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Hell In A Handbag's I PROMISED MYSELF TO LIVE FASTER Extends Through May 7

Due to popular demand, Hell in a Handbag Production' hit comedy I Promised Myself to Live Faster has added three additional performances, extending through May 7, 2023 at The Chopin Downstairs Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
Hell In A Handbag Productions Presents I PROMISED MYSELF TO LIVE FASTER

Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 21st season with the Chicago premiere of I Promised Myself to Live Faster, an intergalactic queer extravaganza featuring closeted extraterrestrials, high stakes pursuits and nuns from outer space, featuring text by Greg Moss and Pig Iron, originally created and conceived by Pig Iron Theatre Company and directed by JD Caudill.
Nominations for 2023 Jeff Awards for Non-Equity Theater Announced; See the Full List!

Kicking off the new year, the Joseph Jefferson Awards announced its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater. See the full list!
Casting Announced for Hell In A Handbag's I PROMISED MYSELF TO LIVE FASTER

Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 21st season with the Chicago premiere of I Promised Myself to Live Faster, an intergalactic queer extravaganza featuring closeted extraterrestrials, high stakes pursuits and nuns from outer space, created and conceived by Pig Iron Theatre Company, with text by Greg Moss and Pig Iron and directed by JD Caudill*. I Promised Myself to Live Faster will play March 23 – April 16, 2023 at The Chopin Upstairs Theatre.
Broken Nose Theatre Presents BECHDEL FEST 9: NEXT LEVEL At The Den Theatre

Broken Nose Theatre will present Bechdel Fest 9: Next Level, the company's annual festival of new short plays featuring an ensemble of femme, female-identifying, non-binary, trans and queer actors talking about things other than men.
The Factory Theater Announces 28th Season

The Factory Theater has announced its 28th anniversary season of world premieres including Angelina Martinez’s HOA, September 9 – October 22, Shannon O’Neill’s The Kelly Girls, February 17 – April 1, 2023 and Len Foote and Scott OKen’s Lane Call, June 9 – July 22, 2023 and the late night variety show series Factory After Dark.
Photos: First Look at the Chicago Premiere of AFTER THE BLAST at Broken Nose Theatre

Broken Nose Theatre, one of Chicago’s premier Pay-What-You-Can theatre companies, is continuing its tenth season with the Chicago premiere of Zoe Kazan’s smart and incisive sci-fi drama After The Blast, directed by ensemble member JD Caudill*.
Chicago Premiere of Zoe Kazan's AFTER THE BLAST to be Presented by Broken Nose Theatre

Broken Nose Theatre, one of Chicago’s premier Pay-What-You-Can theatre companies, will continue its tenth season with the Chicago premiere of Zoe Kazan’s smart and incisive sci-fi drama After The Blast, directed by ensemble member JD Caudill.
Casting Announced For Broken Nose Theatre's AFTER THE BLAST At The Den Theatre

Broken Nose Theatre, one of Chicago's premier Pay-What-You-Can theatre companies, has  announced casting for its Chicago premiere of Zoe Kazan's smart and incisive sci-fi drama After The Blast, directed by ensemble member JD Caudill.
Factory Theaater to Remount LAST NIGHT IN KARAOKE TOWN

The Factory Theater,1623 W. Howard St., has announced the LIVE return of its hit production, Last Night in Karaoke Town, March 25-April 30.
The Factory Theatre Holiday Special Returns Virtually Next Week

The Factory Theater,1623 W. Howard St., is pleased to announce the return of their annual Holiday Show available for viewing exclusively online.  The Factory Holiday Special consists of 4 all new performance pieces: Hamilton Beach 4/20 Special, All is Calm, There's Always Time, and Elf Slang for Murder.
Broken Nose Theatre Presents PRIMER World Premiere Audio Drama Next Month

Broken Nose Theatre, one of Chicago's premier Pay-What-You-Can theatre companies, is pleased to continue its tenth season with the world premiere audio drama Primer, a deeply honest look at the prioritization of property over people, written by ensemble member Spenser Davis* and directed by Literary Manager Brittney Brown*.
Broken Nose Theatre Announces Tenth Season

Broken Nose Theatre, one of Chicago's premier Pay-What-You-Can theatre companies, is excited to announce its tenth season, featuring two streaming audio plays followed by two in-person performances, including a world premiere and Chicago premiere.
LAST NIGHT IN KARAOKE TOWN to Return to The Factory Theater

The Factory Theater,1623 W. Howard St., has announce the LIVE return of its hit production, Last Night in Karaoke Town, September 24 - November 6. Written by Mike Beyer and Kirk Pynchon and directed by Kim Boler, the original run was ended during its run in spring 2020 due to COVID.
The New Colony Presents the World Premiere of UNDER THE TREE

The New Colony is pleased to continue its 2019-20 season with the world premiere of ensemble member K.L. Parker's* heartfelt ensemble family drama Under The Tree, directed by Spenser Davis, playing April 1 a?" May 3, 2020 at TNC's resident home, The Den Theatre's Upstairs Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets are currently available at www.thenewcolony.org. The press opening is Monday, April 6 at 7:30 pm.
Casting Announced For The New Colony's UNDER THE TREE And OTHER ROCKPOOLS At The Den Theatre

The New Colony is pleased to announce casting for its spring and summer 2020 productions: the world premiere of ensemble member K.L. Parker's* heartfelt ensemble family drama Under The Tree, directed by Spenser Davis (April 1 a?" May 3, 2020) and the world premiere of Co-Artistic Director Fin Coe's* time-traveling quest to save the present, Other Rockpools, directed by Elyse Dolan (July 15 a?" August 15, 2020).
The Factory Theater Has Announced Cast Of LAST NIGHT IN KARAOKE TOWN

The Factory Theater,1623 W. Howard St., has announced its newest main stage production, Last Night in Karaoke Town, February 14 - March 28, 2020. Written by Mike Beyer and Kirk Pynchon, creators of the Factory hit Hey! Dancin'!, bring the only known tribute to Cleveland in the history of American theater to the Factory this winter, directed by Kim Boler. Previews are Friday, Feb. 14 and Saturday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. Press Opening is Friday, February 21, 2020 at 8 p.m. and the regular performance schedule is Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets for Last Night in Karaoke Town are $10 - $25 and may be purchased through the Box Office by calling 866-811-4111 or by visiting TheFactoryTheater.com.
The Factory Theater to Launch THE FACTORY ZONE, a Two-Night Event Featuring a Collection of Eight Plays

The Factory Theater,1623 W. Howard St., has announced the launch of The Factory Zone, a two-night event featuring a collection of eight plays and conceived by Factory Co-Artistic Directors Manny Tamayo and Stacie Barra. The Factory Zone will run Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets for The Factory Zone are $10, and may be purchased through the Box Office by calling 866-811-4111 or by visiting TheFactoryTheater.com.
Wildclaw Theatre Presents HELL FOLLOWED WITH HER

Tickets are now on sale for WildClaw Theatre presents the WORLD PREMIERE of Bill Daniel's zombie western HELL FOLLOWED WITH HER directed by WildClaw Artistic Director Josh Zagoren* and starring: Jyreika Guest, Ardarius Blakley, Krista D'Agostino*, Kim Boler, Brittany Ellis, Gregory Madden, Ashley Yates, Sophia Rosado, Polley Cooney, Nora King, Savanna Rae and George Zerante.
WildClaw Presents HELL FOLLOWED WITH HER

Tickets are now on sale for the WORLD PREMIERE of Bill Daniel's zombie western HELL FOLLOWED WITH HER directed by WildClaw Artistic Director Josh Zagoren* and starring: Jyreika Guest, Ardarius Blakley, Krista D'Agostino*, Kim Boler, Brittany Ellis, Gregory Madden, Ashley Yates, Sophia Rosado, Polley Cooney, Nora King, Savanna Rae and George Zerante. Tickets are now available here, perfect for your Halloween fix and the 15th production from WildClaw Theatre.

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