Laura Baker

Jonelle Procope, President and CEO of the Apollo, to Step Down in 2023

Jonelle Procope, President and CEO of the Apollo, after two decades of leading the iconic cultural and civic non-profit dedicated to providing a platform for Black creativity, will step down on June 30, 2023.

BWW Review: INTO THE WOODS at Footlite Musicals

Once you've read past the words 'happily ever after,' the book typically closes and all is right with the world. But INTO THE WOODS takes that idea and turns it on its head. Haven't you ever wondered what happens beyond those three words? Is the prince really that charming? Does the death of an enemy cure all ills? That is what makes this musical so amusing and enticing. It is a chance to look past the last page.

Line-Up Announced For Broken Nose Theatre's BECHDEL FEST 6

Broken Nose Theatre, recipient of the 2018 Broadway In Chicago Emerging Theatre Award, is pleased to announce the full line-up for BECHDEL FEST 6: REVOLUTION, the company's annual festival of new short plays featuring an ensemble of female-identifying and non-binary actors talking about things other than men. Presented as part of Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, BECHDEL FEST will play three performances only.

Williams Street Repertory's LAB SERIES Presents BOSONS by K. Frithjof Peterson

Williams Street Repertory is excited to present "Bosons" by K. Frithjof Peterson as part of its LAB new play staged reading series. Join Williams Street Repertory for a comedic journey of cosmic discovery at 7 p.m. on September 26, 2016.

MOTHERSTRUCK! to Open Greenhouse Theater Center's Solo Celebration

'MotherStruck!,' written and performed by Staceyann Chin, co-produced in New York by Rosie O'Donnell, Robert Dragotta and Culture Project, and originally directed by Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award-winner Cynthia Nixon begins Greenhouse Theater Center's 'Solo Celebration' at the Greenhouse (2257 N Lincoln Ave).

Broken Nose Theatre Announces HUMAN TERRAIN Cast

Broken Nose Theatre (BNT) continues their first season as a Pay-What-You-Can organization with the Chicago Premiere of HUMAN TERRAIN, written by recent PEN/Laura Pels International Foundation Award winner Jennifer Blackmer and directed by BNT Artistic Director Benjamin Brownson. Performance will June 10 - July 9 at Voice of the City, 3429 W. Diversey Ave. Press Opening is Monday, June 13 at 7:00pm. All tickets are Pay-What-You-Can, available now at https://dime.io/events/human-terrain. 

Cynthia Nixon and More to Helm Greenhouse's SOLO CELEBRATION! 12-Play Series

Today, Jacob Harvey, Artistic Director of the Greenhouse Theater Center, announced the 12 plays that will be presented as part of the 'Solo Celebration!' series, running June 2016 - February 2017, including new works from acclaimed Chicago-based playwrights including Isaac Gomez, Brett Neveu, Douglas Post, Susan Padveen and Philip Dawkins (who will also be performing his solo work).

Photo Flash: First Look at SAMSARA, Opening Tonight at Victory Gardens

Continuing its 40th Anniversary Season, Victory Gardens Theater announces the world premiere of Samsara by Lauren Yee, directed by Seth Bockley. Samsara runs now through March 8, 2015 with the press performance tonight, February 13, 2015, at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

TV: First Look at Highlights of World Premiere of Victory Gardens Theater's SAMSARA

Continuing its 40th Anniversary Season, Victory Gardens Theater announces the world premiere ofSamsara by Lauren Yee, directed by Seth Bockley. Samsara runs February 6 - March 8, 2015 with the press performance on Friday, February 13, 2015, at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue. Check out a first look at highlights below!

The Gift Theatre's Annual Season Kickoff TEN Returns Next Month

TEN, The Gift Theatre's annual season kickoff celebration of ten 10-minute plays, returns January 1-11, 2015. This year's premieres by The Gift and guests were curated by artistic director Michael Patrick Thornton and associate artistic director Paul D'Addario. Tickets to TEN are free for all at http://thegifttheatre.org/, however subscribers have the first opportunity to reserve. Advance reservations are recommended at 773-283-7071.

B Street Theatre Closes IN ABSENTIA and YOUNG TOM EDISON

The B Street Theatre, Sacramento's Resident Professional, New Works Theatre closes both its spring play selections for the Mainstage & Family Series tonight, April 15.

B Street Theatre Presents IN ABSENTIA, 3/4 - 4/15 & YOUNG TOM EDISON, 3/4-4/15

The B Street Theatre, Sacramento's Resident Professional, New Works Theatre announced its early spring play selections for the Mainstage & Family Series.

B Street Theatre Presents IN ABSENTIA, 3/4-4/2 & YOUNG TOM EDISON, 3/4-4/15

The B Street Theatre, Sacramento's Resident Professional, New Works Theatre announced its early spring play selections for the Mainstage & Family Series.

B Street Theatre Presents IN ABSENTIA, 3/4 - 4/15 & YOUNG TOM EDISON, 3/4-4/15

The B Street Theatre, Sacramento's Resident Professional, New Works Theatre announced its early spring play selections for the Mainstage & Family Series.

Photo Flash: Farmington Players Present Whose Wives Are They Anyway

Whose Wives Are They Anyway? comes to the Farmington Players stage. The show runs February 17 through March 3 at the Barn Theatre in Farmington Hills.

B Street Theatre Announces Winter Line Up

The B Street Theatre, Sacramento's Resident Professional, New Works Theatre, has announced its winter play selections for the Mainstage, B-3, & Family Series.

The Farmington Players Host Auditions For Whose Wives Are They Anyway

The Farmington Players are holding open auditions for the comedy by Michael Parker: Whose Wives Are They Anyway?

The Farmington Players Host Auditions For Whose Wives Are They Anyway

The Farmington Players are holding open auditions for the comedy by Michael Parker: Whose Wives Are They Anyway?

Raven Theatre Announces DATING WALTER DANTE, BUS STOP, et al. for 2011-12 Season

Producing Artistic Director Michael Menendian and Co-Artistic Director JoAnn Montemurro announce Raven Theatre's 2011/2012 Season, which includes Bus Stop by William Inge, Dating Walter Dante, a world premiere by Chicago playwright, Jon Steinhagen, developed through Raven's New Works workshop series; The Price by Arthur Miller and Bang the Drum Slowly by Mark Harris and adapted for the stage by Eric Simonson.

2011 Overture Award Winners Announced

The Cincinnati Arts Association is pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 Overture Awards Scholarship Competition, held on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the Aronoff Center's Jarson-Kaplan Theater.