BWW Review: RUTHERFORD AND SON at TimeLine Theatre a Chicago Premiere 107 Years in the Making
It's rare that modern theatergoers can catch the Chicago premiere of a ground-breaking play written more than a century ago, but TimeLine Theatre is offering this chance with its searing production of Githa Sowerby's RUTHERFORD AND SON. Set in a factory town in northern England, this tense family drama addresses issues of misogyny, classism and industrial unrest in the years leading up to WWI. Though it played to great acclaim in its 1912 London premiere, the backlash following the discovery that playwright a?oeK.G. Sowerbya?? was a woman contributed to its falling out of favor. Following recent revivals over the past several decades, primarily in the UK, Mechelle Moe directs the Chicago premiere of what is now recognized as one of the major plays of the 20th century.
Photo Flash: TimeLine Theatre Presents RUTHERFORD AND SON
TimeLine Theatre, furthering its mission of presenting stories that explore today's social and political issues through the lens of the past, will resurrect this Fall a groundbreaking feminist play from the early 20th century, Rutherford and Son by Githa Sowerby.
TimeLine Introduces Chicago to RUTHERFORD AND SON
TimeLine Theatre, furthering its mission of presenting stories that explore today's social and political issues through the lens of the past, will resurrect this Fall a groundbreaking feminist play from the early 20th century, Rutherford and Son by Githa Sowerby.
Griffin Theatre Welcomes Nine New Ensemble Members
Griffin Theatre Company Artistic Director William Massolia today announced the addition of nine new ensemble members: Isa Arciniegas, Larry Baldacci, Peter Byrne, Jermaine Hill, Nicole Laurenzi, Ryan McBride, Rochelle Therrien, Jason VonRohn and Scott Weinstein. Additionally, Griffin is pleased to add six new artistic associates: Will Kiley, Dorothy Milne, Mechelle Moe, Alexander Ridgers, Rachel Sypniewski and Brandon Wardell.
LINDA Extends Through September 1 At Steep Theatre
With the original run completely sold out, Steep Theatre Company is adding eight more performances of Penelope Skinner's Linda. Tickets for the extension are available now at steeptheatre.com/linda and they're expected to go quickly.
Photo Flash: Steep Theatre Presents LINDA By Penelope Skinner
Linda Wilde is a titan - an award-winning executive at Swan Beauty Corporation with another brilliant new ad campaign up her sleeve. In the wake of her success, Linda's husband, daughters, and a new generation of emerging leaders are following their dreams, but her immaculately curated work-life balance hasn't prepared her for the battle for visibility in a world focused on everlasting youth. Olivier Award nominee Penelope Skinner's Linda is a searingly funny portrait of a woman on the front lines of the fight for relevance.
Casting Announced for LINDA At Steep Theatre
Linda Wilde is a titan - an award-winning executive at Swan Beauty Corporation with another brilliant new ad campaign up her sleeve. In the wake of her success, Linda's husband, daughters, and a new generation of emerging leaders are following their dreams, but her immaculately curated work-life balance hasn't prepared her for the battle for visibility in a world focused on everlasting youth. Olivier Award nominee Penelope Skinner's Linda is a searingly funny portrait of a woman on the front lines of the fight for relevance.
AH, WILDERNESS! Cast, Creatives Set for Summer Run at the Goodman
This summer, experience the agony and ecstasy of first love all over again in Goodman Theatre's major revival of Ah, Wilderness! - the sole comedic work of playwright Eugene O'Neill, the father of American drama. Steve Scott, the Goodman's longtime Producer, directs O'Neill's portrait of family life at the turn of the century - and the bliss, excitement and adventure of first love.
TV: How Very... Watch Highlights from Kokandy Productions' HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL
Kokandy Productions launches its 2016 season with the Chicago premiere of the dark 'mean teen' comedy HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, based on the hit 1980s cult film of the same name, from the award winning-team of creative team of Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness, Desperate Housewives) and Laurence O'Keefe (Bat Boy, Legally Blonde). Directed by James Beaudry, with music direction by Kory Danielson and choreography by Sawyer Smith, HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL will play now through April 24, 2016 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Click below to watch highlights from the show!
Photo Flash: First Look at Kokandy Productions' HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL
Kokandy Productions is pleased to launch its 2016 season with the Chicago premiere of the dark 'mean teen' comedy HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, based on the hit 1980s cult film of the same name, from the award winning-team of creative team of Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness, Desperate Housewives) and Laurence O'Keefe (Bat Boy, Legally Blonde). Directed by James Beaudry, with music direction by Kory Danielson and choreography by Sawyer Smith, HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL will play February 28 - April 24, 2016 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets for HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL are currently available at www.kokandyproductions.com, by calling (773) 975-8150 or in person at the Theater Wit Box Office. The press opening is Friday, March 4 at 8 pm.
Kokandy's HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL to Run 2/28-4/24 at Theater Wit
?Kokandy Productions is pleased to launch its 2016 season with the Chicago premiere of the dark "mean teen" comedy HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, based on the hit 1980s cult film of the same name, from the award winning-team of creative team of Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness, Desperate Housewives) and Laurence O'Keefe (Bat Boy, Legally Blonde). Directed by James Beaudry, with music direction by Kory Danielson and choreography by Sawyer Smith, HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL will play February 28 - April 24, 2016 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets for HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL are currently available at www.kokandyproductions.com, by calling (773) 975-8150 or in person at the Theater Wit Box Office. The press opening is Friday, March 4 at 8 pm.
Griffin Theatre's LONDON WALL Opens Tonight
On the heals of its hit production of Pocatello, Griffin Theatre Company is pleased to continue its 2015-16 season with the Midwest premiere of John Van Druten's romantic drama LONDON WALL, directed by ensemble member Robin Witt, who helmed Griffin's 2014 Jeff Award-winning drama Men Should Weep.
Photo Flash: First Look at Griffin Theatre's Midwest Premiere of LONDON WALL
Following its hit production of Pocatello, Griffin Theatre Company continues its 2015-16 season with the Midwest premiere of John Van Druten's romantic drama LONDON WALL, directed by ensemble member Robin Witt, who helmed Griffin's 2014 Jeff Award-winning drama Men Should Weep. LONDON WALL plays now through February 14, 2016 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Griffin Theatre's LONDON WALL Begins Tonight
On the heals of its hit production of Pocatello, Griffin Theatre Company is pleased to continue its 2015-16 season with the Midwest premiere of John Van Druten's romantic drama LONDON WALL, directed by ensemble member Robin Witt, who helmed Griffin's 2014 Jeff Award-winning drama Men Should Weep. LONDON WALL will play tonight, January 9, through February 14, 2016 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.