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Lookingglass Theater Presents THE ARABIAN NIGHTS 5/20-7/12
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2009

Lookingglass Theatre Company presents The Arabian Nights, adapted and directed by Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman. The Lookingglass Original runs May 20- July 12, 2009, at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. Tickets will be on sale to the public on March 13, 2009, and can be purchased online, www.lookingglasstheatre.org; by phone, (312) 337-0665; or at the box office, Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave.

A MINISTER'S WIFE Makes World Premiere 5/19-7/19 At Writer's Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2009

Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the World Premiere of A Minister's Wife, a new musical adapted from George Bernard Shaw's Candida, conceived and directed by Michael Halberstam with musical direction by Richard Casey. A Minister's Wife was adapted by Austin Pendleton with music by Joshua Schmidt and lyrics by Jan Tranen.

THE ARABIAN NIGHTS Comes To Lookingglass Theatre Ending Its Tour, Runs 5/20-7/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 5, 2009

Lookingglass Theatre Company presents The Arabian Nights, adapted and directed by Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman. This Lookingglass Original completes its tour in Chicago following sold-out runs at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and Kansas City Repertory Theatre. The production is scheduled to run May 20 - July 12, 2009, at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. The press opening is Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.

16th Merit Award Honors Todd Rosenthal 4/27 At Steppenwolf
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2009

The 16th Annual Merritt Award for Excellence in Design and Collaboration program, honoring world class scenic designer Todd Rosenthal (August: Osage County), will take place on Monday, April 27, at the Steppenwolf Merle Reskin Garage Theatre. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a viewing of the third annual ?Theater Design Expo' showcasing the works of over 20 Chicago-area emerging theatrical designers and a student portfolio review. Martha Lavey, Artistic Director of Steppenwolf Theatre Company, will moderate an inclusive discussion, 'Moving Chicago Productions to New York and Beyond' with the awardees, Director Anna Shapiro and Joshua Schmidt, composer and librettist, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

GRAND HOTEL: THE MUSICAL & More Announced For Kansas City Rep's 2009-10 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 24, 2009

A Broadway-bound premiere, a provocative new staging of a Tony award-winning musical, a thought-provoking new social drama by a native Kansas City, Kansas playwright and exotic, worldly adventures are just a few of the choices Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, has made for the Rep's 2009-10 season, Rosen's second as artistic leader.

ARABIAN NIGHTS To Be Performed At The Lookingglass Theatre 5/20 - 6/12
by Reynard Loki - Apr 23, 2009

Lookingglass Theatre Company presents The Arabian Nights, adapted and directed by Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman. This Lookingglass Original completes its tour in Chicago following sold-out runs at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and Kansas City Repertory Theatre. The production is scheduled to run May 20 ? July 12, 2009, at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago?s historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson.

Lookingglass Young Ensemble Performs WAGING PEACE, SEVEN MOONS In April
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 17, 2009

Lookingglass Theatre Company presents two world premiere productions created and performed by the Lookingglass Young Ensemble; both pieces deal with the theme of peaceful conflict resolution, a relevant subject to students in Chicago schools. The productions, written by a member of Lookingglass Theatre Company and the Young Ensemble, ages 8-18, are open to the public in the Lookingglass Studio, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave.

A MINISTER'S WIFE Makes World Premiere 5/19-7/19 At Writer's Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2009

Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the World Premiere of A Minister's Wife, a new musical adapted from George Bernard Shaw's Candida, conceived and directed by Michael Halberstam with musical direction by Richard Casey. A Minister's Wife was adapted by Austin Pendleton with music by Joshua Schmidt and lyrics by Jan Tranen.

Iizuka's GHOSTWRITTEN Comes To Goodman Stage 4/4-5/3
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2009

Joyce Award-recipient Naomi Iizuka brings her tale of family ties, a lingering debt, mystical stories-and magical food-to the Goodman stage in her newest work, Ghostwritten, April 4 - May 3, 2009. Lisa Portes, who has shepherded this play from its first appearance at the 2007 New Stages Series, directs its world-premiere production with a cast of Chicago favorites led by Lisa Tejero (Mirror of the Invisible World and Metamorphoses) and Kim Martin-Cotten (King Lear).

Lookingglass Adds 4/5 Benefit Performance To OUR TOWN Run
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 26, 2009

Lookingglass Theatre Company announces an added performance to the sold-out run of Thornton Wilder's Our Town to benefit the company's new play initiative, gglassworks. The benefit on Sunday, April 5, 2009, includes a pre-show reception at 6:30 p.m. and performance at 7:30 p.m.

Goodman Theater's MAGNOLIA Opens 3/23
by Eddie Varley - Mar 23, 2009

Magnolia, Artistic Associate ReGina Taylor's world premiere about possibility in the face of seismic social change, takes root at the Goodman with an official opening tonight, March 23rd, Magnolia runs through April 19, 2009.

Iizuka's GHOSTWRITTEN Comes To Goodman Stage 4/4-5/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 20, 2009

Joyce Award-recipient Naomi Iizuka brings her tale of family ties, a lingering debt, mystical stories-and magical food-to the Goodman stage in her newest work, Ghostwritten, April 4 - May 3, 2009. Lisa Portes, who has shepherded this play from its first appearance at the 2007 New Stages Series, directs its world-premiere production with a cast of Chicago favorites led by Lisa Tejero (Mirror of the Invisible World and Metamorphoses) and Kim Martin-Cotten (King Lear).

16th Merit Award Honors Todd Rosenthal 4/27 At Steppenwolf
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 16, 2009

The 16th Annual Merritt Award for Excellence in Design and Collaboration program, honoring world class scenic designer Todd Rosenthal (August: Osage County), will take place on Monday, April 27, at the Steppenwolf Merle Reskin Garage Theatre. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a viewing of the third annual ?Theater Design Expo' showcasing the works of over 20 Chicago-area emerging theatrical designers and a student portfolio review. Martha Lavey, Artistic Director of Steppenwolf Theatre Company, will moderate an inclusive discussion, 'Moving Chicago Productions to New York and Beyond' with the awardees, Director Anna Shapiro and Joshua Schmidt, composer and librettist, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

MAGNOLIA Takes Root At Goodman Theater 3/14-4/19
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2009

Magnolia, Artistic Associate Regina Taylor's world premiere about possibility in the face of seismic social change, takes root at the Goodman this spring, March 14 - April 19, 2009. Directing for the first time at the Goodman, Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro helms a cast of 12 led by Academy Award nominee Annette O'Toole (Smallville, A Mighty Wind, 48 Hours) and Tony Award nominee John Earl Jelks (August Wilson's Radio Golf and Gem of the Ocean) in the leading roles of Lily and Thomas. Tickets to Magnolia are $25 - $70. A complete performance schedule including dates, times and ticket prices appears at the end of this release. Target is the lead Corporate Sponsor Partner of Magnolia and Lead Diversity Night Sponsor.

Chicago's Lookingglass to Premiere New Works by Schwimmer, Brooks & Catlin
by Robert Diamond - Mar 2, 2009

Lookingglass Theatre Company proudly announces its 2009-2010 season, featuring the world premieres of three Lookingglass Original productions by Ensemble Members J. Nicole Brooks, David Catlin and David Schwimmer.

Lookingglass Theater Presents THE ARABIAN NIGHTS 5/20-7/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 27, 2009

Lookingglass Theatre Company presents The Arabian Nights, adapted and directed by Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman. The Lookingglass Original runs May 20- July 12, 2009, at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. Tickets will be on sale to the public on March 13, 2009, and can be purchased online, www.lookingglasstheatre.org; by phone, (312) 337-0665; or at the box office, Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave.

MAGNOLIA Takes Root At Goodman Theater 3/14-4/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 19, 2009

Magnolia, Artistic Associate Regina Taylor's world premiere about possibility in the face of seismic social change, takes root at the Goodman this spring, March 14 - April 19, 2009. Directing for the first time at the Goodman, Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro helms a cast of 12 led by Academy Award nominee Annette O'Toole (Smallville, A Mighty Wind, 48 Hours) and Tony Award nominee John Earl Jelks (August Wilson's Radio Golf and Gem of the Ocean) in the leading roles of Lily and Thomas. Tickets to Magnolia are $25 - $70. A complete performance schedule including dates, times and ticket prices appears at the end of this release. Target is the lead Corporate Sponsor Partner of Magnolia and Lead Diversity Night Sponsor.

Rave Reviews Pile Up For Berkeley Rep Plays, Books Etc
by Reynard Loki - Feb 10, 2009

From Los Angeles to Kansas City, from the Sundance Film Festival to the New York Times bestseller list, rave reviews continue to pile up for projects born at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. With its commitment to innovation and excellence ? and its connection to respected artists such as Carrie Fisher, Danny Hoch, Spike Lee, Sarah Ruhl, and Mary Zimmerman ? the Tony Award-winning theatre is attracting international attention.

Lookingglass Theatre Company's production of 'Our Town'
by Steve Leary - Jan 18, 2009

The citizens of Grover's Corners share the ultimate tale of community in this American classic. The Lookingglass Ensemble will infuse the play with a singular chemistry you won't see anywhere else. In the hands of these renowned artists, Thornton Wilder's masterpiece will be disarmingly beautiful, utterly compelling and painfully funny.

Berkeley Rep's THE ARABIAN NIGHTS Extends Again, Now Ends 1/18
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2009

Berkeley Repertory Theatre is ending the year the way it started: delighting audiences and impressing critics on both coasts with two hits here in Berkeley and another show taking New York by storm. Today even as Joe Turner's Come and Gone nears the end of its local run and Artistic Director Tony Taccone is Taking Over Manhattan with Danny Hoch the company announced another extension for its production of The Arabian Nights.

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