CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 1245

BURN THE FLOOR will close at the Bank of America Theatre on February 13, 2011.

WildClaw Theatre, in association with Chicago DCA Theater, presents the world premiere stage adaptation of J.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2010-2011 season with Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? directed by Pam MacKinnon.

Next Theatre Company is proud to announce their current production of the Midwest premiere of J.

the tim&micah project, a Chicago-based avant-garde sketch comedy duo, has announced their return to Donny's Skybox Theatre with their fourth revue, the tim&micah project: VERSUS, appearing every Saturday @ 7:30pm from February 12 to March 12.

In conjunction with its upcoming stage production of Ethan Frome, Lookingglass Theatre will present a screening of the 1993 film Ethan Frome, featuring Patricia Arquette, Liam Neeson and Joan Allen.

RED BASTARD Written by: Eric Davis w/ Sue Morrison & Deanna Fleysher

How has Chicago theatre developed from a grassroots movement to a global phenomenon over the past 50 years? What is the current state of 'the beating heart of American theatre,' as British critic Michael Billington recently described Chicago? And what is the future of theatre in Chicago - in America

Broadway In Chicago and the company of WORKING are pleased to announce their 'Local Heroes' program, created to honor and complement the new musical WORKING, which begins previews February 15, 2011, at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E.

The newly named Fox Valley Rep Performing Arts Academy (previously Noble Fool in 2010) invites aspiring local youth ages 3 - 19 to a Spring Open House and Free Workshop Event on Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 1-4:00pm in the Mainstage Theater at Pheasant Run Resort (4051 E.

Next Theatre Company is proud to announce their current production of the Midwest premiere of J.

Goodman Theatre offers two more free opportunities for audiences to engage in dialogue inspired by the themes in Thomas Bradshaw's world-premiere Goodman commission MARY, directed by May Adrales.

Chicago's legendary comedy theatre just celebrated its 50th anniversary, and their alumni list reads like a who's who of American comedy.

'Peribanez,' a romantic tale of desire, honor and revenge, is a thought-provoking stage production one might consider sharing with one's own special Valentine in mid-February.

Sideshow Theatre Company is proud to present the Chicago premiere of Elizabeth Meriwether's Heddatron as one of three storefront theaters selected for Steppenwolf's 2nd annual GARAGE REP.

The Theatre and Interpretation Center (TIC) at Northwestern University will continue its 30th anniversary season with performances of Rebecca Gilman's controversial play "Spinning Into Butter" (Jan.

RED BASTARD Written by: Eric Davis w/ Sue Morrison & Deanna Fleysher

Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC) and Victory Gardens Theater present the next installment in their Holiday Drama Kids Workshop Series, a succession of interactive workshops designed to keep kids engaged and occupied when school is not in session.

It's A Perfect Ten at Petterino's, 150 N.

Building upon the success of their 21st anniversary season, River North Dance Chicago (RNDC) unveils a new name, new logo and world premiere in the New Year.

Garage Rep is back again in 2011 with three of the most innovative and exciting young Chicago theatre companies on the scene today presenting three new productions in rotating repertory in The Garage at Steppenwolf.

Internet sensation Team StarKid proudly presents its first Chicago production, Starship, an original musical from the creative team behind the viral hit A Very Potter Musical, with original music and lyrics by Darren Criss of 'Glee.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is pleased to present its 2nd annual GARAGE REP, featuring three productions from some of Chicago's most innovative, young theatre companies presented in rotating repertory February 11 - April 24, 2011 in Steppenwolf's Merle Reskin Garage Theatre, 1624 N.

Court Theatre continues its 56th season with Sarah Ruhl's adaptation of Virginia Woolf's Orlando, directed by Jessica Thebus.

BABY WANTS CANDY, the hilarious improvised musical comedy, kicks off its fifth year this month at Chicago's Apollo Theater, 2540 North Lincoln Avenue.