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Steppenwolf Theatre Company is pleased to present Second City alum and star of HBO's hit comedy Curb Your Enthusiasm Jeff Garlin in NO SUGAR TONIGHT: An Evening of Stand-Up Comedy, July 13 - 24, 2011 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N.

Million Dollar Quartet, now in its third year, announces a new block of tickets on sale for performances through December 31, 2011.

In 1817, the world suffered the loss of Jane Austen, the quintessential courtship novelist.

A celebration of acclaimed and emerging songwriters, writing teams and singers is the first of two June 24-25 weekend events that will conclude the sixth annual weeklong Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriters Project, presented by the American Music Theatre Project (AMTP) at Northwestern University.

The Underpants by Carl Sternheim, adapted by Steve Martin, will be presented June 23-July 30, 2011 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N.

For its 31st season, the Saint Sebastian Players presents a moving drama, an original adaptation of a well-known author's works and a farcical comedy.

Shattered Globe Theatre will present Educating Rita, the charming comedy with serious questions at its heart, opening June 23rd and running through August 14th at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W.

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

What's the scoop? Mity Nice at Water Tower Place, 835 N.

Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathyryn Lipuma announce a one-week extension to the World Premiere of The Detective's Wife by Keith Huff, directed by Gary Griffin.

A Red Orchid Theatre opens its 2011-2012 Season with Gina Gionfriddo's Becky Shaw, directed by Damon Kiely.

A star-studded group of Chicago's best Jazz and Cabaret musicians will honor the life of legendary Jazz pianist Joe Vito at the Chicago Cultural Center's Preston Bradley Hall on Sunday, July 24, 2011, at 2 p.

The House Theatre of Chicago has been creating Amazing Feats of Storytelling for 10 years! Today, The House is thrilled to announce its most exciting season to date.

What: The Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (GAAF) is a free, weekend-long event, drawing approximately 10,000 visitors per day, celebrating its 10th Anniversary.

Roberta Miles, femme fatale, will be presenting an hour long performance based on her experiences through life.

Closing the season with its annual Shakespeare-under-the-Stars, First Folio will present one of the Bard's darkest romances.

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that former 'Saturday Night Live' and Comedy Central star Colin Quinn will move his one-man show COLIN QUINN LONG STORY SHORT, directed by Jerry Seinfeld, to the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes its 2010/11 season with Middletown by Will Eno, directed by Les Waters, playing June 16 - August 14, 2011 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N.

Mary's Attic, Andersonville's favorite nightspot is thrilled to welcome the inimitable playwright, director, producer, comic and activist, Mr.

Fox Valley Repertory has paired up with the two St.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is pleased to announce the 20th anniversary of its renowned summer theatre camp program, newly renamed: CHAN DT MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP.

Light Opera Works is currently taking enrollments for its 2011 Musical Theater Summer Workshop.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 6/19 for Chicago

Chicago enjoys a David Henry Hwang David Henry Hwang David Henry Hwang spring fling with two productions of the Tony Award-winning and twotime Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright's work: the world-premiere of Chinglish Chinglish directed by Leigh Silverman, June 18 - July 24 (Opening Night is June 27

Drury Lane Theatre presents Neil Simon's Tony Award-winning dramatic comedy BROADWAY BOUND, opening June 16 and running through July 31 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane.