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Billy Elliot the Musical will hold open auditions for boys and girls on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2009 at the Lou Conte Dance Studio (1147 W.

As Chicago celebrates the 100-year anniversary of Daniel Burnham's 1909 monumental Plan of Chicago, on Sat, Sept.

Hot on the heels of Blackbird, Victory Gardens Theater's biggest box office hit in 36 years, Chicago's #1 producer of new plays will host two Season Preview events - Wednesday, September 9 at 6 pm, and Saturday, September 12 at 11 am - to give prospective new subscribers a chance to sample Victory G

Dael Orlandersmith takes Chicago audiences on an electrifying journey through the spirit and soul of Harlem in her explosive solo piece Stoop Stories at Goodman Theatre.

The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (ATRU) proudly presents On Stage with.

Goodman Theatre is proud to present the Chicago premiere of Dael Orlandersmith's Stoop Stories, September 12 - October 11, 2009 the Goodman's 400-seat flexible Owen Bruner Theatre.

The Theatre School at DePaul University's Showcase Series of Contemporary Plays and Classics presents 1001 by Jason Grote, directed by Carlos Murillo.

Cirque du Soleil and MSG Entertainment unveiled the brand new theatrical production, Banana Shpeel, at The Chicago Theatre.

Lifeline Theatre inaugurates its 27th anniversary MainStage season with the world premiere adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island,' adapted by Lifeline ensemble member John Hildreth, directed by Lifeline ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric.

Lookingglass, the only theater company that participated in the region-wide Burnham Plan Centennial, is proud to pay tribute to this important part of Chicago's history.

Rubicon Theatre Project is excited to open its fifth season with Becoming Ingrid, by New York playwright Liza Lentini, at Stage Left theatre located at 3408 N.

Hobo Junction is proud to announce the cast for HORRIBLE, a new comedy by Josh Zagoren.

The TRAP DOOR THEATRE presents The Mid-west premiere of 12 Ophelias: A Play with Broken Songs, Written by: Caridad Svich, Directed by: Kate Hendrickson

James Elkins Gives A Lectures titled 'What Do Artists Know?' Sunday, September 20, 1 p.

Lookingglass Theatre Company presents Fedra: Queen of Haiti written by Ensemble Member J.

Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar today announced that About Face Theatre will present the groundbreaking LARAMIE PROJECT Epilogue in a historic event that joins over 100 theaters around the country.

Silk Road Theatre Project announces the debut of SouthAsianPlaywrights.

To open their 29th season, the Saint Sebastian Players look to their Illinois roots through author Edgar Lee Masters and the yearlong celebration of Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday with Spoon River Anthology in an original adaptation by SSP company member Jonathan Hagloch, who also directs the prod

Chicago Cabaret Professionals (CCP) and Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place, 175 E.

YEAR ZERO is by Michael Golamco and directed by Andrea J.

Next Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of Peter Sinn Nachtrieb's BOOM.

Victory Gardens Theater, Chicago's #1 producer of new plays, is planning a bold launch for its 2009-2010 season with Ignition, the company's first-ever national festival of new plays by America's top emerging writers of color under 40 years old.

Due to record Box Office Sales, The Gift Theatre announces extension of the Chicago Premiere of Rinne Groff?s ?The Ruby Sunrise?.

Victory Gardens Theater, Chicago's #1 producer of new plays, is planning a bold launch for its 2009-2010 season with Ignition, the company's first-ever national festival of new plays by America's top emerging writers of color under 40 years old.

Porchlight Music Theatre will open its 15th Anniversary 2009-2010 season with the romantic comedy classic The Fantasticks at Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont.