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A Red Orchid Theatre to Open 32nd Season With the World Premiere of THE CAVE

A Red Orchid Theatre WILL kicK off its 32nd season with the world premiere of THE CAVE, a new play exploring themes of isolation and discovery. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Michael Shannon & More to be Featured in A Red Orchid Theatre 2023-24 Season

A Red Orchid Theatre has announced its 31st Season. Learn about the productions, see who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets.

IS GOD IS Chicago Premiere to Open at A Red Orchid Theatre This Spring

A Red Orchid Theatre will present the Chicago Premiere of Is God Is by Aleshea Harris, directed by Marti Gobel. Is God Is runs April 6 – May 28, 2023.

A Red Orchid Theatre Hires Peter Ruíz as New Literary Coordinator

A Red Orchid Theatre has announced the hiring of new Literary Coordinator, Peter Ruíz. Ruíz joined the A Red Orchid team in July 2022 as a Literary Intern.

TimeLine Theatre Adds Performances of TROUBLE IN MIND

TimeLine Theatre Company has announced he addition of two matinees to the current run of the company’s critically acclaimed revival of Trouble in Mind on Thursday, December 8, and Thursday, December 15, at 2 p.m.

Video: First Look at TimeLine Theatre's TROUBLE IN MIND

Get a first look at footage from TimeLine Theatre Company’s Trouble in Mind by Alice Childress, directed by TimeLine Company Member Ron OJ Parson, running now through December 18, 2022.

Review: TROUBLE IN MIND at TimeLine Theatre Company

What did our critic think of TROUBLE IN MIND at TimeLine Theatre Company? TROUBLE IN MIND is a blistering portrait of racial and gender politics on Broadway.

Alice Childress' TROUBLE IN MIND to be Presented at TimeLine Theatre Company in November

TimeLine Theatre Company’s 2022-23 season will continue this fall with the landmark classic Trouble in Mind by Alice Childress, directed by TimeLine Company Member Ron OJ Parson, running November 2 – December 18, 2022.

Review: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Court Theatre

What did our critic think of ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Court Theatre? Joseph Kesselring's 1941 play ARSENIC AND OLD LACE combines farce, explicitly dark comedy, and a little murder. Director Ron OJ Parson's decision to envision the central Brewster family as a wealthy Black American family gives the play a modern twist.

Cast Announced For Court's ARSENIC AND OLD LACE

Court Theatre begins its 2022/23 season with Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring, directed by Ron OJ Parson. Arsenic and Old Lace runs September 2 – October 2, 2022 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave. The press opening is Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 7:30pm.

BWW Review: THE MOORS at A Red Orchid Theatre

A Red Orchid Theatre returns with Jen Silverman’s THE MOORS, which overturns the conventions of a Victorian era-style drama by infusing commentary on gender roles and elements of absurdism.

STARZ Debuts POWER BOOK IV: FORCE Theme Song Music Video Before Season Premiere

STARZ debuts the worldwide premiere of the music video for the Power Book IV: Force' theme song, “Power Powder Respect,” performed by 50 Cent, Jeremih and Lil Durk. The video, directed by Eif Rivera, one of hip-hop’s most sought-after music video directors, debuts following the latest episode of “Power Book II: Ghost” giving fans an exclusive look at the newest installment in the “Power” Universe.

A Red Orchid Theatre Announces 2021-2022 Season

A Red Orchid Theatre announces its 29th Season, kicking off the with the Chicago Premiere of The Moors by Jen Silverman, directed by Artistic Director and Ensemble Member Kirsten Fitzgerald and followed by the world premiere of Last Hermanos by Exal Iraheta.

A Red Orchid Theatre And Porchlight Music Theatre Team Up To Present WAR OF THE WELL(e)S

A Red Orchid Theatre and Porchlight Music Theatre announce the collaboration WAR OF THE WELL(e)S, an audio drama adaptation of the stage play written by Porchlight Artistic Director Michael Weber and directed by A Red Orchid Ensemble Member Lawrence Grimm.

A Red Orchid Theatre Hosts 2020 Gala, ROOT BALL in March

A Red Orchid Theatre's (AROT) Ensemble, Board of Directors, and Staff proudly announce the 2020 Root Ball: Revisiting 1967 Old Town. The Root Ball will celebrate more than 25 years of fearless theatre-making while flashing back into 1960s. The 2020 Root Ball: Revisiting 1967 Old Town will be held on Thursday, March 5 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at Galleria Marchetti, 825 W. Erie in Chicago.

Photo Flash: First Look at Huntington Theatre Company's SWEAT

Huntington Theatre Company presents the Boston premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Sweat. This Tony Award-nominated play by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage is directed by Kimberly Senior (Disgraced on Broadway). Sweat began performances at the Huntington Avenue Theatre (264 Huntington Avenue, Boston) on Friday, January 31, 2020 and runs through Sunday, February 23, 2020. The official press opening night was Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Tickets are now available.

Huntington Theatre Company Extends Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play SWEAT

Huntington Theatre Company has announced the extension of the Boston premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Sweat.  Due to high ticket demand, this a?oebreathtakingly timelya?? (The Wall Street Journal), Tony Award-nominated play by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and directed by Kimberly Senior (The Niceties at the Huntington, Disgraced on Broadway) will now run at the Huntington Avenue Theatre (264 Huntington Avenue, Boston) from Friday, January 31, 2020 through Sunday, March 1, 2020.

A Red Orchid Theatre Will Present Chicago Premiere of DO YOU FEEL ANGER?

A Red Orchid Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of Do You Feel Anger?, written by Mara Nelson-Greenberg and directed by Ensemble Member Jess McLeod. Do You Feel Anger? runs January 23 - March 15, 2020 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N Wells in Chicago. The press performances are scheduled for Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 3:00pm and 7:30pm. Single tickets for Do You Feel Anger? go on sale December 16, 2019.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play SWEAT Makes Boston Premiere At Huntington Theatre Company

Huntington Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the Boston premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Sweat.  This a?oebreathtakingly timelya?? (The Wall Street Journal), Tony Award-nominated play by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage will be directed by Kimberly Senior (Disgraced on Broadway). Sweat begins performances at the Huntington Avenue Theatre (264 Huntington Avenue, Boston) on Friday, January 31, 2020 and runs through Sunday, February 23, 2020. The official press opening night is Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Tickets are now available.

A Red Orchid Theatre Announces New Members To Its Artistic Ensemble

A Red Orchid Theatre announces the addition of eight new members to the Artistic Ensemble: Karen Aldridge, Myron Elliott-Cisneros, Levi Holloway, Travis A. Knight, Jess McLeod, Sadieh Rifai, Grant Sabin, and Steve Schine. A Red Orchid also welcomes two Resident Stage Managers Stephanie Heller and Christa van Baale.