CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 1173

Damian Arnold of The British Stage Company, announced the commercial engagement of the popular, late-night production The Game Show Show.

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

The Marriott Theatre will hold general auditions for non-AEA actors on Tuesday, November 1st, for their production of HERO, A World Premiere Musical.

Anthony Kearns, founding member of The Irish Tenors, will sing a concert accompanied by Patrick Healy on piano, highlighting the music of his homeland, popular Broadway favorites, and time honored classics.

We'll drink to that: Carrie Fisher looks back on her life in Hollywood in 'Wishful Drinking.

LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE cast members featuring Nora Dunn, Felicia Fields, Roni Geva, Katie O'Brien and Barbara Robertson perform at Petterino's (150 N.

NPR radio personality, author and performance artist Joe Frank returns to Steppenwolf Theatre for one night only with his new show Too Close To Home featuring noted guitarist James Harrah and directed by ensemble member Terry Kinney on Monday, October 10, 2011 at 7:30 pm in the Steppenwolf Downstair

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 10/09 for Chicago

Chicago comedy group Octavarius is hosting Octavarius: The Trial of the O'Leary Cow on Sunday, October 9 at 7pm at ComedySportz, to commemorate the 140th Anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire (October 8-10, 1871).

Strawdog Theatre Company, currently launching its 24th Anniversary Season with Harold Pinter's Old Times, October 9 - November 12, has announced the appointment of its new managing director, Patrick Rybarczyk.

This October, the Off-Air Series will explore how theatre has proven an influential channel for political commentary and protest in countries around the globe; however, Chicago, a city that houses the largest community of grassroots theater, is lacking in politically-themed productions.

The Glass Menagerie holds in its shadowed fragility the stamina of success.

Chemically Imbalanced Comedy Neil Simon's BAREFOOT IN THE PARK as their first show of the season.

The Theatre School at DePaul University (John Culbert, Dean) is pleased to announce upcoming productions for its 2011-2012 Season.

Artistic Director Chay Yew and Executive Director Jan Kallish announce the Chicago Premiere of Sarah Ruhl's Tony-nominated play In the Next Room or the vibrator play directed by Associate Artistic Director Sandy Shinner.

Yellowman, directed by Jonathan Wilson and written by Dael Orlandersmith at Stage 773, 1225 W.

The Music Institute of Chicago presents the Calidore String Quartet (CSQ) on Sunday, October 9, at 3 p.

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (BTE) will kick off their 25th Anniversary Season with Conor McPherson's 'Shining City' directed by BTE Ensemble member Brian Burke at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, located at 425 Fawell Blvd.

Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co.

This class is for working actors of all ages and types, regardless of their sexual orientation, who are interested in exploring great scenes from both classic and new LGBT theater.

The Good, the Bad, and the Monkey is set for Stage 773's Cabaret Theatre (1225 W.

Big Noise Theatre Company continues to celebrate its 10th anniversary at Prairie Lakes Theater in Des Plaines with its hit production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying , Tonight through October 16, 2011.

Rogers Park's award-winning Lifeline Theatre continues bringing educational opportunities to children.

Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, will extend THE SOUND OF MUSIC, the Tony Award and Academy Award-winning musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, through January 8, 2012 due to popular demand

The State Theatre of Chicago opens their 2011-2012 season with The World Over, directed by Tim Speicher.