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Victory Gardens continues its 2010/11 Season with the Chicago Premiere of Julie Herbert's Tree directed by Andrea J.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) presents the thrilling story of a monarch's struggle for control over his mind and government with The Madness of George III.

Having received unanimous rave reviews and nightly accolades from delighted audiences, through The Chicago Tribune's Chris Jones calls WORKING, 'REMARKABLE! Moving and fresh! Knock out young performers! A rich and accomplished ensemble paying homage to Chicago workers.

Big Noise Theater Company presents their spring production, the 2006 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison.

The Gift Theatre opens its New Play Reading Series with a reading of Laura Jacqmin's Holiday Girl.

Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and the artistic ensemble announce their 2011-2012, 29th anniversary season of Big Stories, Up Close.

Two organizations that embrace change and innovation have announced a partnership to produce Summer Pride at Chandler, a festival looking at GLBT Theater slated for July 8 to 17, at Chandler's beautifully restored, 103-year-old facility.

Hundreds of Chicago's young arts supporters will gather for a high-energy evening of music, dancing, signature cocktails, delectable food and a silent auction at the Steppenwolf Auxiliary Council's 9th annual Red or White Ball on Friday, April 8, 2011 at 8 pm (7 pm VIP reception).

Having received unanimous rave reviews and nightly accolades from delighted audiences, Broadway In Chicago and the producers of WORKING are thrilled to announce a four-week extension through June 5, 2011 at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E.

Fox Valley Repertory invites local male youth to submit their headshot and resume for a role in the professional mainstage summer production of AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS at Pheasant Run Resort (4051 E.

Mike Oquendo Events presents the hilarious smash hit comedy MADE IN PUERTO RICO in a limited engagement previewing March 18th, opening March 25th, and running through May 1st at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N.

This April, the Harris Theater for Music and Dance features exciting music and opera engagements by two of Chicago's finest musical organizations.

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture present a dance showcase of the Winter 2011 DanceBridge artists-in-residence.

For the first time together on a Chicago stage, America's beloved sibling entertainers will star in DONNY AND MARIE - CHRISTMAS IN CHICAGO, a holiday production that will play a limited three-week engagement from Dec.

Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC) hosts the annual benefit Spring Fling: An Arabian Extravaganza this Saturday, April 9 from 2:00-6:00pm.

Lookingglass Theatre Company proudly announces its 2011-2012 season, featuring three productions about three moments in American history-The Great Fire that razed Chicago, Jackie Robinson's game-changing signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers, and the 1915 Chicago tragedy of the sinking of The Eastland.

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Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) showcases yet another of the world's renowned theater companies this spring for its World's Stage Series, bringing Chicago audiences two productions from Ireland's celebrated Druid Theatre Company.

During April, May, and June the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture will present three cabaret events and four afternoons of high tea accompanied by unique entertainment at Maxim's: The Nancy Goldberg International C

Aimed at the young and young at heart, the Harris Theater for Music and Dance continues its 2010-2011 Family Series with the Chicago premiere of the Lincoln Center blockbuster series Green Eggs and Hamadeus on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 2:00 pm.

The House Theatre of Chicago continues its season with STAR WITNESS, opening on March 27th and running through May 7th, 2011 at The Chopin Theatre.

Abbey Pub announces its upcoming events.

Tickets are now on sale for The Brown Paper Box Co.

Red Tape Theatre presents the apocalyptic comedy Tragedy: a tragedy by Will Eno, author of the Pulitzer Prize-finalist play THOM PAIN (based on nothing).

Windy City Gay Idol, now in its 9th year, kicks off the search for the best amateur gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT) singers in the Chicago area.