22nd Annual Black Excellence Awards Nominations Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2022
The Board of Directors of the African American Arts Alliance, and the Black Excellence Awards Committee have announced the nominations for the 22nd Annual Black Excellence Awards. The Awards were established in 2002 to honor the outstanding works of art by African Americans in Theater, Dance, Music, Film, Literature, Visual Arts and Digital Media.
Hero Theatre Announces HEROVOTES!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2020
Hero Theatre announced today their roster of playwrights for HeroVotes!, a new theater piece that will be released virtually starting September 28, 2020.
LaDarrion Williams' New Play COCO QUEENS to Receive Staged Reading
by Julie Musbach - Aug 27, 2019
After extensive rewrites over the course of the year, LA's very own LaDarrion Williams will be bringing his new play, Coco Queens to the stage as a staged reading performance. It is to be directed by Jennifer Jones and is slated for a 2020 production!
Pegasus Theatre Chicago Kicks Off 'Spring Muse' Fest Today
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2015
Pegasus Theatre Chicago kicks off a 'Spring Muse: Hope & Justice' festival, today, May 19 - 28 at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Ave., presented in conjunction with the World Premiere of Steven Simoncic's 'Ghost Gardens'.
Pegasus Theatre Chicago to Present 'Spring Muse' Fest, 5/19-28
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 20, 2015
Pegasus Theatre Chicago announces a 'Spring Muse: Hope & Justice' festival, May 19 - 28 at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Ave., presented in conjunction with the World Premiere of Steven Simoncic's 'Ghost Gardens'. Pegasus presents three unique performances including Rachel DuBose's 'The Healer', stories of love and strength with 'Project Hope' by Hope 31:9, and 'Still I Rise' showcasing multidisciplinary female artists of color. Tickets are $10 each performance and patrons can purchase a special $25 festival pass. Patrons can also purchase a festival pass plus 'Ghost Gardens' tickets for $40. For more information visit www.PegasusTheatreChicago.com
Adventure Stage Chicago Presents SINBAD: THE UNTOLD TALE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 4, 2011
Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC) presents the second full production of their 2010-2011 season for young audiences - Charles Way's adventure saga SINBAD: THE UNTOLD TALE, directed by Amanda Delheimer.
Next Theatre Ends Season With WAR WITH THE NEWTS, Previews 5/21
by BWW
News Desk - May 21, 2010
Next Theatre Company concludes it's 29th season in May with the world premiere of War with the Newts, an adaptation of Karel ?apek's 1936 satirical novel. The story is adapted and directed by former Next Artistic Director Jason Loewith, who penned the highly successful Adding Machine: A Musical, which won a host of awards in Chicago and then off-Broadway where it ran for eight months.
Next Theatre Ends Season With WAR WITH THE NEWTS, Previews 5/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 16, 2010
Next Theatre Company concludes it's 29th season in May with the world premiere of War with the Newts, an adaptation of Karel ?apek's 1936 satirical novel. The story is adapted and directed by former Next Artistic Director Jason Loewith, who penned the highly successful Adding Machine: A Musical, which won a host of awards in Chicago and then off-Broadway where it ran for eight months.