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Concern Worldwide will be hosting its annual Women of Concern Brigid Awards luncheon on Friday, February 25th, 2011 from 11:00 a.

Last week the National Tour of WICKED, playing now through January 23 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, broke its own Chicago theatrical box office record for an eight performance week with a gross of $1,726,426, flying high above its 2009 record of $1,546,228.

The House Theatre of Chicago continues its season with ODRADEK, a world-premiere production written by Brett Neveu, directed by Dexter Bullard, with music by Josh Schmidt.

Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W.

Court Theatre continues its 56th season with Edward Albee's Three Tall Women, directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell.

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

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) provides an introduction to William Shakespeare for all audiences with Short Shakespeare! Macbeth, a 75-minute abridged production of Shakespeare's Macbeth adapted and directed by David H.

Wednesday evening, December 29th, BroadwayWorld Chicago hosted the first annual Celebration of the BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards (the BCAs, or The Broadys) at The Call nightclub, 1547 W.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 1/02 for Chicago

Homer's The Iliad closes January 2, 2011, at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N.

Is it really 'the most wonderful time of the year'? For two weekends over Christmas and New Year's, The Mime Company attempts to find out.

Lookingglass Theatre Company's premiere of Peter Pan (A Play), adapted from the books by J.

Chicago Muse Theater Presents: The Story of My Life with Music & Lyrics by Neil Bartram, Book by Brian Hill Directed by Richard Maltby Jr.

Broadway In Chicago is proud to announce Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS will end its Chicago debut at the Bank of America Theatre on January 2, 2011.

Redtwist's production of LOBBY HERO will close on January 2.

Stage773 proudly presents the return of "Bri-Ko: All Silent.

Great New Broadway Musical Arrives at VG: The Story of My Life

Porchlight Music Theatre will present the exhilarating live stage production of Miracle on 34th Street, based on the holiday film classic at Stage 773, 1225 West Belmont.

Noble Fool Theatricals, soon to be Fox Valley Repertory in 2011, is currently accepting new play submissions for the Fox Valley Area's inaugural Summer Arts Festival to take place annually at Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage and throughout the city of St.

Broadway In Chicago and TRACES, a fantastical blend of circus, physical theater, music and dance created by the Montreal?based performance group 7 Fingers, are thrilled to announce the hit show has been extended two weeks by popular demand.

Raven Theatre announces a three-week extension of Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, the opener of Raven's 28th season, directed by Michael Menendian.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announces today the addition of two World's Stage productions to its 2010/11 Season: the award-winning, CST-commissioned Funk It Up About Nothin' embarks on a tour of Australia, preceded by a limited return engagement Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare in January 2011;

Steve Cochran, formerly of WGN Radio, is bringing his New Year's Eve Comedy Show for People Who Can't Stay Up Until Midnight to the historic Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb.

Ring in 2011 at Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, by being the first to see the regional premiere of the smash hit Tony Award winning musical comedy SPAMALOT, enjoying a gourmet dinner, dancing as a DJ spins festive favorites in the Critics Corner Lounge, and indulging in a midnight champagne toa

Hyatt Regency O'Hare invites guests to ring in 2011 with live music from popular bands THE MODERN DAY ROMEOS and JAKTRIPPER; entry to the Dance Club featuring DJ-SPIN; and access to Red Bar, the hotel's swanky hot spot, where pop favorite Tony Ocean will perform.