Hit ‘em on the Blackside
Congo Square Theatre Company’s new sketch comedy show
Free on demand December 19 through March 2021
No subject is off-limits in Congo Square Theatre Company’s new sketch comedy show
Hit ‘Em on the Blackside, available for free online viewing beginning this
Saturday, December 19, on the
company’s website. Part of Congo Square’s new digital programming for the 2020-21 Season,
Hit ‘Em on the Blackside uses thought-provoking humor and satire to cover everything from education on Zoom to questionable science and complicated relationships. The show runs approximately 30 minutes and will be available through March 2021, when the next set of sketches launches as biweekly webisodes on Congo Square’s social media channels.
Hit ‘Em on the Blackside is created and directed by Congo Square ensemble member Anthony Irons and stars ensemble members Ronald L. Conner, Alexis J. Roston and Kelvin Roston Jr. along with friend of Congo Square Tiffany Addison. More details at
www.congosquaretheatre.org.
I Hate It Here: Stories from the End of the Old World
Written and Directed by Chicago Playwright Ike Holter
An audio play from Studio Theatre, Washington DC
Listen free thru March 7, 2021
As the world collectively plans to close the door (and maybe throw away the key) on 2020, Studio Theatre offers a reflection on this complicated, unexpected and consequential moment in history with the world premiere of
I Hate It Here: Stories from the End of the Old World, an audio play commissioned by the Studio Theatre, written and directed by Ike Holter. Audiences can listen for free on
Studio's website now through March 7, 2021. With sharp humor and keen observation, Holter uses vignettes, monologues, and song to take listeners from an office to a wedding, high school, outdoor brunch, front porch, and more to capture the many ways it feels to live in a world wracked by changes both personal and systemic.
Performers include Chicago actors Sydney Charles, Kirsten Fitzgerald, and Tony Santiago, as well as Gabriel Ruiz, now in New York, and Behzad Dabu, now based in Los Angeles. Rea.d the
digital playbill.
Writers Theatre. Photo credit Joe Mazza--Bravelux.
One-Man A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Presented by Writers Theatre
Adapted by and featuring Michael Halberstam, directed by Stanton Long
On demand through January 3
Artistic director Michael Halberstam’s one-man adaptation of Charles Dickens’ holiday ghost story, featuring Halberstam in a solo performance, recreates the greatest ghost story ever written. Not seen at Writers Theatre since its in-demand run in 2008,
One-Man A Christmas Carol will be directed by Stanton Long in collaboration with HMS Media (PBS
Great Performances, numerous Broadway productions) to bring this streamed holiday tradition to your home.
Tickets are available for viewing on demand through January 3.
Peter Pan—A Musical Adventure
New version presented by Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Free on demand December 19 through January 1
Sail away on a journey to Neverland with Peter, Wendy, John and Michael. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this newly remastered, 80-minute feature film of Chicago Shakes’ 2018 production. Based on J.M. Barrie’s beloved tale about the boy who wouldn’t grow up, this musical version has a score by George Stiles and lyrics by Anthony Drewe—the award-winning songwriting duo behind Broadway’s smash hit
Mary Poppins.Available free on demand
from this page starting at 12midnight CST Saturday, December 19, and through 12noonCST on Friday, January 1.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE0Q_Dy_jfw&feature=emb_logo
Eleanor’s Very Merry Christmas—The Musical
Streaming through December 27
The Chicago-based theater production,
Eleanor’s Very Merry Christmas, will be streamed by 23 theaters across the country during this holiday season. The virtual production, represented by
Broadway & Beyond Theatricals, features the 2019 recorded opening night performance as well as additional holiday music. Producer Ed Tracy said they apso offer two options for Eleanor-themed party boxes with merch related to the show.
Buy tickets here.
The Chimes by Charles Dickens
Remy Bumppo Theatre
Adapted and performed by Nick Sandys
Streaming on demand through January 3
This classic Dickensian tale returns to Remy Bumppo for the first time since 2013. This time it’s available virtually on demand. Sandys portrays Dickens and many of his lively characters in a story that builds towards New Year’s Day.
Buy tickets here. Download the
digital playbill.
It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago
American Blues Theater
Based on the Frank Capra film
Virtual performances through January 2
George Bailey—the Everyman from small town Bedford Falls whose dreams of escape and adventure were stopped by family obligation and civic duty—has fallen onto desperate times. Only a miracle can save him from despair. Filled with original music and classic holiday carols, the live retelling of this warm holiday show has been presented for Chicago audiences by American Blues Theater for 19 years. It’s done ad a 1940s radio broadcast. The audio play is directed by Gwendolyn Whiteside, with musical direction by Michael Mahler and an original score by Austin Cook.
Get tickets hereor call the box office at 773-654-3103. Read the
Backstage Guide. View the
digital program.
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