The Hypocrites Bring Back ‘All Our Tragic,’ ‘Burning Bluebeard,’ and More in 2015–16 Season
The troupe’s 19th season also includes the Chicago premiere of ‘American Idiot’ and the return of ‘ADDING MACHINE: A Musical.’
Category Archives: Great Lakes
Dispatches from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio. and Wisconsin.
Steven Pasquale Looks for the Grit in Billy Bigelow
The tenor, who will play the role in Lyric Opera of Chicago’s ‘Carousel,’ also talks about vocal health, career advice and why it’s best not to ask him to dance.
Roche Schulfer, the Goodman Theatre’s Shrewd Steward
Since joining the theatre’s staff four decades ago, he’s helped guide the Chicago theatre to national flagship status. It wasn’t an easy or inevitable climb.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater 2015–16 Season To Feature Epic Bard History Cycle
Artistic director Barbara Gaines will present her exploration of Shakespeare’s history plays, plus the Q Brothers’ hip-hop ‘Madsummer’ and magician Teller’s ‘Tempest.’
Young Jean Lee Gets Into the Minds of ‘Straight White Men’
In her new play, Young Jean Lee explores notions of privilege and identity by conducting an anthropological study of a very particular demographic.
Lookingglass Theatre Company to Present 3 World Premieres in 2015–16
In addition to ‘Treasure Island’ by Mary Zimmerman, the Chicago ensemble will present works from Federico García Lorca and Kevin Douglas.
Cleveland Play House Celebrates 100th Season with a Ken Ludwig World Premiere
Cleveland Play House will present a mix of contemporary and classic plays during its 2015–16 season
Victory Gardens’ 2015-16 Season to Feature Hillary Clinton (the Character)
The 2015-16 season at the Chicago theatre will include new plays about the Clintons by Lucas Hnath and about gun control by Sarah Gubbins.
Bruce Graham’s ‘Funnyman’ to Premiere in Northlight Theatre’s 2015-16 Season
The theatre’s 2015-16 season will feature both classic drama and a fourth world premiere by Bruce Graham.
Sarah Bellamy Named 2015 Bush Fellow
The co-artistic director of Penumbra Theatre Company was one of 23 regional leaders awarded the $100,000 fellowship.
