(Chicago, IL) Opening tonight, “IRL” at Goodman Theatre, is Highway Patrol—Emmy Award-winning actor Dana Delany’s (China Beach, Desperate Housewives) true personal story crafted entirely from her digital archive of hundreds of tweets and direct messages on Twitter. Together with three-time Emmy Award nominee Dot-Marie Jones (Glee’s Coach Beiste) and emerging Chicago actor Thomas Murphy Molony […]

Written and Directed by Jackie TaylorOpening: December 03, 2023Closing: January 14, 2023$101.50 – $101.50 including fees Tix: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35140/production/1156931?performanceId=11275344 It’s the 47th Anniversary of Jackie Taylor’s holiday classic hit “The Other Cinderella.” It’s been almost five decades and Cinderella is proving to be ageless. The story line remains the same – Cinderella is from the projects, […]

Chicago, IL – Stewart Music Emporium presents performer Gregory Stewart, 2023 Jeff Award nominee (Reasons: A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire) in a limited run of his tribute Just One of Those Things (And More): The Nat King Cole Story, December 8, 2023 – January 7, 2024, at Venus Cabaret Theater, 3745 N Southport […]

All photos courtesy of Kalonda Kay Born and raised in St. Louis, MO surrounded by successful business owners within her family and a grandmother who shared her life in the entertainment world, Kalonda followed in her footsteps and began dance and music as early as five years old. She began dancing at Judy Best Talent […]

Photo courtesy of Audley   David Stamps is a 55-year-old, LGBT, veteran, living in St. Albans, Queens, NYC. He’s recently been named 2023-24 Artist-in-Residence at The Kennedy Center by Karina Galiano, at THE REACH program, for the cultural and social impact of his latest project. a poetry play entitled,” The Black Bullet Dichotomy” aka “The […]

Surprise Your Valentine with Tickets to Reasons: A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire. Previews start February 25th!  Written and directed by Daryl D. Brooks   Previews February 25 – March 4   Opening March 5 Running Through April 16   Reasons takes us on a journey of how Earth, Wind and Fire was formed […]

All photos credit: Liz Lauren   TWO-TIME PULITZER PRIZE WINNER LYNN NOTTAGE RETURNS TO GOODMAN THEATRE THIS FALL WITH CLYDE’S, STARRING DE’ADRE AZIZA, KEVIN KENERLY, REZA SALAZAR, NEDRA SNIPES AND GARRETT YOUNG ***KATE WHORISKEY DIRECTS THE CHICAGO PREMIERE OF THE BROADWAY TRIUMPH, SEPTEMBER 10 – OCTOBER 9*** Yesterday, Monday, September 19, 2022, The National Association […]

Previews: August 13, 14, 19 Opens: August 20, 2022 Press Opening: August 21, 2022 Closes: September 18, 2022 Written and directed by Rueben Echoles. TICKETS; https://ci.ovationtix.com/35140/production/1102184 Do you know Langston Hughes? Everyone who cares about the fate of humanity – should know Langston Hughes. Join us to learn more about this outstanding and controversial Harlem Renaissance […]

MERCURY THEATER CHICAGO ANNOUNCESCASTING AND ARTISTS FORWOMEN OF SOUL – WITH A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO ARETHAA soulful musical salute Written and Directed by Daryl D. Brookswith Musical Direction by Robert Reddrick Chicago –Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter, Managing Director Shane Murray-Corcoran, and Executive Producers Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon announce the cast and creative team […]

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 9, 2021 SISTER ACTthe hit musical for the holidaysMUST CLOSE January 2, 2022 Kelvin Roston Jr. gets into the holiday habit withAlexis J. Roston and the acclaimed cast of Sister Act for the final week of performances, December 29 – January 2 Chicago –Disco diva Deloris Cartier and the Sisters […]

Artists announced for The Black Monologuesat the 5th edition of Black Beauty Festival: Joy & Magic April 10-11, 2021 Chicago, IL– Victory Gardens Theater, in partnership with The Black Women’s Expo and Black Owned Chicago, presents the 5th Edition of the Black Beauty Festival (BBF), April 10-11, 2021. Offered virtually for the first time, Black […]

Richard Gallion Entertainment will be casting actors for the hit stage play 1800’s Vs 2020. We are re-casting a few roles. ROLES: Amy: (Caucasian, mid 20’s-30’s) She’ s 100% invested in her interracial marriage. Born with a silver spoon was a great platform for Amy. But now she’s building a platform full of Love and […]

Blake Hawthorne is a performing singer, songwriter and actor hailing from Indiana destined to leave a mark in Chicago and the world. At the youthful age of 21, he has already performed in several musicals and released his own music, independently. He’s performed in a number of stage productions in the Chicagoland area including “The […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NORTHLIGHT THEATRE PRESENTS FREE INTERPLAY READING OF MERCY BY FELICIA ODUH DIRECTED BY HARRY J. LENNIXFEATURING SHANESIA DAVIS, DIZZIE HARRIS, SHAMS EUGENE MONTEIRO, DWAIN A. PERRY, AND KELSEY SCOTT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, presents an Interplay reading […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Court Theatre and the Experimental Performance Initiative at the University of Chicago Launch “For You’s Artists & Elders: “A Bridge, A Gift” Projectwith Online Event December 10″ Chicago, IL – Court Theatre, under the continuing leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director, and Executive Director Angel Ysaguirre, presents a virtual […]

Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the holiday stream of Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman’s The Steadfast Tin Soldier. Experience Chicago’s beloved holiday tradition with your family this holiday season, as the production streams into your home this December! Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story about a little tin soldier who never gives up, this production is a […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The League of Chicago Theatres announcesthe Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship,funded by the McMullen & Kime Charitable Trustto support the work of Black theatre artists in Chicago Chicago (July 15, 2020)– The League of Chicago Theatres announces The Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship, a grant to fund a residency for […]

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We honor a Broadway Global Producer of the Year (BGPOY) for leaving a legacy for Arts. Richard “Cameron” has created a universal place for all to share the arts and our global arts movement. We honor a Broadway Global Producer of the Year, who is accessible on social media, leaving a global legacy for live […]

Richard Cameron’s love of the theatre began at age five, when he was kicked out of kindergarten for singing in the bathroom. From that moment on, he was destined for cattle calls! An alumnus of the America Academy of Dramatic Arts, Richard (Cameron to his friends) performed around the globe on cruise ships & worked […]

Peter Andersen is a theatre artist originally from Wisconsin who is based out of Chicago.  He is a graduate of Emerson College where he obtained his BFA in Acting.   Peter is currently finishing his season as a teaching artist for Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Northlight Theatre Company, and Writers Theatre. ​This summer he will be assisting Bill […]

Victor Gulley was born and raised in Evanston, IL. After high school, he went to Howard University to pursue a business degree. After working in the computer field as a Network engineer, Victor was asked to create a theatrical production for a company he was working with in 2005. His first theatrical production was well […]

For over 25 years, Writers Theatre has captivated Chicagoland audiences with inventive interpretations of classic work, a bold approach to contemporary theatre and a dedication to creating the most intimate theatrical experience possible. Under the artistic leadership of Michael Halberstam and the executive leadership of Kathryn M. Lipuma, Writers Theatre has grown to become a […]

A Taste of Theatre is a 501(c) organization dedicated to supporting self-producing playwrights by providing them a platform to showcase one scene of their play. 2012 – The very first festival occurred at the Portage Theatre. At the event, Shelly Garrett, the American Association of Community Theatre, Actors Equity, Mike Oquindo, IATW Rep, Dramatist Guild […]