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Reader's Theatre at DUPAC Offers THE ROSE NIGHT Reading 10/15

by Gabrielle Sierra — October 14, 2009

Reader's Theatre at DUPAC presents a reading of The Rose Night by Ryan Beacom directed by Amy FentonThursday, October 15 :: 7:00 p.

A Reborn American Blues Theater Announces its 2009-2010 Season

by Gabrielle Sierra — October 14, 2009

American Blues Theater (ABT) Chicago's second oldest Equity ensemble company, today announced its 2009-2010 Season.

First Folio Theatre's THE CASTLE OF OTRANTO Runs Through 11/1

by Gabrielle Sierra — October 14, 2009

First Folio Theatre begins its Season of Invention with the world premier of The Castle of Otranto.

First Folio's Online Auction Kicks Off, Offers Theater Packages, Dinners & More

by Gabrielle Sierra — October 14, 2009

First Folio's Online Auction is off to a great start, and we're adding new items each week.

Olympia Dukakis to Participate in American Blues Theater's 'Rebirth of Blues' Benefit, 11/16

by Jessica Lewis — October 14, 2009

The American Blues Theater has revealed that Academy Award winning and Drama Desk nominated actress Olympia Dukakis present segments of it's newest developmental work RIPPED: The Living Newspaper Project during the American Blues Theater's The Rebirth of Blues Benefit.

Photo Flash: Steppenwolf's THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET

by Alexandra Johnson — October 14, 2009

Steppenwolf for Young Adults launches its 2009-2010 season with Mango Street by Tanya Saracho, based on the novel The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros and directed by Hallie Gordon.

Porchlight Music Theatre Presents MACABARET, Opens 10/22

by Gabrielle Sierra — October 14, 2009

Porchlight Music Theatre, Chicago's musical theatre leader, celebrates the company's 15th Anniversary with an updated version of one of the most popular hits in the company's history, Macabaret.

Andrew White Named Lookingglass Theatre Artistic Director

by Alexandra Johnson — October 14, 2009

Lookingglass Theatre announces today that Andrew White, a founding Ensemble Member, has been elected by the Lookingglass Ensemble to the position of Artistic Director Elect.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for October 13th, 2009

by Paul W. Thompson — October 14, 2009

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

Abraham, Channing, Garner, Hutton, Knight, and Wendt to Star in A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 12/22-12/27

by Melissa Beck — October 13, 2009

An award-winning cast, including Academy Award winners F.

PETER GALLAGHER, DON'T GIVE UP ON ME Comes To Drury Lane Water Tower, Runs Sundays And Mondays As Of 11/22

by BWW — October 13, 2009

PETER GALLAGHER, DON'T GIVE UP ON ME is a new musical play by stage and screen star Peter Gallagher.

Photo Flash: HORRIBLE to Open at the Apollo 11/6

by Alexandra Johnson — October 13, 2009

Hobo Junction is proud to announce the World Premiere of HORRIBLE, a new comedy by Josh Zagoren, the mastermind behind Hobo Junction and author of the hit show BAD GUYS IN SUITS.

Actor, Writer, Director Regina Taylor to Discuss Life in TV and Film 11/8 At Northwestern

by Gabrielle Sierra — October 13, 2009

Regina Taylor -- best known to television audiences for her starring role in the critically acclaimed series 'I'll Fly Away' and the first African-American woman to play Juliet in 'Romeo and Juliet' on Broadway -- will discuss her work in TV, theatre and film Wednesday, Nov.

American Theatre Company Presents IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: THE RADIO PLAY 12/3-27

by Gabrielle Sierra — October 13, 2009

American Theater Company (ATC) announces the eighth annual production of It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play adapted from Frank Capra's classic film and directed by Jason W.

Blackout's Hit Show WHITE PEOPLE Closes at iO's Cabaret Theatre Tonight, 12/12

by Gabrielle Sierra — October 13, 2009

Critically acclaimed improv troupe, BLACKOUT, takes its high-energy, long form improv show, BLACKOUTpresents: White People, to iO's Cabaret Theatre, 3541 N.