Ben Veatch

We’re shocked and saddened to learn of the unexpected death of our friend and colleague, Ben Veatch. Ben appeared in our 2011 production of Bury the Dead, and he lit up the stage again in our most recent production, The Book of Will. This is a profound loss for the...

BroadwayWorld Chicago Nominees

Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. BroadwayWorld local editors set the...

Joseph Beal

  No end to the heartbreak. Our friend, Joseph Beal, has passed away. We were honored to work with him on our productions of Mrs. Warren’s Profession and Richard III. Joe’s talent and calm, steady demeanor will be sorely missed by everyone in the Chicago theatre...

Paul Edwards

Promethean Theatre Ensemble is saddened to learn of the death of our friend and colleague, Paul Edwards. We treasure Paul’s early support of Promethean, and his ongoing mentorship of many of our founding members. A professor of performance studies in Northwestern...

Jerry Bloom

Promethean Theatre Ensemble mourns the loss and celebrates the life of our dear friend Jerry Bloom. Jerry was a passionate supporter of Chicago Theatre, both onstage and behind the scenes. He participated in countless readings, fundraisers, and special events – and he...