Larry Sloan

Music Theater Works Announces Cast And Creative Team For AVENUE Q

Music Theater Works has announced the cast and creative team for the first production in its 43rd season, Avenue Q in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, March 9 - April 2.

Mercury Theater Chicago Will Close Permanently

Executive Director, L. Walter Stearns and partner, Business Manager Eugene Dizon announced today the permanent closure of Mercury Theater Chicago after ten years and 25 productions, due to the loss of revenue following the COVID-19 shutdown.

Season Of Concern Presents SECOND CITY DIVAS in Concert

In a one-night-only opportunity to see Chicago's leading ladies of musical theatre on stage together, Season of Concern (SOC) presents 'Second City Divas-In Concert,' a benefit performance Monday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport Avenue. Season of Concern is the Chicago theatre community's fundraising effort to provide financial assistance to those in the community impacted by illness, injury or circumstance.

Mercury Theater Chicago Announces Cast Of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Walter Stearns, Executive Director of Mercury Theater Chicago, announced today the cast and creative team of the upcoming LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, running on the main stage from March 1 through April 28. The press opening is Sunday, March 10 at 7:30pm. This hit sci-fi musical has devoured the hearts of audiences around the world for more than 30 years, following the story of floral assistant who stumbles across a new breed of carnivorous plant that promises to grant him fame, fortune and all his desires - as long as the blood keeps flowing. LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS will feature the creative talents of Walter Stearns (Director), Eugene Dizon (Musical Director) and Christopher Carter (Choreographer)

Larry Sloan Releases OH, THAT FOUR-LETTER WORD

Larry Sloan, a husband, father, grandfather, retired teacher and coach, outdoors and sports enthusiast, gardener, stamp collector, devoted writer and author, has completed his newest work 'Oh, The Four-Letter Word': a gripping and motivational philosophy on the ability to limit one's self with negative thinking and words.

Jonathan Abarbanel Named New Chair of the American Theatre Critics Association

The American Theatre Critic's Association announces the election of veteran Chicago theater critic Jonathan Abarbanel as Chair of the American Theatre Critics Association, at the conclusion of the Association's 40th annual conference on July 20, 2013, held this year in Shepherdstown, WV. He will serve a one-year term as Chair of the Association's nine-member executive committee and may be re-elected for up to two more years.

Season of Concern Presents ALL ABOUT EVE, 5/23

Steppenwolf ensemble member Robert Brueller and actress Mildred Marie Langford join a cast of Chicago all-stars for Season of Concern's benefit reading of 'All About Eve' May 23 at the Mayne Stage at 7:00 pm.

Robert Brueller Joins Cast of SoC’s ALL ABOUT EVE

Steppenwolf ensemble member Robert Brueller and actress Mildred Marie Langford join a cast of Chicago all-stars for Season of Concern's benefit reading of 'All About Eve' May 23 at the Mayne Stage at 7:00 pm.