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The Music Institute of Chicago announces the 25th season of its community chorus, the Music Institute of Chicago Chorale, featuring three concerts in 2011-12 at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston.

In memoriam of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Oracle Productions is remounting the 2002 hit play LIFE SEPARATES US by Chicago playwright Sean Farrell.

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

Jim Caruso's Cast Party, Manhattan's 'extreme open mic night,' returns to Mayne Stage in Chicago on Wednesday, August 3 at 9:30pm.

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.

National Endowment for the Arts director of theater and musical theater Ralph Remington took in the Guthrie Theater's production of God of Carnage last week in Minneapolis.

The Original Grease, the highest grossing show in American Theater Company's 26-year history, must close August 21, 2011.

Signal Ensemble Theatre announces the first production in their 2011-2012, ninth anniversary season, two one-acts in one show by Hannah Moscovitch: the Chicago premiere of 'East of Berlin' and the American premiere of 'The Russian Play,' directed by co-artistic director Ronan Marra.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announces that Jacob G.

English singer/musician Paul McCartney just gave a well-received concert in Chicago.

Lisa Linke, a Chicago-based actor and improviser, has announced the debut of her original three-act variety show, Summer's Cool, running Sundays through September 4 at the Spot.

Red Star Studio Productions Proudly presents Yo Joe! - A Real American Hip-Hop Musical, a parody of the beloved, patriotic cartoon/toy franchise.

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

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

Lillie's Q, where chef/owner Charlie McKenna serves award-winning competition BBQ along with Southern favorites and sides in Bucktown (1856 W North Ave), will celebrate it's 1-Year Anniversary Party on Monday, August 1.

Polarity Ensemble Theatre, in association with Rasaka Theatre Company, presents the world premiere of the late playwright Keith Anwar's drama, Kabulitis, September 20 - October 30, 2011.

Theater Wit has announced a preliminary schedule for the second annual Chicago Theatre (anti-) Conference, presented in association with the League of Chicago Theatres, August 5-7, 2011 at Theater Wit's new home, 1229 W.

Goodman Theatre's world premiere of Chinglish, the sexy new comedy by Tony Award winner and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang, directed by OBIE Award winner Leigh Silverman, will close on July 31.

Silk Road Theatre Project's celebrated production of David Henry Hwang's Obie award winning Yellow Face will close on July 31, 2011.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater's (CST) premiere comedy Murder for Two-A Killer Musical will close on July 31, 2011.

Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M.

Around the World in 80 Days will close Sunday, July 31, 2011.

Teatro Luna with Bailiwick Chicago is throwing a 'Fiesta Sin Fronteras' (Party Without Borders) to celebrate our upcoming collaboration, THE NORTH/SOUTH PLAYS.

The Champaign Urbana Theatre Company announces a revival of our inaugural show The Music Man from August 4-7, 11-14, 2011

The Champaign Urbana Theatre Company announces a revival of our inaugural show The Music Man from August 4-7, 11-14, 2011