Ike Holter May ‘Hate It Here,’ But He’s Made a Show We Can Love
Part of the Goodman Theatre’s LIVE series, the new staging combines the best of theatre and live television for a unique theatrical outing.
Category Archives: Great Lakes
Dispatches from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio. and Wisconsin.
Overworked, Underpaid, Unheard: Chicago Theatre Freelancers Speak Out
Behind and beyond recent reckonings at the city’s theatres are countless tales of exploitation, harm, and silencing—but it’s not too late for change.
‘The Map of Now’ Offered a Virtual Stroll Through Windy City Arts
Using the virtual platform Gather.Town, Lucky Plush Productions crafted a virtual city-wide arts festival that opened the door for potential future expansion.
Victory Gardens Announces New Plans, Members for Playwrights Ensemble
Marisa Carr, Keelay Gipson, Isaac Gómez, and Stacey Rose will join the Chicago company as artistic director Ken-Matt Martin reimagines the program.
Northlight Theatre Announces 5-Show 2021-22 Season
The slate includes works by Joanna Murray-Smith, Michael Hollinger, Donja R. Love, Lynn Nottage, and Ken Ludwig.
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Announces 2021-22 Season
The 8-show season will feature world premieres from Keith Josef Adkins, Deborah Zoe Laufer, and KJ Sanchez.
Sydney Chatman Named 2021 Joyce Award Winner
Chatman joins visual artists who will receive $75,000 grants to create new community-based works.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Names Winners of Demaline Play Competition
‘Hi! Maintenance.’ by Wright State’s Megan Ledford and ‘Bury the Rest’ by Ohio University’s Skye Robinson Hillis will receive staged readings on ETC’s YouTube page.
Clint Ramos, Elsa Hiltner Honored With Michael Merritt Awards
A virtual award ceremony and design exhibition will be held on May 17.
A Chicago Storefront Revival: Just You Wait
After a period of turnover and uncertainty, leaders in this resilient community look toward a vibrant reopening—even if it doesn’t happen until 2022.
