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Chicago: Michael Merritt Awards this Monday, May 3rd.
Columbia College still won’t release the MerrittAwards.org URL, instead using it to promote their own theatre programs instead. They can’t even be bothered to mention the awards, the foundation, or even link to another source. So, despite this being the 17th year the Merritt Awards have been held, I’m stuck directing you to a... »
Ask and you shall receive… an educated guess
Yesterday, news that Chicago’s Mercury Theatre was facing foreclosure made its way around the the web. Out of that, the size question was inevitably raised about the theatre, as it is an intimate space, but with a larger house than most with that size of a stage (my count was 285 seats at the... »
The obligitory look back at 2009
I tell myself that I’m not going to do one of these, and then remember that they are marginally useful. Here’s just a few of the stories we looked at in the last year. Learn past or repeat… Chicago started off 2009 with the loss of its free downtown trolleys. Tourists (especially those heading to... »
Michael Philippi celebration tonight
Just a reminder that the Goodman Theatre will host a celebration of the life and work of the late Lighting and Scenic Designer Michael Philippi tonight at 6:30pm. No reservations are necessary, and all are welcome to attend. I hope to see you there. »
Celebration of Michael Philippi on Dec 14th
The Goodman Theatre in Chicago will host a celebration of the life and work of Lighting and Scenic designer Michael Philippi this Monday, December 14th, at 6:30pm. All are welcome to attend, and no reservations are required. I will be there, and I hope you will be, too. -Webmaster The press release follows below: Goodman Theatre will... »
Last chance to see Michael Philippi’s final design
The Goodman Theatre’s production of High Holidays, which is the last lighting design of the late Michael Philippi, will close today with two performances. A 2:00pm matinee, and a 7:30pm evening show. Mr. Philippi had completed the focus for High Holidays prior to his death, and the implementation of his design was completed by Goodman... »
Designer Michael Philippi dies suddenly at 58.
Full disclosure: this is the designer and production that I was to program for this week. I am still in shock as I write this. Scenic and Lighting Designer Michael Philippi died yesterday while walking to the Goodman Theatre. Mr. Philippi, who was 58, was in route to the first day of technical rehearsals for High... »
Hudson & Gaines
