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Queen Elizabeth's Dwarf Opens at Victory Gardens
October 20, 2008
October 20, 2008
Queen Elizabeth's Dwarf, a unique solo performance by Chicago actress and little person Kathyrn Jones exploring the personal relationship dwarves and other people with disabilities played in the queen's court and during the Renaissance, is the kick-off presentation for the Victory Gardens Access Project 2008-2009 Crip Slam series.
Grey Gardens to open at Northlight Theatre
October 20, 2008
October 20, 2008
Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans announce the Chicago premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical Grey Gardens, book by Doug Wright, lyrics by Michael Korie and music by Scott Frankel. The production, directed by BJ Jones with musical direction by Doug Peck, choreography by Marla Lampert and featuring Hollis Resnik, Tempe Thomas and Ann Whitney, has already been extended and will now run November 12-December 28, 2008, at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie.
Million Dollar Quartet MOVES TO THE APOLLO THEATER
October 20, 2008
October 20, 2008
Million Dollar Quartet, the new musical inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together legendary rock 'n' roll icons Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley, will move to the Apollo Theater at 2540 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, immediately following the conclusion of its limited engagement at the Goodman's Owen Theatre. Performances in the Owen continue through October 26, 2008; preview performances at the Apollo Theater begin Friday, October 31, 2008. The official Apollo opening is Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.. Tickets for the Apollo run are currently on sale through January 4, 2009.
Special Chance to go backstage at 'Wicked'
October 19, 2008
October 19, 2008
The record-breaking Chicago Company of WICKED is now presenting an opportunity for audience members and fans to get up close and personal with WICKED the last two Tuesdays in October. Fans are able to go 'Behind the Emerald Curtain' for free when they purchase a ticket to WICKED on Tuesday, October 21 or October 28, 2008. The tour takes place prior to the show at 5 pm, followed by a 7:30 performance of WICKED at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St., Chicago).
The Screwtape Letters Offers Halloween Treats from Candylily
October 19, 2008
October 19, 2008
The first 50 people to arrive at The Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport, to see the acclaimed drama THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS on Friday, October 31 at 8 p.m. will receive a festive goody bag filled with fall treats from Wrigleyville's gourmet candy shop Candyality.
A CST World Stage Initiative: A Midsummers Night's Dream!
October 19, 2008
October 19, 2008
CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE'S WORLD'S STAGE SERIES PRESENTS MULTILINGUAL 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' Director Tim Supple's Adaptation-a Vivid Dream from India featuring Acrobats, Dancers, Martial Artists and Musicians. November 25 through December 7, 2008
'Rosie! A Tribute...' at Skokie Theatre November 1st, 8pm
October 19, 2008
October 19, 2008
'Rosie! A Tribute' is a loving and well-told musical adventure spanning the 40 year career of the great Girl Singer, Rosemary Clooney. Heather Moran has deftly created a musical tapestry from the colorful life of Clooney, spanning from her birth in Maysville, Kentucky, through her nervous breakdown in the late 1960's, her mid 1970's comeback, all the way to her death in 2002.
Jeff recommended Kita y Fernanda Adds Show Oct. 22nd
October 19, 2008
October 19, 2008
Kita y Fernanda is a look at class, immigration and women's friendships as it follows the lives of two girls growing up in the same household; one the privileged daughter of a rich Mexican family living in Texas, the other the child of an undocumented maid.
Opening Night Photos: Mame After Party
October 18, 2008
October 18, 2008
Photos from the opening night reception for Drury Lane Oakbrook's production of MAME. MAME is currently running through December 21 at Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL. For tickets call (630) 530-0111 or visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company Receives $1,075,000 Grant
October 16, 2008
October 16, 2008
The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and Nonprofit Finance Fund have awarded Steppenwolf Theatre Company a $1,075,000 grant to create groundbreaking new programming aimed at engaging young artists - and enhance the theater's Visiting Companies Initiative. Steppenwolf and nine other performing arts organizations across the country are receiving grants as part of Leading for the Future: Innovative Support for Artistic Excellence, a landmark arts initiative to fund innovative projects that address sector-wide challenges such as shifting audiences, decreased funding sources, and new technologies.
The Screwtape Letters Extends Through Nov. 23rd.
October 16, 2008
October 16, 2008
THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, the hit drama presented by Fellowship for the Performing Arts at The Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport Avenue, has been extended through Sunday, November 23. The production, which recently had sold-out runs in New York and Washington, D.C., recently made its Chicago premiere. 'THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS' offers a funny and provocative look into C.S. Lewis' brilliant novel that explores the theme of spiritual warfare from a demon's point of view.
American Theater Company Presents Improve ATC!
October 16, 2008
October 16, 2008
American Theater Company (ATC) continues its wildly successful Friday night improv performances with IMPROV ATC featuring house team Pudding-Thank-You and special guests St. Olaf performing October 17, 2008 and Rich Sohn and Rebecca Sohn performing October 24, 2008. Pudding-Thank-You performs Friday nights at 11 PM at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago.
Tonight It's 'Mame'!
October 16, 2008
October 16, 2008
MAME tells the hilarious story of an eccentric socialite who finds her chaotic Manhattan lifestyle turned upside down when she is appointed guardian of her orphaned nephew. Auntie Mame takes him on one whirlwind adventure after another, proving that 'life is a banquet.' The irresistible score by Jerry Herman includes the title song 'Mame', 'If He Walked Into My Life' and 'We Need A Little Christmas.'
Audition Notice: Hansel and Gretel
October 13, 2008
October 13, 2008
Village Players Theater for Youth seeks singer/actors with strong operatic vocal technique and dancer/singers with strong lyrical/ballet training for its annual production of Humperdinck's opera Hansel and Gretel.
Jersey Boys Celebrates First Year Chicago Anniversary!
October 13, 2008
October 13, 2008
The record-breaking Chicago Company of Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, is thrilled to celebrate its first anniversary in Chicago on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. In celebration of this major event, a new block of tickets for performances through April 12, 2009 will go on-sale to the public at 10 a.m. Jersey Boys will also hold a citywide lunchtime pizza party, giving away 4,000 slices of Home Run Inn Pizza at various locations throughout the city, from noon - 1 p.m. and present a special anniversary performance at the Bank of America Theatre that evening at 7:30 p.m.
"PAY WHAT YOU CAN" Theatre Promotion
October 13, 2008
October 13, 2008
In an effort to comply with the mission statement created by the Tympanic Theatre, the final three weeks of performances are being offered with a special incentive.
Steppenwolf Theatre Awarded $600,000 from Mellon Foundation
October 13, 2008
October 13, 2008
The trustees of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation have awarded Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company a three-year, $600,000 grant as part of a new initiative to expand the commissioning for the development of new plays for the American stage - while providing audiences greater transparency into the artistic process.
Amelia Earhart Jungle Princess: The New Colony Premiere
October 13, 2008
October 13, 2008
The title alone with its irreverent reference to one of the most iconic proto-feminist figures of the 20th century is enough to scare a few people off. Those theatergoers who do decide to take the plunge will undoubtedly walk in…for a pleasant surprise.
'Our Kind of Town' Oct 19th.
October 13, 2008
October 13, 2008
Chicago Cabaret Professionals presents its tenth anniversary Gala Benefit 2008: 'OUR KIND OF TOWN'
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