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Abbie Hoffman Died For Our Sins XXIII Opens At Angel Island

by BWW News Desk — August 19, 2011
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Mandy Patinkin and Nathan Gunn Set for Ravinia Festival, 8/31

Mandy Patinkin and Nathan Gunn Set for Ravinia Festival, 8/31

by Lauren Wolman — August 18, 2011
Broadway legend Mandy Patinkin and opera superstar Nathan Gunn combine their vocal talents to create a unique and powerful evening at 8 p.
Halsted Street Deli Welcomes Back College Students with 20% Discount

Halsted Street Deli Welcomes Back College Students with 20% Discount

by Lauren Wolman — August 18, 2011
In honor of the new school year, Halsted Street Deli, home of the 'Big Tony,' is offering college students with a valid school I.
Photo Flash: Drury Lane's SWEENEY TODD Celebrates Opening Night

Photo Flash: Drury Lane's SWEENEY TODD Celebrates Opening Night

by Nicole Rosky — August 18, 2011
Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, will present Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning masterpiece SWEENEY TODD, opening August 17 at 7 p.
AN EVENING WITH ANDRÉ RIEU Comes To Chicago 9/18

AN EVENING WITH ANDRÉ RIEU Comes To Chicago 9/18

by Gabrielle Sierra — August 18, 2011
André Rieu, the world's most popular classical artist, is launching a contest at his Web site and official Facebook page to select a fan in each market of his 2011 tour to be the 'Official André Rieu Photographer' of that concert.
Oracle and Lucid Street Travel to Belarus to Devise a New Play

Oracle and Lucid Street Travel to Belarus to Devise a New Play

by Gabrielle Sierra — August 18, 2011
Chicago companies Oracle Productions and Lucid Street Theatre are collaborating with Belarusian artist Liubou Zhuromskaya (and others) from Theatre Rond and the international women's association, Interforum, to bring American artists to Belarus to devise a theatrical performance that combines region
Writers' Theatre Presents THE REAL THING 9/13-11/20

Writers' Theatre Presents THE REAL THING 9/13-11/20

by Gabrielle Sierra — August 18, 2011
Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M.
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Presents Starting Here Starting Now 9/23-11/6

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Presents Starting Here Starting Now 9/23-11/6

by Gabrielle Sierra — August 18, 2011
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre in association with Michael James presents Starting Here, Starting Now at the intimate, 50-seat setting of No Exit Café, 6970 N.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for August 17th, 2011

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for August 17th, 2011

by Paul W. Thompson — August 18, 2011
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway.

Real-Life Lovers Star in They're Playing Our Song At Fox Valley Rep

by BWW News Desk — August 18, 2011
Fox Valley Repertory's fall Broadway musical by Neil Simon about the real life romance of Marvin Hamlisch and Carole Bayer Singer is ready to be performed by off-stage lovers, award-winning Chicago actor Michael Mahler and wife Dara Cameron.

Light Opera Works Presents THE STUDENT PRINCE, 8/18-28

by BWW News Desk — August 18, 2011
In THE STUDENT PRINCE, young love blossoms in Old Heidelberg as the betrothed heir to the throne goes off to university, only to fall for a beautiful waitress in the beer garden.

The Gift Theatre Extends NORTHWEST HIGHWAY 8/18-9/11

by BWW News Desk — August 18, 2011
The Gift Theatre Company will extend its critically-acclaimed, Jeff-Recommended production of Northwest Highway by co-founder William Nedved, directed by Si Osborne.
Photo Flash: Drury Lane Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD

Photo Flash: Drury Lane Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD

by Lauren Wolman — August 17, 2011
Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, will present Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning masterpiece SWEENEY TODD, opening August 17 at 7 p.
THE MAN IN THE ARENA Presented as Part of Chicago Fringe Festival, 9/4-9/11

THE MAN IN THE ARENA Presented as Part of Chicago Fringe Festival, 9/4-9/11

by Lauren Wolman — August 17, 2011
The Man In The Arena, performed and directed by Derek Evans announces its participation in the Chicago Fringe Festival with performances at the Temple Gallery, 1749 S.
Theo Ubique Names New General Manager, Assumes Full-Time Residency of Performance Spa

Theo Ubique Names New General Manager, Assumes Full-Time Residency of Performance Space

by Lauren Wolman — August 17, 2011
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre announces Adam Webster has joined the company as general manager.
First Folio Theatre Presents TEA AT FIVE 9/14-10/16

First Folio Theatre Presents TEA AT FIVE 9/14-10/16

by Gabrielle Sierra — August 17, 2011
First Folio Theatre, at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St.
Rogers Park Theatres To Offer Flex Passes

Rogers Park Theatres To Offer Flex Passes

by Gabrielle Sierra — August 17, 2011
Four Rogers Park area theatres, Lifeline Theatre, Raven Theatre, the side project, and Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, join together for the fourth year to offer a flexible subscription pass to see a variety of Rogers Park productions throughout the season, running from September 1, 2011 to August 31,
Hell in a Handbag Productions Presents PUSSY ON THE HOUSE at the Atheneum Theatre

Hell in a Handbag Productions Presents PUSSY ON THE HOUSE at the Atheneum Theatre

by Gabrielle Sierra — August 17, 2011
Hell in a Handbag Productions is proud to kick off their season with a tale so big there's barely room to contain its bubbling melodrama.
Chicago Shakespeare Extends MURDER FOR TWO Thru 10/16

Chicago Shakespeare Extends MURDER FOR TWO Thru 10/16

by Gabrielle Sierra — August 17, 2011
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announced today that, due to popular demand, its celebrated premiere comedy Murder for Two-A Killer Musical will play through October 16, 2011, Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare.
CALLIGRAPHY Plays Silk Road Theater Project 8/25-28

CALLIGRAPHY Plays Silk Road Theater Project 8/25-28

by Gabrielle Sierra — August 17, 2011
Silk Road Theater Project presents Velina Hasu Houston's CALLIGRAPHY- An Intergenerational, Cross-Cultural, Transnational Sojourn into Aging and Alzheimer's Disease

Drury Lane Presents SWEENEY TODD, Opens 8/17

by BWW News Desk — August 17, 2011
Drury Lane Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning masterpiece SWEENEY TODD, opening August 17 and running through October 9 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane.

Marriott Theatre Presents FOR THE BOYS, Previews 8/17

by BWW News Desk — August 17, 2011
The Marriott Theatre has long been known for fostering new works and bringing thrilling world premiere musicals to its stage.
Robert La Fosse Performs Henry V With ABT And NYC Ballet 10/13-15

Robert La Fosse Performs Henry V With ABT And NYC Ballet 10/13-15

by Gabrielle Sierra — August 16, 2011
Pick Up Performance Co(s), the artistic vehicle for Obie award-winning artists David Gordon and Ain Gordon, performs Dancing Henry Five, featuring Rockford native Karen Graham, ABT and New York City Ballet principal dancer Robert La Fosse and actress Valda Setterfield, presented by The Dance Center
WOMEN ARE CRAZY BECAUSE MEN ARE A**HOLES Returns To Chicago 9/1-25

WOMEN ARE CRAZY BECAUSE MEN ARE A**HOLES Returns To Chicago 9/1-25

by Gabrielle Sierra — August 16, 2011
Cyur Studios has announced the return of their hit comedy Women are Crazy Because Men are A**holes, September 1 - 25, at the Greenhouse Theater Center's downstairs main stage theater, 2257 N.
Harris Theater Announces Fall 2011 Events

Harris Theater Announces Fall 2011 Events

by Gabrielle Sierra — August 16, 2011
The Harris Theater for Music and Dance launches its eighth season this Fall 2011 with an exciting and eclectic collection of culturally diverse programs featuring some of the world's greatest musicians, dance companies, and artistic visionaries, as well as an exciting selection of performances by th
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