Theatre Of Western Springs Announces 90th Season

WESTERN SPRINGS, IL — In 90 years, the Theatre of Western Springs has never missed a season. Most theatres took time off during the World Wars due to lack of men, but the Theatre of Western Springs found ways to continue with 90 uninterrupted seasons.

“We are extremely proud to present the plays of the 90th season,” Eddie Sugarman, TWS executive director, said in a release. “We carefully choose seven plays that we believe will entertain and inspire our wonderful audiences. We sure hope everyone will join us for the laughter, tears, and thrills coming to our stages in
season 90!”

On the Mainstage:

• “Silent Sky” by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Karen Holbert; Sept. 6 – 16, 2018

The inspiring true story of astronomy's "hidden figures." In the late 19th Century, these women crashed through Harvard's glass ceilings and changed the way we look at the heavens and Earth.

• “Deathtrap” by Ira Levin, directed by Jay Fontanetta; Oct. 18 – 28, 2018

This wicked thriller should come with a pacemaker warning. A veteran playwright invites an up-and-coming scribe to his country cabin to mentor him ...with terrifying results.

• “The Tin Woman” by Sean Grennan, directed by Greg Kolack; Jan. 17 – 27, 2019

A beautiful and deeply touching play in which a woman, saved by a heart transplant, tracks down the donor's family.

• “Ravenscroft” by Don Nigro, directed by David Rodriguez; Feb. 28 – March 10, 2019

In this hilarious who-done-it, Inspector Ruffing is called to a remote Gothic house inhabited by five completely baffling, utterly maddening women.

• “The Graduate” by Terry Johnson, directed by Greg Kolack; June 6 – 16, 2019

Forum Series in the intimate Cattell Theatre

• “The Book of Liz” by David Sedaris and Amy Sedaris, directed by David Knezz; Sept. 27 – Oct. 7, 2018

An absurdly funny play by the Sedaris siblings. Sister Liz suffers from an extreme sweating disorder as she lives her life in a religious community making cheeseballs. When she tries her luck in the outside world, things really start to get weird.

• “Distracted” by Lisa Loomer, directed by Amy Fenton; Feb. 7 - 17, 2019

A hilarious and provocative look at a modern family and an epidemic dilemma.

Photo provided by Theatre of Western Springs.