CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 1019

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Striding Lion Performance Group presents 'Dada Gert,' a multi-media dance theater performance inspired by the life and work of Valeska Gert, a renegade dance-theater-film-cabaret artist whose punk-like 'dance satires' alternately challenged and thrilled audiences in Weimar-era Berlin, conceived and

Sparkling with the metaphorical beauty of MARIA DE BUENOS AIRES, these collaborative events offer opportunities to connect with Maria as she travels into the underbelly of Buenos Aires.

Lyric Opera of Chicago will present the Midwest premiere of Cruzar la Cara de la Luna, the world's first mariachi opera, featuring Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, tonight, April 7, 2013, at 3:30 p.

The International Voices Project (IVP) Presents THE SULTAN'S DILEMMA by Tawfiq Al-Hakim, directed by Hassan Amejal and Patrizia Acerra, adapted in English by Adam Webster and adapted in Arabic by Hassan Amejal, for three performances only, Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.

John Lennon is back for one night only in 'JUST IMAGINE,' an evening celebrating the life and music of the legendary pop star at the Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, tonight, April 6 at 7:30 p.

Todays at 10:30pm, starting tonight, April 6, Stage 773 welcomes 'Vaudezilla!' (After Dark).

Producing Artistic Director Michael Menendian and Co-Artistic Director JoAnn Montemurro announce Raven Theatre's 2013/2014 season which includes The Trip to Bountiful by Horton Foote, Vieux Carre by Tennessee Williams, Good Boys and True by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and The Playboy of the Western World

Mercury Theater Chicago welcomes an all-star cast of award-winning actors for the circus-themed musical BARNUM, which opened on Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 p.

Multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winner Ed Asner and Emmy and Golden Globe Nominee Marion Ross (Happy Days, Brothers & Sisters, Gilmore Girls), join an award-winning cast for a limited-time performance of a new sitcom, I've Got a Life in Kalamazoo, produced by the Emmy award-winning team of Teresa L.

A Kickstarter campaign for the project was launched on Friday morning, March 29, and the goal of $36,000 was met on Monday evening, April 1, as of 11 p.

Three Cat Productions began rehearsals this week for a reading of Light, a new play by Jarrin Davis.

One of Broadway's legendary romantic musicals, the Pulitzer Prize-winning SOUTH PACIFIC takes the stage at The Marriott Theatre previewing April 3, opening April 10 and running through June 2 at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire.

LiveWire Chicago Theatre, in association with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, continues its 2012-13 season with the Chicago premiere of the dysfunctional family drama A PERMANENT IMAGE, by Samuel D.

Broadway In Chicago and Emerald City Theatre have announced that individual tickets for THE CAT IN THE HAT are on-sale to the public starting today, April 5, 2013 at 10am.

Victory Gardens continues its 2012-13 season with the Midwest Premiere of The Whale, written by Ensemble Playwright Samuel D.

Sven Asmus and Arica Hilton welcome Chicago native actress and Saturday Night Live Alum Nora Dunn for a fundraiser Myths and Legends on Thursday, May 2, 2013 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.

The EEK! Theatre Company returns with their annual comedy/variety showcase 'Marijuanarama!' Filled with brand new material, the event will be held on Saturday, April 20th, with two performances: 6:00pm and 7:30pm.

InFusion Theatre Company has announced its second collaboration with award-winning playwright Qui Nguyen with the Midwest premiere of Fight Girl Battle World, directed by InFusion Artistic Director Mitch Golob, May 14 - June 16, at Theater Wit, 1229 W.

An audio tour narrated by Valerie Harper - the actress best known for her role as Rhoda Morgenstern in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and its spinoff, "Rhoda" -- has been added to an exhibit about legendary theater and improv teacher Viola Spolin now at Northwestern University Library.

Director, writer, actor, and originator of the Hairspray dynasty John Waters returns to the Harris Theater on May 21 to perform his critically acclaimed one-man show, This Filthy World.

Following its critically acclaimed Broadway run, AstonRep Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of the Tony Award-nominated Best Play NEXT FALL by Geoffrey Nauffts, directed by Derek Bertelsen, playing April 25 - May 25, 2013 at The BoHo Theatre @ Heartland Studio, 7016 N.

Executive Director of The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Brett Batterson announces the 2013 - 14 Season featuring seven world-class dance companies, an annual Chicago favorite and musical revelations for Auditorium audiences.

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Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, begins its exciting 2013 season with a grand scale production of the Tony Award-winning musical OLIVER!, previewing April 4, opening Thursday, April 11, and running through June 2, 2013.