Mikael Burke
Latest News on Mikael Burke:
Remy Bumppo Reveals 2024 Associate Artists (Oct 18, 2024)
Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards (Oct 1, 2024)
Shattered Globe To Present Works From Sarah Ruhl, Kenneth Lonergan and More for 2024/25 Season (Sep 4, 2024)
Remy Bumppo Reveals 2024 Associate Artists (Oct 18, 2024)
Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards (Oct 1, 2024)
Shattered Globe To Present Works From Sarah Ruhl, Kenneth Lonergan and More for 2024/25 Season (Sep 4, 2024)
BIO
Mikael Burke is a Chicago-based director, deviser, and educator. A Princess Grace Award-winner in Theatre and Jeff Award-nominated director, Mikael’s worked with Goodman Theatre, About Face Theatre, Victory Gardens Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Raven Theatre, Jackalope Theatre Company, Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, First Floor Theater, American Theatre Company, Chicago Dramatists, The Story Theatre, and Windy City Playhouse in Chicago, and regionally with Forward Theatre, Urbanite Theatre, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Geva Theatre Center, Phoenix Theatre Indianapolis.
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Video: First Look at SHORT SHAKESPEARE! ROMEO AND JULIET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Joshua Wright - Mar 12, 2024
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Remy Bumppo Reveals 2024 Associate Artists
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, launching its 2024 - 2025 season with Dear Elizabeth, October 17 - November 17, at Theater Wit, has announced its slate of new Associate Artists.
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, launching its 2024 - 2025 season with Dear Elizabeth, October 17 - November 17, at Theater Wit, has announced its slate of new Associate Artists.
Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards
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.
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.
Shattered Globe To Present Works From Sarah Ruhl, Kenneth Lonergan and More for 2024/25 Season
Shattered Globe Theatre announced its 2024-25 season featuring Sarah Ruhl’s BECKY NURSE OF SALEM, Kenneth Lonergan’s LOBBY HERO, and a new adaptation of Dickens' A TALE OF TWO CITIES by Brendan Pelsue.
Shattered Globe Theatre announced its 2024-25 season featuring Sarah Ruhl’s BECKY NURSE OF SALEM, Kenneth Lonergan’s LOBBY HERO, and a new adaptation of Dickens' A TALE OF TWO CITIES by Brendan Pelsue.
Forward Theater Presents the Wisconsin Premiere of KING JAMES
To kickoff the 2024-25 season, Forward Theater Company will present King James by Rajiv Joseph. Directed by Mikael Burke. Performances are in the Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts, September 12-29.
To kickoff the 2024-25 season, Forward Theater Company will present King James by Rajiv Joseph. Directed by Mikael Burke. Performances are in the Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts, September 12-29.
56th Jeff Awards Nominations Revealed
The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!
The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!
Children's Theatre Company Announces 2024-2025 Single Tickets Now On Sale
Children's Theatre Company has announced the availability of single tickets for their 2024-2025 season, featuring a variety of performances and artist photos.
Children's Theatre Company has announced the availability of single tickets for their 2024-2025 season, featuring a variety of performances and artist photos.
Student Blog: My Week at the Lanford Wilson New American Play Festival 2024
I always leave feeling so inspired and creatively charged. It is truly a huge blessing and I am so lucky to go to a school where we are encouraged to take part in new work and we are given the opportunities to learn about many different aspects of our industry, and the Lanford Wilson Festival helps us do just that.
I always leave feeling so inspired and creatively charged. It is truly a huge blessing and I am so lucky to go to a school where we are encouraged to take part in new work and we are given the opportunities to learn about many different aspects of our industry, and the Lanford Wilson Festival helps us do just that.
Chicago Children's Theatre Presents MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD AND GO DOG GO! VE PERRO ¡VE! World Premieres
Chicago Children's Theatre has announced two world premieres for the 2024-25 season: MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD and GO DOG GO! VE PERRO ¡VE!.
Chicago Children's Theatre has announced two world premieres for the 2024-25 season: MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD and GO DOG GO! VE PERRO ¡VE!.
World Premiere of OAK Comes to the Urbanite Theatre
Urbanite Theatre’s milestone tenth season is set to close with the world premiere of OAK, directed by Mikael Burke (May 31-June 30, 2024).
Urbanite Theatre’s milestone tenth season is set to close with the world premiere of OAK, directed by Mikael Burke (May 31-June 30, 2024).
2024 Winners Revealed For The Non-Equity Jeff Awards
Celebrating its 50th anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards have revealed the recipients for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2023 season. Learn more about the full list of winners here!
Celebrating its 50th anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards have revealed the recipients for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2023 season. Learn more about the full list of winners here!
Video: First Look at SHORT SHAKESPEARE! ROMEO AND JULIET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's introduction to Shakespeare’s work for young audiences with a 75-minute abridgement of Romeo and Juliet, adapted and directed by Mikael Burke. This production reimagines Shakespeare’s tale of young love found—and tragically lost—in the 1980s. Check out the video!
Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's introduction to Shakespeare’s work for young audiences with a 75-minute abridgement of Romeo and Juliet, adapted and directed by Mikael Burke. This production reimagines Shakespeare’s tale of young love found—and tragically lost—in the 1980s. Check out the video!
Children's Theatre Company Reveals 2024-2025 Season
Children’s Theatre Company has announced the 2024-2025 Season of six productions. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Children’s Theatre Company has announced the 2024-2025 Season of six productions. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Photos: First Look at SHORT SHAKESPEARE! ROMEO AND JULIET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting a perfect introduction to Shakespeare’s work for young audiences with a 75-minute abridgement of Romeo and Juliet, adapted and directed by Mikael Burke. See production photos here!
Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting a perfect introduction to Shakespeare’s work for young audiences with a 75-minute abridgement of Romeo and Juliet, adapted and directed by Mikael Burke. See production photos here!
Review: NOTES FROM THE FIELD At TimeLine Theatre Company
With NOTES FROM THE FIELD, playwright Anna Deavere Smith once again proves she’s a master of her genre of theatrical storytelling. Known for her documentary (or verbatim) plays, Smith presents monologues from 19 different interviews in this exploration of the school-to-prison pipeline in America. By allowing her interview subjects to literally speak for themselves, Smith has mastered the art of showing and not telling. NOTES FROM THE FIELD has a clear agenda; it’s a searing condemnation of the systemic failings of the American judicial, police, educational, and penitentiary institutions — and most notably a condemnation of the ways in which those systems have failed Black and Brown Americans. But Smith conveys her points with a blistering humanity (even if, at two hours and 40 minutes, I think she could have arrived at those points with a shorter run-time).
With NOTES FROM THE FIELD, playwright Anna Deavere Smith once again proves she’s a master of her genre of theatrical storytelling. Known for her documentary (or verbatim) plays, Smith presents monologues from 19 different interviews in this exploration of the school-to-prison pipeline in America. By allowing her interview subjects to literally speak for themselves, Smith has mastered the art of showing and not telling. NOTES FROM THE FIELD has a clear agenda; it’s a searing condemnation of the systemic failings of the American judicial, police, educational, and penitentiary institutions — and most notably a condemnation of the ways in which those systems have failed Black and Brown Americans. But Smith conveys her points with a blistering humanity (even if, at two hours and 40 minutes, I think she could have arrived at those points with a shorter run-time).
Kokandy Productions, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre & More Nominated for 2023 Jeff Awards- See the Full List!
Celebrating its 50th anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards has revealed its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2023 season.
Celebrating its 50th anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards has revealed its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2023 season.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater to Present SHORT SHAKESPEARE! ROMEO AND JULIET
Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present SHORT SHAKESPEARE! The production will welcome thousands of students from across the region.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present SHORT SHAKESPEARE! The production will welcome thousands of students from across the region.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Indianapolis Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis 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!
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis 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!
Mildred Marie Langford, Adhana Reid and Shariba Rivers to Star in TimeLine's Chicago Premiere of NOTES FROM THE FIELD
Mildred Marie Langford, Adhana Reid and Shariba Rivers will give voice to 18 real-life people caught in America’s school-to-prison pipeline in TimeLine Theatre’s Chicago premiere of Notes from the Field by Anna Deavere Smith.
Mildred Marie Langford, Adhana Reid and Shariba Rivers will give voice to 18 real-life people caught in America’s school-to-prison pipeline in TimeLine Theatre’s Chicago premiere of Notes from the Field by Anna Deavere Smith.
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Indianapolis Awards; TICK, TICK... BOOM!, TJ LOVES SALLY 4 EVER, Phoenix Theatre & More Lead!
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards; TICK, TICK... BOOM!, TJ LOVES SALLY 4 EVER, Phoenix Theatre & More Lead!
It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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