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Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M.

Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M.

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.

Victory Gardens Board Chair Board President Jeff Rappin announces that BHK Arts Consultants, Inc.

Victory Gardens proudly announces casting for the World Premiere of Joel Drake Johnson's The Boys Room directed by Associate Artistic Director Sandy Shinner and for the Chicago Premiere of Annie Baker's Circle Mirror Transformation directed by Dexter Bullard.

Faith & Whiskey (1365 W Fullerton Ave), the premier whiskey bar and party spot in Lincoln Park, will throw a Black Wednesday Party with drink specials and a DJ the night before Thanksgiving (November 24).

Lifeline Theatre's KidSeries presents a musical adaptation of Somebody Loves You, Mr.

If annoying holiday films, dreaded family gatherings and over-played Christmas songs don't get you in the holiday spirit, The Second City certainly will when they bring their Dysfunctional Holiday Revue performance and additional New Year's Eve show to Pheasant Run Resort, presented by Noble Fool Th

?Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) rings in the New Year with William Shakespeare's romantic comedy As You Like It, staged by CST's Associate Artistic Director Gary Griffin.

Next Theatre Company is proud to announce the Midwest premiere of Julie Cho's The Piano Teacher, directed by Lisa Portes, November 8 - December 5, 927 Noyes Street in Evanston.

John Mellencamp and his band will bring the 'No Better Than This Tour' to Detroit's Fox Theatre on Friday, Nov.

This Holiday Season at The Biograph brings The Story of My Life

Director Robert Falls and actors Mary Beth Fisher and Francis Guinan talk about the process of bringing Anton Chekhov's The Seagull to Goodman Theatre at a special discussion on Sunday, November 7 at 6:30pm, following the matinee performance.

Factory Theater, in association with Chicago DCA Theater, presents the Orwellian interpretation of Chicago sports history in 1985.

Hell in a Handbag Productions presents Open Your Handbag! The Rip Nelson Hell in a Handbag Celebrity Telethon Benefit.

In response to audience requests, First Folio is remounting its world premiere show, The Madness of Edgar Allan Poe: A Love Story.

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

The second annual National Opera Week takes place October 29-November 7, 2010.

Inspired by classical Greek tragedy and the devastating effects of the Lebanese civil war, the internationally-renowned play Scorched makes its Chicago debut in a production by Silk Road Theatre Project (SRTP) this fall.

Factory Theater, in association with Chicago DCA Theater, presents the Orwellian interpretation of Chicago sports history in 1985.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company kicks off its 2010-2011 season with Detroit, a new play by Lisa D'Amour, directed by ensemble member Austin Pendleton.

Tickets and subscriptions are now on sale for First Folio Theatre's 2010-2011 season.

Redtwist announces the opening of LOBBY HERO by Kenneth Lonergan on Thursday, December 2, at 7:30pm.

On the heels of its acclaimed world-premiere family musical The Emperor's New Clothes, Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) continues the 2010/11 CST Family Series with another joyous musical event for the entire family.

Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to present the most frightening show that they could possibly imagine for Halloween, The Rip Nelson Spooktacular.