‘Noura’ in Dearborn and the Art of Homeland-Making
Detroit Public Theatre’s production of Heather Raffo’s thorny drama about Chaldean Iraqi immigrants showed what true regional theatre can—and should—do.
Category Archives: Great Lakes
Dispatches from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio. and Wisconsin.
Louder Than Words: Finding Trans Joy in ‘Tick, Tick…Boom!’
In casting Jonathan Larson’s musical with all TGNC actors, director Bo Frazier’s new BoHo Theatre production not only brings new layers to the show—it also provides an example for others to follow.
Frank Galati, Passionate Enthusiast and Philosopher King
Boundlessly creative, unfailingly astute, he didn’t just make and teach theatre of the mind but of the heart as well.
Goodman Theatre Announces 18th New Stages Festival
The festival will feature work from playwrights Donja R. Love, Charlie Oh, Omer Abbas Salem, Gina Femia, Nancy García Loza, and Jeffrey Lieber.
Cody Estle to Step Down From Raven Theatre
After 14 years with the Chicago theatre, 5 of them as artistic director, Estle is leaving to lead Milwaukee’s Next Act Theatre.
Braden Abraham Leaves Seattle Rep to Lead Chicago’s Writers Theatre
A Washington state native who advanced from intern to Seattle Rep’s leader over 2 decades, he will lead a prestigious Chicago theatre almost half the size of the Rep.
CPH Managing Director Collette A. Laisure Ends Tenure
After joining the organization in 2021, Laisure became the first woman and person of color to hold the managing director position in CPH’s 107-year history.
Gilman and Falls: A Match Made at the Goodman
Gearing up for their 6th collaboration at the Goodman, the playwright and director reflect on an artistic partnership that has spanned 25 years.
Criss Henderson to Step Down as Chicago Shakespeare’s Executive Director
After 33 years working alongside founding A.D. Barbara Gaines, Henderson will step down to pursue new creative endeavors.
John Beasley Is Ready for the Role of a Lifetime
Broadway-bound for the first time at 79, working actor Beasley feels that his role in ‘The Notebook’ came along at just the right time.
