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Alley Theatre to Present League of Live Stream Theatres Production
The streaming performances of ‘Little Comedies’ will be the first League of Live Stream Theater production outside of New York City.
Stephanie Block to Receive Sarah Siddons Award
A Tony winner for ‘The Cher Show,’ the Broadway star most recently appeared on Chicago stages as the Baker’s Wife in the national tour of ‘Into the Woods.’
New Repertory Theatre to Close Doors After 40 Seasons
The board of the Boston-area theatre cites a philanthropic shortfall as the reason for the company’s end.
Raven Theatre Names Adrianna Desier Durantt as Managing Director
Durantt partners with artistic director Sarah Slight, who joined the company in July, to lead the Chicago theatre into its next chapter.
The Civilians Announces Next Forever Commissions and R&D Members
Kareem Fahmy and AriDy Nox will develop Next Forever commissions, while Michael Breslin, Dan Caffrey, Zachariah Ezer, Leonardo Gonzalez Dominguez, James La Bella, Elizagrace Madrone, Dominique Rider, and Cat Rodriguez will join the 2023-24 R&D Group.
Satya Chávez, Terry Guest Receive Inaugural Jeff Impact Fellowships
Presented by the Jeff Awards, the fellowship includes gifts of $10,000 each as it aims to support the development of early to mid-career artists of color in the Chicagoland area.
Amy Wratchford Named Virginia Rep Interim Managing Director
Also the interim managing director at the Barter Theatre, Wratchford will begin her appointment at Viriginia Rep in a hybrid capacity.
Scott DeVine to Remain Executive Director as Ensemble Theatre Company Merges Roles
DeVine will serve in a dual administrative and artistic role at the California company.
Under the Radar to Rise Again
Envisioned as a city-wide, multi-venue, it will return Jan. 5-21, 2024, under the leadership of Mark Russell.
