Photo Flash: First Look at City Lit's Production of J.B.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2017
J.B., the Pulitzer Prize and Best Play Tony Award -winner by the American playwright and poet Archibald MacLeish, takes place in a corner of an enormous circus tent, where two vendors prepare to perform a play based on the Book of Job. One vendor, Nickles (meant to signify the devil, who is sometimes called Old Nick ), will play the Devil. The other vendor, Zuss ( Zeus ), will play God. The two choose J.B., a wealthy banker, to play their Job. City Lit's production is directed by Brian Pastor and will be performed by an ensemble of nine women who take all twenty-three roles of men, women, and children in the play's cast of characters.
City Lit's 'J.B.' to Employ Cast Composed Entirely of Women over Age 55
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2017
J.B., the Pulitzer Prize and Best Play Tony Award-winner by the American playwright and poet Archibald MacLeish, will be the second production in City Lit's 2017-18 season. Reviewing the original Broadway production in 1958, THE NEW YORK TIMES's legendary critic Brooks Atkinson called it A fresh and exalting morality that has great stature.
Two Pence Theatre Company to Present WOMEN BEWARE WOMEN, 9/4-27
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 16, 2014
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.
The Gift Theatre Announces TEN, Opening 1/5
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 5, 2012
The Gift will produce a festival of short pieces written specifically for The Gift by artists whose work they have produced over the past ten years--ten World Premieres by Ensemble Members Maggie Andersen, Jenny Connell, Andrew Hinderaker, William Nedved, Natural Gas and guest playwrights Eric Bogosian, Caitlin Montanye Parrish, David Rabe, JT Rogers and Craig Wright. We are ecstatic about kicking off our 10th Anniversary season in such a monumental fashion.
The Gift Theatre Announces TEN, Opening 1/5
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 2, 2012
The Gift will produce a festival of short pieces written specifically for The Gift by artists whose work they have produced over the past ten years--ten World Premieres by Ensemble Members Maggie Andersen, Jenny Connell, Andrew Hinderaker, William Nedved, Natural Gas and guest playwrights Eric Bogosian, Caitlin Montanye Parrish, David Rabe, JT Rogers and Craig Wright. We are ecstatic about kicking off our 10th Anniversary season in such a monumental fashion.
The Gift Theatre Extends NORTHWEST HIGHWAY Thru 9/25
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 25, 2011
The Gift Theatre Company will for the second time extend its critically-acclaimed, Jeff-Recommended production of Northwest Highway by co-founder William Nedved, directed by Si Osborne.
The Gift Theatre's NORTHWEST HIGHWAY Closes 9/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2011
The Gift Theatre Company's critically-acclaimed, Jeff-Recommended production of Northwest Highway by co-founder William Nedved, directed by Si Osborne will close on September 11, 2011.
The Gift Theatre Extends NORTHWEST HIGHWAY Thru 9/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 23, 2011
The Gift Theatre Company will for the second time extend its critically-acclaimed, Jeff-Recommended production of Northwest Highway by co-founder William Nedved, directed by Si Osborne.
The Gift Theatre Presents Northwest Highway
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 6, 2011
John Patrick Moore might finally be ready to sell the Jefferson Park house where his father was raised. Or he might not. Two real estate agents, his CPD partner, and a Polish-American waitress force him to face the road ahead
The Gift Theatre Presents Northwest Highway
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2011
John Patrick Moore might finally be ready to sell the Jefferson Park house where his father was raised. Or he might not. Two real estate agents, his CPD partner, and a Polish-American waitress force him to face the road ahead
The Gift Theatre Presents Northwest Highway
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 2, 2011
John Patrick Moore might finally be ready to sell the Jefferson Park house where his father was raised. Or he might not. Two real estate agents, his CPD partner, and a Polish-American waitress force him to face the road ahead
Glass Onion Theatre Presents ROMEO & JULIET and A MID SUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2011
Furthering their strategy of delivering outstanding creative, educational theater, Glass Onion Theatre Company announces the acquisition of Absolute Shakespeare. Effective immediately, Glass Onion Theatre will take control of the administrative, artistic and production elements of Absolute Shakespeare. This acquisition combines Glass Onion's preeminent creative and production management with the outstanding reputation and tradition established by Absolute Shakespeare during its 25-year history of presenting Shakespeare to middle and high school audiences.
THE MAGIC OFRENDA Runs 10/19-11/10 At The Apollo Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2009
Ofrenda Productions and Producer/Director Ricardo Guiterrez present the return engagement of The Magic Ofrenda, October 19 and 20 and November 2, 9 and 10, 2009, at The Apollo Theatre. Show times are 9:30 and 11am.
THE MAGIC OFRENDA Runs 10/19-11/10 At The Apollo Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2009
Ofrenda Productions and Producer/Director Ricardo Guiterrez present the return engagement of The Magic Ofrenda, October 19 and 20 and November 2, 9 and 10, 2009, at The Apollo Theatre. Show times are 9:30 and 11am.