LaVon Fisher-Wilson to Perform HOMECOMING CABARET at Millikin University
Millikin University alumna LaVon Fisher-Wilson '95 will return to Millikin's campus for a special Homecoming Cabaret titled 'Blue to Broadway' today, Oct.
Theatre-Hikes to Tell Four Tales in NIGHTFALL WITH EDGAR ALLAN POE
For October, Theatre-Hikes bring you the four tales that Poe himself thought were his most spooky: The Raven, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Pit and the Pendulum, and The Tell-Tale Heart.
Hell in a Handbag's Hit THE GOLDEN GIRLS - THE LOST EPISODES to Transfer to Stage 773
The 'Girls' are headed to Boystown! After an eleven-week sell-out run, including two extensions at Mary's Attics in Andersonville, Hell in a Handbag Production' campy world premiere THE GOLDEN GIRLS - THE LOST EPISODES is transferring to Lakeview's Stage 773 for an additional six-weeks.
THE CRUCIBLE to Get at the Truth as Steppenwolf for Young Adults' Season Opener
Kicking off the 2017-2018 Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) season is Arthur Miller's The Crucible, directed by Jonathan Berry.
The Orion Ensemble to Host 25th Anniversary Benefit for Youth Outreach
The Orion Ensemble, winner of the prestigious Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, celebrates its 25th anniversary with a benefit performance and party Today, October 7 at 12 noon at Dunham Woods Riding Club in Wayne, Illinois.
Steppenwolf Sets Casting for THE REMBRANDT and THE CRUCIBLE
Steppenwolf Theatre Company announces complete casting for the first two shows of its 2017/18 season: The Rembrandt by Jessica Dickey, directed by Hallie Gordon and Steppenwolf for Young Adults' production of The Crucible by Arthur Miller, directed by Jonathan Berry.
Lyric Opera of Chicago's RIGOLETTO Opens Tomorrow
Lyric Opera of Chicago presents the harrowing story of a protective father, a lovestruck daughter, a predatory duke, and the terrible consequences of a curse in Verdi's Rigoletto.
Transgressive and Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Co. Announce A GILBERT AND SULLIVAN JEWELRY BOX
Transgressive Theatre-Opera announces the first production of its 2017/2018 season!
Flying Elephant Productions to Launch Inaugural Season with 'WE THE PEOPLE' at Stage 773
Flying Elephant Productions has announced its inaugural season, launching this winter with the world premiere of WE THE PEOPLE SONGS OF THE RESISTANCE, a political song cycle about the 2016 election, which takes audiences from the conventions through election night and its immediate aftermath into
Photo Flash: First Look at THE CRUCIBLE at Steppenwolf for Young Adults
Kicking off the 2017-2018 Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) season is Arthur Miller's The Crucible, directed by Jonathan Berry.
TONY N' TINA'S WEDDING Asks for Support for Cast Member's Family in Las Vegas
The cast of Tony n' Tina's Wedding, playing Chicago Theater Works, 1113 W.
Photo Flash: First Look at EVENING AT THE TALK HOUSE at A Red Orchid Theatre
A Red Orchid Theatre opens its 2017-2018 Season with Wallace Shawn's Evening at the Talk House, directed by Ensemble Member Shade Murray.
Daron Hagen Joins Faculty at Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts
Daron Hagen, an internationally known composer, librettist, director and conductor of nine major operas, has joined the artist faculty at Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA).
Parking Meter Art Project to Benefit Youth Homeless Projects
Ava's Change4Youth, a program of Pride Action Tank (PAT), will launch Oct.
Cast Announced for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Williams Street Repertory
Williams Street Repertory has announced casting for their upcoming production of "Little Shop of Horrors.
DUKE ELLINGTON'S GREATEST HITS Coming to Music Theater Works
The music of American composer, pianist and bandleader Duke Ellington will be celebrated at Music Theater Works, October 6-15, 2017, at Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston.
Auditorium Theatre Celebrates Anniversary of Re-Opening with A GOLDEN CELEBRATION OF DANCE
On November 12, 2017, the Auditorium Theatre, The Theatre for the People, commemorates the 50th anniversary of its grand re-opening with A Golden Celebration of Dance, a one-night-only mixed repertory program featuring dancers from the world's premier dance companies: Alvin Ailey American Dance Thea
Chicago Children's Theatre Receives National Theatre Company Grant from American Theatre Wing
Chicago Children's Theatre is pleased to announce that the American Theatre Wing, best known as the creator of the Antoinette Perry Tony Awards, is awarding the company with one of the 2017 National Theatre Company grants.
New Critics Boot Camp Launches This Weekend, in Conjunction with New Stages Festival
Goodman Theatre welcomes 11 participants for Criticism in a Changing America a two-part program designed to augment early-career journalists' understanding of how plays live in the wider context of contemporary issues.
Staged Readings Goodman Theater 14th ANNUAL NEW STAGES FESTIVAL
Goodman Theatre announces the casts for its one-time-only staged readings as part of its free 14th annual New Stages Festival, October 5-8.
Sketch Comedy Duo Jim & Melissa present BLOODLUST
Sketch writing duo Jim & Melissa are pleased to present their fifth original sketch revue, BLOODLUST, directed by Mary Catherine Curran, playing Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays October 19 - 28, 2017 at iO Chicago, 1501 N Kingsbury Street.
Photo Flash: The Chicago League of Lady Arms Wrestlers Presents CLLAW XXVIII: FALL of the Patriarchy
More than leaves are falling this autumn.
THE CONSUL Coming to Chicago Opera Theater This Fall
Chicago Opera Theater (COT) presents 'The Consul,' a Pulitzer Prize-winning opera by Gian Carlo Menotti.
Photo Flash: First Look at Other Theatre's THE MAKING OF A MODERN FOLK HERO World Premiere
Other Theatre, in association with Chicago Dramatists' Grafting Project, launches its 4th season with the world premiere of Mart n Zimmerman's comedic graphic novel for the stage THE MAKING OF A MODERN FOLK HERO, directed by Kelly Howe, playing now through October 29, 2017 at Chicago Dramatists, 110
CHICAGO DEEP DISH Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Series to Kick Off at Volumes This Weekend
Chicago Deep Dish, a new science-fiction and fantasy reading series, features debut novelist Cath Schaff-Stump and novelist Mary Robinette Kowal, with brief readings from Chris Bauer, Richard Chwedyk, Meg Khoury and host Mary Anne Mohanraj.
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