Sun-Times says Cotton Patch Gospel “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”

‘COTTON PATCH GOSPEL’
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Remount of biblical riff reminds us of Provision Theater’s talent
When: Through Nov. 8
Where: Provision Theater Company, 1001 W. Roosevelt
Tickets: $22-$28
Phone: (866) 811-4111                                GET TICKETS HERE
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September 14, 2009       BY HEDY WEISS Theater Critic/hweiss@suntimes.com
JESUS CHRIST SOUTHERNER
It might not be the oldest story ever told, but it certainly is one of the [...]

Provision Theater Teams Up with Chicago Charity

Provision Theater Company has announced that in these difficult financial times, it has teamed up with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to raise money for hunger relief. Provision Theater Company will donate $5 to the food depository for every ticket purchased using promotional code GCFD2 for it’s upcoming production of Harry Chapin’s Cotton Patch Gospel which starts Sep 12th. Looking for things to do? This is a great one!~

Would You Partner with Us?

Now, we have leased the former Chernin Center for Performing Arts theater at the former Duncan YMCA at 1001. N. Roosevelt and are beginning the process of getting it back into performance shape with paint, new lights, sound, carpet, curtains, etc and frankly, we need your help to build out the space and begin our sixth season in September.

Provision Theater’s Open House Fundraiser – June 12

Provision Theater Company will be hosting an Open House Celebration benefit on June 12 to showcase their new facility, a 200-seat theater complex at 1001 W. Roosevelt.  Doors will open at 6:00 pm for refreshments and tours with a special performance at 7:30 pm.  The evening will end with a live auction and full reception [...]

Provision Theater’s World Premier

If it is starting to cool outside and football is in full swing, then it must be theater time in Chicago.  This year will prove to be an exceptional year in Chicago Theater, especially for Provision Theater, who starts off their season with a WORLD PREMIER of Truman Capote’s best -selling books, A CHRISTMAS MEMORY [...]

Provision Theater Presents: SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN

It is that time again!
Provision Theater, who is dedicated to performing works of hope, reconciliation and redemption and has received accolades for its last six shows, is getting set to mount its last production of the year, SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN, a foot-stompin’ musical, featuring Susan Moniz, !

In this musical, Provision’s artistic director, Tim Gregory, [...]

Christians in the Culture

For as long as I can remember, I have been interested in how the culture ebbs and flows and who drives the culture. I’ve also seen a more determined generation who wants to drive faith and values into the culture. A good friend of mine, Dave Carlson of Bucktown Pictures, has continually told me [...]

“Time of Your Life” – Jeff Recommended

Come on out and see “Time of Your Life, a Pulitzer prize-winning play by William Saroyan performed by Provision Theater Company at the Viaduct Theater at 3111 N Western Avenue in West Roscoe Village. Don’t miss this poetic tribute to optimism and dreams, starring Tim Gregory. A stellar 22-person ensemble cast brings to life [...]

C.S. Lewis Extended into January!

Due to unprecedented demand, Provision Theater, headed up by Tim Gregory of Park, is extending performances of CS LEWIS ON STAGE into the new year. Bradley Armacost portrays legendary writer C.S. Lewis to critical and audience acclaim in the Royal George Theater Gallery Space (1641 N. Halsted) – now in an Open-Ended Run!

If you [...]

Standing Room Only! – Gospel of John

As one of the most dramatic figures to mark the history of our world, Jesus is the perfect subject for the stage. Provision Theater, (where I am privileged to serve on the Board) just concluded a fabulous 5-week run at the Royal George Theater of this critically acclaimed off-Broadway production to [...]