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With continued ticket demand resulting in 18 weeks of sold-out performances so far, TimeLine Theatre Company announces a third and final extension of its critically acclaimed and Equity Jeff Award-nominated Chicago premiere of The History Boys by Alan Bennett, directed by Nick Bowling.

On September 3, 2009 Apple Tree Theatre will host a free reading of two original one-act plays: The Creator by Jessica Puller and Do Us Part by Rob Smith.

Robert David MacDonald's translation captures the dramatic beauty and power of Racine's original French poetry.

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

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

Lincoln Center Theater, in association with Bob Boyett and NETworks Presentations, presents a new production of Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein's prize-winning musical SOUTH PACIFIC, directed by Bartlett Sher.

Timeline Theatre Company Launched 2009-10 Season with Arthur Miller's Tony Award-Winning drama ALL MY SONS, August 27 - October 4.

Silk Road Theatre Project completes its 2009 season with the World Premiere of Silk Road Cabaret: Broadway Sings the Silk Road, conceived and curated by Silk Road Theatre Project's Artistic Director Jamil Khoury, directed by Elizabeth Margolius, with musical direction by Gary Powell.

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

Chicago Children's Theatre presents the world premiere of The Hundred Dresses, a new musical by Ralph Covert and G.

Due to scheduling requirements in future markets, THE COLOR PURPLE is reducing the Chicago return engagement by eight performances.

The producers of THE COLOR PURPLE are proud to announce that American Idol Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino will reprise her starring role of Celie for the Chicago Engagement.

As Chicago theaters prepare for the fall season, the city has proven itself a leader on the national theater scene.

Court Theatre continues its 55th season with Charles Ludlam's camp classic, The Mystery of Irma Vep directed by Sean Graney.

Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC) proudly presents the first production of our 2009-2010 season: the Chicago Premiere of Lois Lowry's GOSSAMER, directed by ASC ensemble member Brian Bell and featuring original puppet design by Cynthia Von Orthal (Artistic Director, Von Orthal Puppets).

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

As Chicago theaters prepare for the fall season, the city has proven itself a leader on the national theater scene.

The Marriott Theatre continues its highly acclaimed 2009 season with HAIRSPRAY, the show the New York Post calls 'A great big fat gorgeous hit!' This all-new production of the Tony Award-winning international phenomenon explodes onto the Marriott Theatre stage September 23rd.

Northlight Theatre opens its 35th Season with the hit musical, The Marvelous Wonderettes.

Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar and the About Face Board of Directors announce the success of the 'Face the Future Campaign,' which earned over $200,000 for the company, erased debt and raised funds for artistic programming and the foundation of a new cash reserve.

Chicago will see a different Oracle this season.

Promethean Theatre Ensemble brings audiences and artists together for a collaborative storytelling experience that engages the imagination and produces plays rooted in creativity, language and ideas.

Goodman Theatre welcomes children of all ethnicities to audition for this year's production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol adapted by Tom Creamer and directed by William Brown.

TimeLine Theatre Company will launch its 13th season with Arthur Miller's classic All My Sons, directed by Kimberly Senior, running August 31 through October 4, 2009 (previews August 27 through August 30).