Natalie Rae

Interview: Playwright/Actor Margot Rose of UNCONDITIONAL: A MUSICAL MEMOIR
by Shari Barrett - Feb 15, 2025

Unconditional: A Musical Memoir, written by and starring Margot Rose is a true story of dedication, loss, community, and love, in which two women, already in their mid-forties, go to extraordinary lengths to have kids. Presented at the Skylight Theatre 2/15 thru 3/9, I decided to speak with Margot about her experience as a gay mother and the grief which led to the creation of it.

WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, SING SING, & More Garner Nominations for 2024 AWFJ EDA Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 12, 2024

The Alliance of Women Film Journalists (AWFJ) has nominated Wicked for four EDA Awards, including Best Film, Best Actress (Cynthia Erivo), Best Ensemble Cast and Casting Director, and Best Cinematography. Emilia Perez and Sing Sing have also been recognized.

HELL'S KITCHEN, ILLINOISE, And More Win 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2024

The Broadway productions of Illinoise, The Outsiders, Water for Elephants are winners at this year's 2024 Chita Rivera Awards.

Jared Grimes To Host The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2024

Jared Grimes will host the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards on May 20 at NYU Skirball Center, celebrating excellence in dance and choreography on Broadway and beyond.

ILLINOISE, HELL'S KITCHEN & More Earn Nominations for 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2024

See who was nominated for Chita Rivera Awards! Check out the full list and learn more about the awards.

Photo Flash: Underscore Theatre Company Presents CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2020

Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to present its 6th annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, created to showcase and support the growing field of musical theatre creators from Chicago and beyond.

Photo Flash: First Folio Theatre Celebrates Opening Night of JEEVES SAVES THE DAY
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2020

To begin the new year with laughs a-plenty, First Folio Theatre (Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St & Rt. 83) presents the World Premiere production of JEEVES SAVES THE DAY, by Margaret Raether, to continue its 2019-2020 season. Based on stories by P.G. Wodehouse and directed by Artistic Associate Joe Foust, JEEVES SAVES THE DAY previews January 29-31, opens February 1, and runs through March 1, 2020.

Underscore Theatre Company Presents its 6th Annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2020

Underscore Theatre Company will present its 6th annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, created to showcase and support the growing field of musical theatre creators from Chicago and beyond. The 2020 Festival features full productions of eight new musicals, plus two pay-what-you-can staged readings and a showcase of 10-minute musicals. The Festival will be performed simultaneously on two stages from February 3 - 23, 2020 at The Edge Theater: the Broadway (5451 N. Broadway) and the Off Broadway (1133 W. Catalpa Ave.) in Chicago Edgewater neighborhood. Each full production will receive at least five performances during the Festival. Tickets are currently available at www.cmtf.org. The press 'Sneak Preview,' featuring a sampling of songs from the 2020 Festival, is Monday, February 3 at 8 pm.

Cast Announced For PAPER SWORDS At The 2020 Chicago Musical Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - Dec 28, 2019

The cast for Paper Swords at the 2020 Chicago Musical Theatre Festival has been announced! With music and lyrics by Matt Day and a book by Kelsey Nighthawk, Paper Swords also features direction by Logan Boyd Jones and music direction by Samantha Westlake.

Oil Lamp Theater Will Present IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2019

Executive and Artistic Director Keith Gerth and Associate Artistic Director Stephen Smith announce Oil Lamp Theater's 2019 holiday show, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry. This special presentation, directed by Keith Gerth, will be performed from November 29 through December 29, 2019 - with extra Saturday matinees and Sunday evening performances added -- at 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview.

Photo Flash: Inside Look at Underscore Theatre's THE BALLAD OF LEFTY & CRABBE
by Julie Musbach - Jun 13, 2019

Underscore Theatre Company concludes its 2018-19 season with the musical comedyTHE BALLAD OF LEFTY & CRABBE, playing June 9 - July 14, 2019 at Underscore's newly-remodeled, permanent home, The Understudy, 4609 N. Clark St. in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood.

Photo Flash: First Look at Underscore Theatre Company's THE BALLAD OF LEFTY & CRABBE
by Julie Musbach - May 13, 2019

Underscore Theatre Company concludes its 2018-19 season with the musical comedy THE BALLAD OF LEFTY & CRABBE, playing June 8 - July 14, 2019 at Underscore's newly-remodeled, permanent home, The Understudy, 4609 N. Clark St. in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood.

Casting Announced For Underscore Theatre's THE BALLAD OF LEFTY & CRABBE
by Julie Musbach - May 13, 2019

Underscore Theatre Company announces casting for its musical comedy THE BALLAD OF LEFTY & CRABBE.

Tommy Takes Chicago In Brand New Promo For THE ROOM Parody Musical
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2019

With less than a month until its Chicago premiere, OH HI JOHNNY's 'Tommy Wiseau' is taking in the sights of Chicago.

Photo Flash: OH HI, JOHNNY! Tears Audiences Apart At The Chicago Musical Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2019

The new hit parody musical that's sure to tear you apart is here! OH HI, JOHNNY!- The 'Room-sical' Parody has opened in Chicago, with Ian Rigg starring as Tommy Wiseau.

Ian Rigg To Lead THE ROOM Parody Musical In Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2019

The new hit parody musical that's sure to tear you apart is coming to Chicago! OH HI, JOHNNY!- The 'Room-sical' Parody has announced its complete cast, with Ian Rigg starring as Tommy Wiseau.

Tommy Takes Chicago In Brand New Promo For THE ROOM Parody Musical
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2019

With less than a month until its Chicago premiere, OH HI JOHNNY's 'Tommy Wiseau' is taking in the sights of Chicago.

Casting Announced For 5th Annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2019

Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to present its 5th annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, created to showcase and support the growing field of musical theatre creators from Chicago and beyond. This year's Festival features full productions of nine new musicals plus two free readings. The Festival will be performed simultaneously on two stages at The Edge Theater: the Broadway (5451 N. Broadway) and the new Off Broadway (1133 W. Catalpa Ave.) in Chicago Edgewater neighborhood. Each full production will receive at least five performances during the Festival. Single tickets and festival passes are currently available at www.cmtf.org. The press 'Sneak Preview,' featuring a sampling of songs from the 2019 Festival, is Monday, February 4 at 8 pm.

Tommy Takes Chicago In Brand New Promo For THE ROOM Parody Musical
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2019

With less than a month until its Chicago premiere, OH HI JOHNNY's 'Tommy Wiseau' is taking in the sights of Chicago.

Ian Rigg To Lead THE ROOM Parody Musical In Chicago
by Julie Musbach - Dec 20, 2018

The new hit parody musical that's sure to tear you apart is coming to Chicago! OH HI, JOHNNY!- The 'Room-sical' Parody has announced its complete cast, with Ian Rigg starring as Tommy Wiseau.