Interview: Steppenwolf Ensemble Member Sandra Marquez Talks POTUS
by Team BWW - Nov 13, 2023
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is currently presenting the Chicago premiere of Selina Fillinger’s outrageous farce POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, a satirical, laugh-out-loud look at the women in charge of the man in charge, directed by Artistic Director Audrey Francis. One of the show's stars is Sandra Marquez, who plays Harriet, and she's telling us all about her experience in the new play!
POTUS Extends at Steppenwolf Through Early December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2023
Don't miss the extended run of Steppenwolf Theatre's 'POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive' in Chicago. Directed by Audrey Francis, this captivating play will keep you entertained until December 10, 2023. Get your tickets now!
Steppenwolf to Present Chicago Premiere of POTUS Beginning in October
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023
Steppenwolf Theatre will present the Chicago premiere of 'POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive' from October 26 – December 3, 2023 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater. Get performance and ticket information here!
Cast Set for Chicago Premiere of POTUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2023
Don't miss the exciting premiere of POTUS at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago! Prepare to be blown away by the all-star cast and their captivating performance. Get the inside scoop on this highly anticipated production and secure your tickets now for an unforgettable night of theater.
The Old Globe Announces Cohort For The 2023 Classical Directing Fellowship
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2023
The Old Globe has announced the four-member cohort for the 2023 Classical Directing Fellowship, a program of the Karen and Stuart Tanz Fellowships at The Old Globe, led by the Globe's Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, a leading Shakespearean teacher, author, podcast host, and director.
Teatro Vista Welcomes Five New Board Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022
Teatro Vista has announced the appointment of five new board members, expanding support, oversight and important new visibility for Chicago’s only Equity-affiliated Latine theater company.
TCG Announces RECOGNIZE Grantees for THRIVE! Uplifting Theatres of Color Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2022
Theatre Communications Grouphas announced the recipients of RECOGNIZE grants as part of the THRIVE! Uplifting Theatres of Color program. With $1,635,000 in support from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, TCG is working in partnership with an Advisory Circle of BIPOC* to provide unrestricted funds for BITOC based in the U.S.
Casting Announced For BREATHE Coming to Aaron Davis Hall " City College Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2022
Producing Artistic Director, Sheila Kay Davis (New Professional Theatre) today announced the cast and creative team for BREATHE, written by award-winning writers Stephanie Berry, Cassandra Medley, Càndido Tirado and Directed by Edward Torres (Public Theater, Second Stage, Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, The Old Globe).
Two BIPOC Theatre Companies Collaborate With NYPD to Present New Play
by Marissa Tomeo - May 15, 2022
This is an unprecedented collaboration in theatre. New Professional Theatre and Blackberry Productions have partnered with the New York Police Department (NYPD) on the COPP Project. Commonalities, Opposites, Partners, Peace (COPP) is a project that will demonstrate what a powerful tool theatre can play in healing and transforming disparate communities. The play has been developed through personal interviews and facilitated workshops with youth and police officers.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for SEAGULL at Steppenwolf
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2022
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, is opening its stunning new in-the-round Ensemble Theater in Honor of Helen Zell with ensemble member Yasen Peyankov’s extraordinarily funny and lyrical adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s Seagull, April 28–June 12, 2022.
BWW Review: EL BORRACHO brings laughter, love, and some tears at The Old Globe
by E.H. Reiter - Mar 1, 2022
Dealing with family can be unpredictable; tears, laughter, and love are all mixed together to create something specific to those you call your own. EL BORRACHO the play making its world premiere at The Old Globe through March 20th brings the story of a family to stage with warmth, laughter, love and may cause you to tear up a bit too.
Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of EL BORRACHO at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2022
In El Borracho, Raul is ill. He drinks, because he always drinks, just like el borracho on the lotería card. In his final months, Raul moves in with his ex-wife, who swore she’d never see him again, and their son, who’s longing to connect with his father at last.
The Old Globe Announces Cohort for the 2022 CLASSICAL DIRECTING FELLOWSHIP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2022
The Old Globe announced today the four-member cohort for the 2022 Classical Directing Fellowship, a program of the Karen and Stuart Tanz Fellowships at The Old Globe, led by the Globe’s Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, a leading Shakespearean teacher, author, and director.