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The Hypocrites Go Non-Profit, Open Ticket Pledges for ARISTOPHANESATHON

Today, The Hypocrites announced an exciting phase of maturation for the organization. A whole new non-profit business model leading to a stronger connection with our audiences and therefore more successful art being brought into the world.
Photo Flash: First Look at The Hypocrites' JOHANNA FAUSTUS World Premiere

The Hypocrites will conclude its 2015-16 Season with the world premiere of JOHANNA FAUSTUS, co-adapted by Emily Casey and Artistic Director Sean Graney from Christopher Marlowe's The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus and directed by Graney. JOHANNA FAUSTUS will play a limited engagement now through May 29, 2016 at The Den Theatre's Heath Main Stage, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. The press opening is tonight, May 20 at 8 pm, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
The Hypocrites to Present JOHANNA FAUSTUS, 5/20-29

?The Hypocrites will conclude its 2015-16 Season with the world premiere of JOHANNA FAUSTUS, co-adapted by Emily Casey and Artistic Director Sean Graney from Christopher Marlowe's The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus and directed by Graney. JOHANNA FAUSTUS will play a limited engagement May 20 - 29, 2016 at The Den Theatre's Heath Main Stage, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets are currently available at www.the-hypocrites.com.  The press opening is Friday, May 20 at 8 pm.
The Hypocrites to Premiere JOHANNA FAUSTUS at The Den Theatre

The Hypocrites will conclude its 2015-16 Season with the world premiere of JOHANNA FAUSTUS, co-adapted by Emily Casey and Artistic Director Sean Graney from Christopher Marlowe's The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus and directed by Graney. JOHANNA FAUSTUS will play a limited engagement May 20 - 29, 2016 at The Den Theatre's Heath Main Stage, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets are currently available at www.the-hypocrites.com.  The press opening is Friday, May 20 at 8 pm.
BWW Review: H.M.S. PINAFORE at Actors Theatre

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The Hypocrites Returning to Actors Theatre of Louisville

Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein are delighted to welcome back Chicago's theatre renegades The Hypocrites to Louisville with their playful reimagining of H.M.S. Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan. Director Sean Graney and his multi-talented ensemble of actors will lead audiences on an extended voyage through a reel of rare delights as they turn W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's classic operetta on its head in this charmingly silly interpretation. Co-adapted by Sean Graney, Andra Velis Simon and Matt Kahler, H.M.S. Pinafore will run as part of the Brown-Forman Series with preview performances beginning on November 1 7, opening on November 19 and running through December 13, 2015. Single tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at ActorsTheatre.org or by calling 502.584.1205.
The Hypocrites to Stage World Premiere of JOHANNA FAUSTUS

On the heels of winning six 2015 Joseph Jefferson Awards for its epic production of ALL OUR TRAGIC, The Hypocrites is pleased to announce the world premiere of JOHANNA FAUSTUS, co-adapted by Emily Casey and Artistic Director Sean Graney from Christopher Marlowe's The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus and directed by Graney. JOHANNA FAUSTUS will conclude The Hypocrites' 2015-16 season with a limited engagement May 20 - 29, 2015 at The Den Theatre's Heath Main Stage, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets are currently available at www.the-hypocrites.com.
The New Colony's Fall SIDE STAGE Line-Up Begins This Week

The New Colony is pleased to announce the return of two audience favorites as part of its fall line-up of Side Stage programming. Back by popular demand are the 'best of' The Goldfish Project and Show & Tell. Performances will take place throughout September at The New Colony's resident home, The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. For reservations and additional information on Side Stage, visit www.thenewcolony.org.
The Hypocrites Extends ALL OUR TRAGIC at The Den Theatre

Due to popular demand, The Hypocrites critically acclaimed production of ALL OUR TRAGIC will add two additional performances (that's 24 hours of theatre!), extending though August 16, 2015 at The Den Theatre's Heath Main Stage, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Adapted and directed by Artistic Director Sean Graney, the unparalleled twelve-hour theatrical adaptation combines all 32 surviving Greek tragedies into a single epic narrative. Tickets for all performances are currently on sale at www.the-hypocrites.com.  
Photo Flash: The Hypocrites Open ALL OUR TRAGIC at The Den Theatre Today

The Hypocrites is pleased to present a return engagement of its critically acclaimed world premiere ALL OUR TRAGIC, an unparalleled twelve-hour theatrical adaptation that combines all 32 surviving Greek tragedies into a single epic narrative. Adapted and directed by ArtisticDirector Sean Graney and featuring most of the original cast members, this contemporary festival of Dionysus returns now through August 9, 2015 at The Hypocrites' new home, The Den Theatre's Heath Main Stage, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. The press openings are today, June 27 at 11 am or Sunday, June 28 at 11 am. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: First Look at The Hypocrites' ALL OUR TRAGIC at The Den Theatre

The Hypocrites is pleased to present a return engagement of its critically acclaimed world premiere ALL OUR TRAGIC, an unparalleled twelve-hour theatrical adaptation that combines all 32 surviving Greek tragedies into a single epic narrative. Adapted and directed by ArtisticDirector Sean Graney and featuring most of the original cast members, this contemporary festival of Dionysus returns now through August 9, 2015 at The Hypocrites' new home, The Den Theatre's Heath Main Stage, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. The press openings are Saturday, June 27 at 11 am or Sunday, June 28 at 11 am. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
The Hypocrites' ALL OUR TRAGIC Begins Tonight at The Den Theatre

The Hypocrites will present a return engagement of its critically acclaimed world premiere ALL OUR TRAGIC, an unparalleled twelve-hour theatrical adaptation that combines all 32 surviving Greek tragedies into a single epic narrative. Adapted and directed by Artistic Director Sean Graney and featuring most of the original cast members, this contemporary festival of Dionysus returns tonight, June 20 - August 9, 2015 at The Hypocrites' new home, The Den Theatre Mainstage.
AMERICAN IDIOT, 'UNNAMED LOVE-SUICIDE', ADDING MACHINE and More Set for The Hypocrites' 2015-16 Season

The Hypocrites are pleased to announce their 2015-16 Season, featuring an unprecedented seven productions for Chicago audiences! The season kicks off this summer with the triumphant return engagement of the critically acclaimed ALL OUR TRAGIC, an unparalleled twelve-hour theatrical adaptation that combines all 32 surviving Greek tragedies into a single epic narrative, adapted and directed by Artistic Director Sean Graney and featuring most of the original cast.
The Hypocrites' ALL OUR TRAGIC to Play The Den Theatre, 6/20-8/9

 The Hypocrites will present a return engagement of its critically acclaimed world premiere ALL OUR TRAGIC, an unparalleled twelve-hour theatrical adaptation that combines all 32 surviving Greek tragedies into a single epic narrative. Adapted and directed by Artistic Director Sean Graney and featuring most of the original cast members, this contemporary festival of Dionysus returns June 20 - August 9, 2015 at The Hypocrites' new home, The Den Theatre Mainstage, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.  Tickets are currently on sale at www.the-hypocrites.com.  The press openings are Saturday, June 27 at 11 am and Sunday, June 28 at 11 am.
AMERICAN IDIOT, 'UNNAMED LOVE-SUICIDE', ADDING MACHINE and More Set for The Hypocrites' 2015-16 Season

The Hypocrites are pleased to announce their 2015-16 Season, featuring an unprecedented seven productions for Chicago audiences! The season kicks off this summer with the triumphant return engagement of the critically acclaimed ALL OUR TRAGIC, an unparalleled twelve-hour theatrical adaptation that combines all 32 surviving Greek tragedies into a single epic narrative, adapted and directed by Artistic Director Sean Graney and featuring most of the original cast.
Photo Flash: The Hypocrites' ALL OUR TRAGIC Returning This Summer

The Hypocrites will present a return engagement of its critically acclaimed world premiere ALL OUR TRAGIC, an unparalleled twelve-hour theatrical adaptation that combines all 32 surviving Greek tragedies into a single epic narrative. Adapted and directed by Artistic Director Sean Graney and featuring most of the original cast members, this contemporary festival of Dionysus returns June 20 - August 9, 2015 at The Hypocrites' new home, The Den Theatre Mainstage, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently on sale at www.the-hypocrites.com. The press opening is Sunday, June 28 at 11 am.
The New Colony Sets Spring SIDE STAGE Lineup

The New Colony has announced its spring line-up of Side Stage programming, a collection of free events and readings presented throughout March, April and May at its new home, The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. For reservations and additional information on Side Stage, visit www.thenewcolony.org.
The New Colony Sets Winter SIDE STAGE Line-Up at The Den Theatre

The New Colony is pleased to announce its exciting winter line-up of Side Stage programming, a collection of free readings presented on select nights in January and February at its new home, The Den Theatre Upstairs Mainstage, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Side Stage kicks off with a five-year reunion reading of The New Colony's second season smash hit 11:11, followed by readings of three new works: STANLEY IN THE NAME OF LOVE, KIN FOLK and THUMBZ UP. Side Stage programming takes place during off-nights of The New Colony's world premiere musical PLASTIC REVOLUTION, playing January 16 - February 22, 2015. For reservations and additional information, visit www.thenewcolony.org.
Photo Flash: First Look- The Hypocrites' GILBERT & SULLIVAN REP

On the heels of their critically acclaimed hit ALL OUR TRAGIC, The Hypocrites are pleased to continue their 2014-15 Season with another world premiere: a playful re-imaging of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera H.M.S. PINAFORE, adapted and directed by Founding Artistic Director Sean Graney, co-directed by Thrisa Hodits with new arrangements by Matt Kahler* and Andra Velis Simon. Check out pictures below!
Photo Flash: First Look at The Hypocrites' THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

On the heels of their critically acclaimed hit ALL OUR TRAGIC, The Hypocrites are pleased to continue their 2014-15 Season with another world premiere: a playful re-imaging of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera H.M.S. PINAFORE, adapted and directed by Founding Artistic Director Sean Graney, co-directed by Thrisa Hodits with new arrangements by Matt Kahler* and Andra Velis Simon. In what has become an annual celebration of the Gilbert and Sullivan canon, H.M.S. PINAFORE will run in repertory with remounts of the company's wildly popular productions of THE MIKADO and THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, also adapted and directed by Graney. All three promenade-style productions will be helmed by ten creatively cast performers acting as their own orchestra, with music direction by Andra Velis Simon.

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