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Fine acting in newly adapted 'Seagull' ensures Steppenwolf's legacy

By Barbara Vitello
May 13, 2022 4:04 PM - The first act in Steppenwolf Theatre's new "Seagull" adaptation is everything you'd expect from this acclaimed theater. The second act confirms the storied theater's reputation for exceptional acting is in good hands.
Spotlight: Broken Nose stages sci-fi drama 'After the Blast'

By Barbara Vitello
May 13, 2022 6:00 AM - Teatro Vista premiere "Somewhere Over the Border" pairs a true-life immigrant tale with "The Wizard of Oz"; Broken Nose stages the sci-fi drama "After the Blast"; and Aston Rep's pandemic-delayed Chicago premiere of "When We Were Young and Unafraid" are on tap this week in Chicago-area theater.
Metropolis cast works hard to invigorate 1960s-inspired jukebox tuner 'Shout!'

By Barbara Vitello
May 12, 2022 6:00 AM - The theatrical equivalent of cotton candy, "Shout! The Mod Musical" is an innocuous bit of Top 40 nostalgia showcasing such 1960s hits as "Downtown," "Wishin' and Hopin'" "I Know a Place" and "To Sir, With Love" among others.
Unauthorized video of Jesse Williams onstage prompts outrage

By MARK KENNEDY
May 11, 2022 2:04 PM - Video of a naked Jesse Williams captured onstage in a shower scene from a Broadway play has been posted online, prompting an outcry from the producers and the union that represents actors and stage managers
'That community defined me': Tony-winning producer reflects on teenage years in Deerfield

By Barbara Vitello
May 10, 2022 5:10 AM - Broadway producer and 2022 Tony Award nominee Kevin McCollum, a Deerfield High School graduate and Marriott and Drury Lane alum, talks about how his time in the suburbs shaped his passion for theater and his career.
'Paradise Square' earns 10 Tony nominations, playwright Lynn Nottage earns two

By MARK KENNEDY
May 9, 2022 12:32 PM - As predicted, "Paradise Square," which tried out in Chicago last fall, earned 10 Tony nominations, including for lead actress Joaquina Kalukango and for choreographer Bill T. Jones. Playwright Lynn Nottage, who's 2003 drama "Intimate Apparel" is currently running at Northlight Theatre in Skokie, has two reasons to smile: Her book for the musical "MJ was nominated for best book and her play "Clyde's" got a nod for best play.
Highland Park High School grads Jeff Perry, Elijah Newman reflect on Steppenwolf's 'Seagull'

By Barbara Vitello
May 12, 2022 11:03 AM - Steppenwolf Theatre Company co-founder Jeff Perry and Steppenwolf newcomer Elijah Newman, who both hail from Highland Park, discuss the theater's current production of "Seagull."
Spotlight: TimeLine stages Chicago premiere of 'The Chinese Lady'

By Barbara Vitello
May 6, 2022 6:00 AM - High school students Mary and Athena compete for a national fencing title in Writers Theatre's production of "Athena" and TimeLine Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of "The Chinese Lady" about the first Chinese woman in America.
Highland Park High School grads Jeff Perry, Elijah Newman reflect on Steppenwolf's 'Seagull'

By Barbara Vitello
May 5, 2022 9:50 AM - Highland Park High School graduates Jeff Perry, Steppenwolf Theatre Company co-founder, and Elijah Newman, Steppenwolf newcomer, discuss the theater's upcoming production of "Seagull," adapted from Anton Chekhov's play by director Yasen Peyankov.
Film and stage star Ariana DeBose to host the Tony Awards

By MARK KENNEDY
May 4, 2022 6:01 PM - New Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Ariana DeBose will host this year's Tony Awards. The "West Side Story" star will lead the presentation June 12 at New York City's famed Radio City Music Hall live on CBS and on Paramount+ starting at 7 p.m.

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