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[Broadway, 2002]
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Tony Awards - 2011 - Regional Theater Tony Award

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Video: ROMEO AND JULIET at Milwaukee Rep in Rehearsal
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025

Rehearsals are now underway for Romeo and Juliet at Milwaukee Rep. Go inside the studio for an inside look at Associate Artistic Director Laura Braza’s fresh adaptation of this timeless story in the video here.
Lookingglass Theatre Company Unveils Expanded Lobby and Dedicates The Joan and Paul Mainstage Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Chicago’s Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre Company held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Water Tower Water Works earlier this month. Learn more here!
Lookingglass Theatre Company Shares 2025 Performances, Post-show Discussion, Events, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company has announced its current 2025 season including two mainstage productions, events, and more.
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. 
Complete Cast Set for ROMEO AND JULIET at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

Milwaukee Repertory Theater has revealed the complete cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet, adapted and directed by Laura Braza. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Harry Lennix, Kara Young & More Will Star in PURPOSE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 9, 2024

Complete casting has been announced for the highly-anticipated Broadway transfer of Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s production of Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new play, PURPOSE. Check out who has joined the cast!
David Schwimmer and James Oh Join Lookingglass Theatre Company Board
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2024

After pausing its operations last year to reorganize and create a new business model, Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company is welcoming two new Board members as it prepares to reopen January 30, 2025. Learn more!
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.
Lookingglass Theatre Names Jamey Lundblad as Managing Director & Richard Chapman as New Board Chair
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2024

Chicago’s Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre Company has named Jamey Lundblad as its new managing director. Lundblad will be responsible for the strategic leadership of the organization and supervising the day-to-day operations of the theatre. Learn more about the position and about Lundblad.
Tickets On Sale For Babes With Blades' A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024

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.
Abby Thompson and Filament Theatre Receive 2024 Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 4, 2024

The League of Chicago Theatres has awarded the 2024 Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship to artivist Abby Thompson and Filament Theatre to collaborate on development of the play Alex in Windyland.
Babes With Blades Announces Cast and Creative Team For Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 28, 2024

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.
Janet Ulrich Brooks Leads Cast of Drury Lane Theatre's THE AUDIENCE
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 26, 2024

Drury Lane Theatre has announced casting for its production of The Audience. Written by Peter Morgan, writer of the Emmy Award-winning “The Crown,” Drury Lane’s production is directed by Jessica Fisch and runs August 28 – October 20, 2024.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Reveals Cast of THE LORD OF THE RINGS - A MUSICAL TALE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2024

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST)  has announced the cast and creative team of the highly anticipated The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale. Based on the books by J.R.R. Tolkien, this production comes to the stage in a US premiere production directed by Paul Hart, July 19–September 1, 2024 in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare.
KYRIE COURTER: LOVE, LOST TO BE FOUND Comes To 54 Below In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2024

54 BELOW will present Kyrie Courter in Kyrie Courter: Love, Lost To Be Found on Sunday, April 7th at 9:30pm.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Public Declines to Recognize Union
by Alex Freeman - Mar 18, 2024

As the unionization wave continues to move through theatrical workers across the country, two developments last week highlighted the movement: the Public Theatre declined to voluntarily recognize the unionization effort of their workers, and workers at the Goodman Theatre sought their own union affiliation.
Lookingglass Announces New Artistic Director, Meets Its Yearly Fundraising Goal and More
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2024

Get the latest updates from LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY. For interviews and additional information, contact James Juliano.
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company to Present PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE SONG: Romance on Stage, Screen, and Beyond
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2024

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company will present “Punch-Drunk Love Song: Romance on Stage, Screen, and Beyond,” Saturday, March 9, at 8 p.m. Learn more about the event!
50th Anniversary Non-Equity Jeff Awards Ceremony Reveals Production Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2024

At the milestone 50th Anniversary Joseph Jefferson Awards for Non-Equity Theater, more than 100 recognized artists and new emerging faces and voices will be honored. Learn more about the ceremony!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Lookingglass Theatre Company been nominated for?

and Regional Theater Tony Award (Tony Awards) for .

What awards has Lookingglass Theatre Company won?

Regional Theater Tony Award (Tony Awards) for Outstanding Regional Theater. 3 Joseph Jefferson Awards for Best Production, Best Ensemble, and Best Director. 1 Chicago Jeff Award for Best Production. 2 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement. 1 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience. 1 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement. 1 Chicago’s Best Theater Award for Best Ensemble. 1 Chicago Magazine Award for Best Theater Experience. 1 Black Theatre Alliance Award for Best New Work. 1 Edgerton Foundation New Play Award. 1 Vulture Award for Best Musical. 1 Ovation Award for Best Production. 1 Chicago Reader Award for Best Play.

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