Chris Gorton

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. We've got Halloween shows this week, like 'Side Show,' 'Goblin Market,' 'One Brain More' and 'Ride The Cyclone.' There are various 'Rocky Horror' shows, concerts of 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' and 'No One Here But Us Witches,' dueling downtown concerts by Kristen Chenoweth and Leonard Bernstein, a suburban 'Avenue Q,' and the impending close of 'Million Dollar Quartet.' After how long???

Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, presents THE holiday show of the season; It's a Wonderful Santaland Miracle, Nut Cracking Christmas Story... Jews Welcome! The hilarious holiday cavalcade runs November 19 through December 27, with direction by Stage 773 Creative Director Brian Posen and choreography by Matter Dance. This family-friendly, interactive show features familiar Christmas carols, original musical numbers, dance, sketch comedy, puppets and everything in between.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Oklahoma!' is very ok, as are 'Side Show,' 'Triassic Parq' and 'Next To Normal,' 'The Revel' and 'One Brain More' join Super September, and 'Cupid' keeps his heart on. Porchlight has 'Babes In Arms' and a 'New Faces' series, 'Irving Berlin' and 'Elf'plan to light up the holidays, and 'The Wiz' gets replaced by 'Xanadu!'

MCL Chicago, the first theater in Chicago dedicated to innovative musical comedy, is proud to announce the premiere of its production ONE BRAIN MORE: A ZOMBIE LES MISICAL this fall. Set in the not­too­distant future of Chicago, the musical pays homage to the industry titan of 'Les Miserables' while adding an undead flair.

MCL Chicago, the first theater in Chicago dedicated to innovative musical comedy, is proud to announce the premiere of its production ONE BRAIN MORE: A ZOMBIE LES MISICAL this fall. Set in the not­too­distant future of Chicago, the musical pays homage to the industry titan of 'Les Miserables' while adding an undead flair.

Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, presents THE holiday show of the season, It's a Wonderful Santaland Miracle, Nut Cracking Christmas Story... Jews Welcome!, running November 14 through December 28 with a press opening Sunday, November 16 at 3 p.m. BroadwayWorld brings a first look below!

Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, presents THE holiday show of the season, It's a Wonderful Santaland Miracle, Nut Cracking Christmas Story... Jews Welcome!, running November 14 through December 28 with a press opening Sunday, November 16 at 3 p.m. Directed by Stage 773 Creative Director Brian Posen with choreography by Matter Dance, this family-friendly, interactive show features original Christmas carols, dance numbers, spoken word, puppets and everything in between. Stage 773 puts their own twist on the traditional holiday show, packing the world's most beloved stories and traditions into one extravagant cavalcade. To heighten the holiday spirit, both cookies and non-holiday-specific eggnog will be served. Additionally, Stage 773 will serve as a drop-off site for the Greater Chicago Food Depository throughout the run of the production.

The Cupid Players of Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, will host a special Valentine's Day performance of Cupid in your Pants tonight, February 14 at 8 p.m. for couples looking for a funny, exciting night of musical sketch comedy. The Valentine's Day package is $35 per person and includes the Cupid show, a special Goodie 'V-Bag' and a champagne toast. Based off Cupid Has A Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships, The Cupid Players put a romantic spin on the special performance with songs - old and new - and hilarious Valentine's Day skits. Named 'Best Sketch Comedy Group' by the Chicago Reader, The Cupid Players present the longest running sketch comedy show in Chicago history, continuing to make audiences laugh until it hurts. Here are the top reasons Cupid in your Pants is a must-see this Valentine's Day:

The Cupid Players of Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, will host a special Valentine's Day performance of Cupid in your Pants on Friday, February 14 at 8 p.m. for couples looking for a funny, exciting night of musical sketch comedy. The Valentine's Day package is $35 per person and includes the Cupid show, a special Goodie 'V-Bag' and a champagne toast. Based off Cupid Has A Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships, The Cupid Players put a romantic spin on the special performance with songs - old and new - and hilarious Valentine's Day skits. Named 'Best Sketch Comedy Group' by the Chicago Reader, The Cupid Players present the longest running sketch comedy show in Chicago history, continuing to make audiences laugh until it hurts. Here are the top reasons Cupid in your Pants is a must-see this Valentine's Day:

Brian Posen, Creative Director of Stage 773 and The Cupid Players, celebrates the 10th anniversary of Cupid Has A Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships, by releasing the top 10 reasons why to see, or revisit this production at its new home at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Avenue. Named "Best Sketch Comedy Group" by the Chicago Reader, The Cupid Players present the longest running sketch comedy show in Chicago history, continuing to make audiences laugh until it hurts.

'You're gonna need a bigger boat." Stay out of the water as Erin Lane, Keenan Camp, Logan Dean and Chris Gorton present ALL THAT JAWS. The production is a re-interpretation of one of the most infamous movies of all time. Performances are every Friday night from tonight, October 19 - December 7 at 10:30 PM at Theatre Wit (1229 W. Belmont).

Erin Lane, Keenan Camp, Logan Dean and Chris Gorton present ALL THAT JAWS. The production is a re-interpretation of one of the most infamous movies of all time. Performances are every Friday night October 19 - December 7 at 10:30 PM at Theatre Wit (1229 W. Belmont). Theatre Wit is accessible via the CTA Red Line (Belmont Stop), #77 Belmont bus and #22 Clark bus. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.

'You're gonna need a bigger boat." Stay out of the water as Erin Lane, Keenan Camp, Logan Dean and Chris Gorton present ALL THAT JAWS. The production is a re-interpretation of one of the most infamous movies of all time. Performances are every Friday night October 19 - December 7 at 10:30 PM at Theatre Wit (1229 W. Belmont).

Completely sold out since it hit the ground running in May, ATTEND THE TALE OF DANNY TANNER: A FULL HOUSE MUSICAL has been extended yet again. It will perform TUESDAYS at 7:30pm, August 14 & 21, and September 4-25,2012.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The new musicals 'Eastland' and 'Hero,' new and newish shows based on hats, songbooks, TV shows and recordings, 'Floyd Collins' and Ashley Brown, and more!

The black comedy musical hit, ATTEND THE TALE OF DANNY TANNER: A FULL HOUSE MUSICAL, has been extended beyond its initial run (Wednesdays at 7:30pm, through June 27, 2012) - the show will also run Saturdays at 7:30pm, July 14 - 28, 2012. Tickets are $15; www.gorillatango.com or 773-598-4549 for tickets and more info.