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In his incomparable style, Meredith Willson, the author of The Music Man and The Unsinkable Molly Brown, tells the classic story of a white-bearded gentleman, claiming to be the real-deal Santa Claus, as he produces a genuine holiday miracle in It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.

?Chicago Shakespeare Theater's (CST) Funk It Up About Nothin'-an exuberant hip-hop 'ad-rap-tation' of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing-will thrill audiences in New York City, Chicago and Australia in the New Year.

Sarah Kaufman, staff writer at The Washington Post, will talk about her journey from ballerina to Pulitzer Prize-winning dance critic when she delivers a Crain Lecture Monday, Nov.

Canamac Productions presents the world premiere courtroom drama Defamation, in a limited run at three Evanston houses of worship.

In her first solo directing gig, Brenda Didier is having a ball with the Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre production of 'Cats,' opening at 7 p.

New Village Arts is thrilled to be producing the West Coast premiere of Generous Theatre Company's production of Yury Klavdiev's I AM THE MACHINE GUNNER for one weekend only in Carlsbad Village.

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that individual tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's 25th Anniversary production of LES MISÉRABLES will go on sale Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 10:00 a.

The Theatre School at DePaul University presents The Skriker, written by Caryl Churchill and directed by Jess Jung, as the first installment of the 2010-2011 New Directors Series.

THE MUSIC MAN, a Broadway treasure, loved by generations, previews November 3rd, opens November 14th, and runs through January 9th, 2011 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents its 6th annual First Look Repertory of New Work-three developmental productions of new plays presented in rotating repertory playing October 27 - November 14, 2010 in Steppenwolf's Merle Reskin Garage Theatre, 1624 N.

Due to popular demand, Steppenwolf for Young Adults is pleased to add an additional weekend of public performances to its 50th anniversary production of the acclaimed American classic To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, dramatized by Christopher Sergel and directed by Hallie Gordon.

In the tradition of past productions including Lend Me A Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo, the Saint Sebastian Players (SSP) opens its 30th Anniversary Season with the farce Cash on Delivery by Michael Cooney-featuring a special "cash-back guarantee.

Chicago Fusion Theatre (CFT) opens its 3rd season with David Auburn's 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning drama Proof.

The Route 66 Theatre Company kicks off its 2010-2011 season with MCMEEKIN FINDS OUT, a new play by Scott T.

Goodman Theatre announces the 12-member cast for Robert Fall's intimate new production of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull (rehearsals begin August 24, tickets go on sale August 13).

The Goodman Theatre is proud to present their 2010-2011 Season Dates.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) inaugurates the 2010/11 Subscription Series with Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare's iconic romantic tragedy, with Jeff Lillico and Joy Farmer-Clary in the title roles.

Currently celebrating its 21th anniversary, River North Chicago Dance Company (RNCDC), returns to the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park (205 E.

Celebrate the world of theatrical costume design with an interactive cocktail party at Steppenwolf Theatre Company's 2nd annual BEHIND THE CURTAIN fundraiser on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 7 pm at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E.

As the opening production of its first official season, AstonRep Theatre Company proudly announces Labour and Leisure: The Good and Faithful Servant and The Erpingham Camp by Joe Orton.

Currently celebrating its 5th season under a new mission statement, LiveWire Chicago Theatre proudly presents its 3rd annual short play festival of new work that emphasizes audience feedback and community interaction.

Celebrate the world of theatrical costume design at Steppenwolf Theatre Company's 2nd annual BEHIND THE CURTAIN fundraiser on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 7 pm at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E.

The Trap Door Theatre EXTENDS Me Too, I am Catherine Deneuve! Adding 4 more Performances!

16th Street Theater announces its Season Four 2011 Season of Change at its Sneak Peek Season Preview on Saturday, December 4 from 5:00 - 6:30 PM at Berwyn Cultural Center, 6420 16th Street in Berwyn.

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