CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 1480

The Chicago Tribune's Chris Jones is reporting in his 'Theater Loop' column the surreal news that Rod Blagojevich, the former governor of Illinois, has invited the cast of Second City's 'Rod Blagojevich Superstar,' a comedic and hard hitting spoof of the disgraced politician's recent shenanigans, 'a

THE QUIET MAN TALES, a riveting new play presented by Libby Adler Mages (Mavin Productions II), Tony D'Angelo and Smock Alley Theater Company, will make its world premiere at The Chicago Theatre Downstairs, 175 N.

Magnolia by Regina Taylor and directed by Anna D.

Steppenwolf is co-hosting a party with Country Club Chicago featuring Joan of Arc Country Club Chicago is a local collective of young artists who run a creative, energetic gallery space that fuels the city's contemporary art scene.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes its 2008-2009 season, an exploration of the imagination, with Up by Bridget Carpenter, directed by ensemble member Anna D.

Opening in Village Players Performing Arts Center's Blackbox Theatre, Alfred Uhry?s Pulitzer-winning play, Driving Miss Daisy, runs April 3-April 19, 2009.

Theatre at the Center, recognized for bringing exciting, fun and educational productions and opportunities, announces a special musical theater workshop geared towards children ages 8 through 11.

Opening in the Blackbox Theatre, Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer-winning play, Driving Miss Daisy, runs April 3-April 19, 2009.

Big Noise Theatre Company, a division of Winnetka Theatre, presents Sunday in the Park with George April 24 through May 17 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.

American Theater Company (ATC) closes its highly successful Season 24 with a new production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, text by John Cameron Mitchell and music and lyrics by Stephen Trask, directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli with musical direction by Malcolm Ruhl.

What is your greatest wish and how much of yourself will you sacrifice to get it? Norman Painter, an ace car salesman, asks himself this very question after he discovers a Muse named Olga living under his bed.

Magnolia, Artistic Associate ReGina Taylor's world premiere about possibility in the face of seismic social change, takes root at the Goodman with an official opening tonight, March 23rd, Magnolia runs through April 19, 2009.

Theatre Building Chicago's Meet The Artist with Tony Award winning composer/lyricist Mark Hollmann.

Rebecca Gilman's 'Blue Surge' Begins Eclipse's 2009 Season: Celebration Series Part II Playwright Scholar Series Event - In this humorous and touching story, a pair of cops and a pair of prostitutes struggle with class and the way that they view their own lives.

SiNNERMAN Ensemble presents their third production, the world premiere of 'Bible B-Sides,' an original, multi-media show including dance, puppetry, violence, and an original rock score and Pat Benatar-esque choreography, created from several lesser known Old Testament Bible stories, adapted by the e

THE QUIET MAN TALES, a riveting new play presented by Smock Alley Theater Co.

Diamante Productions presents All My Love, a new theatrical presentation about the perils and pitfalls of open romantic relationships, written by and starring Artistic Director Tony Fiorentino.

'DRUMLine Live,' the energetic and vibrant new musical phenomenon, will dazzle audiences with an explosive show at The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, Saturday, March 21 at 7 p.

More than 600 of Chicagoland's young professionals will gather for a spectacular evening of cocktails, food, entertainment, a silent auction and raffle prizes at the Steppenwolf Auxiliary Council's seventh annual Red or White Ball on Friday, June 12, 2009 at 8:00 p.

THE QUIET MAN TALES, a riveting new play presented by Libby Adler Mages (Mavin Productions II), Tony D'Angelo and Smock Alley Theater Company, will make its world premiere at The Chicago Theatre Downstairs, 175 N.

The Saint Sebastian Players (SSP) conclude their 2008-09 season with Tom Stoppard's provocative contemplation of art and life, The Real Thing.

Joyce Award-recipient Naomi Iizuka brings her tale of family ties, a lingering debt, mystical stories-and magical food-to the Goodman stage in her newest work, Ghostwritten, April 4 - May 3, 2009.

Steppenwolf celebrates its 33rd season with GALA 2009: A Celebration of the Season of the Imagination on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 6:30 p.

A secret satellite.

In the heat of the 1960s, you can't blame a rich kid for questioning his priorities.