First Regional Production
Olney Theater Center and Round House Theatre
July 7 - Aug 13, 2023
Huntington Theatre, October 14 - November 13, 2022
Woolly Mammoth Theatre, Sept 11 - Oct 17, 2022
Baltimore Center Stage, Oct 27 - Nov 20, 2022
Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Direction
August 3 - 9, 2022
by Erika Dickerson-Despenza
Victory Gardens Theatre, June 14 - July 7, 2022
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, April 12 - October 30, 2022
or, The African Mean Girls Play by Jocelyn Bioh
Goodman Theatre, July 30 - August 29, 2021
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“This is a first-class production of a first-class play,” —Terry Teachout, Wall Street Journal
“An exuberant production from the director Lili-Anne Brown that is an excellent match for the moment”—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
photo credit: Liz Lauren
by Ike Holter
Streamed LIVE from Goodman Theatre
July 15-18, 2021
This was a very cool hybrid theatre/video project, so here’s some videos that won’t do it justice:
Drury Lane Theater, 2019
“‘The Color Purple’ is perfection on every level” —Chicago Sun-Times
“Brown masterfully brings an upbeat rhythm of life, enthusiasm, and joy…Brown is a touch of gold that Chicagoland theaters should be blessed to have.” —ChicagoNow
photo credit: Brett Beiner
by Ike Holter - World Premiere
at Goodman Theater
April 2019
‘BASICALLY THE HIGHEST PRAISE WE GIVE, and all the stars’ — Chicago reviewers. Seriously, look it up.
Photo Credit: Liz Lauren
by Ike Holter - World Premiere
La Jolla Playhouse, 2019
“Directed by Lili-Anne Brown, the show has an energetic sense of fun mixed with an ever increasing eeriness, and suspense.”- E.H. Reiter, BroadwayWorld San Diego
photo credit: Jim Carmody
by Tearrance Arvelle Chisolm
Jackalope Theatre, 2019
“Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm’s play, directed by Lili-Anne Brown at what may be the most ideal confluence of her myriad talents, goes and goes hard.” — Kevin Greene, NewCity Stage
photo credit: Reed Carson
Haven Theater w/ About Face Theater, 2019
“Director Lili-Anne Brown’s staging for Haven Theatre (in association with About Face Theatre) lights the match and delivers one of the most robust and moving shows you’re likely to see this winter.”- Kerry Reid, Chicago Tribune
Photo Credit: Austin D. Oie
Firebrand Theatre i/a/w/ TimeLine Theatre, 2018
“Kushner’s characters emerge full-blown and then deepen, and, under Lili-Anne Brown’s direction, the performers nimbly navigate these dimensions.”- Steve Oxman, Chicago Sun Times
Jeff Award, Best Director of a Musical (Midsize)
Photo Credit: Marisa KM
by Kristiana Rae Colón - world premiere
Sideshow Theatre, 2018
“Directed to unforgettable impact by Lili-Anne Brown, “Tilikum” draws from the real-life story of the titular whale.” - Catey Sullivan, Chicago Sun Times
Photo Credit: Jonathan L. Green
Skylight Music Theatre, 2018
“Director Lili-Anne Brown has beautifully integrated... an exciting new production”- Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
“Chicago’s Lili-Anne Brown, provided its audience with nonstop entertainment.”- Catherine Jozwik, Shepherd Express
Photo Credit: Ross Zetner
American Blues Theatre, 2018
Jeff Award: Best Director of a Musical (Midsize)
Photo Credit: Michael Brosilow
16th Street Theatre, 2018
“Director Lili-Anne Brown remains true to the material. There are no easy answers, and Brown keeps it that way...Brown's casting is strong, and her cast's performances are multilayered.”- Jack Helbig, Chicago Reader
Photo Credit: Anthony Aicardi
Boho Theatre, 2017
“Brown never lets herself be even remotely intimidated…”-Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
Photo Credit: Katie Stanley
Kokandy Productions, 2016
“Brown is busting with great ideas here.”- Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
“...the re-conception is so good.”- Kris Vire, TimeOut Chicago
Photo Credit: Michael Brosilow
Metropolis Theatre, 2017
“Lili-Anne Brown’s fast-paced direction pays homage to classic humor like Monty Python.”- Elizabeth Ellis, Performink Chicago
Photo Credit: Ellen Prather
by Nambi E. Kelley - world premiere
Chicago Children’s Theatre, 2016
Photo Credit: Charles Osgood
American Theatre Company, 2016
“Director Lili-Ane Brown packs the production with brilliant quadruple threats.”- Jack Helbig, Chicago Reader
Photo Credit: Michael Brislow
Northwestern University, 2015
Photo Credit: Zack Laurence
Bailiwick Chicago, 2014
“Lili-Anne Brown, the artistic director of Bailiwick Chicago, has thrown a detailed, modern-dress frame around Dessa Rose.”- Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
“Bailiwick’s Chicago premiere is cooking up some damn tasty vegetables.”- Kris Vire, TimeOut Chicago
Photo Credit: Michael Brislow
Bailiwick Chicago, 2011
“Brown’s unpretentious but well-crafted new production is fully enveloping.”- Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
“Lili-Anne Brown’s crafty, stripped-down production and stellar ensemble capture the urgency, hubris, and confusion of a bohemian education.”- Kerry Reid, Chicago Reader
Photo Credit: Jay Kennedy
Bailiwick Chicago @Steppenwolf Garage Rep, 2013
