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Court Theatre announces the final selection for the company's fifty-sixth season, Edward Albee's Three Tall Women, pending final approval from Mr.

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.

Ravinia Festival President and CEO Welz Kauffman has been selected to lead a team of Illinois decision-makers-including leaders from the Illinois State Board of Education, The Polk Brothers Foundation and the University of Illinois-at a multi-state Education Leadership Institute convened by the Nati

The Glenn Miller Orchestra turns back the clock to the 1940s on Saturday, May 15 at 3 p.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to New York.

Artistic Director Robert Falls announced today that the Chicago premiere of the Tony Award-winning God of Carnage, Yasmina Reza's 'savvy and deliciously caustic new comedy of urban ill-manners' (Chicago Tribune) and Broadway sensation, will take place at Goodman Theatre starting March 5, 2011.

Faith & Whiskey (1365 W Fullerton Ave), the premier whiskey bar and party spot in Lincoln Park, will a Cinco De Mayo Party on Wednesday, May 5.

Cuna, a contemporary Lakeview neighborhood bar serving globally-inspired bar food from chef Kendal Duque, will host a Cinco De Mayo Party starting at 4pm on Wednesday, May 5.

Gold Coast sports bar and late-night party spot The Hunt Club (1100 N State St) will host a Cinco De Mayo party on Wednesday, May 5 starting at 6pm featuring a Cinco De Mayo specialty burger, free and discounted food, and drink specials.

The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, presents the Chicago-area premiere of the smash hit Broadway musical THE DROWSY CHAPERONE.

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

Royal George, 1641 N.

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.

16th Street Theater announces the return of Tony Fitzpatrick in THIS TRAIN directed by Artistic Director Ann Filmer performing at Steppenwolf's Merle Reskin Garage Theatre July 15 - August 1, 2010.

On Monday, May 24, Northwestern University students, faculty, alumni and theatre professionals from across the country will sing (and a few will dance) the praises of School of Communication theatre faculty member Dominic Missimi's 30 years of service.

Abbey Pub announces their upcoming music schedule.

The Renaissance Society and University Theater are pleased to host Trap Door Theater's farewell production of A Couple of Poor Polish-Speaking Romanian by Dorota Maslowska.

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

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

Groundbreaking monologist Mike Daisey returns with the story of his journey to a remote South Pacific island whose people worship America and its cargo.

Geja's Café, 340 W.

The Ruckus Theater is making some noise with its upcoming world-premiere production of The Gay American by Kristian O'Hare, directed by Ruckus Artistic Director Allison Shoemaker.

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.

Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W.

Strawdog Theatre Company is proud to announce their 23rd anniversary season of presenting 'the whole wide world in a little black box,' with three main stage plays focusing on the theme ‘Extraordinary Matters.