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Writers' Theatre opens its 2011/12 Season with The Real Thing by Tom Stoppard, directed by Artistic Director Michael Halberstram.

In THE SECRET GARDEN, Ten-year-old orphan Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle Archibald Craven, a man who's given up on life after the death of his wife Lily.

Celebrate Christmas with a tragic holiday tale turned hauntingly beautiful homage to life, inspired by the true story of the Iroquois Theatre fire of 1903.

Four actors are all set to perform a comedic, musical year-in-review for the holidays.

What do trees, houses, Uncle Stu, and Debbie from Accounting all have in common? .

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Rocco Landesman today announced that the agency will award 863 grants to organizations and individual writers across the country.

The Second City will bring their Dysfunctional Holiday Revue performance and additional New Year's Eve show to Pheasant Run Resort, presented by Fox Valley Repertory at Pheasant Run Resort.

Magic is in the making as rehearsals begin for Goodman Theatre's A Christmas Carol, 'a joyous present for the entire family' (Chicago Sun-Times) and 'ideal family fare, both heartwarming and spectacular in its familiar tale' (Chicago Tribune).

The Black Ensemble Theater will make history when it opens the new Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center at 4450 N.

Celebrating a lifetime of artistic achievement by one of the world's most important contemporary choreographers, the Merce Cunningham Dance Company's Legacy Tour comes to Chicago in a co-presentation by The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago and the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millen

Kicking off Chicago's winter season, the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park will open on Friday, November 18, 2011 and will remain open through Sunday, March 11, 2012, weather permitting.

Black Ensemble Theater Founder and Executive Director, Jackie Taylor, is thrilled to announce the 2011-2012 season, 'The Legendary Season of Rhythm & Blues.

American Blues Theater (ABT), Chicago's second oldest Equity ensemble, continues its 2011-2012 season with a return engagement of the critically acclaimed 'It's a Wonderful Life: Live at the Biograph!' directed by Marty Higginbotham, in the Victory Gardens' Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N.

Lifeline Theatre presents a world premiere adaptation of Elise Blackwell's Hunger, by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Chris Hainsworth, and directed by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric.

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

Goodman Theatre Artistic Associate Regina Taylor announced casting for her 10th Anniversary production of Crowns this week at the theater's 5th annual breakfast celebrating diversity.

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.

The Art Department of the Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China and the China Society for Musical Studies have invited three Chicago leaders in the fields of musical theater and dance to participate in the 2nd International Forum of China Musical Development and the 5th Symposium of

In a parochial school any of us might have attended, in a time in which any of us might have lived, four students find an immortal story to transport them out of the stricture and drudgery of their schooldays, as their nights become the stage on which they decide to perform for each other--with each

Steppenwolf has just announced that Emmy®, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award® winner Julianna Margulies will be the guest of honor at the third annual Steppenwolf Salutes WOMEN IN THE ARTS fundraising luncheon on Monday, March 12, 2012 at Noon at The Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E.

Victory Gardens Crip Slam and the University of Notre Dame present John Milton's Samson Agonistes.

American Theater Company (ATC) presents the tenth anniversary year of the beloved holiday classic, It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play adapted from Frank Capra's film and directed by Jason W.

Launching the highly anticipated Season Two of Public Access Theatre, Oracle Productions is proud to announce the opening of IRONMISTRESS by April De Angelis, directed by Karen Yates.

Stage 773 Artistic Director Brian Posen announces the launch of a new musical theatre company, Street Tempo Theatre, debuting at Stage 773, 1225 West Belmont Ave.

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