Dennis Watkins News

The House Theatre of Chicago and Chicago Park District present MAGIC ON THE MIDWAY as part of 2013's Night Out in the Parks program on Saturday August 24 at 4pm at Hyde Park's Midway Plaisance Park Ice Rink, 1130 Midway Plaisance North, Chicago IL 60637. ComEd is a Supporting Sponsor and this event is for all ages and FREE for all.

Rehearsals begin next week at Steppenwolf Theatre Company for the American premiere of The Wheel by Zinnie Harris. Ensemble member Tina Landau directs Harris's epic, a work of magic realism chronicling the trials of Beatriz as she attempts to reunite a young girl with her father in nineteenth-century Spain. Landau's cast of 17 features ensemble members Joan Allen (in her first appearance on stage at Steppenwolf since 1991), Robert Breuler, Tim Hopper, Ora Jones and Yasen Peyankov. The National Theatre of Scotland commissioned and produced the world premiere of The Wheel in 2011. The Wheel begins previews September 12, 2013 (Opening night is September 22; Press performances are September 21 at 3pm and September 24 at 7:30pm) and runs through November 10 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). Tickets ($20 - $82) go on sale tomorrow, August 9 at 11am.

The House Theatre of Chicago's hit production, Death and Harry Houdini, is once again selling out performances at The Chopin Theatre (1543 W. Division St.). The company announces an extension through August 18, adding seven performances to accommodate the high demand.

The House Theatre of Chicago's 2012 hit production, Death and Harry Houdini, returns in four weeks to The Chopin Theatre (1543 W. Division St.). Previews begin tonight, June 21, and Press Opening is Sunday June 30th at 7:30pm.

Casting is complete for Steppenwolf Theatre Company's American-premiere production of The Wheel by Zinnie Harris. Ensemble member Tina Landau directs a cast of 17 featuring ensemble members Joan Allen (in her first appearance on stage at Steppenwolf since 1991), Robert Breuler,Tim Hopper, Ora Jones and Yasen Peyankov with Kareem Bandealy, La Shawn Banks, Chaon Cross, Emma Gordon, Mark L. Montgomery, Erin Oechsel,Stephanie Park, Daniel Pass, Edgar Sanchez, Scott Stangland, Demetrios Troy and Matthew Yee.

The House Theatre of Chicago's 2012 hit production, Death and Harry Houdini, returns in four weeks to The Chopin Theatre (1543 W. Division St.). Previews begin June 21, and Press Opening is Sunday June 30th at 7:30pm.

The House Theatre of Chicago announces a rare matinee performance of The Magic Parlour for Mother's Day, today, May 12 at 1pm.

The House Theatre of Chicago announces a rare matinee performance of The Magic Parlour for Mother's Day, Sunday May 12 at 1pm.

The House Theatre of Chicago announces its 12th Season creating Amazing Feats of Storytelling. The five programs in the 2013-14 Season are all written and helmed by Company Members of The House, investing in the rich and diverse talents of the ensemble.

The House Theatre of Chicago presented the first-annual fundraising benefit, The Secret Soiree, on Saturday March 23rd in the Empire Room at The Palmer House Hilton Hotel in Chicago. The magic-filled event raised $63,000 in support of The House's 11th season of artistic programming.

The House Theatre of Chicago announces a one-week extension of The Magnificents at The Chopin Theatre (1543 W. Division St.) The Magnificents will now run through March 17, 2013.

The House Theatre of Chicago announces new on-sale dates for Company Member and award-winning magician Dennis Watkins' intimate, up-close magic show, The Magic Parlour, currently in an open run at The Palmer House Hilton Hotel, 17 E. Monroe St. in downtown Chicago. Following the conclusion of the company's current production The Magnificents staring Watkins, The Magic Parlour will play at 7:30pm and 9:30pm on Fridays.

The House Theatre of Chicago announces that their 2012 hit production, Death and Harry Houdini, will return this summer to The Chopin Theatre (1543 W. Division St.). Press Opening is Sunday June 30th at 7:30pm.

BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Chicago in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

The gala 44th Annual Jeff Equity Awards ceremony honoring excellence in professional theatre produced within the immediate Chicago area was held on Monday, October 15, at Drury Lane Oakbrook.

What made news around the world this week? Check out our regional roundup for the week of September 24! Browse over to your favorite far-away city/country to see what's making news, see out productions are playing around the country and overseas and get to know new performers! Enjoy this virtual trek around the globe and stay tuned for next week's recap of regional not-to-be-missed news!

Mastering the craft of magic, the slight of hand, and the art of maneuvering around disbelief, according to Chicago-based magician Dennis Watkins, requires the mastery of multiple worlds. The Magic Parlour is currently playing an open run at The Palmer House Hilton. Showtimes are Friday nights at 8 and 10:30 PM, tickets are $75 and include an open bar. They are available online at http://boxoffice.printtixusa.com/housetheatre/eventcalendar or by calling 773-769-3832.

The Jeff Awards Committee announced 197 nominations in 34 categories for Chicago Equity theatrical productions, which opened between August 1, 2011, and July 31, 2012. The Jeff Awards judges attended opening nights of 118 Equity productions offered by 55 producing organizations. From these openings, 96 productions were 'Jeff Recommended,' which made them eligible for award nominations.

The Jeff Awards Committee today announced 197 nominations in 34 categories for Chicago Equity theatrical productions, which opened between August 1, 2011, and July 31, 2012. The Jeff Awards judges attended opening nights of 118 Equity productions offered by 55 producing organizations. From these openings, 96 productions were 'Jeff Recommended,' which made them eligible for award nominations.

The House Theatre of Chicago announces its 11th Season creating 'Amazing Feats of Storytelling.'