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See Chicago Dance Shares Announces New Website Launch, Return Of CHICAGO DANCE MONTH And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025

See Chicago Dance has announced its calendar of events and happenings in 2025 including its new podcast series, Hear Chicago Dance, new board of directors members, the return of Chicago Dance Month in June and its 2025 Community Celebration this fall.

Julia Murney, Major Attaway & More to Join the 36th Annual Festival of New Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2024

​National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed additional cast members and final details about the lineup for the 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Kate Baldwin, Julie Benko, and More Join National Alliance for Musical Theatre's FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced initial casting and more details about the lineup for the 36thAnnual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024, at New World Stages

NAMT Announces Creative Teams For The 36th Annual Festival Of New Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2024

NAMT announced the creative teams for the 36th Annual Festival of New Musicals, set to take place at New World Stages in New York City on October 24th and 25th.

Full Line-Up Set For Kokandy's CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2024

Discover the full line-up for Kokandy's CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, happening August 8-11, 2024 at Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater. Get insights into the exciting productions featured in this event.

36th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS Announces Selectees & Finalists
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2024

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed the roster of new musicals for their 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which is slated to take place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

See Chicago Dance Announces Its 2024 Gala Community Celebration Date And Honorees
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2024

See Chicago Dance has announced its 2024 Gala Community Celebration, highlighting honorees and event details.

Photos: Inside See Chicago Dance's 2023 Community Celebration & Award Presentation
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023

See Chicago Dance, the dance industry's nonprofit service organization, held its annual fundraiser, the Community Celebration & Awards Presentation, Tuesday, Sept. 19. Check out photos here!

2012 Movie THE BRASS TEAPOT Optioned to Become Stage Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2023

Get the inside scoop on the 2012 indie film The Brass Teapot, which is being transformed into a pop-rock musical. Find out all the details about the adaptation and learn how this cult favorite is making its way to the stage.

See Chicago Dance Announces 2023 Community Celebration Honoring Homer Hans Bryant And Ginger Farley
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2023

See Chicago Dance, the dance industry's nonprofit service organization currently hosting  the 11th Chicago Dance Month with more than 60 events around Chicago celebrating the myriad talents that make Chicago's dance scene so strong, has announced its 2023 Community Celebration & Awards Presentation.

3Arts Announces 2021 Awardees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2021

3Arts, the Chicago-based nonprofit grantmaking organization, will award Chicago artists with nearly $1 million in unrestricted cash grants during the 14th annual 3Arts Awards, taking place virtually on Monday, November 1, 2021, live on YouTube. 

Token Theatre Announces Inaugural Season - OUR TOWN and More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2018

Token Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director David Rhee and Managing Director Erik Kaiko with Founding Board Members Stephenie Park and Helen Young, is proud to announce the arrival of Token Theatre and its Inaugural Season: Our Town by Thornton Wilder and a New Play by Artistic Director David Rhee.

La Mama's Limited Run of Rock Opera BABY FAT: ACT 1 Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2016

La MaMa presents, in association with Columbia Stages, the world premiere advance staging of Baby Fat, Act 1, a Screeching Weasel Rock Opera. Baby Fat: Act I boasts music and lyrics by Ben Weasel of Screeching Weasel ('Cool Kids') and libretto by Ben Weasel (after Victor Hugo and Francesco Maria Piave). Michael Scholar, Jr. (The Black Rider) directs this November Theatre production, scheduled for a strictly limited engagement at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre at 66 East 4th Street, NYC from July 21 - July 23.

La Mama to Present Limited Run of Rock Opera BABY FAT: ACT 1
by Kristen Morale - Jul 16, 2016

La MaMa presents, in association with Columbia Stages, the world premiere advance staging of Baby Fat, Act 1, a Screeching Weasel Rock Opera. Baby Fat: Act I boasts music and lyrics by Ben Weasel of Screeching Weasel ('Cool Kids') and libretto by Ben Weasel (after Victor Hugo and Francesco Maria Piave). Michael Scholar, Jr. (The Black Rider) directs this November Theatre production, scheduled for a strictly limited engagement at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre at 66 East 4th Street, NYC from July 21 - July 23.

La MaMa & Columbia Stages to Present BABY FAT: ACT I
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 8, 2016

La MaMa, presents in association with Columbia Stages the world premiere advance staging of BABY FAT: Act I, a Screeching Weasel Rock Opera. BABY FAT: Act I boasts music and lyrics by Ben Weasel of Screeching Weasel ("Cool Kids") and libretto by Ben Weasel (after Victor Hugo and Francesco Maria Piave). Michael Scholar, Jr. (The Black Rider) directs this November Theatre production, scheduled for a strictly limited engagement at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre at 66 East 4th Street, NYC from July 21 - July 23.

Columbia Stages to Present THE SEVEN, 2/12-15
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 27, 2014

Columbia Stages will present THE SEVEN by Will Power, directed by Carl Cofield. A third-year MFA Director at Columbia University School of the Arts, Cofield has selected this unique and challenging piece to serve as his introduction to the professional New York City theatre community. THE SEVEN will be presented in The Connelly Theater at 220 East 4th Street for five performances only,February 12 - 15, 2014.

Tabia Lau's SELECT SECTIONS FROM THE HEART Makes World Premiere at Columbia University, Now thru 7/28
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2013

Producer Erik Kaiko and Columbia University's Theatre Management & Producing MFA program present the world premiere production of Select Sections from the Heart: a word cycle by Tabia Lau (Playwriting '15), directed by Maridee Slater (Directing '15), with dramaturgy by Cameron Jefts (Dramaturgy '15).

Tabia Lau's SELECT SECTIONS FROM THE HEART to Make World Premiere at Columbia University, 7/26-28
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2013

Producer Erik Kaiko and Columbia University's Theatre Management & Producing MFA program present the world premiere production of Select Sections from the Heart: a word cycle by Tabia Lau (Playwriting '15), directed by Maridee Slater (Directing '15), with dramaturgy by Cameron Jefts (Dramaturgy '15).

Silk Road Rising to Present MAHAL, Now thru 6/10
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2012

Silk Road Rising is set to present three staged readings of Danny Bernardo's new play MAHAL, directed by Greg Kolack. MAHAL opens at Pierce Hall in the Historic Chicago Temple Building tonight, June 8th at 8pm, and continues performances on Saturday, June 9th at 8pm, and Sunday, June 10th at 2pm.

Silk Road Rising to Present MAHAL, 6/8-6/10
by Tyler Peterson - May 9, 2012

Silk Road Rising is set to present three staged readings of Danny Bernardo's new play MAHAL, directed by Greg Kolack. MAHAL opens at Pierce Hall in the Historic Chicago Temple Building on Friday, June 8th at 8pm, and continues performances on Saturday, June 9th at 8pm, and Sunday, June 10th at 2pm.