PHILADELPHIA AND OTHER STORIES Begins 12/18 at Bushwick Starr
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 2, 2014
Writer Paul Rome and composer Roarke Menzies present a new work of performance literature about road trips, relationships and an irritating rash. A disgruntled writer grapples with the existential angst brought on by the appearance of a mysterious skin condition. A casual New Year's Eve hook-up turns into a spur-of-the-moment day trip to the City of Brotherly Love, complete with the songs-Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper, Drake, Talking Heads-and memories encountered on the car ride there and back. A young musician revisits an ex-lover, while a young American recalls her time spent living in France post-college.
THE SANTALAND DIARES Opens Tonight at Theater Wit
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 21, 2014
Fear not fans of subversive holiday entertainment. Theater Wit is re-gifting Chicago with its 11th annual production of The Santaland Diaries, based on David Sedaris' true comic tale of his hilarious stint as one of Santa's elves at Macy's Department Store.
PHILADELPHIA AND OTHER STORIES to Play The Bushwick Starr, 12/18-20
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 18, 2014
Writer Paul Rome and composer Roarke Menzies present a new work of performance literature about road trips, relationships and an irritating rash. A disgruntled writer grapples with the existential angst brought on by the appearance of a mysterious skin condition. A casual New Year's Eve hook-up turns into a spur-of-the-moment day trip to the City of Brotherly Love, complete with the songs-Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper, Drake, Talking Heads-and memories encountered on the car ride there and back. A young musician revisits an ex-lover, while a young American recalls her time spent living in France post-college.
Radio Host Ira Glass Comes to the Merriam Theater Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 15, 2014
Award-Winning radio host and producer Ira Glass recreates his public radio program, This American Life, at the Merriam Theater tonight, November 15 at 8 p.m. Named Time magazine's 'Best Radio Host in America,' Glass reinvents radio onstage with compelling, behind the scenes storytelling that pushes journalism to new heights. Glass engages audiences with narration, pre-taped vignettes and music, anecdotally sharing almost twenty years of on-air experienceabout what goes into making a good story.
The Bushwick Starr to Present PHILADELPHIA AND OTHER STORIES, 12/18-20
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 4, 2014
Writer Paul Rome and composer Roarke Menzies present a new work of performance literature about road trips, relationships and an irritating rash. A disgruntled writer grapples with the existential angst brought on by the appearance of a mysterious skin condition. A casual New Year's Eve hook-up turns into a spur-of-the-moment day trip to the City of Brotherly Love, complete with the songs-Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper, Drake, Talking Heads-and memories encountered on the car ride there and back. A young musician revisits an ex-lover, while a young American recalls her time spent living in France post-college.
THE SANTALAND DIARES to Run 11/21-12/28 at Theater Wit
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 31, 2014
Fear not fans of subversive holiday entertainment. Theater Wit is re-gifting Chicago with its 11th annual production of The Santaland Diaries, based on David Sedaris' true comic tale of his hilarious stint as one of Santa's elves at Macy's Department Store.
Chicago Dramatists Welcomes Five New Resident Playwrights
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 30, 2014
Chicago Dramatists is proud to announce the addition of five new members to its esteemed list of Resident Playwrights. This group of talented writers includes Kristiana Colon, MT Cozzola, Steven Peterson, Robert Tenges, and Scott Woldman. Previous Resident Playwrights have included Tina Fey (30 Rock), Rick Cleveland (Mad Men), Rebecca Gilman (Spinning into Butter), Lydia R. Diamond (Stick Fly), Keith Huff (A Steady Rain), and Roger Rueff (The Big Kahuna).
Ira Glass Coming to Merrill Auditorium, 11/8
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 27, 2014
Portland Ovations brings This American Life host and National Public Radio icon Ira Glass back to Merrill Auditorium on Saturday, November 8th at 8pm.
Yale Rep Sets 2014-15 No Boundaries Series Lineup, Kicking Off in December
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 23, 2014
YALE REPERTORY THEATRE announces the three events that will comprise its 2014-15 NO BOUNDARIES series: Now Now Oh Now created by Rude Mechs, December 4-10; Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host: Ira Glass, Monica Bill Barnes, Anna Bass, December 20; and Songs of Lear by Song of the Goat Theatre, February 26-28.
Mike Birbiglia Comes to the Paramount Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 17, 2014
Award-winning comedian, author, and filmmaker Mike Birbiglia returns to the stage with more painfully awkward stories in a show about jokes, and how they can get you in trouble. Join Birbiglia as he he gets arrested in New Jersey, screamed at by a famous director, heckled by Statler and Waldorf, and attacked by zombie rodents.
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