CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 1351

After more than 200 shows gracing the stages at four venues, four long-run companies and eleven pre-Broadway premieres, Broadway In Chicago is turning a decade old.

Guy Adkins died May 12 after a long battle with colon cancer.

Northlight Theatre's Associates Board is hosting Up Close with Low Down Dirty Blues to celebrate Northlight's production of Low Down Dirty Blues.

The Chicago Sinfonietta, led by Maestro Freeman and guest conductor John McLaughlin Williams, joins forces with the Harlem Quartet to create a dynamic collection of sounds and styles.

Lifeline Theatre artistic director Dorothy Milne and former Live Bait Theater artistic director Sharon Evans announce a joint revival, the 14th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, running July 29-August 21, 2010, at two Chicago venues.

Schadenfreude, Chicago's long-running, critically acclaimed comedy ensemble, and soul/funk/hip-hop band The Jordan Years present The City That Works, two performances of sketch comedy and music with special guests.

The Pillowman will be closing May 14, 2010.

Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway In Chicago announced today that the Chicago return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING has been extended for three additional weeks.

The Theatre School at DePaul University's Showcase Series of Contemporary Plays and Classics presents THIEVES LIKE US, by Damon Kiely, adapted from the novel by Edward Anderson, and directed by Kimberly Senior.

The time is now.

Profiles Theatre concludes its 2009-2010 Season with the Midwest premiere of Body Awareness by Annie Baker, directed by Benjamin Thiem.

Jillian Erickson and Roberta Miles, the 'Loose Chicks' will be presenting an hour long performance based on their experiences through life.

Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J.

Following the resounding success of RAGTIME, Drury Lane Theatre continues their celebration of ‘the year of the Director' with Jim Corti's dazzling production of the musical comedy SUGAR which previews at Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, on June 3, opens June 12 at 8:30 p.

Porchlight Music Theatre celebrates Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday and the opening of the new Mayne Stage and Act One Cafe with its 5th Annual 'Chicago Sings' event, Chicago Sings Sondheim, at the Mayne Stage, 1328 W.

The Noble Fool Theatricals Performing Arts Academy invites local teens ages 13 - 19 to audition for a role in the summer play of Fame at Pheasant Run Resort (4051 E.

Pride Films and Plays announces the second reading of THE FIFTH OF JULY for Sunday, May 16, at 7 pm at Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont.

Court Theatre concludes its 55th season with Sizwe Banzi is Dead written by Athol Fugard, John Kani and Winston Ntshona, and directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson.

The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (ATRU) announces the 2010 Summer Cabaret Series.

Trap Door presents the World Premiere of Chaste Written by Ken Prestininzi and Directed by Kate Hendrickson.

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

More than 600 guests attended Steppenwolf's Theatre Company's GALA 2010 on Saturday, May 8, 2010 - raising over $1 million for Steppenwolf's artistic and community programming.

The Jeff Awards have announced 105 nominations in 24 categories for Non-Equity Jeff Awards, which honor excellence in Chicago theatres not under a union contract, for productions that opened between April 1, 2009, and March 31, 2010.

Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J.

Ravinia Festival celebrates its patrons with Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 22, during a day filled with discounts and the chance to purchase added seating to some sold-out pavilion concerts, as well as promotions and samples from some of Ravinia's supporters.