League of Chicago Theatres' STOREFRONT AND CENTER to Celebrate World Theatre Day, 3/27
The League of Chicago Theatres announces plans for Chicago's celebration of World Theatre Day, featuring a panel about international work being done in Chicago and at the storefront level.
Midsommer Flight Announces Summer 2013 Production: ROMEO & JULIET
Midsommer Flight will bring Shakespeare in the Park back to the north side this summer with the beloved tragedy Romeo and Juliet.
Writers' Theatre Presents YELLOW MOON, 4/16-8/4
Writers' Theatre Executive Director Kathryn M.
THE ODD COUPLE Begins 4/5 at Gorilla Tango's Skokie Theatre
Robert Bills will present Neil Simon's The Odd Couple (female version) performing Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm, April 5 - June 1, 2013 (no performances Saturday, 4/27 or 5/25) - at Gorilla Tango's Skokie Theatre (7924 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, Il).
Chester Gregory's THE EVE OF JACKIE WILSON Plays 2nd Performance at Black Ensemble Theater Tonight
Black Ensemble Theater Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor announce the return of Chester Gregory (Sister Act, Hairspray) to Black Ensemble Theater to reprise his award-winning interpretation of Jackie Wilson in his one-man show The Eve of Jackie Wilson.
the side project's ELSEWHERE Opens Tonight
At the heart of Elsewhere, which receives its world premiere in this production, is a mother-son relationship set in an inner-ring suburb of Chicago in 1969.
Chester Gregory Returns to Black Ensemble Theater in THE EVE OF JACKIE WILSON Tonight
Black Ensemble Theater Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor announces the return of Chester Gregory (Sister Act, Hairspray) to Black Ensemble Theater to reprise his award-winning interpretation of Jackie Wilson in his one-man show The Eve of Jackie Wilson.
Theater Wit and The Inconvenience Team for URBAN LORE Tonight
Theater Wit and The Inconvenience are teaming to present Chicago's newest, constantly-shifting, late-night, live multi-medium revue showcasing some of this city's best artists.
Links Hall Presents CORE OF THE PUDEL at Spring 2013 LinkUp Showcase, Now thru 3/25
LinkUp Artist Thom Pasculli combines movement and theater in an evening length production.
SWEET CHILD OF MINE, HAYMAKER, TMLMTBGB and More Set for Neo-Futurists' 2013-14 Season
The Neo-Futurists announce their 2013-14 season to include Sweet Child of Mine, created by Bron Batten and presented in collaboration with The Last Tuesday Society (Australia), The Sovereign Statement by Bilal Dardai, and Haymaker by Trevor Dawkins.
Strange Tree Group to Stage World Premiere of THE HALF-BROTHERS MENDELSSOHN, 6/18-7/20
The Strange Tree Group presents the world premiere of the elaborate time travel comedy THE HALF-BROTHERS MENDELSSOHN by Elizabeth Bagby, directed by Thrisa Hodits, playing June 18 - July 20, 2013 at Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 W.
Drury Lane Features Easter Brunch, 3/31
On Sunday, March 31 from 10:30 a.
Chicago Shakespeare Launches 2013/14 Season with Gala 2013 Celebration in June
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) launches the 2013/14 Season with Gala 2013 on June 17 at its home on Navy Pier.
A Red Orchid Presents IN A GARDEN, Opening 4/4-5/19
A Red Orchid Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of In a Garden, written by Howard Korder and directed by Lou Contey.
Light Opera Works 2013 Benefit Set for 4/6
On Saturday, April 6, 2013, Light Opera Works will host its annual spring benefit at the North Shore Country Club in Glenview, Illinois.
Steppenwolf Announces Casting for NEXT UP 2013
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced casting for the upcoming third annual Next Up, continuing Steppenwolf's commitment to Chicago's next generation of theater artists.
The Lillie's Q Chicago French Market Location Re-Opens
Lillie's Q chef/owner Charlie McKenna will re-open his Chicago French Market location in the West Loop (131 N Clinton St) at 11am today with an extremely limited menu - just a week after its Bucktown location suffered significant fire damage.
STOMP Adds Show at the Paramount in Aurora, 4/14
Due to popular demand, Aurora's Paramount Theatre has added a third performance of STOMP on Sunday, April 14 at noon.
Hershey Felder's THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE, Starring Mona Golabek, Previews 4/19 at The Royal George Theatre
Eighty-Eight Entertainment follows its current presentation of Hershey Felder's AN AMERICAN STORY, now through April 14th at Chicago's Royal George Theatre, with the Chicago Premiere of THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE, starring internationally-acclaimed storyteller and pianist, Mona Golabek, in a limi
BoHo Theatre Stages HAUPTMANN, Now thru 4/21
BoHo Theatre presents Hauptmann, an examination of truth and media indictment, by lauded Chicago playwright John Logan.
Ladies of Teatro Luna Open YOUR PROBLEM WITH MEN at Stage 773 Tonight
After a year of programming at Luna Central, formerly Live Bait Theater, Teatro Luna has officially transitioned out of the Clark Street storefront space and the ladies are lacing up their character shoes in preparation for a year of touring and new work development and presenation.
Teatro Buendía Returns to Goodman Theatre with PEDRO PÁRAMO, Now thru 3/31
The world-premiere production of Pedro Paramo, one of the most culturally-significant magical realism tales of Latin American literature, runs today, March 22 through March 31, in a limited engagement in Goodman Theatre's Latino Theatre Festival.
Photo Flash: Stephen R. Buntrock, Elizabeth Lanza and More Rehearse Marriott Theatre's SOUTH PACIFIC
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.
Trap Door to Present THE WORD PROGRESS ON MY MOTHER'S LIPS DOESN'T RING TRUE Remount, 4/4-13
The Trap Door Theatre presents 'the word progress on my mother's lips doesn't ring true', written by Matei Visniec, translated by Joyce Nettles and directed by Istvan Szabo K, featuring Antonio Brunetti, Malcolm Callan, Simina Contras, Kevin Cox, John Kahara, Beata Pilch and Nicole Wiesner.
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