CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 1336

American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity ensemble company, continues its 2009-2010 season with 'Tobacco Road' by Jack Kirkland, directed by Cecilie Keenan May 21- June 20.

The time is now.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) begins the 2010/11 World's Stage Series with Itsoseng written and performed by Omphile Molusi who won a Scotsman Fringe First Award at the Edinburgh Festival in 2008.

Lifeline Theatre concludes its 27th anniversary MainStage season with the world premiere adaptation of Neil Gaiman's bestselling 1996 urban fantasy novel Neverwhere, adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric, directed by Lifeline ensemble member Paul S.

American Theater Company (ATC) celebrated its 25th Anniversary with The Silver Project, a year-long festival of 30 world premiere short plays penned by some of the country's leading playwrights.

A power outage in Andersonville forced Hell in a Handbag Productions to cancel their Friday LADY X performance so they have added a 4:30 show today in order to try and accommodate those who missed out.

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for professional not-for-profit theatre announces its 2010 conference: Ideas into Action.

Windy City Media Group along with Miller Lite and Bacardi present the eighth annual Windy City Gay Idol FINALS at Sidetrack, 3349 N.

Goodman Theatre is proud to present The Sins of Sor Juana by Karen Zacarías, directed by Goodman Associate Director Henry Godinez.

Experience the best of Scotland without leaving Chicago at the Illinois Saint Andrew Society 24th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games, June 18-19, 2010 at the Oak Brook Polo Grounds in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to announce the world premiere production of Lady X, a shocking expose´ ripped from the headlines of yesteryear! In keeping with Hell in a Handbag's tradition of camp and parody, Lady X takes on the black and white crime melodrama films of the 30's and 40's.

A Whirlwind of Comedy Prepares to Descend on Chicago for a Second Year as TBS PRESENTS A 'VERY FUNNY' FESTIVAL: JUST FOR LAUGHS - Ellen DeGeneres, Cedric The Entertainer, Denis Leary, Russell Peters, Greg Giraldo, Jim Norton, Aziz Ansari and Bob Odenkirk Lined Up for Festival Taking Place June 15-19

American Theater Company (ATC) celebrates its 25th Anniversary with The Silver Project, a year-long festival of 30 world premiere short plays penned by some of the country's leading playwrights.

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the crown jewel of Ravinia's classical programming, begins its 74th annual summer residency at the festival with a concert at 8 p.

The Annoyance Theatre, Chicago's home for absurd and outrageous comedy, has announced the premiere of 40 Whacks, a darkly humorous musical based on the notorious 1892 Borden murder case.

BoHo Theatre is proud to present Ibsen's classic play in an updated translation and fresh conceptual reimagining.

Executive Director Kevin Mayes announced congratulations to playwright Joe DiPietro, author of their upcoming production of FUCKING MEN, for the three Tony awards that he received at last night's ceremonies.

Ravinia Festival celebrates the 75th birthday of Chicago jazz great Ramsey Lewis with a night of jazz stars at 7 p.

Executive Director Kevin Mayes announced today that tickets are now on sale for Bailiwick Chicago's production of Tony-nominated writer Joe DiPietro's play, FUCKING MEN (www.

Experience the best of Scotland without leaving Chicago at the Illinois Saint Andrew Society 24th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games, June 18-19, 2010 at the Oak Brook Polo Grounds in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Theo Ubique's next show, Sweet and Hot: The Songs of Harold Arlen, is a musical revue of some of the 20th century's most popular tunes.

Rehearsals will soon be underway for Bailiwick Chicago's next production, F**king Men, penned by Tony-nominated writer Joe DiPietro (Memphis, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change).

A Whirlwind of Comedy Prepares to Descend on Chicago for a Second Year as TBS PRESENTS A 'VERY FUNNY' FESTIVAL: JUST FOR LAUGHS - Ellen DeGeneres, Cedric The Entertainer, Denis Leary, Russell Peters, Greg Giraldo, Jim Norton, Aziz Ansari and Bob Odenkirk Lined Up for Festival Taking Place June 15-19

American Theater Company (ATC) celebrates its 25th Anniversary with The Silver Project, a year-long festival of 30 world premiere short plays penned by some of the country's leading playwrights.

Faith & Whiskey (1365 W Fullerton Ave), the premier whiskey bar and party spot in Lincoln Park, will host a 'Canadian Tuxedo Party' starting at 7pm on Wednesday, June 30 in honor of Canada Day aka Canadian Independence Day.