CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 380

In this 2019 Year of Chicago Theatre, small theatres across Chicago are taking major steps to be more inclusive, generous and accessible, reaffirming Chicago's growing reputation as the epicenter of storefront theatre in the United States.

Broadway In Chicago announces tickets for the Chicago Premiere of the internationally-acclaimed hit theater show THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY go on sale on Friday, September 6.

As the Year of Chicago Theatre continues, Chicago theatres open the fall season with some of the most exciting theatre in the country.

The Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion embarks next week on its second trip to Paris for a week of workshops, master classes, public concerts and round-table discussions with French counterparts.

The Greenhouse Theater Center and On The Spot Theatre Company present the U.

Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre announces the culmination of its 2019 20th anniversary season.

A Red Orchid Theatre presents the world premiere of Grey House, written by Ensemble Member Levi Holloway and directed by Ensemble Member Shade Murray.

The critically hailed Blue Man Group announces its sixth annual autism-friendly performance in Chicago Sunday, October 6 at 4 p.

Court Theatre, under the continuing leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F.

The 1993 AIDS-themed musical ALL THAT HE WAS that opened on August 12, earning rave reviews and a Jeff recommendation, will extend its run by one week and will now close on Sunday, September 15.

Broadway In Chicago invites high schools across the State of Illinois to participate in the Ninth Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards.

Recognizing that increased access to the arts enhances the vibrancy of local communities, ComEd and the League of Chicago Theatres today announced grants of up to $10,000 each to 13 non-profit arts organizations throughout northern Illinois.

Actors Training Center  (ATC) of Wilmette received the Award of Honor from the Illinois Theatre Association (ITA) at ITA's Red Carpet Gala, this past Saturday, Aug.

Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck celebrates and sends up the art of theater-making through a look at the original diva-legendary leading lady Sarah Bernhardt-as she defies gender norms to assume the role of a lifetime.

Verdi's heart-wrenching romantic drama follows a pair of star-crossed lovers who are driven apart by one man's selfish plot.

Raven Theatre is pleased to announce the world premiere of the heartwarming comedy COLD TOWN/HOTLINE: A Chicago Holiday Story, written and directed by Eli Newell, playing November 30 a?" December 22, 2019 on Raven's 85-seat East Stage, 6157 N.

Raue Center For The Arts is announcing 2019 a?" 2020 dates for Lucy's Comedy! The cornerstone of Raue Center's comedy programming returns for its eleventh season of laughs at 8:30 p.

Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will go on sale Friday, September 6 for the triumphant return Chicago engagement at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W.

Pride Films and Plays Executive Director David Zak today announced the remaining productions in the company's 2019-20 season a?" an eclectic mix of LGBTQIA+ themed plays and musicals that will include world, US, and Chicago premieres as well as revivals.

Recognizing that increased access to the arts enhances the vibrancy of local communities, ComEd and the League of Chicago Theatres today announced grants of up to $10,000 each to 13 non-profit arts organizations throughout northern Illinois.

This year, Erasing the Distance's festival of new work takes place in September.

Raue Center is excited to announce Felix and Fingers will return to the stage with their high-energy dueling piano show throughout the 2019 a?" 2020 season! Enjoy some of the best live entertainment in the area select Thursdays before Lucy's Comedy.

 The Auditorium Theatre Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Rich Regan as the theatre's Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2019.

AstonRep Theatre Company launches its 2019-20 season with Peter Shaffer's psychological thriller EQUUS, directed by Co-Artistic Director Derek Bertelsen*, playing September 27 a?" October 27, 2019 at AstonRep's new home,The Edge Theater, 5451 N.

Court Theatre has announced the five plays that will be performed as part of its Spotlight Reading Series.