Leonard Kraft

Bohemian Theatre Ensemble and The Hypocrites Top List of Jeff Nominations

The Jeff Awards Committee today announced 120 nominations in 25 categories of Non-Equity Jeff Awards for productions that opened between April 1, 2012, and March 31, 2013. The Non-Equity Awards honor excellence in Chicago theatres not under a union contract. Jeff judges attended opening nights of 146 productions offered by 65 Non-Equity producing organizations. The judges recommended 54 of those shows, making them eligible for Non-Equity Jeff Award nominations. Thirty-three theatre companies received nominations.

Raven Theatre Opens BOY GETS GIRL, 1/20

Raven Theatre's 30th season continues with Rebecca Gilman's dark drama, Boy Gets Girl. Two opening nights are scheduled for Sunday, January 20 at 7:00 p.m. and Monday, January 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark. Tickets and information are available at www.raventheatre.com or 773-338-2177.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE GLASS MENAGERIE and More in Steppenwolf's NEXT UP 2012

This month, Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its commitment to Chicago's next generation of theater artists with the second annual Next Up: three productions presented in rotating repertory, June 5 - 24, 2012 in The Steppenwolf Garage (1624 N Halsted St)-LIFE AND LIMB, SOUTH OF SETTLING and THE GLASS MENAGERIE. Check out photos from all three productions below!

Steppenwolf Theatre Hosts NEXT UP 2012, Now thru 6/24

This June Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the second annual Next Up: three productions presented in rotating repertory, tonight, June 5 through June 24, 2012 in The Steppenwolf Garage (1624 N Halsted St).

Steppenwolf Theatre Hosts NEXT UP 2012, 6/5-24

This June Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present the second annual Next Up: three productions presented in rotating repertory, June 5 - 24, 2012 in The Steppenwolf Garage (1624 N Halsted St). Next Up is presented in collaboration with Northwestern University's MFA programs in Direction and Design, and features the work of graduates of those programs with casts of professional Chicago actors: Life and Limbby Keith Reddin, directed by Emily Campbell; South of Settling by Emily Schwend, directed by Adam Goldstein; and The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, directed by Laley Lippard. The directors and designers make their Steppenwolf debut under the mentorship of Steppenwolf staff and artists, including ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro and scenic designer Todd Rosenthal-both members of the Northwestern faculty-as well as Steppenwolf Associate Artistic Director Erica Daniels.

Photo Flash: Raven Theatre Presents The Price

Raven Theatre will present Arthur Miller's drama, The Price, directed by Michael Menedian. Opening is Sunday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark, with a reception following in Raven's lobby.

Photo Flash: Raven Theatre Presents The Price

Raven Theatre will present Arthur Miller's drama, The Price, directed by Michael Menedian. Opening is Sunday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark, with a reception following in Raven's lobby.

BARTLEBY THE SCREWDRIVER Opens At Mary-Arrchie Theater 3/5

MARY-ARRCHIE THEATRE CO. PRESENTS THE CHICAGO PREMIERE OF BARTLEBY THE SCRIVENER adapted from Herman Melville by R.L. LANE AT ANGEL ISLAND 735 W. SHERIDAN RD. IN CHICAGO MARCH 5, 2009 AT 8 P.M. Reservations: (773) 871-0442 or www.ticketweb.com

BARTLEBY THE SCRIVENER Opens At Angel Island 3/5

Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. will present the Chicago premiere of R.L. Lane's adaptation of Bartleby the Scrivener, adapted from Herman Melville's novella at Angel Island, 735 W. Sheridan . It will open Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 8 p.m. and run Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 on Thursday and Sunday, $20 on Friday, and $22 on Saturday. There will be previews on Tuesday and Wednesday March 3 & 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets for previews are $5. We will close on Saturday, April 11th, 2009 at 8 p.m. There is parking available in the Mobil Gas Station across from the theater at a fee determined by Mobil Gas. For more information and reservations call (773) 871-0442.

BARTLEBY THE SCREWDRIVER Opens At Mary-Arrchie Theater 3/5

MARY-ARRCHIE THEATRE CO. PRESENTS THE CHICAGO PREMIERE OF BARTLEBY THE SCRIVENER adapted from Herman Melville by R.L. LANE AT ANGEL ISLAND 735 W. SHERIDAN RD. IN CHICAGO MARCH 5, 2009 AT 8 P.M. Reservations: (773) 871-0442 or www.ticketweb.com

BARTLEBY THE SCRIVENER Opens At Angel Island 3/5

Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. will present the Chicago premiere of R.L. Lane's adaptation of Bartleby the Scrivener, adapted from Herman Melville's novella at Angel Island, 735 W. Sheridan . It will open Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 8 p.m. and run Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 on Thursday and Sunday, $20 on Friday, and $22 on Saturday. There will be previews on Tuesday and Wednesday March 3 & 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets for previews are $5. We will close on Saturday, April 11th, 2009 at 8 p.m. There is parking available in the Mobil Gas Station across from the theater at a fee determined by Mobil Gas. For more information and reservations call (773) 871-0442.