Darren Jones

Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago Reveals Winners of the 23rd Annual Black Excellence Awards

The nonprofit Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago has announced the winners of its 23rd Annual Black Excellence Awards, honored Monday night in a festive celebration at Black Ensemble Theater. Learn more about the winners here!

Shattered Globe Adds New Ensemble Members: AmBer Montgomery, Adam Schulmerich, and Leslie Ann Sheppard

Shattered Globe Theatre is welcoming AmBer Montgomery, Adam Schulmerich, and Leslie Ann Sheppard as new ensemble members.

Photos: First Look at Collaboraction Theatre Company's TRIAL IN THE DELTA: THE MURDER OF EMMETT TILL

Collaboraction Theatre has released production photos for Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till, a live, fully-produced stage production during Black History Month, running February 9-19, 2023 at and co-presented with The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center. Check out the photos here!

Collaboraction Announces Cast For TRIAL IN THE DELTA: The Murder Of Emmett Till

Collaboraction Theatre announces the cast and design team for Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till, a live, fully-produced stage production during Black History Month, running February 9-19, 2023 at and co-presented with The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center.

Chicago Premiere of AMERICAN SON to be Presented at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in October

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre will present the Chicago premiere of AMERICAN SON, by Christopher Demos-Brown from October 29 - November 13, 2022. Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Artistic Director Tim Rhoze will direct the drama, which had a successful run on Broadway in the 2018-19 season and was in 2019 adapted as an Emmy Award-nominated Netflix film.

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre to Present Chicago Premiere of AMERICAN SON in October

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre has announced casting for its Chicago premiere production of AMERICAN SON, by Christopher Demos-Brown. Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Artistic Director Tim Rhoze will direct the drama, which will run October 29 - November 13, 2022.

Promethean Theatre Ensemble To Return With Shakespeare's RICHARD III At The Factory, May 12 �" June 25

Promethean Theatre Ensemble will return from its pandemic hiatus with a modern dress storefront production of Shakespeare's epic RICHARD III. The play will be directed by Steve Scott, an Artistic Associate with the Goodman Theatre, where he most recently directed VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE.

Photos: Compass Theatre's WELLESLEY GIRL Premieres At Theater Wit

Compass Theatre has announced its return to the stage with the production of Wellesley Girl, written by playwright Brendan Pelsue and directed by James Fleming, Friday, Jan. 7 - Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at Theater Wit, 1229 W Belmont Ave. 

Compass Theatre Returns To The Stage With The Timely And Political WELLESLEY GIRL

Compass Theatre announces its live return to stage with the production of Wellesley Girl, written by playwright Brendan Pelsue and directed by James Fleming, Friday, Jan. 7 - Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at Theater Wit, 1229 W Belmont Ave.

Photos: Broken Nose Theatre Presents KINGDOM Audio Adaptation

Broken Nose Theatre, one of Chicago’s premier Pay-What-You-Can theatre companies, is pleased to launch its tenth season with an audio adaptation of its hit 2018 play Kingdom, written by Resident Playwright Michael Allen Harris and directed by Manny Buckley.

Invictus Theatre Company Announces HAMLET Cast

Invictus Theatre Company today announced casting for its production of Shakespeare's HAMLET, the opening production in its fifth season of plays. The popular tragedy will be performed October 21 through November 21, 2021 in the company's new venue at 1106 W. Thorndale Avenue in Edgewater (the space formerly known as The Frontier). Press opening is Monday, October 25 at 7:30 pm.

Broken Nose Theatre Presents KINGDOM - An Audio Adaptation

Broken Nose Theatre, one of Chicago's premier Pay-What-You-Can theatre companies, is pleased to launch its tenth season with an audio adaptation of its hit 2018 play Kingdom, written by Resident Playwright Michael Allen Harris and directed by Manny Buckley.

Broken Nose Theatre Announces Tenth Season

Broken Nose Theatre, one of Chicago's premier Pay-What-You-Can theatre companies, is excited to announce its tenth season, featuring two streaming audio plays followed by two in-person performances, including a world premiere and Chicago premiere.

Interrobang Theatre Project Launches Eleventh Season with THE SPIN

Interrobang Theatre Project is launching its eleventh season with The Spin, a virtual dark comedy ripped from the headlines, written and directed by Spenser Davis and commissioned by ITP. The Spin will stream via BroadwayWorld from October 30 – November 22, 2020.

Theatre Project Presents Virtual Production of THE SPIN

Interrobang Theatre Project is pleased to launch its eleventh season with The Spin, a virtual dark comedy ripped from the headlines, written and directed by Spenser Davis and commissioned by ITP.

VIDEO: Watch the New Music Video for Marc Shaiman's 'God Save The City' From DEMENTOS

Marc Shaiman has released a new music video for his song a?oeGod Save The Citya?? from the 1970's musical Dementos. It was originally written as an ode to the homeless and marginalized and later offered some light during the AIDS crisis. As you listen to the lyrics, you will understand why it's also the perfect anthem for today's trying times during the COVID-19 crisis.

Broken Nose Theatre's LABYRINTH Extends Through March 7

Broken Nose Theatre has announced its hit U.S. premiere of Beth Steel's propulsive financial drama Labyrinth, directed by Spenser Davis will add one additional week of performances, extending through Saturday, March 7, 2020 at BNT's resident home, The Den Theatre (2A), 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets for all performances are currently available at www.brokennosetheatre.com. Tickets for all Broken Nose Theatre productions are available on a 'pay-what-you-can' basis, allowing patrons to set their own price and ensuring theatre remains economically accessible for all audiences.

Photo Flash: Broken Nose Theatre's LABYRINTH

Broken Nose Theatre has launched its eighth season, exploring the theme “Change the Rules,” with the U.S. premiere of Beth Steel's propulsive financial drama Labyrinth, directed by Spenser Davis, playing January 31 - February 29, 2020 at its resident home, The Den Theatre (2A), 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets are currently available at www.brokennosetheatre.com. Tickets for all Broken Nose Theatre productions are available on a “pay-what-you-can” basis, allowing patrons to set their own price and ensuring theatre remains economically accessible for all audiences.

Broken Nose Theatre to Launch 8th Season with the U.S. Premiere of LABYRINTH

Broken Nose Theatre will launch its eighth season, exploring the theme 'Change the Rules,' with the U.S. premiere of Beth Steel's propulsive financial drama LABYRINTH, directed by Spenser Davis, playing January 31 - February 29, 2020 at its resident home, The Den Theatre (2A), 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets are currently available at www.brokennosetheatre.com. Tickets for all Broken Nose Theatre productions are available on a 'pay-what-you-can' basis, allowing patrons to set their own price and ensuring theatre remains economically accessible for all audiences. The press opening is Sunday, February 2 at 3 pm.

Broken Nose Theatre Has Announced Casting for U.S. premiere of Beth Steel's LABYRINTH

Broken Nose Theatre has announced casting for its U.S. premiere of Beth Steel's propulsive financial drama LABYRINTH, directed by Spenser Davis.