CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 1139

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.

Back-to-back specials on protecting the nation, its citizens and politicians: SECRETS OF THE FBI (WT) and PROTECTING THE BEAST (WT) premiere on Sunday, January 29 at 8 and 9 PM ET/PT!

The Sherman Playhouse is seeking a cast of three: one woman, age 45 to 60, one man, age 47 to 65, and another younger man, age 18 to 30, for its debut production of the 2012 season, Frank D.

Opus is the uniquely fascinating story about a world-class string quartet.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2011/12 season with Time Stands Still by Donald Margulies, directed by ensemble member Austin Pendleton, playing January 19 - May 13, 2012 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N.

Sally Mayes' "Valentine" begins at 6 p.

The Marriott Theatre kicks off its 2012 season with the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical LEGALLY BLONDE.

Due to sold out houses, Trap Door Theatre is extending the U.

ELVIS LIVES "The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Event" is an unforgettable multi-media and live musical journey across Elvis' life.

The critically acclaimed State Ballet Theatre of Russia returns to the National Historic Landmark Auditorium Theatre (50 E.

Victory Gardens Theater presents a night of improv with Natural Gas, featuring Michael Patrick Thornton as part of Crip Slam, a component of Victory Gardens Access Project.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater brings the National Theatre of Scotland back to Chicago for CST's World's Stage Series on the heels of its acclaimed production of Black Watch, presented by CST at the Chicago Park District's Broadway Armory.

Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane is presenting the six-time Tony Award-winning musical GYPSY.

JERSEY SHORE: THE MUSICAL invites 'guidos & guidettes' to the show as they celebrate their 50th performance in Chicago on Saturday, February 11.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater brings the National Theatre of Scotland back to Chicago for CST's World's Stage Series on the heels of its acclaimed production of Black Watch, presented by CST at the Chicago Park District's Broadway Armory.

American Theater Company (ATC) announces the World Premiere of Disgraced by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Kimberly Senior.

In collaboration with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Harris Theater will present the nation's premier ensemble for chamber music in its first-ever Chicago-based performance series.

Victory Gardens continues its 2011-12 season with Ameriville, written and performed by Universes, developed with and directed by Artistic Director Chay Yew.

American Theater Company (ATC) announces the World Premiere of Disgraced by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Kimberly Senior.

The Marriott Theatre kicks off its 2012 season with the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical LEGALLY BLONDE.

From its founding in 1974 through the present day, Victory Gardens Theater has dedicated itself to playwrights and their works as well as emphasizing the development of an ethnically and culturally diverse community of artists.

lonesome road productions, in association with Jim Jensen and Lisselan Productions, announce the on sale of a new block of tickets for the critically-acclaimed hit, the Doyle & Debbie show, created by Bruce Arntson, and starring Bruce Arntson, Jenny Littleton and Matt Carlton.

Provision Theater Company at 1001 West Roosevelt Road in Chicago will be producing THE FOREIGNER by Larry Shue.

Big Noise Theatre Company presents its second production of the 10th anniversary season, Butterflies are Free, written by Leonard Gershe.

Village Theater Guild will present Neil Simon's comedic farce Rumors as its 2nd production of the company's 2011-12 season.