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Author V. De La Cruz Releases New Paranormal Thriller THE ENIGMA WITHIN
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 14, 2024

V. de la Cruz has announced the release of her new supernatural thriller, The Enigma Within. This gripping tale explores the depths of the paranormal, weaving a story that will leave readers spellbound.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Drury Lane's EVITA
by Alan Henry - Feb 16, 2022

Get a first look at Drury Lane's production of Evita! This Tony Award-winning musical features lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and was originally directed by Harold Prince.

Photos: Get A First Look At Drury Lane's EVITA
by BWW Staff - Feb 16, 2022

Get a first look at Drury Lane's production of Evita! This Tony Award-winning musical features lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and was originally directed by Harold Prince.

VIDEO: EVITA Director Marcia Milgrom Dodge Discusses Drury Lane Production
by Alan Henry - Feb 11, 2022

Watch as CBS 2 Chicago entertainment reporter Vince Gerasole talks with EVITA director Marcia Milgrom Dodge on her latest production, her recent work on Beauty & The Beast At Olney Theater Center and more.

Drury Lane Theatre Announces Casting For Irving Berlin's HOLIDAY INN
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2021

Drury Lane Theatre rings in the holiday season with Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn, based on the classic Academy Award-winning film from Universal Pictures. The stage adaptation features music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and a book by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge.

Drury Lane Announces Casting For EVITA
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2020

Drury Lane Theatre announces casting for the iconic Evita, based on the life of Argentinian First Lady Eva Perón. This Tony Award-winning musical features lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and was originally directed by Harold Prince. Drury Lane's production of Evita is directed and choreographed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge and runs April 10 a?" June 14, 2020, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The press opening is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2020, at 8:00 p.m.

Haven's TITUS ANDRONICUS Begins February 13 At The Den Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2020

Haven is pleased to continue its 2019-20 season with William Shakespeare's revenge-tragedy TITUS ANDRONICUS, promising a thrilling, bloody marathon a?" centering on the voices of marginalized people too often excluded from classical theater performance. Directed by Artistic Director Ian Damont Martin,

Casting Announced for Haven's TITUS ANDRONICUS at The Den Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2019

Haven has announced casting for its production of William Shakespeare's revenge-tragedy TITUS ANDRONICUS, promising a thrilling, bloody marathon - centering on the voices of marginalized people too often excluded from classical theater performance.

Photo Flash: Haven Theatre's DIRECTORS HAVEN 2017 - Through November 1, 2017 At The Den Theatre
by Robert Diamond - Oct 21, 2017

Haven Theatre will present its third DIRECTORS HAVEN, the company's ever-growing initiative showcasing the talents of three early career directors. This season, Kristen Johnson directs Vaclav Havel's riveting political satire THE PROTEST, Ian Martin helms Amiri Baraka's THE TOILET, a powerful look at love and empathy, and Lexi Saunders directs Rachel Dubose's sharply funny and biting new play THE DEPARTURE. The three fully-produced productions will run back-to-back in one program. DIRECTOR'S HAVEN 2017 will play October 16 November 1, 2017 at Haven Theatre's resident home, The Den Theatre (2A), 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

BWW Review: Lost Nation's HAIRSPRAY is a Non-Stop Delight
by Erin McIntyre - Apr 28, 2016

Lost Nation Theater opened a high-energy production of the musical HAIRSPRAY last week at Montpelier's City Hall Arts Center. With music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, and book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, HAIRSPRAY opened on Broadway in 2002 and went on to win eight Tony Awards.