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Drury Lane Theatre continues their acclaimed 'Year of the Director' by presenting a never-before-seen new version of the Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, directed by Bill Jenkins, Chair of Ball State University's Department of Theatre and Dance.

Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Peter Pan (A Play), adapted from the books by J.

Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Peter Pan (A Play), newly adapted by Amanda Denhert from the books by J.

The New Colony is proud to announce the world premiere of "Pancake Breakfast" by company member Tara Sissom, November 27 - December 19 at the Viaduct Theatre, 3111 N.

Profiles Theatre continues its 2010-2011 Season with the World Premiere of Kid Sister by Will Kern, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2010-2011 season with Sex with Strangers by Laura Eason directed by associate artist Jessica Thebus.

As part of a community-wide celebration of Mark Twain, sponsored by the libraries of Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park, Dominican University Graduate School of Library Information Science Professor Janice Del Negro and students from the university's theater department will present a reading of

Ever wanted to step onto a Broadway stage in a lead role? Here's your chance! Petterino's (150 N.

Writers' Theatre continues its 2010/11 Season with Travels With My Aunt by Graham Greene, adapted for the stage by Giles Havergal, directed by Associate Artistic Director Stuart Carden.

Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co.

Oak Park Festival Theatre in alliance with the Oak Park-River Forest Walk-In Ministry presents Mrs.

Stage Left Theatre announces the upcoming World Premiere of Kingsville written by Andrew Hinderaker and directed by Artistic Director Vance Smith.

Stage Left Theatre (SLT) is pleased to announce the programming for its 29th season, which also marks its first season as one of the resident companies at Theater Wit and the first full season under new Artistic Director Vance Smith.

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

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.

New Leaf Theatre, currently celebrating its 10th anniversary season, proudly presents the world premiere of Redeemers by playwright Bilal Dardai and directed by Jessica Hutchinson.

The Chicago Council on Science and Technology and Children's Memorial Research Center will host a lecture, book signing and special dinner, featuring Veteran Journalist Bill Kurtis and Rebecca Skloot, critically acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller The Immortal Life of HEnrietta LAcks,

Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co.

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

The Harris Theater for Music and Dance is pleased to present the return of the internationally heralded Sphinx Chamber Orchestra (SCO) on Monday, October 18, 2010 at 7:30 pm.

Abbey Pub Fall/Winter 2010 Music Schedule - Performances from October 13th through December 17th.

Thirty-something-year-old Chicago-based saxophonist, composer and bandleader Chris Greene is no overnight sensation.

Eclipse Theatre Company (www.

The Piven Theatre Workshop Board of Directors, together with the Host Committee and Master of Ceremonies ABC7's Linda Yu, proudly announce Piven Theatre Workshop's 2010 Annual Awards Brunch to honor Piven Theatre Workshop alumna and "Private Practice" star, Kate Walsh and arts advocate and CEO & Fou

On Sunday, October 17, Oak Park Festival Theatre will honor former Managing Director Galen Gockel for his years of tireless service to the company at a reception at The Performance Center at 1010 W.