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Video: First Look at THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Get a first look at footage of The Comedy of Errors at Chicago Shakespeare Theater!

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Marks Shakespeare's Birthday This Month

As the world commemorates William Shakespeare's 459th birthday this April, Chicago Shakespeare Theater will celebrate the Bard with multiple events throughout the month. The Theater will honor the legacy of Founding Artistic Director Barbara Gaines with the Spirit of Shakespeare Award, which will be presented at a fundraising event at the Theater's home on Navy Pier on Monday, April 24, 2023.

Review: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Artistic Director Barbara Gaines cleverly marries play and production concept in THE COMEDY OF ERRORS for her final production.

Photos/Video: Go Inside Rehearsal For THE COMEDY OF ERRORS At Chicago Shakespeare Theater

In her final production as Chicago Shakespeare Theater artistic director, Barbara Gaines stages Shakespeare’s riotous The Comedy of Errors, imprinting her legacy of inventive and captivating interpretations of the Bard’s work for today’s audiences. Go inisde reheartsals with newly released photos and video of the company in action!

Live Comic Newscast THIS WEEK THIS WEEK Continues Thursdays Through March 30

A little Daily Show, a little SNL... a lot of fun! Live on stage at Atwater Village Theatre, This Week This Week is Open Fist Theatre Company's weekly comic newscast, featuring a revolving cast of actors and special guest stars at every performance.

Live Comic Newscast THIS WEEK THIS WEEK Returns January 5

A little Daily Show, a little SNL... a lot of fun! Live on stage at Atwater Village Theatre, This Week This Week is Open Fist Theatre Company's weekly comic newscast, featuring a revolving cast of actors and special guest stars at every performance.

Interview: Writer/Director Catherine Butterfield on the World Premiere of TO THE BONE Presented by Open Fist Theatre Company

Open Fist Theatre Company is presenting the world premiere of To the Bone, a darkly funny comedy about family, baseball, and genetics, written and directed by Catherine Butterfield. The play centers on sisters Kelly Moran and Maureen Dugan from the 'Irish Riviera' south of Boston, where they were known as 'hard girls' back in high school. And since the adage says that it's better to write about the things you know, I decided to ask Catherine Butterfield about how much of her own personal life is reflected in the play and what it's like to write and direct it herself.

World Premiere of TO THE BONE to be Presented at Open Fist Theatre Company in October

Sometimes you get thrown a curveball. Open Fist Theatre Company will present the world premiere of To the Bone, a dark comedy about family, baseball, genetics — and the unexpected vagaries of life. 

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Announces 2022/2023 Initial Lineup Including THE NOTEBOOK, WUTHERING HEIGHTS & More

Get the season schedule for the Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 2022/2023 Season, which includes a highly anticipated world premiere musical, striking new adaptations of literary classics, and Barbara Gaines directing her final production in her role as artistic director, thirty-six years after founding the company.

THE GREAT Season Two Sets DVD Release

With Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult reprising their Golden Globe®-nominated roles, Season Two finds Catherine finally taking the Russian throne for her own. The 4-disc DVD set features all ten episodes from Season Two, plus exclusive deleted scenes and an uproarious blooper reel. Season Two is now available for purchase on Digital platforms.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Season Two of THE GREAT on Hulu

The series stars Elle Fanning as Catherine, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, and more. In season two of “The Great,” Catherine finally takes the Russian throne for her own, facing the difficult realities of ‘liberating' a country that doesn’t want to be. Watch the new trailer now!

Gillian Anderson Joins Season Two of Hulu's THE GREAT

Joanna is a glamorous socialite from Germany, sometimes also known as the “maestro of marriage” for her abilities to arrange high profile partnerships for her daughters. She has heard rumors of her daughter’s coup and come to Russia to see it for herself.

Join ANDTheatre Company To SPREAD THE LOVE

Share the Love with ANDTheatre Company! ANDTheatre celebrate its 36th season with a benefit show Thursday November 5th. All proceeds from the show go to AND's continuing classes, ongoing development of new and exciting work, as well as deeply needed artist salaries. Yes, it's online and with improv, music, magic and sketch!

TogetherLAFestival Returns with Playwright Meet and Greets

Meet the playwrights from the 2nd week of LA's first TogetherLAFestival. Presented by Alternative Theatre Los Angeles (ATLA) in association with LA Stage Alliance (LASA), a?oeTogether LA: A Virtual Stage Festivala?? is celebrating the vibrant and diverse intimate theatre scene of the greater Los Angeles area.

Hulu Renews THE GREAT For A Second Season

Hulu has renewed The Great, from Tony McNamara (THE FAVOURITE), for a 10-episode, second season. The first season debuted on Hulu on Friday, May 15. 

VIDEO: Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult Star in the Trailer for THE GREAT

Hulu has shared the official trailer for Hulu Original comedy series The Great. All 10 episodes of The Great will premiere May 15, only on Hulu. 

VIDEO: Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult Star in the Teaser for THE GREAT

Check out the official teaser for Hulu Original comedy series The Great from Oscar-nominated writer Tony McNamara. All 10 episodes of The Great will premiere May 15, only on Hulu. 

Hulu Reveals Premiere Dates for Upcoming 2020 Hulu Originals THE GREAT, RAMY, & SOLAR OPPOSITES

The much-anticipated series from Oscar-nominated writer Tony McNamara (THE FAVOURITE), The Great debuts on Hulu on Friday, May 15. The comedy series chronicles the genre-bending, anti-historical ride through 18th Century Russia and follows the wildly comedic rise of Catherine the Nothing to Catherine the Great.  The series stars Elle Fanning as Catherine, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge and Sacha Shawan. 

Neil Simon's Musical FOOLS Re-Opens At Open Fist In 2020

World premiere of Neil Simon's Musical Fools a?" Reopens Jan. 11 for a limited 3-week run through Jan. 26. 2020.

Review: Neil Simon's MUSICAL FOOLS is a Monty Python Version of Fiddler on the Roof Performed by the Original Not Ready for Prime Time Players

Open Fist's clever, hilarious World Premiere musical adaptation of Neil Simon's MUSICAL FOOLS is a hilarious musical adaptation of his play, Fools, with book and lyrics by Simon, and music and lyrics by Phil Swann and Ron West, a veteran comedy genius from Chicago's Second City, who has directed the laugh fest like a Monty Python version of Fiddler on the Roof performed by the original Not Ready for Prime Time Players. Off-the-wall hysterical choreography by Louisa Kendrick Burton greatly enhances the comedy, with musical direction by Jan Roper often adding in the flavor of Eastern European Klezmer music.