The Chicago Musical Theatre Festival, now in its second year, is a new-works festival produced by Underscore Theatre company. We created CMTF for one reason: there’s a wealth of musical theatre creators and performers in Chicago, but the high risks of producing new musicals means that few companies are willing to take a chance, especially … Read more
The Chicago Musical Theatre Festival, now in its second year, is a new-works festival produced by Underscore Theatre company. We created CMTF for one reason: there’s a wealth of musical theatre creators and performers in Chicago, but the high risks of producing new musicals means that few companies are willing to take a chance, especially on new authors. CMTF is designed from the ground up to showcase Chicago’s emerging musical theatre creator community, and this year’s festival features 13 brand-spankin new musicals!
Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb Book by Terrence McNally Directed & Choreographed by Jessica Harling Produced by Benevolent Theatre At Trap Door Theatre, Chicago Strong leads and a cast of fine singers fuel Kiss of the Spider Woman. Mounting a musical at Trap Door Theatre’s tiny stage is a daunting task but … Read more
The Chicago Musical Theatre Festival, now in its second year, is a new-works festival produced by Underscore Theatre company. We created CMTF for one reason: there’s a wealth of musical theatre creators and performers in Chicago, but the high risks of producing new musicals means that few companies are willing to take a chance, especially … Read more
Book by Iris Rainer Dart & Thom Thomas Music by David Austin Lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart Based on the novel Beaches by Iris Rainer Dart Produced by Drury Lane Productions in association with Jennifer Maloney-Prezioso Directed by Eric Schaeffer Music Direction by Brian J. nash Choreography by Lorin Latarro At Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook … Read more
The Chicago Musical Theatre Festival, now in its second year, is a new-works festival produced by Underscore Theatre company. We created CMTF for one reason: there’s a wealth of musical theatre creators and performers in Chicago, but the high risks of producing new musicals means that few companies are willing to take a chance, especially … Read more
By Martin Sherman Directed by Keira Fromm Produced by Other Theatre Company At Strawdog Theatre, Chicago The Other Theatre Company is a new Equity company that specializes in people who have been “othered” by society. After starting their inaugural season, which is dedicated to using the stories of the past to illuminate the present, with … Read more
Adapted and Directed by Sean Graney Produced by The Hypocrites, Chicago Tribute to the Ancient World Earns Its “Epic” The Hypocrites artistic director Sean Graney’s attempt to replicate an ancient Dionysia festival attracted lots of positive attention last fall. In case you missed it, or want to go again, now is your chance, because The … Read more
The Chicago Musical Theatre Festival, now in its second year, is a new-works festival produced by Underscore Theatre company. We created CMTF for one reason: there’s a wealth of musical theatre creators and performers in Chicago, but the high risks of producing new musicals means that few companies are willing to take a chance, especially … Read more
By Elaine Romero Directed by Henry Godinez Produced by Chicago Dramatists in association with Goodman Theatre Bizarre Play Represents Grief as Obsession Elaine Romero’s America at War trilogy is a collaboration between several theatres. The first part, Graveyard of Empires, debuted at 16th Street Theatre earlier this year, and now the second part, A Work … Read more