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Auditorium Theatre Adds of 'An Evening with the Roosevelts' & 'JBL Presents A.R. Rahman: The Intimate Concert Tour' to Season
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 3, 2015

Continuing its 125th Anniversary celebration, the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University adds two, one-night-only performances to its momentous season.

OpenICE Initiative Launches in NYC Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2015

The International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) has received a $450,000 award from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support OpenICE, a new three-year initiative to develop, engage, and sustain diverse, new 21st-century listeners through an outpouring of artist-driven programming that is free and open to the public.

Mellon Foundation Awards $450K to Support OpenICE Initiative; NY Launch Set for 1/29
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2015

The International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) has received a $450,000 award from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support OpenICE, a new three-year initiative to develop, engage, and sustain diverse, new 21st-century listeners through an outpouring of artist-driven programming that is free and open to the public.

Lena Dunham, Chaz Ebert, Renee Fleming, Wallace Shawn and More Set for 2014 Chicago Humanities Festival, Kicking Off Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2014

The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) presents the 25th Anniversary Fall Festival, featuring 112 events which will explore the theme of Journeys, today, Oct. 25-Nov. 9, 2014.

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Welcomes New Additions to Board of Directors
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 9, 2014

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center's board of directors welcomes several new leaders while saying thank you to a number of retiring board members. David Gross, Mike Hsu, Randy Mahoney, Ruthellyn Musil and Terry Timm will fill vacancies created by retiring board members John F. Bergstrom, Bob Buchanan, Mayor Tim Hanna, Kathi Seifert and Walt Rugland.

Lena Dunham, Chaz Ebert, Renee Fleming, Wallace Shawn and More Set for Chicago Humanities Festival's 25th Anniversary Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Aug 12, 2014

The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) announced today the complete schedule for the 25th Anniversary Fall Festival, 112 events which will explore the theme of Journeys, Oct. 25-Nov. 9, 2014, with pre-Festival programs on Oct. 6 and 21, at venues across Chicago.

TimeLine Theatre Welcomes New General Manager, Associate Artists and Board Members
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 12, 2014

TimeLine Theatre Company is pleased to announce the expansion of its full-time staff with the addition of Dan McArdle as General Manager; the appointment of new Associate Artists, including Chicago-based and soon-to-be Broadway director Kimberly Senior; and the election of new leadership for its Board of Directors, including President John M. Sirek.

47th Annual National Critics Institute Kicks Off at the O'Neill Center With Chris Jones, Michael Riedel, Linda Winer and More
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2014

With new leadership, extensive new financial support from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, and a curriculum retooled to reflect the new realities of arts journalism, the Eugene O'Neill Center's venerable National Critics Institute (NCI) is underway for its 47th summer.

American Blues Theater's RIPPED: The Living Newspaper Festival Set for 5/5
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 10, 2014

Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside and American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity ensemble, present RIPPED: The Living Newspaper Festival, Monday, May 5 at 7 p.m. at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets are $10 at the door and include food and drinks. For more information or to order tickets go to americanbluestheater.com or call 312.725.4228.

TimeLine Reveals Playwrights Collective, Welcomes New Associate Artists, Board Members
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 11, 2014

TimeLine Theatre Company has announced the addition of several new artists and community leaders to its ranks with the creation of a new Playwrights Collective, plus the naming of four new Associate Artists and eight members to its Board of Directors. TIMELINE PLAYWRIGHTS COLLECTIVE Eight playwrights have been named to the inaugural year of TimeLine's Playwrights Collective: Alice Austen, Aaron Carter, John Conroy, Emily Dendinger, Wendell Etherly, Frances Limoncelli, Susan McLaughlin Karp and Brett Neveu.

Michelle Obama to Serve as Honorary Chair of Roosevelt University's 125th Anniversary Season
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 9, 2013

The National Historic Landmark Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, led by Executive Director Brett Batterson and Board Chairman Melvin L. Katten, celebrates the milestone 125th Anniversary and announces programming for 2014 - 15 Season.

Kids 'N Comedy Presents CHRISTMAKWANZUKAH at Gotham Comedy Club Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2012

Kids 'N Comedy, New York's leading presenter of young comic talent, will present 'Christmakwanzukah,' their holiday show, tonight, December 16 at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd Street.

Kids 'N Comedy Presents CHRISTMAKWANZUKAH at Gotham Comedy Club, 12/16
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2012

Kids 'N Comedy, New York's leading presenter of young comic talent, will present 'Christmakwanzukah,' their holiday show, December 16 at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd Street.

Kids 'N Comedy Presents THE TERRIFIED OF EVERYTHING HALLOWEEN SHOW Today, 10/21
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2012

Kids 'N Comedy, New York's leading presenter of young comic talent, will open its 2012-2013 season today, October 21 with 'The Terrified of Everything Halloween Show,' a confession of deep, dark fears by the funniest teenagers in the tri-state area.

Kids 'N Comedy Presents THE TERRIFIED OF EVERYTHING HALLOWEEN SHOW, 10/21
by Sierra Fox - Sep 18, 2012

Kids 'N Comedy, New York's leading presenter of young comic talent, will open its 2012-2013 season Sunday, October 21 with 'The Terrified of Everything Halloween Show,' a confession of deep, dark fears by the funniest teenagers in the tri-state area.

Kids 'N Comedy Presents THE HORRIBLE HISTORY SHOW Today, 5/20
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2012

KIDS 'N COMEDY presents 'THE HORRIBLE HISTORY SHOW,' today May 20, in which teen comics turn history upside down. The show takes place at 1 p.m. at the Gotham Comedy Club, 208 W. 23rd Street.

Kids 'N Comedy Presents THE HORRIBLE HISTORY SHOW, 5/20
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2012

KIDS 'N COMEDY presents 'THE HORRIBLE HISTORY SHOW,' May 20, in which teen comics turn history upside down. The show takes place at 1 p.m. at the Gotham Comedy Club, 208 W. 23rd Street.

Kids 'N Comedy Hosts The Do You Know Show At Gotham Comedy Club 2/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 24, 2012

Kids 'N Comedy, New York's leading presenter of young comic talent, will present 'The Did You Know Show,' a one-of-a-kind show of original standup material by teenage comedians, February 26 at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd Street.

Kidz 'N Comedy Host THE NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION SHOW 1/15
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2012

Kids 'N Comedy, New York's leading presenter of young comic talent, will present 'The New Year's Resolution Show,' a one-of-a-kind show of original standup material by teenage comedians, January 15 at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd Street.

Kidz 'N Comedy Host THE NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION SHOW 1/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 13, 2011

Kids 'N Comedy, New York's leading presenter of young comic talent, will present 'The New Year's Resolution Show,' a one-of-a-kind show of original standup material by teenage comedians, January 15 at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd Street.

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