Chicago Dramatists News

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announces the lineup for 'First Look Repertory of New Work', the 4th annual program featuring three developmental productions of new plays and accompanied by a series of readings, lectures and events around the development of new work.

Artistic Director Russ Tutterow announced Chicago Dramatists' 30th anniversary season, featuring three productions of world premiere plays, and the fourth annual Many Voices Project. Each year Chicago Dramatists, 'the playwrights' theatre,' produces three of the best new plays from the hundreds developed through its many developmental programs. This year, 'Ten Cent Night' by resident playwright Marisa Wegrzyn, 'How I Became an Interesting Person' by resident playwright Will Dunne, and 'Hope VI' by resident playwright Nambi E. Kelley, will make up its production season.

Get $10 off tickets to the smash hit drama 'A Steady Rain' on any rainy day in April!

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND THE SMASH HIT DRAMA 'A STEADY RAIN' IS EXTENDED THROUGH JUNE 8

In this two man show, Denny is pushed beyond the breaking point, matters get taken into his own hands, and his partner Joey finds himself torn between standing by his partner or following what he feels in his heart.

Chicago Dramatists concludes its 29th season with resident playwright Laura Jacqmin's new drama 10 Virgins at Chicago Dramatists (1105 West Chicago Ave); beginning April 23 with an opening Friday May 2 or Saturday May 3 at 8PM

Seasoned New York producers Frank Gero, Jono Gero and Ray Gaspard are teaming together to present the Chicago Dramatists' critically acclaimed production of Keith Huff's new play, A Steady Rain. A Steady Rain received huge critical acclaim over its sold out six week run last September and October at Chicago Dramatists, earning a nod on almost every Chicago theater critic's 'Top 10 Theatrical Productions of 2007' list including the Chicago Tribune, The Daily Herald, Time Out Chicago, New City, UR and more.