Photos: First Look at WRITTEN BY PHILLIS at Quintessence Theatre Group
by Blair Ingenthron - May 13, 2023
Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic theatre, concludes Season XIII: Celebrating the Extraordinary with a world premiere of Paul Oakley Stovall’s Written by Phillis, directed by Cheryl Lynn Bruce. A new play exploring the life and poetry of America’s first published Black poet Phillis Wheatley, Written by Phillis is presented in association with Chicago’s New Classics Collective, opens tonight, May 13. Check out production photos here!
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Comes to Act II Playhouse This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2023
Act II Playhouse announces its latest production, the beloved “Steel Magnolias” by Robert Harling. The production is an Act II Playhouse Premiere and will run from January 31 through February 26, 2023.
PrideArts Announces 4000 DAYS Cast And Crew
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2021
Jay Españo will direct this comedy-drama by the author of the Judy Garland bio-play END OF THE RAINBOW, which was adapted as the Academy Award-winning film JUDY. In 4000 DAYS, Michael awakens from a three week-long coma that has affected his memory. He struggles to find the way back to his true self as a tug of war ensues between his pragmatic partner Paul and overbearing mother Carol.
The Players Club of Swarthmore Presents HAY FEVER
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2019
Next up on The Players Club of Swarthmore's Mainstage is Noel Coward's (Private Lives, Design For Living, Present Laughter, Blithe Spirit) enduring comedy farce, Hay Fever. The play is set in the English country house of the Bliss family in the 1920's. Their plans of a quiet weekend with invited guests come to an exhausting and hilarious finale. Hay Fever is directed by Timothy P. Oskin. Tickets are available online at www.pcstheater.org. For group rates, contact groupsales@pcstheater.org.
Photo Flash: Sideshow Theatre And Greenhouse Productions Present HELA
by Julie Musbach - Nov 23, 2018
Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to launch its 2018-19 Season with the world premiere of J. Nicole Brooks' dazzling new play HeLa, directed by artistic director Jonathan L. Green* and presented in partnership with the Greenhouse Theater Center. HeLa will play November 18 - December 23, 2018 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago.
Sideshow Theatre And Greenhouse Productions' Announce HELA
by Julie Musbach - Oct 18, 2018
Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to launch its 2018-19 Season with the world premiere of J. Nicole Brooks' dazzling new play HeLa, directed by artistic director Jonathan L. Green* and presented in partnership with the Greenhouse Theater Center. HeLa will playNovember 18 - December 23, 2018 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago.
Casting Announced For Sideshow Theatre's HELA
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2018
Sideshow Theatre Company, in partnership with the Greenhouse Theater Center, has announced casting for the world premiere of J. Nicole Brooks' dazzling new play HeLa, directed by artistic director Jonathan L. Green*.
Redtwist Theatre Presents SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2018
Redtwist Theatre presents the National New Play Network rolling world premiere Surely Goodness and Mercy by Chisa Hutchinson, Directed by Wardell Julius Clark. The show opens Saturday, February 17, 2018, at 3pm and runs Thu, Fri, Sat at 7:30pm; Sun at 3pm, through Sun, March 18
Photo Flash: Sideshow Theatre Company Presents U.S. Premiere of truth and reconciliation
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2017
Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to continue its 10th anniversary season with the U.S. premiere of debbie tucker green's powerful and epic journey truth and reconciliation, directed by artistic director Jonathan L. Green* and featuring a 22-member cast. truth and reconciliation will play March 12 - April 16, 2017 at Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.victorygardens.org, by calling (773) 871-3000 or in person at the Victory Gardens Box Office.
Sideshow Theatre Company Presents U.S. Premiere of truth and reconciliation
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2017
Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to continue its 10th anniversary season with the U.S. premiere of debbie tucker green's powerful and epic journey truth and reconciliation, directed by artistic director Jonathan L. Green* and featuring a 22-member cast. truth and reconciliation will play March 12 - April 16, 2017 at Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.victorygardens.org, by calling (773) 871-3000 or in person at the Victory Gardens Box Office.
ASC Previews KATRINA: THE GIRL WHO WANTED HER NAME BACK 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2009
Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC) proudly announces the final production in its 2008-2009 season: the world premiere of Jason Tremblay's award-winning play KATRINA: THE GIRL WHO WANTED HER NAME BACK, directed by Tom Arvetis (ASC Producing Artistic Director).
ASC Previews KATRINA: THE GIRL WHO WANTED HER NAME BACK 4/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 13, 2009
Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC) proudly announces the final production in its 2008-2009 season: the world premiere of Jason Tremblay's award-winning play KATRINA: THE GIRL WHO WANTED HER NAME BACK, directed by Tom Arvetis (ASC Producing Artistic Director).
Jazz Play About New Orleans Is Last Show In ASC'S 09' Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 13, 2009
Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC) proudly announces the final production in its 2008-2009 season: the world premiere of Jason Tremblay's award-winning play KATRINA: THE GIRL WHO WANTED HER NAME BACK, directed by Tom Arvetis (ASC Producing Artistic Director).
This exuberant new work featuring a live, six-piece jazz band follows Katrina, a young girl from New Orleans forced to face the powerful hurricane that shares her name.