Get on Board for Laughs as Theater To Go Presents TWENTIETH CENTURY
It's time to travel back to the 1930s for a rollicking good time on the rails as Theater To Go presents Ken Ludwig's Twentieth Century at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre. A train trip from Chicago to New York City has lots riding on it including the future of a legendary producer and his Broadway show. Show times for this comedy classic are Fridays, Jan. 26 and Feb. 2 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Jan. 27 and Feb. 3 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 at 2 p.m.
Redtwist Extends THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN thru July 1
The Cripple of Inishmaan is Redtwist's 12th show in a row to be Jeff Recommended. Due to its popularity, the show is extending at least another week. The original cast will perform through June 28. On Friday, June 29, Robert Dean will be stepping into the role of Johnnypateenmike for one performance (originally played by Brian Parry) and Joyce Porter will appear as Mammy (originally played by Kathleen Ruhl) through July 1.
Redtwist Extends THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN thru July 1
The Cripple of Inishmaan is Redtwist's 12th show in a row to be Jeff Recommended. Due to its popularity, the show is extending at least another week. The original cast will perform through June 28. On Friday, June 29, Robert Dean will be stepping into the role of Johnnypateenmike for one performance (originally played by Brian Parry) and Joyce Porter will appear as Mammy (originally played by Kathleen Ruhl) through July 1.
Photo Flash: Redtwist Theatre Presents THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, Opening Tonight, 5/13
McDonagh's plays are densely packed with vicious drama, wicked humor, savage truths, and deep humanity, while Senior uses her trademark vision, and Jack Magaw's in-your-lap design, to cram McDonagh's theatrical stew into a stage the size of a minivan-with no place to hide. McDonagh's twisted family dramas were born for the intimacy of Redtwist. And after Kimberly's uniquely creative staging of The Pillowman in 2009, it's her time again. The theatre requested the performing rights two years ago, but the two-week visit by Druid Theatre at Chicago Shakespeare tied up the rights for one year prior and three months after their March, 2011, production. The request was granted last June, and the production opens tonight May 13. See photos from the show below!
Photo Flash: Redtwist Theatre Presents THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN
McDonagh's plays are densely packed with vicious drama, wicked humor, savage truths, and deep humanity, while Senior uses her trademark vision, and Jack Magaw's in-your-lap design, to cram McDonagh's theatrical stew into a stage the size of a minivan-with no place to hide. McDonagh's twisted family dramas were born for the intimacy of Redtwist. And after Kimberly's uniquely creative staging of The Pillowman in 2009, it's her time again. The theatre requested the performing rights two years ago, but the two-week visit by Druid Theatre at Chicago Shakespeare tied up the rights for one year prior and three months after their March, 2011, production. The request was granted last June, and the production opens on May 13. See photos from the show below!
Photo Flash: Attic Playhouse Presents HEAVEN CAN WAIT
Heaven Can Wait by Harry Segall runs April 16 - May 30, 2010 with performances: Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Heaven Can Wait' is produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Oak Park Festival Theatre Hires New Board Chair; Seeks New Venue
The board of directors of Midwest's oldest professional theatre devoted to outdoor productions of the classics will now be lead by Oak Park resident Kevin Theis. Theis directed last summer's popular and critical smash hit Cyrano de Bergerac which shattered box office records.