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The House Theatre of Chicago is pleased to announce the return of THE NUTCRACKER, a re-imagining of the classic E.

Noble Fool Theatricals, soon to be Fox Valley Repertory in 2011, proudly presents Joe Landry's retelling of a classic American film radio-style, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, directed by Chicago's award-winning Rachel Rockwell, at the Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage (4051 E.

American Theater Company (ATC) announces the ninth annual production of It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play adapted from Frank Capra's classic film and directed by Jason W.

The Fifty/50 (2047 W Division St), recently voted "The Best Sports Bar In America" by Yahoo! and Thrillist, will open at 6pm on Christmas.

Strap on your moon boots for LAIKA DOG IN SPACE, opening Saturday, February 5, 2011 at The Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N.

Faith & Whiskey (1365 W Fullerton Ave), the premier whiskey bar and party spot in Lincoln Park, will celebrate "Three Nights of Christmas" by being open on Christmas Eve with drink specials, throwing a "Crappy Christmas Gift Exchange Party" on Christmas night, and hosting a "Bears, Blackhawks, & Ban

Launching its 19th season, Shattered Globe Theatre will present Martin McDonagh's The Beauty Queen of Leenane, previewing January 13, opening January 16th and running through February 27, 2011, at the Athenaeum Theatre, Studio 2, 2936 N.

Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W.

Strap on your moon boots for LAIKA DOG IN SPACE, opening Saturday, February 5, 2011 at The Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N.

Deborah Voigt has been wowing critics and fans alike with her turn as Puccini's quintessential New World heroine in the Metropolitan Opera's centenary staging of La fanciulla del West (The Girl of the Golden West).

Lifeline Theatre's KidSeries presents a musical adaptation of SOMEBODY LOVES YOU, MR.

Drury Lane Theatre presents the regional premiere of the smash hit Tony Award-winning Best Musical, SPAMALOT, directed by William Osetek, Artistic Director at Drury Lane Theatre, the new production lovingly "ripped off" from the motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Goodman Theatre announces casting for the world-premiere production of Mary by Thomas Thomas Bradshaw Bradshaw.

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

Goodman Theatre is proud to announce the Chicago screening of Steven Soderbergh's art house biopic, 'And Everything Is Going Fine,' about the life and work of the late celebrated monologist Spalding Gray, presented by IFC Films.

Here Today Enterprises, LLC, in association with Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis and Prop Theatre of Chicago, announces Prine: A Tribute Concert.

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.

Victory Gardens continues its 2010/11 Season with the world premiere of The Boys Room by Ensemble Playwright Joel Drake Johnson, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sandy Shinner.

Red Tape Theatre presents two Chicago premieres, 'Church' and 'Pullman, WA' by Young Jean Lee.

The League of Chicago Theatres announces its unprecedented partnership with Chicago community organizations for a mayoral candidate debate to be held on Thursday, February 17, at 7:00 pm.

Since 1973, The Abbey has been Chicago's home for live music, good food and great times.

First show sold out, encore performance added.

Lifeline Theatre artistic director Dorothy Milne and festival curator, former Live Bait Theater artistic director Sharon Evans, are pleased to announce the 15th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, produced by Lifeline Theatre July 21-August 7, 2011.

Geja's Café, 340 W.

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J.