CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 1210

Chicago Shakespeare Theater's North American premiere of en route hits city streets beginning July 11, 2011.

Where will writer/performers Elizabeth Berg, Tony Fitzpatrick, Rohina Malik, Arlene Malinowski and Robert Koon all be on Sunday, June 26 from 2 - 5pm?

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

Writers' Theatre continues its 2011/12 Season with the World Premiere of The Detective's Wife by Keith Huff, directed by Gary Griffin.

Currently celebrating its 15th anniversary season, the internationally acclaimed Aspen Santa Fe Ballet (ASFB) returns to the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E.

Following a series of national recruitment searches, the Harris Theater for Music and Dance is pleased to announce one promotion and the appointment of two new staff members.

American Theater Company (ATC) announces new performance dates for its smash-hit production of the revised, restored and R-rated The Original Grease, written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey and directed by PJ Paparelli with musical direction by Roberta Duchak and choreography by Jim Corti.

Strawdog Theatre Company, currently concluding its 23rd Season with Manfred Karge's Conquest of the South Pole, running through May 28, is proud to announce the appointment of its new artistic director, Brandon Bruce.

Shattered Globe Theatre will present Educating Rita, the charming comedy with serious questions at its heart, previewing June 21st, opening June 23rd, and running through August 14th at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W.

Rare Terra Theatre celebrates its return to the Chicago theatre scene with the world premiere of A Beautiful Spell at the Royal George Gallery, 1641 N.

Hell in a Handbag Production is proud to unleash the fury that is TROGG! A Musical.

Oak Park Festival Theatre presents a new adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic history plays, Henry IV parts 1 and 2 by Professor Stanton Davis of Northern Illinois University.

Steppenwolf ensemble member Robert Brueller and actress Mildred Marie Langford join a cast of Chicago all-stars for Season of Concern's benefit reading of 'All About Eve' May 23 at the Mayne Stage at 7:00 pm.

Maestro Paul Freeman, who founded the Chicago Sinfonietta 24 years ago, takes the podium as Music Director for the final time for the last concert of the Sinfonietta's 2010-2011 season, titled Women in Classical Music.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 5/22 for Chicago

Victory Gardens presents Crip Slam: A John Belluso Retrospective, a free, one-night only evening of readings and discussions curated, co-directed and conducted by Mike Ervin and Tanya Palmer as part of Crip Slam, a component of Victory Gardens Access Project.

In his debut performance with the Highland Park Strings, pianist Matthew Hagle will perform Liszt's Piano Concerto, No.

In a first-of-its-kind event, an international congress of theater scholars and practitioners are set to chronicle the history and chart the future of Chicago theater in "Chicago - Theatre Capital of America: Past.

Abbey Pub Announces Upcoming Events

The Theatre School at DePaul University's Showcase Series of Contemporary Plays and Classics presents MAYDAY MAYDAY TUESDAY, by Carlos Murillo, and directed by Dexter Bullard.

After six weeks of rehearsal, FVR Instructor Michael Sobie and six local academy singers are proud to showcase their talents in the fundraising performances of Broadway's Best on the Pheasant Run Mainstage, with all proceeds directly benefitting the Fox Valley Rep Performing Arts Academy.

For the final production of its 30th Anniversary season, Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, the Saint Sebastian Players (SSP) welcomes several Chicago radio personalities as "guest DJs.

American Blues Theater (ABT), Chicago's second oldest Equity Ensemble, caps its 2010-2011 Season with the regional premiere of 'Rantoul & Die' by Mark Roberts, directed by Erin Quigley.

Theater Oobleck, in association with Chicago DCA Theater, presents the world premiere of There Is a Happiness That Morning Is.

Eclipse Theatre Company (www.