Review: BROOKLYN LAUNDRY at Northlight Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - Apr 23, 2024
Under the direction of BJ Jones, John Patrick Shanley's newest play boasts a talented cast gifted with good humor and heartfelt emotion, but the uneven script feels as though it shrank in a dryer fed by clichés rather than coins.
Equity Jeff Awards Announce 2022 Nominations
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022
The Joseph Jefferson Awards have announced this year's Equity nominations, including 201 theater artists across 38 categories. The 54th anniversary Equity Jeff Awards will take place October 17, 2022, at Drury Lane in Oakbrook, IL.
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.
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.
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.
HOW A BOY FALLS Announced At Northlight Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2020
Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, continues its 2019-2020 season with the World Premiere of How A Boy Falls, written by Steven Dietz and directed by Halena Kays. How A Boy Falls runs January 23 a?" February 29, 2020 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie. The press opening is Friday, January 31, 2020 at 8pm.
Northlight Theatre Presents World Premiere Of HOW A BOY FALLS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2019
Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, continues its 2019-2020 season with the World Premiere of How a Boy Falls, written by Steven Dietz and directed by Halena Kays. How a Boy Falls runs January 23 a?" February 29, 2020 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie.
Photo Flash: First Look at Haven's KISS
by Julie Musbach - Jul 23, 2019
Haven concludes its 2018-19 Season with the Chicago premiere of KISS by Guillermo Calderón, Chile's most acclaimed playwright-director. Monty Cole directs and performs in this bold theatrical experience that asks if art is a tool for empathy, what are the limits?
Northlight Theatre Announces Casting For 45th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2019
Northlight Theatre announces casting for its 45th season, opening with Mother of the Maid by Jane Anderson, directed by BJ Jones and featuring Kate Fry (Isabelle Arc), Kareem Bandealy (Jacques Arc), Hayley Burgess (Moniqueus Joan), Ricardo Gutierrez (Father GilbertChamberlainGuardScribe), Casey Morris (Pierre Arc), Grace Smith (Joan Arc) and Penelope Walker (Lady of the Court).
Haven Theatre Presents KISS
by Julie Musbach - Jun 24, 2019
Haven Theatre concludes its 2018-19 Season with the Chicago premiere of KISS by Guillermo Calderon, Chile's most acclaimed playwright-director. Monty Cole directs and performs in this bold theatrical experience that asks if art is a tool for empathy, what are the limits?
Casting Announced for Haven Theatre's KISS
by Julie Musbach - Apr 29, 2019
Haven Theatre announces casting for its Chicago premiere of KISS by Guillermo Calderon, Chile's most acclaimed playwright-director. Monty Cole directs and performs in this bold theatrical experience that asks if art is a tool for empathy, what are the limits? Abhi Shrestha associate directs.
Eclipse Opens Inge Season With NATURAL AFFECTION
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2018
Eclipse Theatre Company, the only Midwest theatre company to feature one playwright in one season, will begin their 2018 William Inge Season this spring with a production of his rarely produced 1962 play Natural Affection, with Rachel Lambert making her Eclipse directorial debut.
BWW Review: About Face Theatre and Theater Wit's Chicago Premiere of SIGNIFICANT OTHER
by Rachel Weinberg - Nov 13, 2017
On the page, Harmon so beautifully expresses the nuances of shifting friendships and the fear of being left behind by those one holds dear, and he also nails so completely the complex neuroses that come with dating, loneliness, and being lost in one's own head. Director Keira Fromm and an outstanding local cast bring Harmon's expertly crafted words to life, finding both maximum amounts of humor and gut-wrenching emotion in the piece.
Photo Flash: First Look at the Midwest Premiere of Joshua Harmon's SIGNIFICANT OTHER
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2017
About Face Theatre and Theater Wit are presenting the Midwest premiere of the romantic comedy SIGNIFICANT OTHER by Joshua Harmon, playwright of the hit comedy Bad Jews. Directed by AFT Artistic Associate Keira Fromm, SIGNIFICANT OTHER plays now through December 9, 2017 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. The press opening is tomorrow, November 8, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!