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Amanda Seales Mixes Culture and Comedy with “Smart, Funny & Black” Live Game Show Tour

Photo credit: Elton Anderson Women have made significant strides in the stand-up comedy arena as evidenced in network specials, award nominations and major film and...

‘Ensemble’ by Mark Larson Puts the Spotlight on Chicago’s Black Theater Community

Chicago’s robust theater scene is indeed a cultural force; however, when it comes to recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the city’s artistic...

Ladysmith Black Mambazo Returns to Steppenwolf for the World Premiere Production of ‘Lindiwe’

By Ensemble Member Eric Simonson, Music Written and Performed by Ladysmith Black Mambazo Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 7 - Jan. 5 Tickets are on sale for Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s...

Steppenwolf for Young Adults Presents ‘The Brothers Size’

CHICAGO (September 10, 2019) – Returning to the stage for the first time since its celebrated Chicago premiere, Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) presents The...

100 STUDENTS MAKE THEIR GOODMAN THEATRE DEBUT

Goodman Theatre’s summer programs—PlayBuild Youth Intensive and Musical Theater Intensive—culminate with two final showcases performed by 100 students (aged 14-18) on August 9 and 10 at 7pm. Under...

Black Ensemble Theater’s “You Can’t Fake the Funk” Puts the ‘Fun’ in Funky

If you live by the “life has no guarantees” creed, then chances are you’ve probably never been to the Black Ensemble Theater because the...

Sketch Comedy Revue Opens Up Discussion on Race in America

Now playing at The Revival Improv Comedy Theater, a sketch comedy revue dubbed, “Double Consciousness: A Guide to Being Black in America” tells stories...

Production Observes Journey of Enslaved in America

As chairman of the social science department at Kennedy-King College, Ted Williams III is always examining the issues that impact Urban communities. In wondering...

Creation of Life, Family and Art Takes Center Stage in How To Catch Creation

 APPEARING THROUGH FEBRUARY 24, 2019, IN THE ALBERT THEATRE NIEGEL SMITH DIRECTS THE WORLD PREMIERE WITH AN ENSEMBLE CAST FEATURING KAREN ALDRIDGE, AYANNA BRIA BAKARI, JASMINE...

Chicago Native Andrew Malone Leads in Broadway Show "Kinky Boots"

Actor Andrew Malone, who was born in Chicago and grew up in Markham, Illinois, is now gracing the stage in the Tony-award winning musical...
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