Tales From Behind the Scenes
Five folks who help the show go on recall memorable points on their path.
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Do You Hear the People Sing?
In staging a revolution and its confusing aftermath, the musical ‘We Live in Cairo’ also seeks to dramatize the everyday life of Arabs.
Hermitage Major Theater Award, Joe A. Callaway Awards, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
Building a Sensory-Inclusive Future
Beyond sensory “friendly,” these theatremakers are pushing the frontier of theatre that is truly for all audiences.
For the Fans: Building Otherworld’s ‘Twihard!’
Fresh off a cabaret performance at NYC’s 54 Below, Otherworld is set to remount their hit ‘Twilight’ parody musical, continuing their streak of sci-fi and fantasy shows for Chicago audiences.
A Song That Old Was Sung
This month, Gabriela describes visceral reactions to Chicago stages, Jerald highlights Steppenwolf, plus we get a Halloween preview from two local costume designers.
Borne Back Ceaselessly Into ‘The Great Gatsby’
With so many adaptations, including the return of Elevator Repair Service’s ‘GATZ,’ are artists reinventing a classic—or destined to repeat the errors of the past?
How to Survive an Election: Laugh With ‘POTUS’
Selina Fillinger’s popular farce about women taking control of the White House hits different this fall.
Alliance BOLD Positions, Democracy Cycle Commissions, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
The Sound of Hysteria
Deaf and hearing artists are looking for the timeless rage in a new staging of Green Day’s ‘American Idiot,’ a collaboration between Deaf West Theatre and Center Theatre Group.
