CHICAGO – Griffin Theatre Company Artistic Director William Massolia today announced the addition of nine new ensemble members: Isa Arciniegas, Larry Baldacci, Peter Byrne, Jermaine Hill, Nicole Laurenzi, Ryan McBride, Rochelle Therrien, Jason VonRohn and Scott Weinstein. Additionally, Griffin is pleased to add six new artistic associates: Will Kiley, Dorothy Milne, Mechelle Moe, Alexander Ridgers, Rachel Sypniewski and Brandon Wardell. Comments Griffin Theatre Artistic Director Bill Massolia, “I am thrilled to welcome this next generation of incredibly
Archives for October 2018
‘Take It Back’ variety show reclaims typecast roles at The Annoyance
CHICAGO – “Take It Back!” is a variety show dedicated to reclaiming historically typecast roles and presenting them in a new light. We tasked a diverse cast of artists to perform roles they would never get, rewrite dated songs for the 21st century, or create original pieces challenging societal roles or stereotypes. The result is
Flying Elephant Productions to bring ‘Book of Merman’ to Stage 773 through the holiday season
CHICAGO – Flying Elephant Productions is pleased to present the return of the hit musical comedy THE BOOK OF MERMAN, featuring a book by Leo Schwartz and DC Cathro, music and lyrics by Leo Schwartz, direction by DC Cathro, music direction by Tyler Miles and choreography by Jenna Schoppe. THE BOOK OF MERMAN will play November 24, 2018 – January 6, 2019 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets
Chicago Children’s Theatre receives 2018 Invest For Kids Award and $200k donation
CHICAGO – Chicago Children’s Theatre is proud to have been honored with a 2018 Invest For Kids Award at the 10th Anniversary Invest For Kids Conference on October 24 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance. The award comes with a $200,000 donation to support Chicago’s largest professional theater company devoted exclusively to children
Marcus Lemonis helps bring ‘Uncle Dan’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’ to Chicago
CHICAGO – Boasting a slew of festive participants from places across the globe including The Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Switzerland and even The North Pole, the 85th Annual Uncle Dan’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to bring more than 20 talented marching bands, 13 festive floats, 16 staged theatrical performances, 11 equestrian groups, several cultural groups,
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