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Review: Brilliant Performances Cannot Save a Stale WORKING

Acting and singing dazzle in an otherwise stale and dated WORKING.
Cast and Crew Announced for WORKING

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's second musical of the 2019-20 season will be WORKING, based on Stud Terkel's landmark book in which he interviewed Chicagoans about their feelings toward their jobs.
Photo Flash: First Look at Strawdog Theatre Company's TAKE ME

Strawdog Theatre Company concludes its 31st season with the world premiere of TAKE ME, a musical comic fantasia written by Mark Guarino, with original music and lyrics by Jon Langford (The Mekons, The Waco Brothers),orchestrations and arrangements by Anabelle Revak, direction by ensemble member Anderson Lawfer* and music direction by Chuck Evans.
Strawdog Theatre Presents World Premiere Musical TAKE ME

Strawdog Theatre Company is pleased to conclude its 31st season with the world premiere of TAKE ME, a musical comic fantasia written by Mark Guarino, with original music and lyrics by Jon Langford (The Mekons, The Waco Brothers).
Casting Announced For Strawdog Theatre's TAKE ME

Strawdog Theatre Company is pleased to announce casting for its world premiere of TAKE ME, a musical comic fantasia written by Mark Guarino, with original music and lyrics by Jon Langford (The Mekons, The Waco Brothers). Based on real events, ensemble member Anderson Lawfer* directs this new musical about a woman struggling with trauma who finds solace in the world of alien conspiracy theories.
The Factory Theater World Premiere of MAY THE ROAD RISE UP

The Factory Theater continues its 26th season with May the Road Rise Up, February 15 - March 30, 2019, at the Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., Chicago. The play is written by Factory Theater Ensemble Member Shannon O'Neill and directed by Factory Theater Ensemble Member and Jeff Award-winning director Spenser Davis.
The Factory Theater World Premiere of MAY THE ROAD RISE UP

The Factory Theater continues its 26th season with May the Road Rise Up, February 15 - March 30, 2019, at the Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., Chicago. The play is written by Factory Theater Ensemble Member Shannon O'Neill and directed by Factory Theater Ensemble Member and Jeff Award-winning director Spenser Davis.
Cast Announced for Midwest Premiere of THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES

Raven Theatre Associate Artistic Director Cody Estle has announced a "blended family" of new and familiar Raven faces for the company's Midwest premiere of The Assembled Parties, which in 2013 earned a 2013 Tony® Award nomination for Best Play. The play by Richard Greenberg, author of Take Me Out, Three Days of Rain and many other plays, will open on Raven Theatre's East Stage under Estle's direction on Tuesday, January 31, following previews from January 25 - 30, 2017.
Cast Announced for Midwest Premiere of THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES

Raven Theatre Associate Artistic Director Cody Estle has announced a "blended family" of new and familiar Raven faces for the company's Midwest premiere of The Assembled Parties, which in 2013 earned a 2013 Tony® Award nomination for Best Play. The play by Richard Greenberg, author of Take Me Out, Three Days of Rain and many other plays, will open on Raven Theatre's East Stage under Estle's direction on Tuesday, January 31, following previews from January 25 - 30, 2017.
Photo Flash: First Look at Strawdog's DISTANCE

Strawdog Theatre Company is proud to announce the first production in its 2016 - 2017 season, the world premiere of Jerre Dye's Distance. Irene Radford (Janice O'Neill) has family. Caretakers too. But as her struggle with Alzheimers puts those she depends upon beyond her memory's reach, new bonds form between those she's leaving behind.
Strawdog Theatre to Launch 2016-17 Season with DISTANCE World Premiere

Strawdog Theatre Company is proud to announce the first production in its 2016 - 2017 season, the world premiere of Jerre Dye's Distance, August 25 - October 1, directed by Erica Weiss, performed at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard.
Strawdog Theatre to Launch 2016-17 Season with DISTANCE World Premiere

Strawdog Theatre Company is proud to announce the first production in its 2016 - 2017 season, the world premiere of Jerre Dye's Distance, August 25 - October 1, directed by Erica Weiss, performed at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard.
About Face Theatre to Host AFT 20: A CELEBRATION BENEFIT at Center on Halsted, 6/17

About Face Theatre kicks off Pride Weekend with AFT 20: A Celebration, an exciting evening of scenes, songs and rarely seen archival footage honoring AFT's incredible two decade long history as Chicago's premiere LGBTQIA theatre company. The one-night-only benefit will be held Friday, June 17 at 6 pm at the Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St. in Chicago. Tickets, which include performance and hors d'oeuvres with a cash bar available, are $50 and are currently available at aboutfacetheatre.com .
Photo Flash: First Look at THE LONG CHRISTMAS RIDE, Opening Tonight at Strawdog Theatre

Strawdog Theatre Company presents the second main stage production in its 2015-16 season, Paula Vogel's THE LONG CHRISTMAS RIDE HOME, running now through December 12, directed by Josh Sobel, at Strawdog Theatre Company, 3829 N. Broadway St. The show opens tonight, November 9, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Two Pence Theatre Company Presents WOMEN BEWARE WOMEN, Now thru 9/27

Two Pence Theatre Company announces their 2014 production of Thomas Middleton's Women Beware Women, tonight, Sept. 4 - Saturday, Sept. 27 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Two Pence Theatre Company to Present WOMEN BEWARE WOMEN, 9/4-27

Two Pence Theatre Company announces their 2014 production of Thomas Middleton's Women Beware Women, Thursday, Sept. 4 - Saturday, Sept. 27 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. The production is directed by Two Pence Theatre Company Member Kathryn Walsh. Previews run Thursday, Sept. 4, Friday, Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Opening/Press night is Monday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. The regular production schedule, September 11 - 27, is Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets prices are $25 ($20 for previews) and are now on sale. To purchase tickets visit www.twopencetheatre.org/see and for more information about the company visit www.twopencetheatre.org.
Steppenwolf Auxiliary Council's 2014 Red or White Ball Raises Nearly $60,000

Four hundred of Chicago's young arts supporters turned out for a high-energy evening of music, dancing, cocktails, impressive local cuisine and a silent auction at Steppenwolf Auxiliary Council's 2014 Red or White Ball on Friday, March 28, 2014 at Chicago's sleek, contemporary Venue One (1044 W Randolph St). The signature event for the city's most active young professionals raised nearly $60,000, benefiting Steppenwolf for Young Adults, the theater's nationally recognized arts education program, which annually impacts more than 12,000 students, teachers and families.
Photo Flash: First Look at A Red Orchid Theatre's TREVOR, Now Playing

A Red Orchid Theatre presents the Midwest premiere of Trevor, written by Nick Jones (Netflix's 'Orange is the New Black') and directed by Artistic Associate Shade Murray. The production will run October 17 - December 1, 2013 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells. Check out a first look below!
A Red Orchid Theatre to Open 21st Season with Nick Jones' TREVOR, 10/17-12/1

A Red Orchid Theatre kicks off its 21st season with the Midwest premiere of Trevor, written by Nick Jones (Netflix's "Orange is the New Black") and directed by Artistic Associate Shade Murray, whose Midwest premiere production of Annie Baker's The Aliens opened the Company's 20th Anniversary season last fall. Trevor will run October 17 - December 1, 2013 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells. Press Opening is Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
A Red Orchid Theatre to Present TREVOR, 10-17-12/1

A Red Orchid Theatre presents the Midwest premiere of Trevor, written by Nick Jones (Netflix's 'Orange is the New Black') and directed by Artistic Associate Shade Murray. The production will run October 17 - December 1, 2013 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells.

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