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Christopher Chase Carter is a graduate of Grand Valley State University with a liberal arts degree in dance. Chris has traveled all over performing/directing and choreographing. Some of his credit include: Gypsy, Memphis (Jeff Nomination- BTAA recipient) In The Heights, Dreamgirls. (Porchlight Music Theater). Five Guys named Moe ( Court Theater- Jeff Nomination) Little Shop, Hair (Mercury Theater), The Legend of Georgia McBride (Northlight Theater). Women Of Soul (Black Ensemble Theater). Showboat (Lyric Opera, San Francisco Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Washington National Opera). Duke Ellington's Queenie Pie (Chicago Opera Theater) Hairspray (Drury Lane Oakbrook). Wonderful Town, OKLAHOMA!, Sweeney Todd, Godspell, Secret (Grand Valley State University). Oliver, Carousel and Brigadoon (Light Opera Works); The Wiz, 42nd Street and Guys and Dolls (Theatre at the Center); A Christmas Story and Beauty and the Beast (Grand Rapid Civic Theater). Carter has been the Director and Choreographer for the Grand Rapids Civic?s SRT program the past six years. As a former scholarship student of The Debbie Allen Dance Academy, he moved to Chicago in 2009 to expand his mind and resume. A fan of challenges and hard work Chris is always looking forward to new experiences.

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HITT RECORDS World Premiere to be Presented at Black Ensemble Theater

Black Ensemble Theater will present the world premiere musical revue as part of the 2024 Season of Affirmation: Protection – Hitt Records, written and directed by Black Ensemble Theater’s Producing Managing Director Daryl D. Brooks. Learn more!
Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards

The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.
56th Jeff Awards Nominations Revealed

The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!
JERSEY BOYS Begins Its Final Weeks At Mercury Theater Chicago

Catch the final weeks of JERSEY BOYS at Mercury Theater Chicago.
Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 89th Seasonn Artistic Company

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater, has announced its artistic company and creative teams for its 89th season, performing June 18 through October 20, 2024. 
JERSEY BOYS Welcomes David Sajewich and Amanda Hanedgan to the Cast

Mercury Theater will welcome new cast members to the critically-acclaimed, first built-in Chicago Production of Jersey Boys, the Tony Award-winning story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
Beck Center Reveals 2024/25 Season Lineup; WAITRESS, A CHORUS LINE, and More!

Beck Center for the Arts has announced its 2024-2025 Professional Theater Season, the 91st season which includes Tony Award Winners, comedies, dramas, musicals, and another collaboration with Baldwin Wallace University Musical Theatre program.   Learn more about the lineup here!
JERSEY BOYS Extends Run at Mercury Theater Through Late July

Mercury Theater has revealed additional dates for the first built-in Chicago Production of Jersey Boys. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: JERSEY BOYS at Mercury Theater Chicago

Mercury Theater Chicago has staged a “homegrown” production of JERSEY BOYS full of Chicago heart. The bio jukebox musical has graced Chicago tour stages over the years (in fact, I had a chuckle looking back at the review of the first national tour I wrote for my high school newspaper), but this is the first staging to showcase Chicago talent — and it definitely accomplishes that goal.
BroadwayWorld Celveland's Roy Berko Shares His 2023 Critic's Picks

Broadwayworld Cleveland's Roy Berko recognizes each year local theaters, performances, writers, performers and technicians of plays staged by area professional theaters during the January 1-December 31 year. 
Cast and Creative Team Set for for the 'Built in Chicago' Premiere of JERSEY BOYS at Mercury Theater

Mercury Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the first built-in-Chicago production of Jersey Boys, the Tony Award winning story of Frankie Vallie and The Four Seasons.
Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago Reveals Winners of the 23rd Annual Black Excellence Awards

The nonprofit Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago has announced the winners of its 23rd Annual Black Excellence Awards, honored Monday night in a festive celebration at Black Ensemble Theater. Learn more about the winners here!
Hit Musical JERSEY BOYS is Coming to Mercury Theater Chicago in 2024

Don't miss out on the Tony Award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS at Mercury Theater Chicago. Get all the details on show dates and ticket information here.
Mercury Theater Chicago Concludes Its 2023 Season With Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

Mercury Theater Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter, Managing Director Kristi J. Martens and Executive Producers L. Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon announce the Chicago Premiere of the new West End version of Young Frankenstein, the electrifying adaptation of Mel Brooks' monstrously funny film. Young Frankenstein features a book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, with music and lyrics by Mel Brooks.
Goodman Theatre, Paramount Theatre & More Nominated for Equity Jeff Awards

Discover the nominations for the 55th Anniversary Jeff Awards for Equity Theater! Find out who made the cut and get ready for the highly anticipated awards ceremony.
Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Beck Center For The Arts

What did our critic think of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Beck Center For The Arts?
Cast Revealed For ROCK OF AGES at Mercury Theater Chicago

Mercury Theater Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter, Managing Director Kristi J. Martens and Executive Producers L. Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon have announced Rock of Ages, the blockbuster classic rock musical. The show is written by Chris D’Arienzo. This production is directed and choreographed by Brenda Didier, with music direction by Linda Madonia.
Beck Center Presents Tony-Winning Musical ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

Beck Center for the Arts has announced the Tony Award nominated Once On This Island. Running July 7 to August 6, 2023 in the Senney Theater, this musical offers patrons an escape to a refreshing vacation, perfect for all ages.
Review: BIG RIVER at Mercury Theater Chicago

Mercury’s production has some fabulous performances, but it doesn’t entirely answer the question of why BIG RIVER needed to be brought out of the archives.
Photos: Mercury Theatre Chicago Opens BIG RIVER On April 27

Mercury Theater has released first look production photos from Big River, a musical based on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

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