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The Jeff Awards Reveal 51st Anniversary Non-Equiy Theater Awards Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Celebrating its 51st anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards revealed its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2024 season. Learn more about the nominations.

THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK Comes to Northlight Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2024

Northlight Theatre will open its 2024–2025 season with The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk. Learn more about the production here!

Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 89th Seasonn Artistic Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2024

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater, has announced its artistic company and creative teams for its 89th season, performing June 18 through October 20, 2024. 

The Artistic Home Presents CUT TO THE CHASE Festival Of One-Act Plays At The Den Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2024

Experience seven world and Chicago premieres at the CUT TO THE CHASE festival of one-act plays presented by The Artistic Home.

JUMP Opens Next Month at Theater Wit
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2024

Shattered Globe Theatre will present Jump, a Midwest premiere by Charly Evon Simpson, directed by SGT associate artistic director AmBer Montgomery. Performances are April 19-June 1, 2024 at Theater Wit. Press opening is Monday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble to Open 2024 With Bruce Graham's THE OUTGOING TIDE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024

BTE Opens 2024 with Bruce Graham's 'The Outgoing Tide' Directed by Steve Scott, Feb. 1 - March 3. Get the details on this upcoming production at BroadwayWorld.

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Presents MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY Just In Time For The Holidays
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2023

Just in time for the Holidays, BTE presents 'Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley' Nov. 16-Dec. 17. Get ready for a festive and heartwarming production that will transport you to the world of Jane Austen's beloved characters.

The Artistic Home Will Stage Jen Silverman's WITCH in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2023

 The Artistic Home will stage Jen Silverman’s WITCH – in which a charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

Pentabus Reveals New Season Of Work For Summer and Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2023

Pentabus has announced their 2023 Summer/Autumn Season which features one new commission, one new digital theatre online release, four new Associate Artists and the return of Pentabus Young Writers live production with seven new brilliant plays.

Review: THE SILENCE AND THE NOISE, Streaming
by Louise Penn - Apr 18, 2023

Raw, brutal, twisted, and full of rich wordplay, this play makes its political points and highlights a relationship which uses regret, mistakes, and teasing to hide what is really happening at its core. It is less the star-crossed young lovers of Shakespeare than the smack-stained children of a modern wasteland. 

Photos: The Artistic Home Presents DYING FOR IT By Moira Buffini
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2023

The Artistic Home presents Moira Buffini’s comedy Dying For It, directed by Monica Payne, playing March 18 – April 23, 2023 at The Den’s Bookspan Theatre. See first look photos from the production.

Cast Announced for DYING FOR IT Presented by The Artistic Home at The Den Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2023

The Artistic Home will present Moira Buffini’s comedy Dying For It, directed by Monica Payne, playing March 18 – April 23 at The Den’s Bookspan Theatre.

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Presents ANDY WARHOL'S TOMATO Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2023

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (BTE), the professional Equity company in residence at the McAninch Arts Center presents Vince Melocchi's “Andy Warhol's Tomato.” Guest director Steve Scott directs this 80-minute fictitious tale of unlikely friendship and inspiration running Feb. 2 – March 5.

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Presents Alan Ayckbourn's SEASON'S GREETINGS Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2022

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (BTE), the professional Equity company in residence at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), continues its 2022-2023 season with Alan Ayckbourn's “Season's Greetings,” directed by Connie Canaday Howard*+.

Nominees Announced for 2022 Jeff Awards In Chicago; Drury Lane & Goodman Theatre Lead Nominations
by Team BWW - Aug 24, 2022

Recognizing a strong return to the spotlight over the 2021-2022 Equity theater season, the Joseph Jefferson Awards in Chicago announced its nominations for theater excellence. This year’s nominees include 201 theater artists across 38 categories of excellence in theater production among shows from 43 companies.

Equity Jeff Awards Announce 2022 Nominations
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022

The Joseph Jefferson Awards have announced this year's Equity nominations, including 201 theater artists across 38 categories.  The 54th anniversary Equity Jeff Awards will take place October 17, 2022, at Drury Lane in Oakbrook, IL. 

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Finishes Season with NAPERVILLE
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 7, 2022

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (BTE), the professional Equity company in residence at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), wraps up the 2021-2022 Season with “Naperville,” written by Mat Smart and directed by BTE Member Kurt Naebig. New York Theatre Review calls it a “valentine to the heart and soul of the American suburbs.” There will be a Preview performance 8 p.m., Thursday, April 28. Press opening is 8 p.m., Friday, April 29. Performances run through May 29.  

Promethean Theatre Ensemble To Return With Shakespeare's RICHARD III At The Factory, May 12 �" June 25
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2022

Promethean Theatre Ensemble will return from its pandemic hiatus with a modern dress storefront production of Shakespeare's epic RICHARD III. The play will be directed by Steve Scott, an Artistic Associate with the Goodman Theatre, where he most recently directed VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE.

First Folio Theatre Presents Jane Austen's EMMA March 26 - April 24
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2022

First Folio Theatre will present Jane Austen's EMMA by Phil Timberlake, previewing March 23rd, 24th, and 25th, opening March 26th, and running through April 24th, 2022.

The First Folio Theatre Stages THE SECRET COUNCIL
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 5, 2022

First Folio Theatre will present the World Premiere of Agatha Christie’s The Secret Council, adapted by David Rice. The show will preview January 26th - 28th, open January 29th, and run through February 27th, 2022.