David Kaplan

Soundbox Ventures' 2025 'Listen Hear' Salon Concerts At St. Boniface Episcopal Church

Soundbox Ventures has announced its 2024-25 season of the “Listen Hear” salon concert series at St. Boniface Episcopal Church.

Cast Set For CAESAR'S CIRCUS at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

“Caesar’s Circus,” an all-new show starring one of Chicago’s most beloved performers, Frank Ferrante, announces its full cast that includes a diverse array of performers from a variety of locales specializing in juggling, contortionism, singing, aerial acrobatics, clowning and more.

Full Cast Set for CAESAR'S CIRCUS Starring Frank Ferrante at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

“Caesar’s Circus,” an all-new show starring one of Chicago’s most beloved performers, Frank Ferrante, revealed its full cast at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.

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.

Photos: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of NOISES OFF

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has officially opened its 49th season with a revival of Michael Frayn’s classic comedy Noises Off. Check out photos from inside opening night below!

56th Jeff Awards Nominations Revealed

The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!

PARTICLE FEVER Musical in Development By David Henry Hwang

A new musical, Particle Fever, based on the 2013 documentary film about the largest scientific experiment ever undertaken, is currently in development. The musical is written by David Henry Hwang, includes new music and lyrics by Bear McCreary and Zoe Sarnak, is directed by Leigh Silverman, and produced by Megan Kingery and Annie Roney.

Review: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Copley Theatre, Aurora IL

t tells the story of how he became Peter Pan and provides the backstory of Peter and his forever nemesis Captain Hook. I believe that kids under the age of 13 probably won’t understand the story. The script is geared to adults and has some groan worthy (purposely written) lines. The cast of 16 under the direction of Nate Cohen (Paramount debut) will leave you breathless, laughing and a little teary eyed.

Rachel Lee Priday Releases New Album 'FLUID DYNAMICS'

Partnering with oceanographer Georgy Manucharyan and six visionary composers, violinist Rachel Lee Priday will embark on a musically rich project that blends classical music with the visual poetry of fluid dynamics experiments, including a new album, Fluid Dynamics, with pianist David Kaplan out Friday, August 23, 2024 on Orchid Classics. 

Rachel Lee Priday to Release New Album FLUID DYNAMICS in August

Violinist Rachel Lee Priday releases her new album Fluid Dynamics, featuring works by Smith, Wiancko, Spinei, Andres, Lanzilotti, and Cerrone, with pianist David Kaplan.

Paramount's BOLD Series Launches Third Season With PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Beginning in July

Season three of Paramount's BOLD Series will launch this summer with a new production of Peter and the Starcatcher, running July 24 through September 1.

Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival Reveals Its 19th Season

The 19th Annual Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival has announced its September 2024 program.  Learn more about the lineup here!

Ben Platt, Norm Lewis, and More Set For The Ravinia Festival's 2024 Summer Lineup

The Ravinia Festival has revealed its complete 2024 summer lineup. Among this year's Broadway names taking the stage at The Ravinia Festival are Ben Platt, Jessie Mueller, Norm Lewis, Michael Feinstein, and more! Learn more about the full lineup here!

Ruth Stage's CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Comes to the 2024 Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival

 Ruth Stage announced that three-time Emmy Award winner Christian Jules Le Blanc and actor/producer Matt de Rogatis will reprise their critically acclaimed off-Broadway roles of ‘Big Daddy’ and ‘Brick’ from their 2022 production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

Photos/Video: First Look At FIDDLER ON THE ROOF At Drury Lane Theatre

Drury Lane Theatre has released first look photos and video of its final show of the 2023/2024 season, the beloved Fiddler on the Roof.

Photos & Video: First Look at FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Drury Lane Theatre

Get a first look at photos and video of Drury Lane Theatre's Fiddler on the Roof. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL

The new production at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace is Fiddler on the Roof.  Under the direction of Elizabeth Margolius, this is a different looking production. It works. The scenic design is subtle but very powerful.

Cast Set for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Drury Lane Theatre

Drury Lane Theatre has revealed the cast of Fiddler on the Roof, directed by Elizabeth Margolius. See photos below!

Photos: First Look At THE BAND'S VISIT At Writers Theatre

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, continues its 2023/24 Season with The Band’s Visit, featuring music and lyrics by David Yazbek, book by Itamar Moses, and based on the screenplay by Eran Kolirin. See photos from the production. 

Tippet Rise Art Center Announces Highlights Of 2024 Season June 14 Through September 15

Tippet Rise Art Center, which celebrates the inextricable linkages between art, music, architecture, and nature on a 12,500-acre working ranch, announced today the highlights of its upcoming 2024 season.