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In memoriam

The theater world mourns the passing of Chicago actress Hollis Resnik

By Reel Chicago Apr 19, 2022

Hollis Resnik, the Chicago based actor known for her theatre roles in Sunset Boulevard and Les Misérables, and a host of critically acclaimed performances, passed away at the ...

Curtain Calls

Porchlight presents the landmark American musical Spring Awakening

By Reel Chicago Mar 22, 2022

This spring, Porchlight Music Theatre presents the winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Spring Awakening, at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Set again...

CELEBRITY

Cindy Williams in Chicago with one-woman show Me, Myself & Shirley

By Reel Chicago Nov 10, 2021

Best known for her iconic role as Shirley Feeney in the hit television series, Laverne & Shirley, Cindy Williams will take to the national stage starring in Me, Myself &am...

BREAKING NEWS

Steppenwolf names Brooke Flanagan, Executive Director

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2020

Brooke Flanagan to be First Woman Executive Director in Steppenwolf’s 45-Year History Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced today that Brooke Flanagan, who previously...

Events

Pants Optional: A Steppenwolf Soirée raises $640k

By Reel Chicago May 18, 2020

Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Pants Optional: A Steppenwolf Soirée is a one-of-a-Kind Online Fundraiser Entertains with Live Music, Celebrity Guests and Surprise Appearances. ...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

New emergency fund to aid Chicago cinema workers

By Reel Chicago Apr 13, 2020

As efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 shutter cinemas across the nation, concerned members of Chicago's film community launch a fund to benefit laid off cinema workers from...

In memoriam

Media Archives pays tribute to Director Stuart Gordon

By Dan Erdman Mar 26, 2020

Stuart Gordon has died. In most of the obituaries you will read, he will be largely (and justifiably) remembered for his film work. He came out of the gate with a classic i...