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LITTLE WOMEN Comes to Northlight Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2024

Northlight Theatre will continue its 2024–2025 season with Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women adapted by Lauren Gunderson from the novel by Louisa May Alcott, directed by Associate Artistic Director Georgette Verdin.

Cast Set for LITTLE WOMEN at Northlight Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2024

Northlight Theatre has revealed the cast and additional dates for their production of LITTLE WOMEN. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: 1776 at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Aug 29, 2024

 In this political year, it seems very appropriate that the new production at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone’s musical 1776, the background story of the days leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Video: First Look at 1776 at Marriott Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Aug 28, 2024

Get a first look at 1776, winner of multiple Tony Awards including Best Musical, at Marriot Theatre. The production opens on Wednesday, August 28 at 7:30pm and runs through October 13, 2024 at Marriott Theatre. 

Photos: 1776 at the Marriot Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 17, 2024

Check out a first look at 1776 at Marriott Theatre in the photos here!

1776 Hits The Marriot Theatre Stage This Election Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2024

Experience the Tony Award-winning musical 1776 at the Marriott Theatre this election season. Follow the compelling story of America's founding fathers as they debate and sign the Declaration of Independence.

Review: ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at Court Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - Apr 10, 2024

Charles Newell's final project as Court Theatre's artistic director offers audiences a hilarious exploration of what makes us human as well as a stunning reminder of his keen dramaturgical instincts. The production has already been extended through April 28 due to critical acclaim and popular demand.

Court Theatre Extends ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024

Court Theatre has announced the extension of Tom Stoppard’s theatrical tour-de-force Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead due to overwhelming demand.

Photos: Court Theatre Presents ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2024

Court Theatre presents Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead by Tom Stoppard, directed by Marilyn F. Vitale, running March 29 – April 21, 2024. See photos from the production.

Review: RICHARD III at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Zac Thriffiley - Feb 10, 2024

If new Artistic Director Edward Hall's RICHARD III is any indication of what Chicago audiences can come to expect during his tenure, they would do well to cheer, 'Long live the king.' The darkly comic historical thriller runs through March 3 at CST's Courtyard Theater.

Video: Get A First Look At RICHARD III at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Feb 9, 2024

Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's production of William Shakespeare’s Richard III, staged by Artistic Director Edward Hall in the Courtyard Theater, February 2–March 3 in all new video!

Photos: Chicago Shakespeare Theater Presents William Shakespeare's RICHARD III
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2024

Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents William Shakespeare’s Richard III, staged by Artistic Director Edward Hall in the Courtyard Theater, February 2–March 3. Power, greed, ambition. A world where to win is everything. And to win at all costs. This marks the first major US production of Richard III to feature a woman with a disability in the title role.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For RICHARD III at Chicago Shakespeare
by Joshua Wright - Jan 26, 2024

Watch as Director Edward Hall and Katy Sullivan (Richard III) discuss reuniting to take on this epic political thriller RICHARD III at Chicago Shakespeare. Tony Award-nominated actor, Paralympic champion, and bilateral above-knee amputee Katy Sullivan makes her Chicago Shakespeare Theater debut in the title role.

Katy Sullivan to Star in RICHARD III at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2023

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for William Shakespeare’s Richard III. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Lance Guest Cast As Johnny Cash In RING OF FIRE At Drury Lane Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2023

Drury Lane Theatre continues its 2023 season with a celebration of one of America’s great music icons in Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash. Featuring the music of Johnny Cash, Ring of Fire was created by Richard Maltby, Jr., conceived by William Meade, is adapted from the Broadway production by Richard Maltby, Jr., and Jason Edwards, orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby and additional arrangements by David Abbinanti. 

Cast & Creative Team Set for LET THE RIGHT ONE IN at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2023

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the West Coast premiere of the National Theatre of Scotland production of Let the Right One In, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre.

Video: First Look at Northlight Theatre's GEORGIANA & KITTY: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2022

All new video footage has been released for Northlight Theatre's new production of Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley, running now through Christmas Eve.

GEORGIANA & KITTY: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY to Open at Northlight Theatre in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2022

Northlight Theatre will continue its 2022–2023 season with Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, directed by Marti Lyons. The production runs November 25 – December 24, 2022.

Northlight Theatre Announces Casts for 2022-2023 Season Shows; THE GARBOLOGISTS, ANDY WARHOL IN IRAN & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2022

Northlight Theatre has announced its 2022-2023 season, opening with the buddy comedy The Garbologists by Lindsay Joelle, directed by Cody Estle.

BWW Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Apr 22, 2022

The moment you walk into the theatre and see the 'mountains' surrounding the back walls you know exactly where you are and that you need to be here. Read our critic's review of the 2022 production.