Chicago Shakes to Speak ‘The King’s Speech,’ Debut New Tesori Opera
Also on next season’s slate: ‘As You Like It’ with Beatles songs and a production from Mexico’s Makuyeika Theatre Collective.
Great Lakes
Dispatches from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio. and Wisconsin.
Dobama Theatre Announces 2019-20 Season
The lineup includes three Midwest premieres, a few Cleveland premieres, and a Chekhov remix.
3 World Premieres Set for Goodman Theatre’s 2019-20 Season
The world premieres include works by Lucas Hnath and Korde Arrington Tuttle, and a new ‘Outsiders’ musical by Adam Rapp and the band Jamestown Revival.
Cleveland Public Theatre Announces ‘Call and Response’ Season
The lineup includes multiple world premieres and two new takes on ‘A Christmas Carol.’
Trevor Wise Named Managing Director of Dobama Theatre
Wise, currently on staff at Barrington Stage Company, will join the Ohio organization in May.
Laurie Metcalf and Her Double
How one of our greatest living stage actors keeps it real, even when playing a not-quite-real Hillary Clinton.
Victory Gardens Theater Announces 2019-20 Season
The lineup will include the world premiere of ‘Dhaba on Devon Avenue’ by Madhuri Shekar.
Chicago Dramatists Names Carson Grace Becker Artistic Director
The theatremaker and arts educator, who began her playwriting career at the organization, will start the new post in May.
Know a Theatre: Shadowbox Live of Columbus, Ohio
You’ve heard of rock ’n’ roll theatre, but this company is living the dream: It started in a garage and is now a full-time “meta-media” producing organization.
Renaissance Theaterworks Announces 2019-20 Season
The lineup includes a female-championing play festival, new comedies, and contemporary dramas.
