Vaudezilla Presents LINCOLN FAIR 12/10 And SHOW AND TELL CABARET, 12/18
American burlesque got its start in Chicago in 1893 at the World's Columbian Exposition.
Local Youth Actors to Audition for Winter Shows Under Noble Fool's Fox Valley Rep
The Noble Fool Theatricals Performing Arts Academy (soon-to-be Fox Valley Rep Performing Arts Academy in January) is eager to have local youth audition for a variety of performance opportunities, including: Seussical Jr.
Alien Queen Plays Circuit Nightclub 12/18
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Factory Theater Closes JENNY AND JENNI 12/18
Remember Jenny and Jenni? You don't? Well, you're going to remember them now! Re-introduce yourself to Jenny Fox and Jenni Bishop, the real, original BFFs.
Drury Lane Children's Theatre Closes A CHRISTMAS CAROL 12/18
A Christmas Carol, a dazzling annual holiday tradition entertaining thousands of children and families each year, will be presented from November 18 through December 18 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, 60181.
Gift Theatre Extends THE LONESOME WEST Through 1/30
THE LONESOME WEST has been extended: Thursday December 30th- Sunday, January 30th.
Alien Queen adds three January Shows With Improved Sound System
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Shattered Globe Theatre presents THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE, Previews 1/13
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.
Profiles Theatre Brings Back JAILBAIT To The Second Stage
Profiles Theatre is bringing back its acclaimed Midwest Premiere of Jailbait by Deirdre O'Connor, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus, for a limited engagement at its new space, The Second Stage.
Fox Valley Rep Presents Musical Tributes and Comedic Combat
This January, Noble Fool Theatricals will launch their new Fox Valley Repertory name witha variety of musical tributes and comedic combat, including: Chicago's finest songbirds The Pin Ups, some of the best comedic swordplay in the country, The Swordsmen, and a weekend of the popular Beatles band, A
The House Theater Of Chicago Continues Season With ODRADEK
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.
STAGE TUBE: Chicago Gets WICKED with Cast Cook-Off Promo
Chicago is about to get a bit more wicked on Sunday, December 19, when WICKED cast members Chandra Lee Schwartz (Glinda) and Carla Stickler (Elphaba) compete in a Culinary Collision at Chicago's Kenmore Live Studios in association with Whole Foods Market
Marcelina Suchocka Wins BIG BREAK
From the Top and Carnegie Hall today announced that 17-year-old percussionist Marcelina Suchocka from Chicago, Illinois has been selected by the public as the Grand Prize Winner of Big Break, a new online contest for young American musicians.
SCOTTSBORO BOYS Coming to Chicago?
According to the Chicago Tribune, Barry Weissler, producer of THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS on Broadway, is looking to move the show to Chicago.
Steve Cochran Holds New Years Eve Comedy Show, 12/31
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.
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs Lays Off 29
According to WBEZ, Chicago's Daley Administration has been in the process of downsizing the Department of Cultural Affairs.
Harris Theater Announces January 2011 Events
The Harris Theater for Music and Dance will kick off the New Year with an eclectic and exciting series of performances in January 2011.
Travel Article: Chicagoan in NYC for the Weekend
This Chicagoan goes to New York over a winter's weekend to check out 'The Radio City Christmas Spectacular,' 'American Idiot,' 'The Phantom of the Opera,' and first preview of 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.
A Red Orchid Theatre Presents THE NEW ELECTRIC BALLROOM 1/20-3/6/2011
A Red Orchid Theatre continues its 2010-2011 Season with The New Electric Ballroom, written by Enda Walsh and directed by Robin Witt.
Steppenwolf Presents THE HOT L BALTIMORE, Opens 3/24/2011
Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2010-2011 season with The Hot L Baltimore by Lanford Wilson, directed by ensemble member Tina Landau.
TV: Steppenwolf's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Performance Highlights
Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2010-2011 season with Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? directed by Pam MacKinnon.
The Fifty/50 to Open Christmas Night
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.
BoHo Theatre presents The Elephant Man at Theater Wit 1/7-2/6/11
BoHo Theatre presents Bernard Pomerance's The Elephant Man, winner of the Tony, Drama Desk, and New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards for best play, running January 7 through February 6, 2011 at Theater Wit, 1229 W Belmont Avenue.
Faith & Whiskey presents Three Nights Of Christmas 12/24-26
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
BoHo Theatre presents Striking 12, Opens 12/16
Looking for something different this holiday season? Need a break from seeing A Christmas Carol or It's a Wonderful Life yet again?
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