CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 435

Black Button Eyes Productions concludes its 2018-19 season with the Chicago storefront premiere of EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL, a parody of Sam Raimi's classic Evil Dead horror films, with book and lyrics by George Reinblatt and music by Christopher Bond, Frank Cipolla, Melissa Morris and George Reinblatt

Acclaimed actor Brendan Coyle takes the Goodman stage in Conor McPherson's thoroughly bizarre monologue play ST.

The fantastical, magical musical smash hit Seussical comes to life at Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive in Lincolnshire, running February 8 through March 31, 2019 with a press opening on Saturday, February 16 at 10:00 a.

Nothing Without a Company is proud to present the world premiere of The Soccer Player in the Closet, written by Ryan Oliveira, and directed by Christopher Sylvie.

The Chi Phil Chamber Players are ready to serve up another season of innovative chamber concerts designed for audiences of all ages and backgrounds in 2019, starting with Caf Culture on January 27.

In its 5th collaboration, Bradley Schuller Productions and Hunters Stage bring a fresh new look on love with our Valentine's Day comedy special, "Crazy Little Thing Called Love".

Emmy Award-winning Beatles tribute band The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute will be bringing their world-class stage show to the Peoria Civic Center at 7:30 pm on Thursday, January 17, 2019.

The Jeff Awards meeting on Monday, January 28, 2019 at the Greenhouse Theatre will include a panel discussion on Latinx Theatre.

Curious Theatre Branch and Prop Thtr are proud to announce the 30th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival (Rhinofest), January 12 - February 24, 2019 at Prop Thtr, 3502 N.

Rock the Raue with a night of hit after hit songs everyone knows and loves! Raue Center For The Arts is excited to announce "Icons of Vinyl: The Music of Eric Clapton & Tom Petty" featuring the PettyBreakers and Journeyman at 8 p.

Max is living the typical millennial life.

Drury Lane Theatre announces casting for its production of the international megahit Mamma Mia!, with music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bj rn Ulvaeus, some songs with Stig Anderson, and book by Catherine Johnson.

Staged Reading of the 2018 LEZPLAY CONTEST Winner Set for Saturday, January 19

The Contemporary Theater Company takes murder mysteries to the next level this winter with Whodunit? An Improvised Murder Mystery.

As a son of Poseidon, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can't control, monsters on his trail, and is on a quest to find Zeus' lightning bolt to prevent a war between the Greek gods.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces today the extension of A Midsummer Night's Dream, now playing in the Courtyard Theater through February 3, 2019.

Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago's home for close-up magic, announces offerings for Winter and Spring 2019, including special Signature Shows celebrating Valentine's Day and CML's one-year anniversary in February, as well as upcoming Showcase performers.

Lookingglass Theatre Company's Department of Curiosity announces its 2019 lineup of camps, activities and panels.

Porchlight Music Theatre continues its "lost" musicals in staged concert series with Porchlight Revisits Can-Can, music and lyrics by Cole Porter and book by Abe Burrows with direction by Adrian Abel Azevedo, musical direction by Linda Madonia and choreography by Shanna VanDerwerker.

BoHo Theatre announces the directors for its upcoming 2019 season, its first as a resident theatre at the Greenhouse Theater Center in Lincoln Park.

The Gift Theatre presents TEN 2019, the company's annual season kick-off festival of ten world premiere ten-minute pieces by The Gift and guest artists, curated by Artistic Director Michael Patrick Thornton and Associate Artistic Directors Paul D'Addario and Emjoy Gavino.

In February of 2018, Artistic Associate Barbara Zahora stepped into the role of Interim Artistic Director, and she now will now become the new permanent Artistic Director for the company moving forward.

Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF Electrifies

The Revival is excited to announce the original sketch comedy revue - HYDE TOP FADE.

Two internationally-renowned and innovative contemporary dance companies, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and Malpaso Dance Company, share the Auditorium Theatre's landmark stage on March 2 and 3, 2019 as part of the theatre's "Made in Chicago" 312 Dance Series.