Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced its 2022-23 season, its last with longstanding artistic director Barbara Gaines at the helm. Of particular interest is, at long last, the world premiere of The Notebook, based on the bestseller by Nicholas Sparks. With singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson penning the score, Michael Greif as co-director (sharing the chair with Schele Williams), and Kevin McCollum attached as producer, it’s
Kokandy, Porchlight announce upcoming seasons, plus ‘The Who’s Tommy’ at Goodman
Last week, both Kokandy Productions and Porchlight Music Theatre unveiled their plans for their 2022-23 seasons. For their tenth-anniversary season, Kokandy, settling in at the Chopin Theatre, will mount the regional premiere of Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical, as well as the classic Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Says Artistic Director Derek Van
Goodman’s ‘Christmas Carol’ returns in giddy abundance
By Anna DeNoia Since its inaugural production in 1978, the Goodman Theatre has invited Ebenezer Scrooge back to the stage year after year to the delight of Chicago theatregoers of all ages. Even as stages sat empty last winter, the carol was still heard in thousands of homes as an audio play. Now, after a
Robert Falls, Goodman Theatre’s artistic director, announces retirement
In a statement released today, Robert Falls, Goodman Theatre’s artistic director of thirty-five years, announced his impending retirement at the end of the 2021-22 season. Quoting Falls: “For more than three decades, I’ve had the honor, privilege and pleasure of service as Artistic Director of Goodman Theatre. After what has been a thrilling and rewarding
