Chicago Theater News

News and notes celebrating the clients of Cathy Taylor Public Relations, inc.

[Chicago Theater News @chitheaternews]

👋🏻Hey there! Welcome to the Chicago Theater News Twitter page. We’re here to celebrate the clients of Cathy Taylor Public Relations, and we’re so glad you’re here.

Visit our website above or scroll down to learn more about the exciting news our clients are making.

[Chicago Theater News @chitheaternews]

SPOTLIGHT: The League of Chicago Theatres annual ’Summer Guide’

The League of Chicago Theatres released their annual ‘Summer Guide,’ which included many CTPR clients!

📸: League of Chicago Theatres

See the full guide at https://t.co/NZguiU9A7x

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NEWS: ‘The Gospel at Colonus’ extends through June 18 at @courtchicago

Take a look at production photos from the newly extended ‘Gospel at Colonus’ now running at Court Theatre through Sunday, June 18.

Tickets are available at https://t.co/Tyhx9SgY33

📸: Michael Brosilow

[Chicago Theater News @chitheaternews]

SHOUTOUT: Michael Brosilow and Heather Gilbert

We’re sending congratulations our to friends of CTPR Michael Brosilow and Heather Gilbert who received 2023 Michael Merritt Awards!

📸: Repost from the Michael Merritt Awards

Read more at https://t.co/EgH2n2Ncbt

[Chicago Theater News @chitheaternews]

SPOTLIGHT: ‘MotherFreakingHood!’ at Venus Cabaret Theater at Mercury Theater Chicago

Tickets for MotherFreakingHood! are on sale now at the box office, 3745 N. Southport Avenue in Chicago, https://t.co/eql5juLcit

@motherfinghood @TheMercuryChi

[Chicago Theater News @chitheaternews]

SPOTLIGHT: Will Wilhelm and Erin Murray talk 'Gender Play' at @aboutfacechi

Our latest feature catches up with actor Will Wilhelm and director Erin Murray who co-created About Face Theatre’s Gender Play, or what you Will.

📸: Michael Brosilow

https://t.co/d6A0GR51YR

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NEWS: Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas to play at The Studebaker Theater this holiday season

Performances will begin before Thanksgiving and run through the holiday season.

https://t.co/t2mf8LsIDE

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SPOTLIGHT: Directors Mark J.P. Hood and Charles Newell talk ‘Gospel at Colonus’ at Court Theatre

Tickets are available at the Box Office [phone] or online at https://t.co/SVkhohWoPi.

📸: Court Theatre

[Chicago Theater News @chitheaternews]

FIRST LOOK: ‘Gender Play, or what you Will’ at @aboutfacechi

Take a look at new photos of Will Wilhelm in About Face Theatre’s newest show ‘Gender Play, or what you Will’

Tickets are available now at https://t.co/xvbrvlGTvo

📸: Michael Brosilow

[Chicago Theater News @chitheaternews]

PHOTO PREVIEW: ‘MotherFreakingHood!’ coming up at the Venus Cabaret Theater

Grab your friends, hire a sitter, and get ready to laugh your abs off! MotherFreakingHood! is an uproarious musical comedy celebrating the world’s second-oldest profession.

📸: Liz Lauren

[Chicago Theater News @chitheaternews]

PHOTO ROUNDUP: ‘Fairview’ at Definition Theatre

Take a look at Definition Theatre’s most recent production ‘Fairview’ which opened last night at The Revival in Hyde Park.

The show runs through May 22 and tickets are available at https://t.co/xU9pex7heI

📸: Joe Mazza

[Chicago Theater News @chitheaternews]

PHOTO ROUNDUP: ‘Is God Is’ at A Red Orchid Theatre

The show runs through May 28. Tickets are available at https://t.co/0Yj4sYfoTn

📸: Fadeout Media

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Happy opening to Big River at @TheMercuryChi !

‘Big River’ runs through June 11 and tickets are available at https://t.co/5iGX8rVWPr

📸: Liz Lauren

[Chicago Theater News @chitheaternews]

MEDIA CLIP: WGN’s Around Town visits ‘Grease’ at Drury Lane Theatre

Ana Belaval visited Drury Lane Theatre this morning to check out their new production of ‘Grease’, which runs through June 4th.
https://t.co/2pDf5cRBRd

[Chicago Theater News @chitheaternews]

PHOTO ROUNDUP: ‘The Porch on Windy Hill: a new play with old music’ at @NorthlightThtr

Browse through some new production photos from Northlight Theatre’s most recent production which opened last week.

For tickets visit https://t.co/xQP5sYP3t0

📸: Michael Brosilow

[Court Theatre @courtchicago]

We're officially done with the first week of rehearsals for THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS! Let the journey begin.

Running from May 12 - June 11, this is the Oedipus myth as you've never seen it before. Learn more → https://t.co/YG6SNC2SqV
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📸 Joe Mazza

[Chicago Theater News @chitheaternews]

COMING UP: Gender Play, or what you Will at About Face Theatre

Tickets are available at https://t.co/XIt2cwzcBA

📸: About Face Theatre

[Chicago Theater News @chitheaternews]

SPOTLIGHT: ‘Grease’ at Drury Lane Theatre

‘Grease,’ now in previews at Drury Lane Theatre, opens at their iconic Oakbrook theatre next Thursday, April 20.
Tickets are available at https://t.co/tj1R1CgBqE

📸: HMS Media

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PHOTO ROUNDUP: Mentalist Mark Toland’s ‘The Mystery Show’ at Chicago Magic Lounge

The Mystery Show will be presented on Wednesdays at 7:00pm, April 5 – June 28, 2023.

Tickets are available at https://t.co/7aLFQgTlrY

📸: Sarah Elizabeth Larson

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UPCOMING: “Is God Is” makes Chicago Premiere this week

“Is God Is” will open Saturday, April 15 at @aredorchid Written by Aleshea Harris and directed by Marti Gobel, the show runs through May 28.

For tickets, visit https://t.co/6m6EFLskfF

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MEDIA CLIP: Second City cast members Max Thomas and Catherine Savage stop by WGN’s Daytime Chicago

For tickets, visit https://t.co/W2YrYDcI3S

Video courtesy of WGN