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WITCH by Jen Silverman to be Presented at Mad Horse Theatre

Mad Horse Theatre will present WITCH by Jen Silverman on October 10th, marking the start of its 39th season. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tickets On Sale For Babes With Blades' A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Babes With Blades announced tickets for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, running from October 16 to November 23.
Tickets on Sale for Babes With Blades' A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Tickets are now on sale for Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s production of one of William Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Learn more.
Babes With Blades Announces Cast and Creative Team For Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Babes With Blades Theatre Company's (BWBTC) 2024 season concludes with William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, October 16 - November 23 at The Edge Theater.
Cast Set For Highland Park Players' THE PROM

Highland Park Players will present the seven time Tony Award nominated musical, The Prom!, running  August 16th through August 25th at the McGrath Family Performing Arts Center. Learn more about the cast here!
Babes With Blades Unveils 2024 Season - 'Be Careful What You Fight For'

Explore the exciting lineup of Babes With Blades' 2024 season, featuring powerful stories and empowered women on stage. Discover the dates and themes of the upcoming productions that promise to captivate audiences with their unique narratives. Don't miss out on the opportunity to witness theater that challenges and inspires.
GREASE Comes to The Beverly Theatre Guild This Month

Fifty years after its debut, “Grease” is still the word. The Beverly Theatre Guild kicks off its 60th season with a stage production of the knock-your-bobby-socks-off musical Grease at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 & 22 and 2 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the Baer Theatre at Morgan Park Academy Arts Center in Chicago.
Beverly Theatre Guild Chicago Announces Its Cast Of GREASE

The Beverly Theatre Guild has announced the cast for the opening show of its 60th season musical production, Grease.
Cast Announced for LEGALLY BLONDE at Beverly Theatre Guild

The Beverly Theatre Guild has announced the cast for its upcoming spring production, Legally Blonde - The Musical.
Promethean Theatre Ensemble To Return With Shakespeare's RICHARD III At The Factory, May 12 " June 25

Promethean Theatre Ensemble will return from its pandemic hiatus with a modern dress storefront production of Shakespeare's epic RICHARD III. The play will be directed by Steve Scott, an Artistic Associate with the Goodman Theatre, where he most recently directed VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE.
Steppenwolf's World Premiere Adaptation of Eve L. Ewing's 1919 Expands Public Performances

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will open its new in-the-round Ensemble Theater in Honor of Helen Zell with the Steppenwolf for Young Adults world premiere adaptation of Eve L. Ewing's 1919, adapted by J. Nicole Brooks and directed by Gabrielle Randle-Bent and Tasia A. Jones, February 2 – March 6, 2022.
Broken Nose Theatre Presents BECHDEL FEST 8: REALIGN

Broken Nose Theatre will present BECHDEL FEST 8: REALIGN, 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.
Silent Theatre Co. Announces Two New Ensemble Members and More

Silent Theatre Company is thrilled to announce the expansion of its ensemble with two new members: Robyn Coffin and Phillip Lewis. Robyn Coffin has been working with STC since its inception and Phillip Lewis has done so for the last decade. Both members have proven to be invaluable to the company and are involved with current project scheduled for this season.
THE LAST MATCH Announced At Writers Theatre

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, continues its 2019/20 Season with Anna Ziegler's The Last Match, directed by Keira Fromm. The Last Match runs March 18 a?" June 7, 2020 in The Gillian Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. The Press Opening is Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.
THE LAST MATCH Begins At Writers Theatre In March

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, continues its 2019/20 Season with Anna Ziegler's The Last Match, directed by Keira Fromm. The Last Match runs March 18 a?" June 7, 2020 in The Gillian Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe.
Photo Flash: Strawdog Theatre Company's HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS

After charming audiences last winter, Strawdog Theatre Company's holiday hit HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS returns December 7 – 29, 2019 at 1802 W. Berenice Ave. in Chicago's Northcenter neighborhood. Based on the award-winning book by Eric Kimmel, the family classic features book and adaptation by ensemble member Michael Dailey*, music and lyrics by Jacob Combs, direction by Lauren Katz and music direction by Yair Farkas. Tickets are currently available at www.strawdog.org. The press opening is Sunday, December 8 at 1 pm.
Strawdog Theatre's HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS To Play Temple Har Zion

Strawdog Theatre Company is pleased to bring its holiday hit HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS to Temple Har Zion, 1040 N. Harlem Ave. in River Forest for four performances only, playing December 15 & 22, 2019. Tickets ($18.50 children 12 & under, $24 adults) are currently available at www.wsthz.org.
Strawdog Theatre Company Announces Casting for HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS

Strawdog Theatre Company has announced casting for its return engagement of the family-friendly holiday hit HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS, playing December 7 - 29, 2019 at 1802 W. Berenice Ave. in Chicago's Northcenter neighborhood.
Haven Hosts IN CONVERSATION WITH SONIA SANCHEZ at The Den Theatre

Haven will host In Conversation with Sonia Sanchez, a free post-show discussion with the esteemed writer, poet and activist. Sanchez's play 2 x 2 is featured as part of DIRECTORS HAVEN, the company's ever-growing initiative annually showcasing the talents of three rising directors.
Photo Flash: Haven Presents DIRECTORS HAVEN 2019 At The Den Theatre

Haven is pleased to present its fifth DIRECTORS HAVEN, the company's ever-growing initiative annually showcasing the talents of three rising directors. This season, Lauren Katz directs Caryl Churchill's ambitious surrealist work THIS IS A CHAIR; Aaron Mays helms Sonia Sanchez's lyrical drama 2 x 2; and AJ Schwartz directs Dan Giles' tender yet challenging one-act HOW YOU KISS ME IS NOT HOW I LIKE TO BE KISSED. 

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