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On Saturday, March 7, 2009, Chicago Opera Theater (COT) hosts its 2009 Spring Gala at The Spertus Institute's new home on Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

Opening in our Blackbox Theatre, Paula Vogel's Pulitzer-winning play, How I Learned to Drive, runs February 27 ? March 15, 2009.

'Betrayal' by Nobel Prize-winner Harold Pinter, who died in December 2008.

The Neo-Futurists, acclaimed Chicago off-Loop theater troupe and 'one of the most imaginative experimental theater ensembles in the country' (The Economist), bring Goodman Theatre's 21st century Exploration of Eugene O'Neill to a triumphant close with Strange Interlude March 6 - 8.

Magnolia, Artistic Associate Regina Taylor's world premiere about possibility in the face of seismic social change, takes root at the Goodman this spring, March 14 - April 19, 2009.

THE LARAMIE PROJECT By Mois?s Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theatre Project Directed by Krista Hansen February 27 through March 1, 2009 Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.

Brian Dennehy, currently starring as Ephraim Cabot in 'Desire Under the Elms' at the Goodman Theatre, suffered a freak fall Tuesday night on stage during the performance.

Our Lady of the Underpass by Teatro Vista Resident Playwright Tanya Saracho will be produced at the Greenhouse Theatre Center, Teatro Vista Ensemble Member Sandra Marquez will direct.

Enjoy an evening with The House Theatre of Chicago and its newest production, ROSE AND THE RIME.

The House Theatre of Chicago invites Chicagoans to be captivated by fairy tale, witches, myth and magic with its newest production ROSE AND THE RIME, written by the creative team Chris Mathews, Jake Minton and Nathan Allen.

Enjoy an evening with The House Theatre of Chicago and its newest production, ROSE AND THE RIME.

Strawdog Theatre Company continues their 21st season with Curt Columbus' translation of Anton Chekhov's classic 'Cherry Orchard' (note this translation doesn't have 'The' in the title); directed by Strawdog Artistic Associate Kimberly Senior.

Matt Dillon will appear at Steppenwolf as part of a one night event on April 6th, 'Nelson Algren Live: The 100th Birthday Celebration.

For four performances only February 25 - 28, Goodman Theatre welcomes the world renowned and 'refreshingly daring' (The New York Times) Toneelgroep Amsterdam and their contemporary adaptation of Eugene O'Neill's Rouw Siert Electra (Mourning Becomes Electra).

The Gift Theatre Company's hosts 'STOP AND KISS' NIGHT!! on Wednesday, February 18th from 7pm - close.

Celebrating 35 years of bringing award-winning musical theater to Chicagoland, the Marriott Theatre will open its 2009 Season with the mega-hit musical JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT.

Celebrating 35 years of bringing award-winning musical theater to Chicagoland, the Marriott Theatre will open its 2009 Season with the mega-hit musical JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT.

16th Street Theater brings Teatro Luna's highly recommended hit S-E-X-OH! to the Berwyn Cultural Center for a 4-week limited engagement March 6 ? 29, 2009.

BoHo continues its 5th season by exploring a literary classic from a different perspective.

As an additional effort to bring the arts into the community, JERSEY BOYS is proud to announce the addition of six Stage Side Chats with cast members.

Carla Gugino's final bow as Abbie Putnam in Goodman Theatre's hit Desire Under the Elms directed by Artistic Director Robert Falls is Tuesday, February 17.

Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J.

Co-Governors of Space in association with the Viaduct Theater proudly present We Really are Nice People.

Court Theatre continues its 2008-09 season with Frederick Knott's classic thriller Wait Until Dark, directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson.

The Shadowmen have announced Industry Thursdays for An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein.