launch their 2018-19 season with the Midwest premiere of Kenneth Lin's political drama WARRIOR CLASS, directed by Carol Ann Tan playing October 11 - November 11, 2018 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. The press opening is Saturday, October 13 at 8 pm.

The Comrades' Midwest Premiere Of Political Drama WARRIOR CLASS Starts October 11
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2018

The Comrades are pleased to launch their 2018-19 season with the Midwest premiere of Kenneth Lin's political drama WARRIOR CLASS, directed by Carol Ann Tan playing October 11 - November 11, 2018 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. The press opening is Saturday, October 13 at 8 pm.

Cast And Creative Announced For Midwest Premiere Of WARRIOR CLASS
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2018

The Comrades are pleased to launch their 2018-19 season with the Midwest premiere of Kenneth Lin's political drama WARRIOR CLASS, directed by Carol Ann Tan playing October 11 - November 11, 2018 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. The press opening is Saturday, October 13 at 8 pm.

Rasaka And Vitalist's MERCHANT ON VENICE Opens 3/20
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2018

MERCHANT ON VENICE explores empathy and grace, as well as blame and internalized and externalized religious bigotry, while mixing it up with the clash/mash of South Asian culture in Los Angeles.

Rasaka And Vitalist's MERCHANT ON VENICE Opens 3/22
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2018

MERCHANT ON VENICE explores empathy and grace, as well as blame and internalized and externalized religious bigotry, while mixing it up with the clash/mash of South Asian culture in Los Angeles.

Cast Announced For Rasaka and Vitalist's MERCHANT ON VENICE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2018

Casting has been completed for Rasaka and Vitalist's remounting of MERCHANT ON VENICE, Shishir Kurup's raucous South Asian re-imagining of Shakespeare's THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, to be directed by Liz Carlin Metz.

Redtwist Theatre Announces OUR TOWN Extension to 10/29
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2017

Due to numerous SOLD OUT performances, Redtwist Theatre announces the extension of the Jeff Recommended play OUR TOWN by Thornton Wilder, directed by Redtwist's Associate Artistic Director, James Fleming.

Redtwist Theatre's OUR TOWN Opens Tonight
by Julie Musbach - Sep 9, 2017

A Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece of the 20th century is brought lovingly into the 21st century. Redtwist Associate Artistic Director James Fleming directs an intimate production of this American classic as a love letter to Chicago's many communities and a reminder that life's most ordinary moments are often the most profound.

Redtwist Theatre Presents First Show of 2017-18 Season OUR TOWN; Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2017

Redtwist Theatre presents the 1st show of the 2017-2018 Season, OUR TOWN by Thornton Wilder and directed by Redtwist's Associate Artistic Director, James Fleming. The show opens Saturday, September 9, 2017, at 3pm and runs Thu, Fri, Sat at 7:30pm; Sun at 3pm, through Sun, Oct 8.

Redtwist Theatre Presents OUR TOWN
by Julie Musbach - Aug 13, 2017

A Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece of the 20th century is brought lovingly into the 21st century with a diverse cast. Redtwist Associate Artistic Director James Fleming directs an intimate production of this American classic as a love letter to Chicago's many communities and a reminder that life's most ordinary moments are often the most profound.

Polarity Ensemble Theatre Launches 2015 Dionysos Cup Festival of New Plays Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2015

Polarity Ensemble Theatre presents its annual DIONYSOS CUP FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS tonight, July 9, through July 19 featuring workshop readings of four new full-length plays by Chicago-area playwrights as a part of a six-month long development process.