Chicago News
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Chicago News
By Margaret Hall | June 30, 2022The Chicago-based theatre company is celebrating its 35th anniversary.
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By Logan Culwell-Block | June 15, 2022
Javier Muñoz, Tiffany Mann, and more have joined the musical's pre-Broadway run in Chicago.
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By Margaret Hall | April 28, 2022
The Nicholas Sparks novel comes to the stage with a score by Ingrid Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter.
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Obituaries
By Margaret Hall | April 22, 2022
Ms. Resnik was known for her performances in Follies, Grey Gardens, and more.
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Chicago News
By Margaret Hall | March 21, 2022
The Chicago production stars Sean Hayes, Emily Bergl, Ethan Slater, and more.
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National Tour News
By Dan Meyer | January 25, 2022
Performances begin March 19 at the James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago.
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National Tour News
By Dan Meyer | January 6, 2022
The musical will still kick off in Chicago at the James M. Nederlander Theatre.
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Chicago News
By Andrew Gans | December 14, 2021The limited engagement of the hit comedy plays the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place.
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Holiday Coverage
By Dan Meyer | November 26, 2021The acrobatic theatrical production is part of the company's post-shutdown return.
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The Verdict
By Talaura Harms | November 18, 2021Check out photos of the new musical, running through December 5 at the James M. Nederlander Theatre before arriving on Broadway in February 2022.
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Chicago News
By Talaura Harms | November 17, 2021The new musical runs through December 5 at the James M. Nederlander Theatre before arriving on Broadway in February 2022.
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Video
By Talaura Harms | November 4, 2021The Broadway-bound new musical is now in previews in Chicago.
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Regional News
By Andrew Gans | October 27, 2021Anna D. Shapiro was originally announced to direct the play, which will make its world premiere at Steppenwolf in 2022 before playing Los Angeles.
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National Tour News
By Dan Meyer | September 29, 2021The Tony-winning show will begin performances February 26, 2022, in Chicago.
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Chicago News
By Andrew Gans | September 15, 2021During his tenure at the Chicago venue, productions led to a Pulitzer Prize, 22 Tony Awards, and more than 160 Jeff Awards.
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Chicago News
By Andrew Gans | August 17, 2021The new protocol will go into effect September 1 and continue throughout the year.
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Chicago News
By Dan Meyer | June 9, 2021The Sean Hayes-led Good Night, Oscar, the musical adaption of The Outsiders, and more will come to Chicago.
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Chicago News
By Dan Meyer | May 18, 2021The musical will play the James M. Nederlander Theatre later this year.
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Chicago News
By Dan Meyer | May 3, 2021Shapiro spent six years in the role and plans to remain a part of the Chicago company's ensemble.
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Chicago News
By Ryan McPhee | April 28, 2021The regional theatre’s 2021–2022 season, with a mix of virtual and live programming, spotlights works by such ensemble members as Tina Landau and Tarell Alvin McCraney.
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By Dan Meyer | January 14, 2021The stage adaptation will star Beth Leavel and Taylor Iman Jones.
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Benefits and Galas
By Ryan McPhee | September 14, 2020For the Love of Lyric, also featuring opera stars Ailyn Pérez, Soloman Howard, and J'Nai Bridges, premiered September 13.
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Chicago News
By Ryan McPhee | August 18, 2020The new season will also include the new musical adaptation of The Outsiders, which was originally supposed to premiere earlier this year.
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Chicago News
By Ryan McPhee | July 14, 2020Until the theatre returns to the stage, a digital education series, in partnership with University of Chicago, will highlight various classic works.
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Chicago News
By Ryan McPhee | June 23, 2020The Chicago theatre company has virtual and in-person programming lined up for the coming months.
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Classic Arts News
By Andrew Gans | June 16, 2020The Chicago company has established The Joffrey Crisis Stabilization Fund.
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Classic Arts News
By Ryan McPhee | June 16, 2020The company aims to reopen in January 2021 with Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson’s Blue.
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Chicago News
By Andrew Gans | June 11, 2020Dolores Díaz, Kristin Idaszak, Osiris Khepera, and David Rhee are now in residence with the Chicago theatre.
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Chicago News
By Andrew Gans | June 1, 2020The Stephen Schwartz-John Caird musical will play the Arcada Theatre in 2021.
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Chicago News
By Olivia Clement | May 22, 2020Flanagan, who will be the theatre's first female ED in its history, succeeds David Schmitz, who joins the leadership at OSF.
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Chicago News
By Olivia Clement | April 30, 2020Laurie Metcalf, Lois Smith, and John Malkovich will be part of the project, which is exclusive to the theatre's members.
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Chicago News
By Ryan McPhee | April 2, 2020Chicago-area venues have been forced to readjust their performance schedules as theatres across the country go dark.
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Chicago News
By Andrew Gans | March 16, 2020The Beautiful City Project, a nonprofit musical theatre and fundraising organization, is spearheading the March 19 concert.
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Chicago News
By Dan Meyer | March 10, 2020Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young star in the musical at Chicago's Royal George Theatre
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By Ryan McPhee | March 10, 2020The musical will play the Lyric Opera House beginning May 29.
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Chicago News
By Ryan McPhee | March 9, 2020The musical will feature a book by The Inheritance playwright Matthew Lopez and a score by Smash duo Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.
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Chicago News
By Olivia Clement | March 4, 2020The lineup also includes a new Seagull, a Tarell Alvin McCraney-Robert O'Hara collaboration, and plays by Vichet Chum, Donnetta Lavinia Grays, and Bess Wohl.
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Chicago News
By Dan Meyer | March 4, 2020The jukebox spin on classic fairy tales begins April 14 in Chicago.
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Broadway News
By Ryan McPhee | March 3, 2020The actor returns to the company after a long-running stint as Alexander Hamilton in Chicago.
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Chicago News
By Andrew Gans | February 28, 2020Performances of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical will begin in Chicago April 10.
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Chicago News
By Ryan McPhee | February 28, 2020The musical by Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz will play the Windy City’s Apollo Theater beginning in April.
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Photos
By Dan Meyer | February 21, 2020The upcoming musical stars American Idol and Broadway alums Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young.
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Chicago News
By Andrew Gans | February 21, 2020The production continues through March 29 at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre.
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Classic Arts News
By Andrew Gans | February 20, 2020The adaptation of the classic John Steinbeck novel will be presented on a program with George Balanchine’s Serenade.
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Classic Arts News
By Dan Meyer | February 13, 2020The production, once bound for Broadway, is part of a lineup that also includes the North American premiere of Lessons in Love and Violence.
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Call Board
By Playbill Staff | February 11, 2020Find your next Equity job with this selection of upcoming calls for Broadway and shows around the country.
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Chicago News
By Dan Meyer | February 5, 2020The Goodman Theatre production in Chicago will be directed by Leigh Silverman.
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Chicago News
By Olivia Clement | February 5, 2020Kate Fry, Downton Abbey’s Brendan Coyle, and Christopher Donahue will star in the Robert Falls-helmed production in Chicago.
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Chicago News
By Olivia Clement | February 4, 2020Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood, Randall Arney, and more star in the David Cromer–helmed production in Chicago.
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By Ryan McPhee | January 30, 2020The Chicago company has also tapped Tony-nominated ensemble member Amy Morton to direct Catch as Catch Can.
