Friday, 12 May 2023 12:41
BTE Announces 2023-2024 Season Featuring World Premiere by "Outer Range" Creator Brian Watkins
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Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (BTE), the professional Equity theater company in residence at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), announced its 2023-2024 three-play season today. The season will open with “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley” by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, directed by BTE Associate Artistic Director Amelia Barrett (Nov. 16 -…
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Sunday, 14 May 2023 12:22
City Lit announces four-show 2023-2024 Season 43
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City Lit Producer and Artistic Director Terry McCabe announced today that the theatre’s 2023-2024 season—its forty-third—will be his last on its staff. He has been City Lit’s artistic director since February 2005 and its producer since July 2016. He will retire at the end of June 2024 following the close…
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A Red Orchid Theatre announces its 31st Season, to include the world premiere of Revolution by Ensemble Member Brett Neveu (September 16-October 29), the Chicago premiere of In Quietness by Anna Ouyang Moench (January 11-March 3) and the world premiere of Turret by Ensemble Member Levi Holloway (April 25-June 15), whose play Grey House, which premiered at A Red Orchid Theatre in 2019, is currently playing on…
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Wednesday, 17 May 2023 08:41
With Fabulous Frivolity, Serious Shakesperean Actor Brings a New Lens to the Canon
Written by Bill Esler
Will WIlhelm, a trans actor with a serious bent for Shakespeare, takes us on a provocative journey through the playwright’s works that is both funny and eye opening. About Face Theatre’s “Gender Play or What You Will” is accompanied by plenty of witty dish. But this seemingly light-hearted two-hours also…
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Sunday, 14 May 2023 15:07
Running On Little Sleep, Love, and Mom Water; MotherFreakingHood! delights at Mercury Theater
Written by Kendall Royzen
It's Mother's Day today and you know what that means, It's the day we honor those who rock cool mom jeans. Don't pretend you don't own some, they're back in fashion, ya know, So don those old favorites and step out for a show. …
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Wednesday, 10 May 2023 13:41
What Makes a Man? ‘Antonio’s Song’ at Goodman Theatre Takes a Very Real Look
Written by Bill Esler
Striking and enveloping, “Antonio’s Song/I Was Dreaming of my Son” is the most honest and accurate portrayal of how men are formed emotionally that I have ever seen. While it’s the particular story of Antonio Edwards Suarez, its authenticity raises it to the universal, in my view. Saurez is a…
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Sunday, 07 May 2023 12:37
Mind blowing 'FAIRVIEW' By Definition Theatre at The Revival
Written by Wesley David
I’m going to do my best to not provide any spoilers in my review of “Fairview” the 2019 Pulitzer Prize winning play by Jackie Sibblies Drury. It’s going to be hard. Definition Theatre’s production under the direction of Tyrone Phillips will certainly challenge its audience. This production starts in heightened…
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Writers Theatre announces the inaugural season for Artistic Director Braden Abraham, in partnership with Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, to include award winning plays and audience favorites. Abraham joined Writers Theatre in February 2023 and this marks his first full season at Writers Theatre. The company’s 2023/24 season launches with Tony and Pulitzer nominated…
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Thursday, 04 May 2023 14:33
'TV Land' an Irreverent Look at the Screens Dominating our Lives
Written by Bill Esler
“TV Land,” a sextet of short comedies playing May 6, 7 and 8 at The Vault on Fulton Street, is a bit like the television that inspired it, with highs and lows but enough hearty laughs to recommend it. An immersive theater event, "TV Land" puts the audience in the…
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As we drove away from Lifeline Theatre I asked my companion what she thought of From the Mississippi Delta. “I have no words yet,” she said. “I’m still just reveling in delight.” This play is indeed delightful. Even when eleven-year-old Phelia is raped; even when she and Aunt Baby are…
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Ever since my folks saw the Tony-winning production of Big River on Broadway when I was little and brought home the soundtrack on vinyl, the Roger Miller-penned musical has been my favorite. It not only acted as a gateway for young me to become a fan of Broadway, but it…
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Friday, 28 April 2023 15:11
‘In the Back on the Floor’ — Work, Pain and Corporate Slaying
Written by Bree Samani
“We make the most money and take the most shit.” I’m sure most of us can relate to this line. We've all been there, working a minimum-wage job and getting nothing in return. Written by Ken Green and directed by Rachel Van, In the Back/On the Floor accurately portrays the…
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Friday, 28 April 2023 14:32
Review: 'Into the Woods' at James M Nederlander Theatre
Written by John Accrocco
Stephen Sondheim warns to be careful what you wish for in one of his most beloved musicals, Into the Woods. The 2022 New York City Center Encores! Broadway revival became a revolving door for some of today’s biggest musical theatre stars. The run included Sara Bareilles, Cheyenne Jackson, and Brian…
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