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La Red Music Theatre Presents THE 9/11 REPORT: A Bipartisan Musical Fantasia Through 8/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 23, 2009


The mission of The 9/11 Report: A Bipartisan Musical Fantasia is to humanize the players of the event and to encourage discussion. The piece is an innovative, edgy, thought-provoking original work, which combines elements of song, dance and theatre to examine the details of The 9/11Report.

The Central Heating Lab At ACT Presents New Voices 7 On 8/3
by Ali Leskowitz - Jul 16, 2009


Over the years New Voices has quietly and steadily been selling out the smaller theatre houses around Seattle. On Monday, August 3 at 8:00 p.m., in partnership with ACT's Central Heating Lab, New Voices 7 will take a huge leap forward by moving into the largest theatre space to date.

Marriott Theater Offers Schools Out For Summer Deal For 'Spelling Bee' 6/4-7/16
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2009


To celebrate the end of the school year, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, is offering Chicagoland teachers a special 'School's Out For Summer' discount to see the Tony Award-winning musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on Thursday evenings from June 4 through July 16.

Marc Robin's CINDERELLA Runs 7/8-8/29 At Marriott Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2009


The charming fairy tale classic CINDERELLA gets a contemporary new twist in Marc Robin's imaginative musical version opening July 8 and running through August 29, 2009 at Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive. Rachel Rockwell (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Disney's High School Musical and Aladdin) will direct and choreograph the production.

Marc Robin's Contemporary Musical CINDERELLA Plays Marriott Theatre 7/8-8/29
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2009


The charming fairy tale classic CINDERELLA gets a contemporary new twist in Marc Robin's imaginative musical version opening July 8 and running through August 29, 2009 at Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive. Rachel Rockwell (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Disney's High School Musical and Aladdin) will direct and choreograph the production.

NAMT Announces Selections For 21st Annual Festival Of New Musicals, Held 10/19, 10/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 1, 2009


The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) has announced the official selections for its 21st Annual Festival of New Musicals taking place on Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 20, 2009.

Marc Robin's CINDERELLA Runs 7/8-8/29 At Marriott Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 29, 2009


The charming fairy tale classic CINDERELLA gets a contemporary new twist in Marc Robin's imaginative musical version opening July 8 and running through August 29, 2009 at Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive. Rachel Rockwell (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Disney's High School Musical and Aladdin) will direct and choreograph the production.

Redish, Stein Return To Chicago For B.R.A.T.T. Camp 6/26-28 At Highland Park
by BWW News Desk - Jun 26, 2009


Chicagoland natives Jessica Redish and Justin Stein will return home this summer to work on La Red Music Theatre's World Premiere Production of B.R.A.T.T. Camp, by Bobby Cronin. Highland Park native Jessica Redish will direct and choreograph the production, and Glencoe native Justin Stein will portray the principal role of 'Cody.'

Route 66 Theatre's HIGH FIDELITY...THE MUSICAL Makes Chicago Premiere, Previews 8/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 25, 2009


After 17 years, Tony n' Tina are heading on their honeymoon. The Route 66 Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of HIGH FIDELITY...THE MUSICAL, in its first major production since its Broadway run in 2006.

A PLACE FOR US: Chicago Sings Bernstein Plays 6/15 At The Greenhouse Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2009


Join Porchlight Music Theatre for A PLACE FOR US: Chicago Sings Bernstein, a very special one-night-only benefit performance supporting Porchlight's upcoming 15th anniversary season. Chicago Sings Bernstein will be presented Monday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. at The Greenhouse Theatre, 2257 N. Lincoln.

Marriott Theater Offers Schools Out For Summer Deal For 'Spelling Bee' 6/4-7/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 9, 2009


To celebrate the end of the school year, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, is offering Chicagoland teachers a special 'School's Out For Summer' discount to see the Tony Award-winning musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on Thursday evenings from June 4 through July 16.

La Red Music Theatre Announces Their Inaugural Summer Season In Highland Park
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 5, 2009


La Red Music Theatre will present its inaugural summer season this June, July, and August in Highland Park, IL. La Red's season will feature two full productions, three readings, and one special theatrical event, with productions presented at The Highland Park Community House, The Karger Center Theatre, and The Wilmette Theatre.

Marc Robin's Contemporary Musical CINDERELLA Plays Marriott Theatre 7/8-8/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 4, 2009


The charming fairy tale classic CINDERELLA gets a contemporary new twist in Marc Robin's imaginative musical version opening July 8 and running through August 29, 2009 at Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive. Rachel Rockwell (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Disney's High School Musical and Aladdin) will direct and choreograph the production.

A PLACE FOR US: Chicago Sings Bernstein Plays 6/15 At The Greenhouse Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 3, 2009


Join Porchlight Music Theatre for A PLACE FOR US: Chicago Sings Bernstein, a very special one-night-only benefit performance supporting Porchlight's upcoming 15th anniversary season. Chicago Sings Bernstein will be presented Monday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. at The Greenhouse Theatre, 2257 N. Lincoln.

Redish, Stein Return To Chicago For B.R.A.T.T. Camp 6/26-28 At Highland Park
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 29, 2009


Chicagoland natives Jessica Redish and Justin Stein will return home this summer to work on La Red Music Theatre's World Premiere Production of B.R.A.T.T. Camp, by Bobby Cronin. Highland Park native Jessica Redish will direct and choreograph the production, and Glencoe native Justin Stein will portray the principal role of 'Cody.'

Photo Flash: 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Comes To The Marriott Theatre 5/20 - 7/19
by Reynard Loki - May 21, 2009


Get out your dictionaries! Celebrating 35 years of producing award-winning musical theater in Chicagoland, The Marriott Theatre is thrilled to present this side-splitting production of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee previews May 13th, opens May 20th, and runs through July 19th at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive.

ATC Announces Season 25 With HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH Extension & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2009


American Theater Company proudly announces Season 25, which includes the Chicago Premiere of Yeast Nation (the triumph of life) by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis, directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli; the Chicago Premiere of Lisa Loomer's Distracted, also directed by PJ Paparelli; and the World Premiere of Welcome to Arroyo's, written by Kristoffer Diaz and directed by Jaime Castañeda. Back for the holiday season is It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play, directed by Jason Gerace.

Marriott Theater Presents PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, Opening 5/20
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2009


Get out your dictionaries! Celebrating 35 years of producing award-winning musical theater in Chicagoland, The Marriott Theatre is thrilled to present this side-splitting production of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee previews May 13th, opens May 20th, and runs through July 19th at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive.

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.

Northwestern University's 78th Annual Waa-Mu Show, WAA-MU 2009: ONE FOR THE BOOKS, A Musical Page Turner May 1-10
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2009


?Waa-Mu 2009: One for the Books,? Northwestern?s University?s 78th edition of the Waa-Mu show, will feature original songs, dances and comedy sketches based on the timeless tales of princesses, the adventures of Curious George, the trials of Holden Caulfield, and the poetry of e.e. cummings and Walt Whitman.

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