CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 1202

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

Victory Gardens announces a collaboration with the popular teen poetry slam Louder Than A Bomb (LTAB) as part of Victory Gardens Fresh Squeezed series.

Pride Films and Plays will be holding a performance showcase, Meet the Gang, hosted by The Call, on Sunday, July 17 at 7 PM.

Presented by iShares, Cirque du Soleil returns to Chicago this summer with OVO, this live touring production premiering Thursday, June 30 for a limited engagement under the Blue-and-Yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at United Center (Parking Lot K).

The joyful 40th anniversary production of 'Godspell,' presented this summer at Northwestern University, is a Tony Award-winning show that holds a special place in musical theatre history.

Lookingglass Theatre Company announces the extension of The Last Act Of Lilka Kadison, an original story about a spirited woman in the twilight of her life, written by Nicola Behrman, Ensemble Member David Kersnar, Abbie Phillips, and Ensemble Members Heidi Stillman and Andrew White; David Kersnar d

Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J.

American Theater Company (ATC) announces the Chicago Premiere of The Amish Project written by Jessica Dickey and directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli, with ATC Ensemble member Sadieh Rifai.

Back by student demand, the Fox Valley Rep Performing Arts Academy is excited to offer an intensive Master Class for serious teens looking to pursue theater professionally.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is pleased to announce its 7th annual First Look Repertory of New Work - three developmental productions of new plays presented in repertory playing October 26 - November 20, 2011 in The Steppenwolf Garage, 1624 N.

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Chicago after playing a sold out engagement in April, 2010

In honor of Independence Day, threesixty entertainment's PETER PAN and DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will make 1776 half price tickets available through the League of Chicago Theatres' Hot Tix program beginning Tuesday, June 28 at 10 a.

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

Lifeline Theatre presents a world premiere adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' The Count of Monte Cristo, by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Christopher M.

THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, the provocative and wickedly funny theatrical adaptation of the C.

Porchlight Music Theatre announces the creation of the 1st Annual Guy Adkins Award for Excellence in the Advancement of Music Theatre in Chicago to be presented at Journey On - A Brunch Benefit for Porchlight Music Theatre on Sunday, July 17 from 11:30 a.

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ROGER, THE CHICKEN is a four-part comedy centering on an eccentric hipster named Roger who dresses like a chicken.

The Marriott Theatre's summer audiences will tap, clap and cheer to the sensational sounds of the 60s with a brand new version of the fun-filled musical SHOUT! This highly anticipated production will preview June 15, open June 24 and run through August 14, 2011.

The Marriott Theatre in far north suburban Lincolnshire has long been a testing ground-- for newly-written musicals, or for musicals never before produced in the round.

A Christmas Story, The Musical!, prepares to launch a five-city national tour for the 2011 holiday season, the show's producers, including Peter Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie in the original 1983 film, have announced that they will begin their search for young actors at an open audition for ch

Tony Award winner and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang (M.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 6/26 for Chicago

Pine Box Theater returns from a three-year hiatus with the world premiere of A GIRL WITH SUN IN HER EYES by Chicago writer Joshua Rollins, directed by Matt Miller and featuring Pine Box company members Audrey Francis and Vince Teninty with Karen Aldridge, Sean Parris, Steve Pickering and Lucy Sandy.

Pine Box Theater returns from a three-year hiatus with the world premiere of A GIRL WITH SUN IN HER EYES by Chicago writer Joshua Rollins, directed by Matt Miller and featuring Pine Box company members Audrey Francis and Vince Teninty with Karen Aldridge, Sean Parris, Steve Pickering and Lucy Sandy.