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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.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) presents Short Shakespeare! Romeo and Juliet, a 75-minute abridged production of Shakespeare's tragedy of true love found-and tragically lost, adapted and staged by Jeff Award-winning director and Chicagoan of the Year in Theater Rachel Rockwell. Providing a quality, family-friendly introduction to Shakespeare on Saturday mornings from February 23 to March 23, 2013, the cast of Rockwell's production includes Chicago actors Christopher Allen and Laura Rook, who make their CST debuts in the title roles. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announced today casting for Short Shakespeare! Romeo and Juliet, a 75-minute abridged production of Shakespeare's tragedy of true love found-and tragically lost, adapted and staged by Jeff Award-winning director and Chicagoan of the Year in Theater Rachel Rockwell. Providing a quality, family-friendly introduction to Shakespeare on Saturday mornings from February 23 to March 23, 2013, the cast of Rockwell's production includes Chicago actors Christopher Allen and Laura Rook, who make their CST debuts in the title roles.

Strawdog Theatre Company is proud to announce a four-week remount of Peter Barnes' 'Red Noses', directed by Strawdog Artistic Associate Matt Hawkins, at the Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway Street.

Strawdog Theatre Company is proud to announce a four-week remount of Peter Barnes' 'Red Noses', directed by Strawdog Artistic Associate Matt Hawkins, at the Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway Street.

Strawdog Theatre Company is proud to announce a four-week remount of Peter Barnes' 'Red Noses', directed by Strawdog Artistic Associate Matt Hawkins, at the Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway Street.

American Theater Company (ATC) closes its 25th season with the World Premiere of Kristoffer Diaz's Welcome to Arroyo's. The production is directed by ATC Ensemble Member Jaime Castañeda and will run April 15 - May 16, 2010 at American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron Street, Chicago. Press Opening is Monday, April 19, 2010 at 7PM.

American Theater Company (ATC) closes its 25th season with the World Premiere of Kristoffer Diaz's Welcome to Arroyo's. The production is directed by ATC Ensemble Member Jaime Castañeda and will run April 15 - May 16, 2010 at American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron Street, Chicago. Press Opening is Monday, April 19, 2010 at 7PM.

American Theater Company (ATC) closes its 25th season with the World Premiere of Kristoffer Diaz's Welcome to Arroyo's. The production is directed by ATC Ensemble Member Jaime Castañeda and will run April 15 - May 16, 2010 at American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron Street, Chicago. Press Opening is Monday, April 19, 2010 at 7PM.

American Theater Company (ATC) concludes its 25th season with the world premiere of Welcome to Arroyo's, written by Kristoffer Diaz. The production is directed by Jaime Castañeda and will run April 15 - May 16, 2010 at American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron Street, Chicago. Press Opening is Monday, April 19, 2010 at 7PM.

American Theater Company (ATC) closes its 25th season with the World Premiere of Kristoffer Diaz's Welcome to Arroyo's. The production is directed by ATC Ensemble Member Jaime Castañeda and will run April 15 - May 16, 2010 at American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron Street, Chicago. Press Opening is Monday, April 19, 2010 at 7PM.

American Theater Company (ATC) closes its 25th season with the World Premiere of Kristoffer Diaz's Welcome to Arroyo's. The production is directed by ATC Ensemble Member Jaime Castañeda and will run April 15 - May 16, 2010 at American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron Street, Chicago. Press Opening is Monday, April 19, 2010 at 7PM.

American Theater Company (ATC) concludes its 25th season with the world premiere of Welcome to Arroyo's, written by Kristoffer Diaz. The production is directed by Jaime Castañeda and will run April 15 - May 16, 2010 at American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron Street, Chicago. Press Opening is Monday, April 19, 2010 at 7PM.

The House Theatre of Chicago is thrilled to announce the world premiere of WILSON WANTS IT ALL, opening Sunday, February 7, at the Chopin Theatre (1543 W. Division St.), with preview performances February 4-6.

The House Theatre of Chicago is thrilled to announce the world premiere of WILSON WANTS IT ALL, opening Sunday, February 7, at the Chopin Theatre (1543 W. Division St.), with preview performances February 4-6.

The House Theatre of Chicago is thrilled to announce the world premiere of WILSON WANTS IT ALL, opening Sunday, February 7, at the Chopin Theatre (1543 W. Division St.), with preview performances February 4-6.

The House Theatre of Chicago is thrilled to announce the world premiere of WILSON WANTS IT ALL, opening Sunday, February 7, at the Chopin Theatre (1543 W. Division St.), with preview performances February 4-6.

In the dark, all things are uncertain and strangely exciting. Add an unstable authority figure to the mix and events can quickly spiral out of control.

In the dark, all things are uncertain and strangely exciting. Add an unstable authority figure to the mix and events can quickly spiral out of control.

In the dark, all things are uncertain and strangely exciting. Add an unstable authority figure to the mix and events can quickly spiral out of control.