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A RAISIN IN THE SUN Comes to the Court Theatre

Court Theatre will present Lorraine Hansberry’s masterpiece A Raisin in the Sun, winner of a Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award nominee for Best Play, and the first play written by a Black woman to be produced on Broadway.

Photos: First Look at American Blues Theater's FENCES

American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, presents August Wilson’s Fences, directed by Monty Cole. Check out photos here!

Farmers Alley Theatre Will Re-Open Fall 2021 

Located in the heart of Downtown Kalamazoo, Farmers Alley Theatre is bursting at the seams to  open their doors and welcome live audiences into their space for the first time since March of 2020. 

Harry J. Lennix To Direct MERCY By Felicia Oduh At Northlight

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, presents an Interplay reading of Mercy, written by Felicia Oduh and directed by Harry Lennix. The virtual reading of Mercy will be presented via livestream on Sunday, December 13 (time TBA) 

Photo Flash: Greenhouse Theater & GLP Productions' Presents N

Greenhouse Theater Center and GLP Productions are pleased to present the world premiere of David Alex's political drama N, directed by TaRon Patton, playing October 24 – November 17, 2019 in The Greenhouse Theater Center's Upstairs Studio, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at greenhousetheater.org, in person at the box office or by calling (773) 404-7336. 

Greenhouse Theater Center & GLP Productions Present N

Greenhouse Theater Center and GLP Productions present the world premiere ofDavid Alex's political drama N, directed by TaRon Patton, playing October 24 a?" November 17, 2019 in The Greenhouse Theater Center's Upstairs Studio, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago.

Photo Flash: Northlight Theatre Presents LANDLADIES

Marti and Christine are both working their way to a better life - one a self-made building owner, the other a single mom juggling the care of her daughter with a part-time job and a complicated ex-boyfriend.

Northlight Presents The World Premiere Of LANDLADIES

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, continues its 2018-19 season with the World Premiere of Landladies, written by Sharyn Rothstein and directed by Jess McLeod. Landladies runs March 14 - April 20, 2019 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie. The press opening is scheduled for Friday, March 22, 2019 at 8pm. 

Northlight Announces Season Casting

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, announces its 44th season, opening withCurve of Departure by Rachel Bonds and directed by BJ Jones. The season continues with the World Premiere of Mansfield Park, Kate Hamill's new adaptation of Jane Austen's classic tale of social satire, directed by Stuart Carden; followed by Christina Ham's Nina Simone: Four Women,directed by Kenneth L. Roberson; and the World Premiere of Landladies (previously titled The Janice), written by Sharyn Rothstein and directed by Jess McLeod. Closing out the season is Into the Breeches! by George Brant and directed by Jessica Thebus.

Photo Flash: The Gift Theatre Presents Shakespeare Classic HAMLET

The Gift Theatre is pleased to continue its 17th season with William Shakespeare's HAMLET. Directed by guest artist Monty Cole, this production of the Bard's great tragedy will crack open the mind of one of western drama's most fascinating and complex characters. HAMLET will play June 1 - July 29, 2018 at 4802 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood.

TV Pilot Roundup: Which Broadway Stars Will We See on the Small Screen Next Season?

Many Broadway favorites have filmed pilots this year including Phillipa Soo, Lesli Margherita, Brian d'Arcy James, Andy Karl, and more. As the year continues, the networks are beginning to make decisions on what will be picked up for a full series, and what won't see beyond the pilot.

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of Porchlight Music Theatre's BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL

Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber have just announced the extension of Billy Elliot the Musical through Sunday, Nov. 26. Check out photos from opening night below!

Photo Flash: Porchlight Music Theatre's BILLY ELLIOT Will Continue to Dance Through Thanksgiving

Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to announce the extension of Billy Elliot the Musical through Sunday, Nov. 26. Billy Elliot the Musical with music by Elton John and book and lyrics by Lee Hall is directed and co-choreographed by Porchilght Artistic AssociateBrenda Didier, with Co-Choreographer Craig V. Miller and music direction by Porchlight Artistic AssociateLinda Madonia at Porchlght's new home, the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Street.

JAZZ Has World Premiere at Baltimore Center Stage Based on Toni Morrison Novel

Playwright Nambi E.Kelley's adaptation of Morrison novel is a herculean effort.

BWW Review: Gift Theatre's High-Tech RICHARD III Reaches New Heights

The title character's opening soliloquy sets the tone for the despicable acts to come in William Shakespeare's 'RICHARD III,' but it is a later scene in The Gift Theatre's version that packs the biggest punch.

Sandra Oh and Andre De Shields Among Lineup for Victory Gardens' 2015 IGNITION Festival, Beginning Today

Victory Gardens Theater recently announced the cast of its 2015 IGNITION Festival of New Plays, including GREY'S ANATOMY star Sandra Oh and Broadway legend Andre De Shields.

WAKE UP with BWW 6/19/2015 - Father's Day Weekend!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: Benefits, readings, concerts, and more, all in time for Father's Day!

BWW Reviews: IMMEDIATE FAMILY Rises Above Sitcom at the Taper

It is rich yet rare to find a new American play that is at once terribly funny, terribly real and utterly demanding of one's attention. Immediate Family is such a play; it's fiercely original way at looking at an American black dysfunctional family is both heartwarming and completely enjoyable. In fact, I found myself looking at this black family and listening to playwright Paul Oakley Stovall's jokes about being from a black family and found myself, although white, identifying thoroughly with the issues at play. The family is black - and much of the humor is unmistakably black - but the conflicts are universal. Under Phylicia Rashad's steady hand, Immediate Family in its West Coast premiere at the Taper is one great big hit.

Photo Flash: Phylicia Rashad and the Cast of IMMEDIATE FAMILY Celebrate Opening Night at the Taper

'Immediate Family,' a biting new comedy written by Paul Oakley Stovall and directed by Phylicia Rashad, opened at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on Sunday, May 3. Performances continue through June 7, 2015. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening festivities below!

Photo Flash: First Look at IMMEDIATE FAMILY, Directed by Phylicia Rashad at the Taper

"Immediate Family," a biting new comedy written by Paul Oakley Stovall and directed by Phylicia Rashad, opens at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on Sunday, May 3 at 7 p.m. Performances continue through June 7, 2015. (Previews began April 22.) BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!