This Month in Theatre History
September sees the beginnings of theatre in the U.S., the openings of major theatres on opposite coasts, a starry ‘Godspell’ reunion, and the start of a Chicago festival of Latino theatre.
September sees the beginnings of theatre in the U.S., the openings of major theatres on opposite coasts, a starry ‘Godspell’ reunion, and the start of a Chicago festival of Latino theatre.
From the Broadway debuts of Shaw and female impersonator Julian Eltinge to Dell’Arte’s move to Blue Lake and the beginnings of Chicago Dramatists, September has been a big month for theatre.
Under a.d. Tim Carroll, Niagara-on-the-Lake’s company honors its namesake with new work, complementary programming, and even—zounds!—a Shakespeare.
Works by Shakespeare, Brecht and Shaw fill the slate under the title ‘Bloodlines.’
Project Shaw insists on the relevance of not only of the late dramatist’s plays but of his criticism and activism, as well.