Circle Theatre

02/16/2019

Circle Theatre is devastated to learn of the passing of Chuck Sisson, who was one of the most beloved actors in Chicago’s theatre scene. Chuck graced our stage last in 2011, with his Jeff-Award winning role in our production of “The Baker’s Wife.” Chuck’s kindness, generosity of spirit, and talent left an indelible mark on his community and we will miss him terribly.

12/07/2018

Congrats on some great press for our Casting Director Erin Daly, who is SLEIGHING it as Mrs. Claus in Hell in a Handbag Productions' Snowgirls-The Musical. So proud to have her on our team!

Park Ridge native Erin Daly currently plays Mrs. Claus in the world premiere of “SnowGirls — The Musical” at Hell in a Handbag Productions in Chicago.

11/22/2018

Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to all from our Circle family. We’re so thankful for the artists we’ve been so lucky to work with this year in The Condition of Femme and The View Upstairs.

11/18/2018

Congrats to all of the brilliant work recognized in the BroadwayWorld Awards this year. Circle is lucky to be counted among them with a whopping TWELVE nominations for the work on The View Upstairs by Max Vernon. If you enjoyed the work, be sure to vote!
BEST REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL (RESIDENT NON-EQUITY)
BEST ENSEMBLE OF A MUSICAL (RESIDENT NON-EQUITY)
BEST DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL (RESIDENT NON-EQUITY): Derek Van Barham
BEST MUSICAL DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL (RESIDENT NON-EQUITY): Jeff Bouthiette
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY OF A MUSICAL (RESIDENT NON-EQUITY): Jon Martinez
BEST SCENIC DESIGN OF A MUSICAL (RESIDENT NON-EQUITY): Jimmy Jagos
BEST LIGHTING DESIGN OF A MUSICAL (RESIDENT NON-EQUITY): G Max Maxin IV
BEST COSTUME DESIGN OF A MUSICAL (RESIDENT NON-EQUITY): Chris Tuttle
BEST ACTOR IN A MUSICAL (RESIDENT NON-EQUITY): Kevin Webb and Ricky Harris
BEST ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL (RESIDENT NON-EQUITY): Caitlin Tauer Jackson and Selene Perez

10/11/2018

Major congrats to the cast and creative team of this summer's production of The View Upstairs for winning Outstanding Production - Musical at the ALTA Awards! And to our very own Selene Perez for Supporting Actor!! Thanks to brilliant choreographer, Jon Martinez, AD Denise Yvette Serna and cast member, Ruben Melendez, for accepting on behalf of the whole Upstairs family. Congrats, all!

07/28/2018

Woo-hoo!! Happiest of birthdays to Circle Theatre company member, Erin Baumrucker! We are always thankful for your energy, your positive attitude, and your infectious smile. Have a fantastic day!!

07/27/2018

Our beloved Ruben Melendez, who played “Freddie” in The View UpStairs, needs your help.

Being an international student is unbelievably expensive. Please take a moment to donate what you can. Let’s help Ruben be the best he can be while he continues his training!

Hello! My name is Rubén Meléndez and I am a 21 year old student from Caracas, Venezuela. I attend the Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) at Roosevelt University as a Junior musical theatre student. I have found myself in the position of having to make this fundraiser in order to pay for...

07/22/2018

Today is our FINAL performance of The View UpStairs. This has been such a wonderful show to produce, and we’re incredible proud of it.

To the cast, crew, creative team, and to everyone who came to see the show and support us: THANK YOU! Without you, none of this magic could have been possible.

There are only a few seats available for our closing show, so if you haven’t bought your ticket to our last trip to New Orleans, get it now: https://dime.io/events/the-view-upstairs