Chicago Theater Roundup: Shattered Globe names Ian Frank artistic director, Broadway adaptations and artist memorials
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Chris Jones
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Summary
This article is a Chicago theater news column covering several key stories: Shattered Globe Theater's appointment of Ian Frank as its new producing artistic director (succeeding Sandy Shiner), About Face Theater's upcoming Chicago premiere of Michael R. Jackson's play, Broadway developments including a "Paranormal Activity" adaptation, memorials planned for two Chicago theater artists, and Chris Jones' recommendations for shows to see.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledShattered Globe has announced that Ian Frank will be its new producing artistic director.
The long-lived Chicago theater company, currently in residence at Theater Wit, had been searching for a successor to longtime artistic director Sandy Shiner.
About Face Theater will produce the Chicago premiere of Michael R. Jackson's intense and unusual
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