Lili-Anne Brown
Birth Place: Chicago, IL
Latest News on Lili-Anne Brown:
Feature: The Muny’s 30 Nods Leads the St Louis Theater Circle Awards Nominations (Feb 4, 2025)
Photos: TWO TRAINS RUNNING at Rubicon Theatre (Jan 19, 2025)
Rubicon Theatre Company WINTERFEST To Feature Works By August Wilson and William Shakespeare (Jan 17, 2025)
Feature: The Muny’s 30 Nods Leads the St Louis Theater Circle Awards Nominations (Feb 4, 2025)
Photos: TWO TRAINS RUNNING at Rubicon Theatre (Jan 19, 2025)
Rubicon Theatre Company WINTERFEST To Feature Works By August Wilson and William Shakespeare (Jan 17, 2025)
BIO
Lili-Anne Brown is a nationally-appearing director, based out of her native Chicago, IL. Brown works as a director, actor and educator, and has performed in, directed and produced many award-winning shows, both local and regional. She is the former Artistic Director of Bailiwick Chicago, where she focused programming on Chicago-premiere musicals and new play development with resident playwrights. Recent credits include SCHOOL GIRLS, OR THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY and the world premiere of Ike Holter's LOTTERY DAY at Goodman Theatre; THE COLOR PURPLE (Drury Lane Theatre) and PUT YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER (La Jolla Playhouse). She is a member of SDC, AEA, and SAG-AFTRA, a graduate of Northwestern University and is represented by William Morris Endeavor.
[photo by Joe Mazza @Bravelux]
Photos
(L to R) Percussionist Tony Scandora, Actors Vasily Deris, Karl Hamilton, Greg Zawada, Khaki Pixley, Robert Quintanilla, Sharriese Hamilton, Patrick Byrnes, Curtis Bannister, and Nancy Kolton with Director Lili-Anne Brown and Music Director Andra Velis Si
Date:
05/10/2017
From: Photo Flash: Opening Night of Porchlight's Revisited ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER
(left to right) Gilbert Domally, Chuckie Benson, Sydney Charles, Steven Perkins and Frederick Harris in Kokandy Productions’ revival of THE WIZ, directed by Lili-Anne Brown with music direction by Jimmy Morehead. Photo by Michael Brosilow.
Date:
03/10/2017
From: Photo Flash: Kokandy Productions Launches Fifth Anniversary Season with THE WIZ
(left to right) Sydney Charles, Gilbert Domally, Chuckie Benson and Steven Perkins in Kokandy Productions’ revival of THE WIZ, directed by Lili-Anne Brown with music direction by Jimmy Morehead. Photo by Michael Brosilow.
Date:
03/10/2017
From: Photo Flash: Kokandy Productions Launches Fifth Anniversary Season with THE WIZ
(left to right) Steven Perkins, Chuckie Benson, Sydney Charles and Gilbert Domally in Kokandy Productions’ revival of THE WIZ, directed by Lili-Anne Brown with music direction by Jimmy Morehead. Photo by Michael Brosilow.
Date:
03/10/2017
From: Photo Flash: Kokandy Productions Launches Fifth Anniversary Season with THE WIZ
(front, center) Gilbert Domally with (back, l to r) Sydney Charles, Nicole Michelle Haskins, Frederick Harris and Breon Arzell in Kokandy Productions’ revival of THE WIZ, directed by Lili-Anne Brown with music direction by Jimmy Morehead. Photo by Micha
Date:
03/10/2017
From: Photo Flash: Kokandy Productions Launches Fifth Anniversary Season with THE WIZ
(front center) Angela Alise and Desmond Gray with (back, l to r) TJ Crawford, Anna Dauzvardis, Tia L. Pinson and Breon Arzell in Kokandy Productions’ revival of THE WIZ, directed by Lili-Anne Brown with music direction by Jimmy Morehead. Photo by Michae
Date:
03/10/2017
From: Photo Flash: Kokandy Productions Launches Fifth Anniversary Season with THE WIZ
Videos
Video: Devin DeSantis and Jessica Vosk Sing 'You Matter To Me' from WAITRESS at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-03 14:43:24
Video: In Rehearsals for WAITRESS at The Muny, Starring Jessica Vosk
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-27 13:26:54
VIDEO: Jessica Vosk & Devin DeSantis Sing 'Bad Idea' from WAITRESS in Rehearsals at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-24 14:59:57
Video: Go Behind The Scenes of The Sets of DREAMGIRLS at McCarter Theatre Center
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-20 12:41:48
Video: Go Behind The Scenes Of The Dreamgirls Costume Shop For McCarter Theatre Center
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-14 14:48:50
VIDEO: Get a First Look at DREAMGIRLS at McCarter Theatre Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-01-09 17:25:05
VIDEO: Watch Footage from 'One Night Only Disco' from Goodspeed's DREAMGIRLS
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-12-09 16:19:09
VIDEO: Watch Footage from 'Steppin' to the Bad Side' from Goodspeed's DREAMGIRLS
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-12-09 16:07:55
Video: Watch Lindsay Heather Pearce & Anastacia McCleskey Sing 'Take Me or Leave Me' in RENT at The Muny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-08-08 17:01:00
VIDEO: Director Lili-Anne Brown Talks SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY as Part of the Goodman Theatre's Intermission Series
by Stephi Wild - 2020-05-01 08:43:49
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Drury Lane Theatre's THE COLOR PURPLE
by Alan Henry - 2019-09-25 15:23:06
News
Feature: The Muny’s 30 Nods Leads the St Louis Theater Circle Awards Nominations
by James Lindhorst - Feb 4, 2025
The St. Louis Theater Circle has announced their 2025 nominations for their annual awards. Each year, the Circle honors excellence in professional theater with awards in 34 categories for producing, directing, acting, and technical theatre. This year The Muny leads all companies with 30 nominations spread across their seven musicals presented in their 106th season. STAGES St. Louis, The New Jewish Theatre, and The Repertory Theater of St. Louis earned 19 nominations each. St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s production of AS YOU LIKE IT and STAGES St. Louis production of RAGTIME are the most nominated productions of the year with 10 nods each.
by James Lindhorst - Feb 4, 2025
The St. Louis Theater Circle has announced their 2025 nominations for their annual awards. Each year, the Circle honors excellence in professional theater with awards in 34 categories for producing, directing, acting, and technical theatre. This year The Muny leads all companies with 30 nominations spread across their seven musicals presented in their 106th season. STAGES St. Louis, The New Jewish Theatre, and The Repertory Theater of St. Louis earned 19 nominations each. St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s production of AS YOU LIKE IT and STAGES St. Louis production of RAGTIME are the most nominated productions of the year with 10 nods each.
Photos: TWO TRAINS RUNNING at Rubicon Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2025
Rubicon Theatre will host WinterFest as part of the company’s 2024/2025 “Dare to Dream” season, including August Wilson’s TWO TRAINS RUNNING. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2025
Rubicon Theatre will host WinterFest as part of the company’s 2024/2025 “Dare to Dream” season, including August Wilson’s TWO TRAINS RUNNING. Check out photos here!
Rubicon Theatre Company WINTERFEST To Feature Works By August Wilson and William Shakespeare
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025
RUBICON THEATRE has announced a three-play WinterFest as part of the company's 2024/2025 “Dare to Dream” season. The first two plays in the festival celebrate a new collaboration between RUBICON THEATRE COMPANY and THE ACTING COMPANY (TAC) of New York.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025
RUBICON THEATRE has announced a three-play WinterFest as part of the company's 2024/2025 “Dare to Dream” season. The first two plays in the festival celebrate a new collaboration between RUBICON THEATRE COMPANY and THE ACTING COMPANY (TAC) of New York.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; ALICE BY HEART at Debut Theatre Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; Debut Theatre Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; ALICE BY HEART at Debut Theatre Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
The Top 10 Theater Productions in St. Louis for 2024
by James Lindhorst - Dec 12, 2024
This past season was the year of the drama in St. Louis Theater. Patrons returned to the theatre in droves and many of the regional companies experienced strong box office with sold-out or extended runs. Tesseract Theater Company had a breakout year, placing two productions on this top 10 list. The Black Rep, ERA, They Muny, New Jewish Theater, The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, and STAGES St. Louis all benefited from positive word of mouth and strong single ticket box office sales thanks to their marvelous seasons and well-reviewed productions.
by James Lindhorst - Dec 12, 2024
This past season was the year of the drama in St. Louis Theater. Patrons returned to the theatre in droves and many of the regional companies experienced strong box office with sold-out or extended runs. Tesseract Theater Company had a breakout year, placing two productions on this top 10 list. The Black Rep, ERA, They Muny, New Jewish Theater, The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, and STAGES St. Louis all benefited from positive word of mouth and strong single ticket box office sales thanks to their marvelous seasons and well-reviewed productions.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW St. Louis Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW St. Louis Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024
Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024
Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Play On Shakespeare & The Acting Company Announce Casting for 2025 Repertory Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024
Play On Shakespeare and The Acting Company announced their 2025 repertory tour featuring Christina Anderson's modern verse translation of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS and August Wilson's TWO TRAINS RUNNING.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024
Play On Shakespeare and The Acting Company announced their 2025 repertory tour featuring Christina Anderson's modern verse translation of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS and August Wilson's TWO TRAINS RUNNING.
Photos: Chilina Kennedy, Jenn Colella And More Turn Out for WILD ABOUT YOU Album Release
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2024
Center Stage Records and Keaka Productions celebrated the release of Wild About You – World Premiere Recording: Deluxe Edition at Power Station on Sunday. See photos from the event.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2024
Center Stage Records and Keaka Productions celebrated the release of Wild About You – World Premiere Recording: Deluxe Edition at Power Station on Sunday. See photos from the event.
Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024
The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024
The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.
Center Stage Records and Keaka Productions Present WILD ABOUT YOU World Premiere Recording: Deluxe Edition
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2024
The WILD ABOUT YOU Deluxe Edition, featuring music and lyrics by Chilina Kennedy, is out today. The album includes two new tracks with performances by Eric McCormack, Ashley Loren, and Troy Iwata.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2024
The WILD ABOUT YOU Deluxe Edition, featuring music and lyrics by Chilina Kennedy, is out today. The album includes two new tracks with performances by Eric McCormack, Ashley Loren, and Troy Iwata.
Jessica Vosk, Lea DeLaria & More Star in WILD ABOUT YOU Workshop & Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024
A two week workshop of the new musical WILD ABOUT YOU, with music and lyrics by Chilina Kennedy and book by Eric Holmes began this week in NYC. It will culminate in an invitation-only industry presentation. See who is starring and learn more about the show.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024
A two week workshop of the new musical WILD ABOUT YOU, with music and lyrics by Chilina Kennedy and book by Eric Holmes began this week in NYC. It will culminate in an invitation-only industry presentation. See who is starring and learn more about the show.
WILD ABOUT YOU Deluxe Edition Featuring Music And Lyrics By Chilina Kennedy to be Released
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2024
The WILD ABOUT YOU Deluxe Edition, featuring music and lyrics by Chilina Kennedy, will be released in September.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2024
The WILD ABOUT YOU Deluxe Edition, featuring music and lyrics by Chilina Kennedy, will be released in September.
COWBOY LULLABY World Premiere & More Set for Rubicon Theatre 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2024
Rubicon Theatre announces its 2024-2025 season titled 'Dare to Dream,' featuring an exciting lineup of shows. Explore the upcoming productions and get ready for a season filled with inspiring performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2024
Rubicon Theatre announces its 2024-2025 season titled 'Dare to Dream,' featuring an exciting lineup of shows. Explore the upcoming productions and get ready for a season filled with inspiring performances.
New Musical WILD ABOUT YOU Sets Fall Developmental Workshop; Lili-Anne Brown to Direct
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 10, 2024
Keaka Productions, LLC (Brian Spector), producer of the new musical Wild About You by Chilina Kennedy and Eric Holmes, has announced the engagement of award-winning director Lili-Anne Brown and a two-week developmental workshop and industry presentations in late September/early October.
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 10, 2024
Keaka Productions, LLC (Brian Spector), producer of the new musical Wild About You by Chilina Kennedy and Eric Holmes, has announced the engagement of award-winning director Lili-Anne Brown and a two-week developmental workshop and industry presentations in late September/early October.
56th Jeff Awards Nominations Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024
The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024
The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!
Mandy Patinkin, DEAR EVAN HANSEN & More Are Coming to The Charleston Gaillard Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2024
Charleston Gaillard Center has revealed five upcoming theater productions. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2024
Charleston Gaillard Center has revealed five upcoming theater productions. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Devin DeSantis and Jessica Vosk Sing 'You Matter To Me' from WAITRESS at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 3, 2024
Watch Devin DeSantis and Jessica Vosk sing 'You Matter To Me' from WAITRESS at The Muny in this all-new video.
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 3, 2024
Watch Devin DeSantis and Jessica Vosk sing 'You Matter To Me' from WAITRESS at The Muny in this all-new video.
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