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Grammy Award - winning Chicago returns to the LVH - Las Vegas Hotel & Casino (formerly Las Vegas Hilton) March 9 - 10.

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 Shakespeare Theater (CST) announced today the return of British film and stage actor Simon Callow to Chicago for CST's 25th Anniversary engagement of his acclaimed Being Shakespeare-a virtuosic solo performance that weaves together excerpts from William Shakespeare's plays and poems, breathi

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

Verismo Opera Theatre has announced a partnership with the Lyric Opera of Chicago's Community Lecture Series.

Lookingglass Theatre Company presents Mr.

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

Led by Kelly Owens, Best Actress Nominee (Black Theatre Alliance Awards) and Madrid St.

The Music Institute of Chicago, recognizing extraordinarily talented pre-college musicians, has announced six recipients of its inaugural Academy Fellowships.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2011/12 season with The March, based on the novel by E.

The House Theatre of Chicago continues its 10th anniversary season with an all-new re-imagining of the company's inaugural production and first ever hit, Death and Harry Houdini, opening on January 29, 2011 at The Chopin Theatre (1543 W.

For ten days only, from February 10-20, 2012, Chicago's Millennium Park will be transformed into a digital canvas of light and geometrical form when it unveils Luminous Field, its first-ever site-specific video and sound installation by the Chicago-based artists, Luftwerk.

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that COME FLY AWAY is coming to the Bank of America Theatre (18 W.

Lifeline Theatre's KidSeries presents a world premiere musical adaptation of Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed, based on the book by New York Times bestselling author Mo Willems (Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!).

Geja's Cafe, 340 W.

FREUD'S LAST SESSION, the runaway hit play by Mark St.

As part of Shattered Globe's 20th Anniversary Season, the Stage 773 resident company will present Orpheus Descending, written by Tennessee Williams and directed by guest artist Julieanne Ehre.

Rapunzel, the enchanting story of the girl with the longest hair in the world, will be Winnetka Theatre's popular "Especially for Kids" production this season.

FREUD'S LAST SESSION, the play by Mark St.

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

Route 66 will feature members of the cast of ELIZABETH REX, the critically acclaimed hit show now playing at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

RIVERDANCE will play in Chicago for the last time at the Oriental Theatre (24 W.

Wendy Kaplan, President of MadKap Productions, announced today that the new production CLUTTER: The True Story of the Collyer Brothers Who Never Threw Anything Out will make its Midwest Premiere at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N Lincoln Ave.

Idina's new PBS concert special, Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony, will exclusively premiere on Chicago's PBS affiliate WTTW on January 9 at 9:00 pm CST.

Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music announces Grand Opening plans for its new Old Town School East Building, located at 4545 N.