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A group of actors in period costumes stand on stage, some raising bottles in a toast. The background features dramatic lighting, candles, and a painted backdrop, creating a theatrical and historical atmosphere.

by Mary Wisniewski | May 13, 2026

“Scaramouche” Is a Swashbuckling Good Time The musical version of the classic novel makes its world debut at City Lit Theater, a comedy-adventure-romance mixed with dueling and song.

Three adults pose closely together, smiling warmly at the camera. The woman in the center is hugged from behind by a woman on the left and a man on the right. They all wear cozy, colorful sweaters and appear happy and cheerful.

by Newcity | January 14, 2026

Players 50 2026: The Rising Stars and Storefront Stalwarts

Two actors in Shakespearean garb interact.

by Noel Schecter | September 29, 2025

“The Book of Will” Traces the Creation of Shakespeare’s First Folio Promethean Theatre Ensemble puts on a play that presents the surprisingly heroic efforts undertaken to preserve Shakespeare’s greatest works.

by Tristan Bruns | July 24, 2025

Summertime Shakespeare: A Review of Midsommer Flight’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost”

Four women astronomers look out at the stars atop a staircase, with one man below them.

by Tristan Bruns | March 8, 2024

Star-Struck: A Review of “Silent Sky” at Citadel Theatre

A Shakespeare production in the park with actors in old English garb watching a man dressed as a king speak with arms outstretched.

by Mary Wisniewski | July 20, 2023

Harmonious Heat: A Review of “Cymbeline” by Midsommer Flight

by Mary Wisniewski | July 29, 2022

A Lunatic and A Lover: A Review of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Midsommer Flight

by Hugh Iglarsh | February 18, 2022

Reluctant Romance: A Review of Outside Mullingar at Citadel Theatre

by Persephone Jones | May 7, 2019

Ready Player None: A Review of Non-Player Character at Red Theater Chicago

by Hugh Iglarsh | December 9, 2015

Review: Twelfth Night/Midsommer Flight

by Erin Kelsey | June 28, 2011

Promethean Theatre Ensemble announces 2011-2012 season

by Monica Westin | May 18, 2009

Review: Measure for Measure/Promethean Theatre Ensemble

by Brian Hieggelke | April 13, 2009

Promethean Theatre 2009-2010 season announcement

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