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Chalk and Saltwater: The Ladder Project, opens Thursday, September 15, 2011 at The Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N.

The Chicago Jazz Orchestra Association (CJOA) announces the appointment of Travis Rosenthal as the new Executive Director of the Chicago Jazz Orchestra Association (CJOA), effective August 1, 2011.

Wicker Park upscale sports bar The Fifty/50 (2047 W Division St) with throw a Cell Phone Party starting at 8pm on Friday, August 12 to celebrate clear cell phone service on all three floors thanks to newly-installed boosters.

Jillian Erickson and Roberta Miles, the 'Loose Chicks' will be presenting an hour long performance based on their experiences through life.

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J.

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.

Artistic Director Chay Yew and Executive Director Jan Kallish announce the final selections for the 2011-2012 Victory Gardens season.

The House Theatre of Chicago opens its 10th Anniversary Season with Cyrano, an original adaptation of Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac, adapted and directed by House Company Member Matt Hawkins.

Join Route 66 on August 15th for our Monthly Reading Series for BETWEEN US By Joe Hortua, directed by the Jeff Nominated Director of Redtwist Theatre's LOBBY HERO, Keira Fromm.

SALOMEE SPEELT, in their Chicago debut, and co-producer ShPIeL-Performing Identity are proud to announce the Chicago premieres of two productions, Jean Cocteau's The Sound Of Silence and Noémi Schlosser's DATE ME! at Theater Wit, 1229 W.

Since 1973, The Abbey has been Chicago's home for live music, good food and great times.

Idle Muse presents The Lion in Winter, by James Goldman, the story of a legendary King and an incomparable Queen meeting for one last Winter Court - and a battle that will determine the future of an empire.

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

Drury Lane Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning masterpiece SWEENEY TODD, previewing August 11, opening August 17 at 7 p.

Raven Theatre will present a double header weekend of Wiggerlover [whiteboy+blackdad=greyareas] and The Game Show Show.

IN PURSUIT, by Breahan Pautsch, is Hobo Junction's new sci-fi comedy.

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

Broadway In Chicago has announced that Emerald City Theatre's 2010 hit PINKALICIOUS: THE MUSICAL is extending by popular demand through Jan.

Due to popular demand, About Face Theatre's critically acclaimed world premiere of THE HOMOSEXUALS has added ONE FINAL WEEK of performances, extending through August 21, 2011.

The Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (GAAF), www.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company kicks off its 2011/12 season with Bruce Norris' Pulitzer Prize-winning play Clybourne Park directed by ensemble member Amy Morton, playing September 8 - November 6, 2011 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N.

Lonesome road productions, in association with Jim Jensen, announces the Chicago arrival of the critically acclaimed the Doyle & Debbie show.

Light Opera Works' 2011 season continues in the fall with RODGERS & HART: A CELEBRATION (October 2-November 6) on the Second Stage, and Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon's THE SECRET GARDEN (December 26-January 1) on the mainstage.

Broadway In Chicago and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that tickets will go on sale to the public for the long-awaited return production of MARY POPPINS on Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 10 a.

Eclipse Theatre Company (www.