CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 364

Strawdog Theatre Company has announced casting for its return engagement of the family-friendly holiday hit HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS, playing December 7 - 29, 2019 at 1802 W.

Four young black men, torn from the world without warning, discover themselves stuck in a nebulous waiting room in the afterlife.

Parent Artist Advocacy League for the Performing Arts has announced the first supporter of the first-of-their kind national, all-gender, all-discipline PAAL Childcare Grants to support a Mother Artist of Color Grant.

Due to popular demand, The Gift Theatre announced they are adding four additional performances of its hit dark comedy KENTUCKY, extending through Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Theater Wit, 1229 W.

On Wednesday, December 4th, CHF will observe JAY-Z's 50th birthday as the final event of its 30th anniversary fall season.

The Marriott Theatre presents Lionel Bart's OLIVER!, which is now running through Sunday, December 29th.

Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to bring back its steamy cabaret sensation a?" with a holiday twist! Handbag diva Caitlin Jackson* recreates Bette Midler's historic concert at New York's Continental Baths in BETTE: XMAS AT THE CONTINENTAL BATHS, playing December 6 a?" 31, 2019 at Mary's Att

YOU BE THE GUY: A Miscast Cabaret.

As the architecturally significant and majestic home of Lyric Opera of Chicago marks its 90th anniversary this week, Lyric's president, general director & CEO, Anthony Freud, announced that the company plans to undertake one of the most ambitious improvement projects in its history.

Introduce your family to the wonder and spectacle of dance when the National Ballet Theatre of Odessa, Ukraine, presents one of the greatest classical ballets of all time, Romeo and Juliet, Sunday, January 26, at 3 p.

Broadway In Chicago, MagicSpace Entertainment and Producers Mark Swanhart and Guy Phillips have announced that a?oeBachelora?? franchise fan favorites Becca Kufrin and Ben Higgins will co-host The Bachelor Live On Stage coming to Chicago for one night only! The Bachelor Live On Stage will play Broad

A city, two households, and a hatred so old that no one remembers its cause.

Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire has added a third performance of the Artists Lounge Live presentation of SWINGING ON A STAR, A SALUTE TO BING CROSBY AND THE ANDREWS SISTERS starring Broadway's Jared Bradshaw, to meet demand.

Following a sell-out, six-show run earlier this year, comedian Maria Bamford, star of the hit Netflix comedy series Lady Dynamite, returns to The Den Theatre for six performances April 30 a?" May 3, 2020 on The Heath Main Stage, 1331 N.

Comedian Erik Griffin brings his stand-up tour to The Den Theatre for two performances only April 10 a?" 11, 2020 on The Den's Heath Main Stage, 1331 N.

A new multi-space, multi-dimensional 42,000 sq.

Raue Center For The Arts announced the return of the 'Sad Clown with the Golden Voice' this winter! Puddles Pity Party will bring his heartfelt anthems and a suitcase full of Kleenex back to the stage at 8 p.

Victory Gardens Theater continues its 45th season with the Co-World Premiere of How to Defend Yourself by liliana padilla and directed by Marti Lyons.

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W.

New American Folk Theatre will present the world premiere musical MY LIFE IS A COUNTRY SONG by Co-Artistic Director Anthony Whitaker*, the story of a woman starting her life over after a failed and abusive marriage in early 1980s South Carolina.

For the final performance of the 2019 season, The Church of Beethoven, Oak Park will introduce its audience to Soprano Josefien Stopplenburg, who is jointing lutenist Joel Spears who performed last year.

Strawdog Theatre Company today announced it must exit its current home at 1802 W.

Raven Theatre will continue its 2019-20 season with Katori Hall's drama HOODOO LOVE, directed by Wardell Julius Clark with music direction by The Ricky Harris.

The Resident Theatre at Edge of the Wood presents Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Janet Munsil's fast-paced adaptation of the beloved romantic comedy, in their space at the Edgebrook Community Church, November 8-23.

Dead Man Walking, the powerful opera by composer Jake Heggie and librettist-playwright Terrence McNally, will have its long-awaited Lyric premiere this month.