CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 1138

Steppenwolf for Young Adults concludes its 2011/12 season with fml: how Carson McCullers saved my life, a world premiere by Sarah Gubbins, directed by Joanie Schultz, playing February 28 - March 18, 2012 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway.

Jackalope Theatre Company has announced the final play of its 2011-2012 season, The Last Duck, by Lucas Neff, directed by guest artist, Marti Lyons.

Victory Gardens Theater Artistic Director Chay Yew and Executive Director Jan Kallish of Victory Gardens Theater today announce the appointment of Director of New Play Development Geoffrey Jackson Scott.

First Folio Theatre, at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St.

Patrick Raynor, a Chicago-based actor and comedian, has announced the premiere of his original solo sketch comedy revue, Come On! We're All Adults!, at the Annoyance Theatre.

Pride Films and Plays today announced that submissions to the second Women's Work Contest for plays and screenplays written by women featuring lesbian characters or themes will be accepted from February 1 to April 10.

Chicago-area families can warm up a winter Saturday morning with a wide range of entertaining kid-centric activities and music when the Neighborhood Parents Network of Chicago (NPN) presents its fourth annual Wake Up & Boogie Down Family Festival FUNdraiser.

The Harris Theater for Music and Dance concludes its 2011-2012 Family Series and celebrates Black History Month with Afro-Beats!, a festive and interactive performance perfect for the whole family onSaturday, February 25, 2012 at 2:00 pm.

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is set to present its 3rd annual GARAGE REP, featuring three productions in rotating repertory by some of Chicago's most innovative storefront companies: LiveWire Chicago, Theatre Zarko and The Inconvenience.

Midwest New Musicals continues Words and Music, its concert reading series of original musicals, with MORALITY PLAY by Janet Burroway and Matthew M.

The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences will present JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, written by the legendary musical duo Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, running February 22 through May 12 at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL.

Hell in a Handbag has announced the shows for their upcoming 2012 season.

About Face Theatre, a Chicago based theatre company that aims to advance the national dialogue on gender and sexual identity, in partnership with McDonalds Partners LLC, a full service brokerage firm, will host the cabaret show (Ho)Motown January 31 at Schubas in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood from

Chicago Academy for the Arts presents "Showcase".

By the author of LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION!, MASTER CLASS and RAGTIME, Terrence McNally, Circle Theatre's production of THE RITZ opens February 15 at 8pm.

Acclaimed pianist and Music Institute of Chicago faculty member Meng-Chieh Liu performs a concert program March 18 at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston.

CLUTTER: The True Story of the Collyer Brothers Who Never Threw Anything Out, running through March 11 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N Lincoln Ave.

Raven Theatre will present Arthur Miller's drama, The Price, directed by Michael Menedian.

Strawdog Theatre Company continues their 24th anniversary season with Robert E.

Chicago Fusion Theatre, in association with DCA Theater, presents the Chicago premiere of the award-winning work, Las Hermanas Padilla, by New York playwright Tony Meneses.

On Sunday, March 11 Chicago Opera Theater (COT) will host its 38th Anniversary Gala: A Celebration Less Ordinary at Carnivale (702 West Fulton).

Rick Heintz and Michael Hampton have been cast as Marty and Spence in the Chicago premiere of J.

HBO is giving fans a chance to watch the second episode of the new series LUCKSM, starring Dustin Hoffman, a full week early by logging on to HBO GO(R) from their desktop, iPad(R) or smart phone.