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Dead Accounts

Jack’s back and he’s talking some smack. Returning home to the Cincinnati house where he grew up, Jack’s bizarre, rapid stream-of-conscious

Danny Casolaro Died for You – Timeline Theatre

In early August of 1991, freelance investigative reporter and aspiring author Danny Casolaro told friends and family he was driving to

Bethany – Gift Theatre

Crystal, as portrayed by the exceptionally talented young actress Hillary Clemens, is poised, articulate and wears a smile as bright and polished

The Night Alive – Steppenwolf

Getting by. That’s how Tommy, who’s not a bad guy, manages to survive life. Renting a room from his Uncle Maurice that he’s turned into a

World of Extreme Happiness – Goodman Theatre

Unwanted from the moment she’s born, Sunny Lee is wrapped in an old newspaper and stuffed in a slop pot for the pigs to eat. When her father

The Color Purple – Milwaukee Rep

Experiencing love’s transformation and healing power can redirect a person’s life. Understanding a sense of self-worth can bring an individual

A Kurt Weill Cabaret – Theo Ubique

Kurt Weill was a talented, young early 20th century German composer known primarily for his theatrical collaborations with Bertolt Brecht.

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown – Theatre at the Center

In an explosion of color and a blast of exciting, pulsating trumpet and percussion, Bill Pullinsi’s delightfully wicked production, which is an

Season on the Line – House Theatre

With new theatres emerging and veteran companies unfortunately biting the dust, Shawn Pfautsch has written a play that pays homage to all

King Lear – Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

With its compelling characters, overwhelming spectacle and profoundly sad, tragic story, there are few dramas as intense or