Chicago, IL– American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, announces the lineup for its 2016 – 2017 Season, “Define Yourself.” American Blues’ 31st Season will include the World Premiere of TRANSit by Artistic Affiliate Darren Canady, directed by Lisa Portes; the Chicago Premieres of Beauty’s Daughter by Dael Orlandersmith,
Light Opera announces its 2016 season
EVANSTON, IL: Light Opera Works’ 2016 season will open with MY FAIR LADY starring Nick Sandys as Henry Higgins (June 4-12), followed by MAME (August 20-28), LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU: JULE STYNE’S GREATEST HITS Songs from GYPSY, FUNNY GIRL and more, (October 7-16), and DIE FLEDERMAUS (December 26-January 1, 2017). The October Jule Styne concert
Laura Stanczyk named director of new works at Drury lane
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – Executive Director Kyle DeSantis, Artistic Director William Osetek and Producer Drew DeSantis are proud to announce Laura Stanczyk, a New York-based independent producer and casting director, as the theatre’s Director of New Works. In her new consulting role at Drury Lane, Stanczyk seeks out up-and-coming works, ushering in a new era
Paramount’s powerful ‘Hairspray’ profers a potent prompt
By Barry Reszel Perhaps it’s the love for Ariana Burks (Little Inez) among her fellow cast, crew and artistic team members seen at the after-party on press night. Maybe it’s the raw recollection of the Laquan McDonald videotape. (See it here.) It could be the powerful, guttural richness of E. Faye Butler as Motormouth Maybelle
Many reasons to catch Drury’s ‘Birdie’ before it goes bye bye
By Barry Reszel Like a comfortable mug of hot chocolate soothing Chicagoland’s winter chill, Drury Lane Theatre’s slice of Americana that is Bye Bye Birdie offers musical theatre patrons a lovely two-hour time travel escape to an easier era gone by. Director/Choreographer Tammy Mader‘s fine assemblage of talent easily sings, struts and swings its way
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