There will be no opera singers in the Lyric's production of "Jesus Christ Superstar." Broadway performers and artists from the bands Postmodern Jukebox, Tune-Yards and Diane Coffee will star…
William Dwyer sings a sentimental song from "Yank! A World War II Love Story" in the latest Theater Loop Showcase video. In "Yank," now playing at the Pride Arts Center, Dwyer plays Mitch, t…
Jo Cattell is the latest early-career Chicago-based director to be named a recipient of the annual Michael Maggio Fellowship, Goodman Theatre announced Tuesday. As the 2017-18 fellow, Cattel…
On a chilly January morning, a team takes the turf field at the CIBC Fire Pitch facility in Chicago. The group of women, wearing a mix of cleats and sneakers, practice high knees under the w…
The Yard, a Chicago youth ensemble, will bring its production of Stephen Karam and PJ Paparelli's "columbinus" to Steppenwolf's LookOut Series this spring, it was announced Tuesday. Directed…
This week's Showcase features a chummy tune from the 1981 Stephen Sondheim musical "Merrily We Roll Along." In the video, Neala Barron, Jim DeSelm and Matt Crowle, who star in the Porchlight…
Ian Merrill Peakes and Chaon Cross will star in Teller and Aaron Posner's music and magic-infused "Macbeth," Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced Monday. Joining Peakes as Macbeth and Cross…
The Joffrey Ballet's 2018-19 season will include the world premiere of Yuri Possokhov's "Anna Karenina," presented as part of a first-time collaboration between the Joffrey and the Australia…
Lifeline Theatre will adapt three stories for the stage in its 2018-19 season, the company announced Friday. First up is a world-premiere adaptation of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's "Franken…
Broadway legend Patti LuPone will be the next diva to perform at Steppenwolf Theatre as part of the LookOut Series, the company announced Tuesday. LuPone, a two-time Tony winner, will perfor…
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble announced the remainder of its 2018 season Thursday. Opening in the spring is "The Cake" (April 11-May 20) by Bekah Brunstetter. Lauren Shouse will direct the time…
Rainn Wilson will star in the world-premiere production of Matthew-Lee Erlbach's "The Doppelganger (An International Farce)," Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced Wednesday. Wilson is set t…
Eclipse Theatre Company, known for dedicating each season to one playwright, will produce three plays by William Inge in its upcoming season. In the spring, Rachel Lambert will direct "Natur…
The Gift Theatre has announced the cast of Stacy Amma Osei-Kuffour's world-premiere drama "Hang Man." The production will feature ensemble members Paul D'Addario, Gregory Fenner and Martel M…
Casting is complete for Theo Ubique's "Sweeney Todd," the Rogers Park company announced Friday. Philip Torre will star as Sweeney with Jacquelyne Jones as Mrs. Lovett. The production will al…
Ivonne Coll, the film, TV and stage star who currently plays Alba Villanueva on "Jane The Virgin," will lead the cast of Teatro Vista's Chicago premiere of "The Madres," the company announce…
Casting is complete for the world premiere of Keith Huff's "Six Corners," American Blues Theater announced Wednesday. The production will feature Brenda Barrie, ensemble member Manny Buckley…
Kokandy Productions has announced the cast of "Grand Hotel," the final musical in the company's fifth season. "Grand Hotel" will star Michelle Jasso as Elizaveta Grushinskaya, Jonathan Schwa…
Casting is complete for the Chicago premiere of Sarah DeLappe's "The Wolves," Goodman Theatre announced Tuesday. The ensemble includes Angela Alise as #00, goalie; Isa Arciniegas as #25, cap…
Raven Theatre's 2018-19 season, the first with recently named artistic director Cody Estle at the company's helm, will feature all women playwrights, the company announced Tuesday. Opening i…
Casting is complete for "Bunny Bunny: Gilda Radner, A Sort of Love Story," Mercury Theater Chicago announced Tuesday. Dana Tretta will star as Radner with Jackson Peter Evans as Alan Zweibel…
The inaugural Chicago Ex Fest has been canceled, founder Matthew Payne announced Friday in a Facebook post. Ex Fest, slated to run this weekend at the Crowd Theater in Lakeview, was created …
Stephen Colbert will host a starry alumni show during Northwestern University's 2018 CommFest, the annual event including open houses, master classes and performances, it was announced Thurs…
A musical version of Ike Holter's 2012 hit play "Hit the Wall" has been selected for a developmental series at the USC School of Dramatic Arts, it was announced Tuesday. Part of LiveRead@SDA…
Casting is complete for the return of "She the People: Girlfriends' Guide to Sisters Doing It for Themselves," Second City announced Tuesday. Starring in the sketch show created, designed an…