New American Folk Theatre Launches its “Season of Audio Theatre” with THE SUMMER OF DAISY FAY | Written by Ed Howard | Based on the Novel “Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man” by Fannie Flagg | Directed by Co-Artistic Director Anthony Whitaker | Featuring Charlie Irving | Available for Download Now
Spring series of four virtual live readings begins April 20 with Stephen Karam’s SPEECH AND DEBATE | Series will also include SOUTHERN BAPTIST SISSIES, JEFFREY, and an all-female SHAKESPEARE’S R & J.
OVER THE PAST PANDEMIC YEAR, GOODMAN THEATRE EXPANDED ACCESS TO AN AUDIENCE OF 150,000+
**UNPRECEDENTED PROGRAMMING INCLUDED 10 LIVE OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES WITH THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT, 12 ONLINE PRODUCTIONS AND A CHRISTMAS CAROL—AN AUDIO PLAY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHICAGO PUBLIC RADIO**
***HUNDREDS OF YOUTH AND ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN NEW AND REIMAGINED-FOR-ONLINE-CONSUMPTION EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS—FREE OF CHARGE—AND VIRTUAL EVENTS***
Kane Repertory Theatre to produce Security, a World Premiere Commission by Hammaad Chaudry featuring Academy Award and multiple Golden Globe nominee Eric Roberts and Chicago actor Harsh J. Gagoomal | Play to be produced online April 10-May 2, 2021,
followed by a later in-person production, directed by Ansley Valentine
PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE’S POPULAR FREE WEEKLY SERIES MOVIE MUSICAL MONDAY SALUTES CHICAGO SINGS ROCK & ROLL BROADWAY THROUGH APRIL 12 | Films to be Discussed Each Monday Include Titles that are Celebrated in Porchlight’s Virtual Concert Fundraiser Chicago Sings Rock & Roll Broadway, Streaming Now Through April 18
OAK PARK FESTIVAL THEATRE RETURNS TO ITS AUSTIN GARDENS OUTDOOR STAGE WITH SHAKESPEARE’S “THE TEMPEST” JULY 17-AUG. 21 | Production to be Staged in Accordance with Actors’ Equity Social Distancing Guidelines | By Popular Demand, the Immersive “The Madness of Edgar Allan Poe: A Love Story” Returns Oct. 16-Nov. 13
Underscore Theatre Company today announced the appointment of Sebastian Fabál as its new Executive Director. Fabál, who most recently worked as the Sr. Director of Customer Experience at Reverb.com, succeeds Rachel Elise Johnson. Johnson will continue working with the company as Producer of the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival.
MURALS, MUSIC, PUPPETS & A GIRL NAMED MIRA BRING BRIGHT COLOR TO A COMMUNITY IN MAYBE SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL, A NEW BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH SHORT FILM FROM CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE AND THE CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, DEBUTING APRIL 1st
Announcing Season Two! Steppenwolf’s Half Hour Podcast | Popular Behind-the-Scenes Podcast Returns March 30th | Half Hour Hosts—Ensemble Members Cliff Chamberlain, Audrey Francis, James Vincent Meredith, Caroline Neff and Karen Rodriguez— Conduct Candid Conversations with an Eclectic Mix of Artists, Designers, Managers, Activists and Visionaries
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company presents ARTIST DESCENDING A STAIRCASE by Tom Stoppard | A Radio Play streaming from April 5th - April 18th
