The Players @ Barker Playhouse

2004 Tony Award winner that features a broke college grad going into the “big city,” for the first time. Only this college grad is a puppet, and all his friends are too. The muppets take on a whole new generation in this neo-classic dark comedy / murder mystery / musical satire.

A drama about the public and private indifference to the 1980s AIDS epidemic and one man’s fight to awaken the world to the crisis. Inspired by playwright Larry Kramer’s real-life experience.

The Players at the Barker Playhouse are casting Jan 15, 17 and 20 for this musical puppet farce. to sign up for a time. Prepare a short song and a dad joke.

The Players at the Barker Playhouse are casting Jan 15, 17 and 20 for this musical puppet farce. to sign up for a time. Prepare a short song and a dad joke.

Whether upstairs or downstairs, the residents are able to explore the confines of class and discover the warmth of family and the generosity of forgiveness in this charming spin-off of the classic 19th century Jane Austen novel.

Who doesn’t love a wedding? Broadway’s wild musical farce has blushing brides, nervous grooms, overbearing moms, unexpected guests and crazy twists and turns.

On Chicago’s South Side, divergent dreams and conflicts within three generations of the Younger family percolate when Mama Lena’s deceased husband’s insurance money comes through and she dreams of moving to a better neighborhood.

A situational comedy featuring adversarial roommates in a retirement home. Play written by David Lindsay Abair Directed by Karen Besson. 

 A group of creatives enjoy a summer weekend together during a theater festival.