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Cast and Creatives Set For THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at Skokie Theatre

The cast and creative team has been announced for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, which-runs for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre.
Free Production of Shakespeare's CYMBELINE to be Presented in Six Chicago Parks This Summer

For its tenth annual summer production of free Shakespeare in Chicago’s parks (one each year since 2012, except for the pandemic years of 2020-2021), Midsommer Flight will perform the romantic and fantastical adventure CYMBELINE.
Prop Thtr's THE CLEANUP Announces Community and Family Events

Prop Thtr has announced a schedule of community and family events that will occur during THE CLEANUP's run at the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture on October 21 - November 19, 2022. 
Prop Thtr Announces Casting And Production Team For THE CLEANUP at The Athenaeum Center

Prop Thtr has announced the cast and production team for its world premiere of Hallie Palladino's THE CLEANUP, directed by Jen Poulin. Featuring Lucy Carapetyan, Lynnette Li, Chad Patterson, and Brandon Rivera, the show runs at the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture on October 21 - November 19, 2022 with previews October 13 - 16 and October 20. 
ALONE, WITH FRIENDS... Debuts at Prop Thtr on 6/30

Prop Thtr is debuting the comedy Alone, With Friends... on June 30, 2017. The play is written by Lee Peters and directed by Alexander St. John. Gay or straight, being dumped sucks. After his first serious relationship ends, Steven Hilton (Jonathan Rivera) seeks advice and comfort from his circle of friends. Through several humorous, revealing and honest moments, Steven realizes he may be looking for love in the wrong places. Along the way, he discovers that friends can be your true soulmates.
Photo Flash: New Shots from Commedia Beauregard's BARD FICTION

Following their hit holiday show A Klingon Christmas Carol, Commedia Beauregard is pleased to present the return of its wildly popular dark comedy BARD FICTION, a Shakespearean retelling of Quentin Tarantino's cult film classic Pulp Fiction, written by Ben Tallen, Aaron Greer, Brian Watson-Jones and the collaborative efforts of the Pulp Bard Wiki and directed and choreographed by Artistic Director Christopher Kidder-Mostrom. BARD FICTION plays now through August 2, 2015 at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. in Chicago. Scroll down for new photos of the cast onstage!
Photo Flash: First Look at Commedia Beauregard's BARD FICTION, Opening Tonight

Following their hit holiday show A Klingon Christmas Carol, Commedia Beauregard is pleased to present the return of its wildly popular dark comedy BARD FICTION, a Shakespearean retelling of Quentin Tarantino's cult film classic Pulp Fiction, written by Ben Tallen, Aaron Greer, Brian Watson-Jones and the collaborative efforts of the Pulp Bard Wiki and directed and choreographed by Artistic Director Christopher Kidder-Mostrom. BARD FICTION will play tonight, July 10 - August 2, 2015 at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. in Chicago. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Commedia Beauregard's BARD FICTION Opens Tonight

Following their hit holiday show A Klingon Christmas Carol, Commedia Beauregard is pleased to present the return of its wildly popular dark comedy BARD FICTION, a Shakespearean retelling of Quentin Tarantino's cult film classic Pulp Fiction, written by Ben Tallen, Aaron Greer, Brian Watson-Jones and the collaborative efforts of the Pulp Bard Wiki and directed and choreographed by Artistic Director Christopher Kidder-Mostrom. BARD FICTION will play tonight, July 10 - August 2, 2015 at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. in Chicago.
Commedia Beauregard's BARD FICTION to Run 7/10-8/2

Following their hit holiday show A Klingon Christmas Carol, Commedia Beauregard is pleased to present the return of its wildly popular dark comedy BARD FICTION, a Shakespearean retelling of Quentin Tarantino's cult film classic Pulp Fiction, written by Ben Tallen, Aaron Greer, Brian Watson-Jones and the collaborative efforts of the Pulp Bard Wiki and directed and choreographed by Artistic Director Christopher Kidder-Mostrom. BARD FICTION will play July 10 - August 2, 2015 at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.cbtheatre.org or by calling the box office at (312) 487-1893. The press opening is Friday, July 10 at 8 pm.
Photo Flash: First Look at Commedia Beauregard's BARD FICTION

Following their hit holiday show A Klingon Christmas Carol, Commedia Beauregard is pleased to present the return of its wildly popular dark comedy BARD FICTION, a Shakespearean retelling of Quentin Tarantino's cult film classic Pulp Fiction, written by Ben Tallen, Aaron Greer, Brian Watson-Jones and the collaborative efforts of the Pulp Bard Wiki and directed by Artistic Director Christopher Kidder-Mostrom. BARD FICTION will play July 10 - August 2, 2015 at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.cbtheatre.org or by calling the box office at (312) 487-1893. The press opening is Friday, July 10 at 8 pm.
Photo Flash: Commedia Beauregard's MASTER WORKS: THE INTUIT PLAYS Opens Tonight

Commedia Beauregard is pleased to present MASTER WORKS: The Intuit Plays, six new short plays inspired by pieces of artwork from the permanent collection of one of Chicago's most fascinating museums, Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, 756 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Curated by company member kClare Kemock*, the six plays will be performed April 2 - 11, 2015 at the museum itself, allowing the audience members to view the works of art firsthand. Guests will also have an opportunity to vote for 'Audience Favorite' and 'Best Translation.' The press opening is Today, April 2 at 7:30 pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Commedia Beauregard's MASTER WORKS: THE INTUIT PLAYS

Commedia Beauregard is pleased to present MASTER WORKS: The Intuit Plays, six new short plays inspired by pieces of artwork from the permanent collection of one of Chicago's most fascinating museums, Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, 756 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Curated by company member kClare Kemock*, the six plays will be performed April 2 - 11, 2015 at the museum itself, allowing the audience members to view the works of art firsthand. Guests will also have an opportunity to vote for 'Audience Favorite' and 'Best Translation.' The press opening is Thursday, April 2 at 7:30 pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Commedia Beauregard to Present MASTER WORKS: The Intuit Plays, 4/2-11

Commedia Beauregard will present MASTER WORKS: The Intuit Plays, six new short plays inspired by pieces of artwork from the permanent collection of one of Chicago's most fascinating museums, Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, 756 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.
MASTER WORKS: THE DEGAS PLAYS Comes to Commedia Beauregard This Weekend

Commedia Beauregard, a Chicago-based theatre company, announces the publication of three play collections as part of its Master Works short play festival. This is the seventh time that Commedia Beauregard has held the festival, which translates paintings to the stage, but the first time the plays will be available in print. The new scripts include works based on the paintings of Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Degas. This year's offering, Master Works: The Degas Plays will also be performed at the Den Theatre for one weekend only -- today, May 29th through June 1st, 2014. Shows are scheduled for Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
MASTER WORKS: THE DEGAS PLAYS Comes to Commedia Beauregard, 5/29-6/1

Commedia Beauregard, a Chicago-based theatre company, announces the publication of three play collections as part of its Master Works short play festival. This is the seventh time that Commedia Beauregard has held the festival, which translates paintings to the stage, but the first time the plays will be available in print. The new scripts include works based on the paintings of Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Degas. This year's offering, Master Works: The Degas Plays will also be performed at the Den Theatre for one weekend only -- May 29th through June 1st, 2014. Shows are scheduled for Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
MASTER WORKS: THE DEGAS PLAYS Set for the Den Theatre, 5/29-6/1

Commedia Beauregard, a Chicago-based theatre company dedicated to producing plays in translation, announces the return of its short play festival of paintings turned into original works for the stage. Master Works: The Degas Plays will be presented at the Den Theatre for one weekend only -- May 29th through June 1st, 2014.
Commedia Beauregard Presents CORLEONE: THE SHAKESPEAREAN GODFATHER, Now thru 6/24

This Friday, Commedia Beauregard, a Chicago-based theater company dedicated to producing plays in translation, opens its final production of the 2011-2012 Season. Corleone: The Shakespearean Godfather will be presented at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 North Lincoln Avenue Chicago, Ill. The production opens tonight, June 1 at 7:30p.m. Remaining shows are scheduled for Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m. through June 24, 2012.
Commedia Beauregard Presents CORLEONE: THE SHAKESPEAREAN GODFATHER, 6/1-24

This Friday, Commedia Beauregard, a Chicago-based theater company dedicated to producing plays in translation, opens its final production of the 2011-2012 Season. Corleone: The Shakespearean Godfather will be presented at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 North Lincoln Avenue Chicago, Ill. The production opens on June 1 at 7:30p.m. Remaining shows are scheduled for Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m. through June 24, 2012.
Commedia Beauregard Announce CORLEONE: The Shakespearean Godfather by David Mann for June 1-24

Commedia Beauregard, a Chicago-based theater company dedicated to producing plays in translation, turned the concept of translation on its head this year with the audience favorite production of Bard Fiction. Their upcoming summer show, Corleone: The Shakespearean Godfather continues their film-to-Shakespeare season and will be presented at the Greenhouse Theater Center from June 1-24, 2012.
Polarity Ensemble Theatre Closes TOM JONES Tonight, 4/29

Polarity Ensemble Theatre, in association with Azusa Productions, closes the Midwest premiere of David Hammond's Tom Jones, adapted from Henry Fielding's novel, tonight April 29, 2012, directed by Maggie Speer.

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