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RSC to Tour HENRY IV PART I and II this Autumn
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 10, 2014


The Royal Shakespeare Company will tour Henry IV Parts I and II, Shakespeare's celebrated history plays, to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Norwich, Salford, Bradford, Bath and Canterbury between September - November 2014. The productions will take to the road after a season at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon between March - September 2014, and before playing at the Barbican in London between November 2014 - January 2015.

VIDEO: Watch BONES Fans' Surprise Engagement on Set!
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 5, 2014


Kelsey entered the BONES “Tie The Knot” contest and was thrilled to learn that she had been chosen from thousands of entries for the opportunity to surprise Michael with a proposal of marriage in front of theBONES cast and crew!

FOX Reveals BONES Heading to Final Season; THE FOLLOWING to Cut Violence
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 14, 2014


Fox entertainment chief Kevin Reilly revealed yesterdsay that the network is currently negotiating a tenth, and most probably final season of its procedural drama series BONES.

BONES 'Likely' to End After 10th Season on Fox
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 13, 2014


'We're negotiating on Bones for season 10, and I expect it will be back,' said Reilly, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Photo Flash: New Production Shots from About Face Theatre's WE THREE LIZAS
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2013


About Face Theatre's sparkly, queer holiday hit musical WE THREE LIZAS is back and better than ever - with a new book and expanded score! Featuring book and lyrics by Scott Bradley*, music and additional lyrics by Alan Schmuckler, direction by Scott Ferguson*, music direction by Aaron Benham and choreography by Patrick Andrews*, WE THREE LIZAS plays now through January 5, 2014 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. BroadwayWorld has new production shots below!

BWW Reviews: WE THREE LIZAS Scores with Glitz, Glitter and Heart
by Misha Davenport - Dec 11, 2013


About Face Theatre's 'We Three Lizas' has the right mix of holiday heart and camp

Photo Flash: First Look at About Face Theatre's WE THREE LIZAS
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2013


About Face Theatre's sparkly, queer holiday hit musical WE THREE LIZAS is back and better than ever - with a new book and expanded score! Featuring book and lyrics by Scott Bradley*, music and additional lyrics by Alan Schmuckler, direction by Scott Ferguson*, music direction by Aaron Benham and choreography by Patrick Andrews*, WE THREE LIZAS will play now through January 5, 2014 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Antony Sher, Jasper Britton & Alex Hassell to Lead RSC's HENRY IV PART I and PART II, Begin. March 2014
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 27, 2013


Casting is announced for Gregory Doran's productions of Henry IV Parts I & II which play in repertoire in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon from March 2014 with a double press day on Wednesday 16 April, before transferring to Newcastle Theatre Royal, embarking on a UK tour and transferring to London's Barbican.

About Face Theatre's WE THREE LIZAS Returns to Chicago Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2013


About Face Theatre's sparkly, queer holiday hit musical WE THREE LIZAS is back and better than ever - with a new book and expanded score! Featuring book and lyrics by Scott Bradley*, music and additional lyrics by Alan Schmuckler, direction by Scott Ferguson*, music direction by Aaron Benham and choreography by Patrick Andrews*, WE THREE LIZAS will play tonight, November 27, 2013 - January 5, 2014 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.

BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nominations for 2013 Announced: BoHo, CST, MENAGERIE, HANK WILLIAMS And More Lead the Way!
by Paul W. Thompson - Nov 13, 2013


BroadwayWorld.com is proud once again to announce the nominations for the BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards, Chicago's only comprehensive, fan-voted theater award now in its 4th fabulous year. And the Bohemian Theatre Ensemble leads the way, with a whopping 15 nominations overall, including 10 for its summer production of 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.' Chicago Shakespeare Theater is next overall, with 12 nods, spread out over an impressive 7 different productions, including 'Othello: The Remix,' 'Henry VII,' 'The School for Lies' and its Shakespeare in the Parks production of 'The Comedy of Errors,' nominated as Best Theatrical Event.

HORRIBLE BOSSES 2 Begins Production
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 7, 2013


Filming has begun in Los Angeles on New Line Cinema's 'Horrible Bosses 2,' directed by Sean Anders ('Sex Drive'). The follow-up to the 2011 hit comedy 'Horrible Bosses' reunites stars Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis as everyone's favorite working stiffs Nick, Dale and Kurt. Jennifer Aniston, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey also reprise their starring roles, while Chris Pine and Christoph Waltz star as new adversaries standing between the guys and their dreams of success.

Photo Flash: New Promo Shots for About Face's WE THREE LIZAS, Begin. 11/27
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 7, 2013


About Face Theatre's sparkly, queer holiday hit musical WE THREE LIZAS is back and better than ever - with a new book and expanded score! Featuring book and lyrics by Scott Bradley*, music and additional lyrics by Alan Schmuckler, direction by Scott Ferguson*, music direction by Aaron Benham and choreography by Patrick Andrews*, WE THREE LIZAS will play November 27, 2013 - January 5, 2014 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are available online at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or www.stage773.com, in person at the Stage 773 Box Office (1225 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago) or by calling (773) 327-5252. The press opening is Thursday, December 5 at 7:30 pm. Check out promo shots below!

About Face's WE THREE LIZAS Opens 11/27 at Stage 773
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 29, 2013


About Face Theatre's sparkly, queer holiday hit musical WE THREE LIZAS is back and better than ever - with a new book and expanded score! Featuring book and lyrics by Scott Bradley*, music and additional lyrics by Alan Schmuckler, direction by Scott Ferguson*, music direction by Aaron Benham and choreography by Patrick Andrews*, WE THREE LIZAS will play November 27, 2013 - January 5, 2014 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are available online at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or www.stage773.com, in person at the Stage 773 Box Office (1225 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago) or by calling (773) 327-5252. The press opening is Thursday, December 5 at 7:30 pm.

Mixed Blood Theatre to Present THE VETERANS PLAY PROJECT, 11/14-24
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 25, 2013


A talented company of professional actors, musicians, and Minnesota veterans, led by Director Leah Cooper, creates and performs an inspiring new play based on personal stories of veterans of all conflicts on all sides collected in years of story circles. Opening shortly after Veterans Day, THE VETERANS PLAY PROJECT previews November 14, and runs November 15-24 at Fort Snelling. The production is a partnership of the Footprints Collective, Mixed Blood Theatre, and the Minnesota Humanities Center's Veterans' Voices.

About Face Theatre's WE THREE LIZAS to Return to Chicago, 11/27-1/5/2014
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 1, 2013


About Face Theatre's sparkly, queer holiday hit musical WE THREE LIZAS is back and better than ever - with a new book and expanded score! Featuring book and lyrics by Scott Bradley*, music and additional lyrics by Alan Schmuckler, direction by Scott Ferguson*, music direction by Aaron Benham and choreography by Patrick Andrews*, WE THREE LIZAS will play November 27, 2013 - January 5, 2014 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets will go on sale Friday, October 11 at will be available online at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or www.stage773.com, in person at the Stage 773 Box Office (1225 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago) or by calling (773) 327-5252. The press opening is Thursday, December 5 at 7:30 pm.

WE THREE LIZAS, BRAHMAN/I & More Set for About Face Theatre's 2013-14 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 12, 2013


About Face Theatre is pleased to announce its 2013-14 programming, showcasing premiere productions and developmental works that explore gender and sexual identity. AFT's mainstage kicks-off this winter with the return of the hit holiday musical WE THREE LIZAS, featuring a new book and expanded score. In the spring, AFT presents the Chicago premiere of Aditi Brennan Kapil's stand-up comedy play, BRAHMAN/I, exploring gender, culture, mythology and puberty all through the lens of a hijra, an Indian intersex person. Next summer, About Face Youth Theatre investigates the intersection of immigration and queer identity in the world premiere of CHECKING BOXES. AFT's 2013-14 offerings will also feature the OUT FRONT Series, a year-round line-up of workshops and readings of new and developmental works by LGBTQA playwrights, as well as a month-long PRIDE CABARET Music Series in June 2014. For additional information on About Face Theatre's 2013-14 programming, please visit www.aboutfacetheatre.com.

New Paul McCartney Single to Be Featured in CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 10, 2013


As inventor Flint Lockwood returns to the island of Swallow Falls to save the world again! he'll be doing it to the brand 'new' beat from Paul McCartney as his single, 'New,' will be featured in the film.

PledgeMusic Goes Live With First Ever Tour This September
by Conor Sheeran - Aug 21, 2013


The PledgeMusic experience doesn't end with an artist reaching targeted fundraising goals. The meaningful sharing, the connections, and the support facilitated through the platform transcend the campaigns.

Cody Simpson's 'La Da Dee' to Be Featured in Sony Animation's 'Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2'
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 12, 2013


Cody Simpson's new single 'La Da Dee' will be heard as the end credits song in Sony Pictures Animation's Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

About Face's THE PRIDE Begins Two-Week Extension at Victory Gardens, Now through 7/27
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2013


Due to popular demand, About Face Theatre's critically acclaimed Chicago premiere of THE PRIDE by Alexi Kaye Campbell (Olivier Award) and directed by Bonnie Metzgar has added two additional weeks of performances - extending through Saturday, July 27, 2013. THE PRIDE is presented at Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Tickets for all performance are available at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or by calling the Victory Gardens Box Office at (773) 871-3000.

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