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Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at TimeLine Theatre Company

I’m not exaggerating when I say that WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME is the kind of play that reminds me why I love theater.
Beth Lacke Will Star In TimeLine Theatre's Production Of WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME

TimeLine Theatre Company announced that Beth Lacke will return to the TimeLine stage to star as “Heidi” in the fourth production of the company’s 2022-2023 season—the first Chicago-based production of What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck.
Tony Winner Priscilla Lopez Will Star in CHRISTMAS AGAIN on Disney Channel

Production is underway on the Disney Channel Original Movie 'Christmas Again,' a heartwarming comedy about the magic of Christmas and creating new Christmas traditions.
Amazon's Fall 2017 Kids Live-Action Pilot Season Premieres Today

Today, the Amazon kids fall pilot season will debut in over 200 countries and territories exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
Photo Flash: First Look at Steppenwolf's Chicago Premiere of DOMESTICATED

Rehearsals are underway for Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Chicago premiere production of Domesticated, a scandalously entertaining play written and directed by ensemble member Bruce Norris, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Clybourne Park, The Qualms and The Pain and The Itch. Featuring ensemble member Tom Irwin as publicly shamed politician Bill Pulver opposite venerable Chicago actress Mary Beth Fisher, who plays his wife, Domesticated begins previews December 3, 2015 (press performances are December 12 at 3pm and December 15 at 7:30pm; opening night is December 13) and runs through February 7, 2016 in the Downstairs Theatre. Single tickets ($20 - $89) are available through Audience Services (1650 N. Halsted) at 312-335-1650 andsteppenwolf.org. Check out photos below!
Bruce Norris's DOMESTICATED, Starring Tom Irwin, Begins Tonight at Steppenwolf Theatre

Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Chicago premiere production of DOMESTICATED, a scandalously entertaining play written and directed by ensemble member Bruce Norris, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Clybourne Park, The Qualms and The Pain and The Itch, features ensemble member Tom Irwin as publicly shamed politician Bill Pulver opposite venerable Chicago actress Mary Beth Fisher, who plays his wife. DOMESTICATED begins previews tonight, December 3, 2015 (press performances are December 12 at 3pm and December 15 at 7:30pm; opening night is December 13) and runs through February 7, 2016 in the Downstairs Theatre.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Tom Irwin, Mary Beth Fisher and More for DOMESTICATED at Steppenwolf

Rehearsals are underway for Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Chicago premiere production of DOMESTICATED, a scandalously entertaining play written and directed by ensemble member Bruce Norris, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Clybourne Park, The Qualmsand The Pain and The Itch. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!
Bruce Norris's DOMESTICATED, Starring Tom Irwin, Begins This Dec at Steppenwolf Theatre

Rehearsals are underway for Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Chicago premiere production of DOMESTICATED, a scandalously entertaining play written and directed by ensemble member Bruce Norris, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Clybourne Park, The Qualms and The Pain and The Itch. Featuring ensemble member Tom Irwin as publicly shamed politician Bill Pulver opposite venerable Chicago actress Mary Beth Fisher, who plays his wife, DOMESTICATED begins previews December 3, 2015 (press performances are December 12 at 3pm and December 15 at 7:30pm; opening night is December 13) and runs through February 7, 2016 in the Downstairs Theatre.
Two Muses Theatre to Present THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Next Month

In November, Two Muses Theatre will present the wondrous musical: The Light in the Piazza. (Book by Craig Lucas. Music and Lyrics by Adam Guettel.)  The Light in the Piazza, winner of many Tony Awards, is as simple and complicated as its ineffable subject--love. When Clara falls for a charming young Italian man  in a Florentine piazza, her mother must decide whether or not she will reveal truths about her daughter that could destroy the romance. The show will be performed on weekends, opening on November 6 and closing on November 22. The Light in the Piazza is directed by Joe Bailey, Artistic Director of The Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale, with musical direction by Jeff Bobick.
Tickets to Steppenwolf's DOMESTICATED on Sale Friday

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 40th anniversary Subscription Season with the Chicago premiere production of Domesticated, a provocative dark comedy written and directed by ensemble member Bruce Norris, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Qualms and Clybourne Park. Domesticated runs December 3, 2015 - February 7, 2016 in the Downstairs Theatre. Single tickets to Domesticated ($20 - $89) go on sale Friday, October 2, 2015 at 11am through Audience Services (1650 N. Halsted) at 312-335-1650 and www.steppenwolf.org.
Mary Beth Fisher to Join Tom Irwin in Steppenwolf's DOMESTICATED

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced today the complete cast for the Chicago premiere of Domesticated, a provocative dark comedy written and directed by ensemble member and Pulitzer Prize-winner Bruce Norris. The cast features ensemble member Tom Irwin and venerable Chicago actress Mary Beth Fisher as a political couple in the midst of a sex scandal. Irwin has been an ensemble member since 1979, having performed in more than 50 Steppenwolf productions including The Grapes of Wrath and The Seafarer. Fisher, a frequent performer at Goodman Theatre, most recently in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, last performed at Steppenwolf in Dead Man's Cell Phone in 2008. Completing the Domesticated cast are Emily Chang, Esteban Andres Cruz, Meighan Gerachis, Rae Gray, Beth Lacke, Millie Langford, Melanie Neilan, Meg Thalken and Karen Woditsch. Domesticated runs December 3, 2015 - February 7, 2016 in the Downstairs Theatre. Tickets to Domesticated ($20 - $89) go on sale Friday, October 2, 2015 through Audience Services (1650 N. Halsted) at 312-335-1650 and steppenwolf.org.
BWW Reviews: St. Dunstan's 'SPELLING BEE' - Absolutely Hilarious and A Fun Time

St. Dunstan's Theatre Guild's current production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hysterical good time from start to finish. The impressive cast shines on stage with their comedic and musical talent.
St. Dunstan's Theatre Guild of Cranbrook Presents 'SPELLING BEE' thru Feb 1

St. Dunstan's Theatre Guild of Cranbrook is one of the oldest extant community theatres around and has been performing in its current theater since 1932. The group stays rigorously current, however, and this weekend will be offering a production of the Broadway favorite, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Route 66 Theatre Continues Reading Series with WHERE YOU CAN'T FOLLOW Today

Today, Monday, October 14th at Mrs Murphy's Irish Bistro, Route 66 Theatre continues its Monthly Reading Series with WHERE YOU CAN'T FOLLOW, written by Adam Szymkowicz and directed by Matthew Miller, starring BriAnna Baker, Bruce Jarchow, Beth Lacke and Artistic Director Stef Tovar.
Route 66 Theatre to Continue Reading Series with WHERE YOU CAN'T FOLLOW, 10/14

On Monday, October 14th at Mrs Murphy's Irish Bistro, Route 66 Theatre will continue its Monthly Reading Series with WHERE YOU CAN'T FOLLOW, written by Adam Szymkowicz and directed by Matthew Miller, starring Brianna Baker, Bruce Jarchow, Beth Lacke and Artistic Director Stef Tovar.
Lookingglass Theatre Extends BIG LAKE BIG CITY Through 8/25

Due to popular demand, Lookingglass Theatre Company announces additional dates for the World Premiere production of Big Lake Big City, written by Keith Huff and directed by Ensemble Member David Schwimmer. As part of the company's 25th Anniversary Season, the production will run for an additional two weeks, now through August 25, 2013, at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson.
David Schwimmer Directs BIG LAKE BIG CITY World Premiere at Lookingglass Theatre, Now thru 8/11

Closing out its 25th Anniversary Season, Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Big Lake Big City, written by Keith Huff and directed by Ensemble Member David Schwimmer. Tickets are now on sale for the production, running tonight, June 19 - August 11, 2013 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson.
SPAMALOT Plays St. Dunstan's Cranbrook Greek Theatre, Now thru 6/15

If you're a fan of knights who sing and dance a lot, sublime silliness and, of course, killer rabbits, you won't want to miss the St. Dunstan's Theatre Guild production of MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, opening tonight, May 31 in the Cranbrook Greek Theatre.
SPAMALOT to Play St. Dunstan's Cranbrook Greek Theatre, 5/31-6/15

If you're a fan of knights who sing and dance a lot, sublime silliness and, of course, killer rabbits, you won't want to miss the St. Dunstan's Theatre Guild production of MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, opening May 31 in the Cranbrook Greek Theatre.
Photo Flash: 2 BROKE GIRLS' 'And the Tip Slip,' Airing 5/6

On 2 BROKE GIRLS' upcoming episode, titled 'And The Tip Slip,' Caroline's father asks her to Go On a talk show to defend him when a former employee threatens to defame him in a tell-all book, on Monday, May 6 (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. Steven Weber returns as Caroline's father, Martin Channing. Piers Morgan guest stars as himself.

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