Morning Rehearsal: Chicago theater 6/15

Jun. 15, 2011
1. Into Chicago theater, but not into the "scene"? Get prepared for Theater Wit's Chicago Theatre (anti-) Conference, from August 5 to 7. They're working with the League of Chicago Theaters on presentations about Chicago performing arts organizations of all sizes.

Tony Awards long on glitz, short on awards

Jun. 13, 2011
The 65th annual Tony Awards have come and gone.

Entire Lookingglass ensemble exits stage for Tony Awards

Jun. 12, 2011
David Kersnar was the only guy minding the store at Lookingglass Theatre Company Saturday night, just 24 hours before the company was to receive the 2011 Tony Award as Outstanding Regional Theatre.He was the only one of the troupe's 38 ensemble members and affiliate

Critics theater picks for 6/10-6/12

Jun. 9, 2011
This weekend, our critics look ahead, not only at Chicago theater, but to the Tony Awards on Sunday.Kelly KleimanSo here's something weird: there are shows opening tonight, and shows opening on Saturday and Sunday, but nothing opening on Friday.  Must be time to

For Lookingglass: Classics, acrobatics and a Tony

Jun. 8, 2011
This Sunday, as Broadway celebrates its own and recognizes the best work of the season during the 65th annual Tony Awards, an outsider will be mentioned along with all those names in lights.