The Civilians to Present 'Brooklyn at Eye Level'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 22, 2008
The Civilians (Steven Cosson, Artistic Director), the award-winning New York-based innovative theater troupe, today announced their newest project: Brooklyn at Eye Level, a long-term investigation of development in Brooklyn and its effect on neighborhood and community. For this work the company will connect artists, community members and local youth using their signature creative process grounded in documentary art. Brooklyn at Eye Level will examine the surge of development in Brooklyn, with a specific focus on the controversial Atlantic Yards project and its effect on the surrounding communities of Fort Greene, Boreum Hill, Downtown Brooklyn, Crown Heights, Park Slope and Prospect Heights.
Eclipse Theatre Company Announces 2009 Season
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 10, 2008
Eclipse Theatre Company of Chicago announces that their 2009 season, including four full productions, will be the second and final year of celebrating their past ten years focusing on one playwright per season.
Wicked to Launch 2nd National Tour in March 2009
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2008
The Producers of the worldwide smash WICKED announced today that a 2nd North American Tour will launch in Fort Myers, FL in March 2009. Performances at the Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall begin March 7 and run through March 29, 2009.
'Wicked' Chicago to Close in January 2009
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2008
The Chicago company of 'Wicked' will play its final performance on Sunday, January 25, 2009, at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre.
Lincoln Park Theatre to Open in 2009
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2008
In a major announcement expanding the landscape of Chicago's theater scene, Theater Producer Walter Stearns announced plans to open The Lincoln Park Theater, 1425 W. Fullerton Ave., in the fall of 2009.
McCraney's 'Wig Out!' To Kick Off Vineyard Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2008
The Vineyard Theatre will present the world premiere of Tarell Alvin McCraney's new play WIG OUT! to kick off its 2008-2009 season in September, it has been announced by Douglas Aibel, The Vineyard's artistic director.
