CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 1353

Piven Theatre Workshop and American Blues Theater proudly present RIPPED: the Living Newspaper Project, an original production of short scripts inspired by current events, ripped from today's headlines.

Chicago Opera Theater (COT) presents the final production of their 2010 Spring Festival Season - Jake Heggie's, THREE DECEMBERS on May 8, 12, 14, and 16 at the Harris Theater in Millennium Park.

Signal Ensemble Theatre presents the final show of its seventh season, the world premiere of 'Aftermath,' written and directed by co-artistic director Ronan Marra.

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.

Named one of 'the most successful love singers of the Rock-Era' by Billboard Magazine, Bobby Vinton is coming to the Chicagoland area to entertain audiences at Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

Signal Ensemble Theatre presents the final show of its seventh season, the world premiere of 'Aftermath,' written and directed by co-artistic director Ronan Marra.

Eclipse Theatre Company's 2010 Arthur Miller Season begins with Resurrection Blues! Directed by Artistic Director Nathaniel Swift.

Old Town's elegant new 33 Club, 1419 N.

Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue, is celebrating Mother's Day with a sumptuous Mother's Day Brunch, Sunday, May 9, 2010 from 10:30 a.

Kristen Studard, the critically acclaimed Chicago improviser and comedian, has announced the debut of her new solo show, Small Victories,premiering at the Annoyance Theatre on Sunday, May 9.

Porchlight Music Theatre's Tony Award-winning Sondheim classic INTO THE WOODS celebrates Mother's Day with Candyality on Sunday, May 9, 2010.

Pride Films and Plays, a new not-for-profit, is proud to announce its inaugural activities as an organization.

Geja's Café, located at 340 W.

Lookingglass Theatre Company announces the extension of Trust, written by Founding Ensemble Member David Schwimmer and Andy Bellin, based on the screenplay by Andy Bellin and Rob Festinger and directed by Ensemble Members David Schwimmer and Heidi Stillman.

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the return of AVENUE Q.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest runs March 11th - May 9th at The Gift Theatre.

Bailiwick Chicago Presents One Night Only Benefit Performance of SHOW US YOUR LOVE 5/23

Two Pence's THE TRAGEDY OF ROMEO AND JULIET Opens 7/22; Gala on 6/6

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.

Steppenwolf celebrates its 34th season with GALA 2010: Choose to Believe on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 6:30 p.

Chicago Opera Theater (COT) presents the final production of their 2010 Spring Festival Season - Jake Heggie's, THREE DECEMBERS on May 8, 12, 14, and 16 at the Harris Theater in Millennium Park.

Concluding an unprecedented 2009-10 season, Oracle Productions is proud to announce the opening of August Strindberg's THE GHOST SONATA on May 8, 2010, at Oracle Theatre, 3809 N.

The Abbey Pub of Chicago has annouced their music schedule for the next three months.

Local musician Bob Acri is celebrating the addition of his song "Sleep Away" to Windows 7 by donating the proceeds of his CD "The Cavalcade of Music Foundation Presents Bob Acri" to the Skokie Theatre Music Foundation.

Broadway star appearances and performances by award-winning guest artists will mark the 2010 Summer Music Theatre Festival at the Theatre and Interpretation Center at Northwestern University.