CHICAGO – The Family Crest, The Den Theatre and Jacaranda Collective are pleased to announce casting for the Chicago premiere of ROMEO AND JULIET: A Spectacular Retelling of The World’s Greatest Love Story, Shakespeare’s timeless tale cinematically reimagined using live music performed by indie rock darlings and NPR music favorites The Family Crest, whose unique
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Goodman Theatre announces all-Chicago cast for its 42nd annual production of ‘A Christmas Carol’
Chicago – More than 1.5 million people have experienced A Christmas Carol, “the greatest seasonal story of all” (Chicago Tribune), now in its 42nd year at Goodman Theatre, November 16 – December 29. Under Artistic Associate Henry Wishcamper’s direction for the seventh year, the annual production features Chicago actor Larry Yando, who leads the 25-member
Barrel of Monkeys changes its name to PlayMakers Laboratory Theatre
CHICAGO – Barrel of Monkeys, one of Chicago’s premier arts-education organizations, announced today it will officially change its name to PlayMakers Laboratory Theatre. The change follows a year-long journey of engaging discussion and reflection among board members, staff, company members and outside stakeholders. As Playmakers unveils its new brand, the company’s unique in-school programming and
Tickets on sale for new family-friendly holiday production at Greenhouse, ‘Eleanor’s Very Merry Christmas Wish – The Musical’
Tickets for the new family-friendly holiday production, Eleanor’s Very Merry Christmas Wish – The Musical, debuting at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, November 19 – December 29, 2019 are now on sale! Presented by Chicago-based DMT Entertainment, the 65-minute musical is an engaging tale of friendship, family, and the magic of
Naperville’s BrightSide Theatre announces details for holiday production of musical ‘Christmas Carol’
NAPERVILLE – BrightSide Theatre, Naperville’s only professional theatre performing in the historic downtown district, opens their 9th Season – Guilty Pleasures –with this family friendly holiday musical – A Christmas Carol the Musical. Performing at the Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth Street in Naperville November 29 – December 15.
