CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 566

Hell in a Handbag Productions is turning 15 so what better way to celebrate than to throw a QUINCEA ERA-style party?! Handbag's annual benefit will feature FUN as big as the Quincea era gowns ensemble members will be donning.

Fox Country Players and the Waubonsee Community College Department of Community Education will present 'Urinetown the Musical' on Oct.

LUMA8, in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and the Chicago Park District, has announced Arts in the Dark, a festive and enchanting nighttime Halloween Parade along Columbus Drive, on Saturday, Oct.

Permoveo Productions, in association with Pride Films & Plays, has announced the extension of the world premiere production of The CiviliTy of Albert Cashier now playing at Stage 773, 1225 W.

Seven more performances have been added to Tony Award winner Ivo van Hove's re-imagining of Arthur Miller's A View From the Bridge at Goodman Theatre.

Following a string of triumphant performances in music capitals across Europe, Sir John Eliot Gardiner, the Monteverdi Choir, and the English Baroque Soloists take their seven-month Monteverdi 450 tour across the Atlantic for performances in Chicago's Joan W.

Orangetheory Fitness, hailed by The New York Times as the best one-hour workout in the country, is celebrating National Women's Health and Fitness Day today, September 27 with special perks for members and newcomers at several Chicago locations.

Kevin Wiczer's new play WRECK will have a stage reading at The Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W Campbell St, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, today, September 27th, 2017 at 7:30pm.

American Blues Theater continues its 2017-2018 Season with the Chicago premiere of Steve Murray's This Wonderful Life and directed by Ensemble member Carmen Roman, starring Founding Ensemble Member James Leaming.

Acts listed below are performing at City Winery Chicago this October, 1200 W.

Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Chicago Urban League have announced EmpowerYouth! Igniting Creativity through the Arts, a groundbreaking, multiyear partnership.

On Saturday, September 23rd, BrightSide Theatre celebrated the 2017 Annual Benefit at the Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall on the campus of North Central College in downtown Naperville.

Ashley Wheater, Artistic Director of The Joffrey Ballet, has announced the addition of three dancers to the Joffrey's international roster for the 2017-2018 season: Olivia Duryea (Haslett, Michigan), Yuka Iwai (Iwate, Japan) and Greig Matthew (Aberdeen, Scotland).

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W.

Celebrated Chicago vocalist David Edelfelt celebrates the release of his new CD better, with 3 special performances at Davenport's; 1383 N.

Reviewing the comedy's 2015 Off-Broadway production by Primary Stages, THE NEW YORK TIMES called it a clever canap of a comedy.

Following three sell-out performances this year, CARDS AGAINST HUMANITY LIVE returns once again for one night only on Friday, September 29, 2017 at 10 pm at The Greenhouse Theater Center (Downstairs Mainstage), 2257 N.

Mariachi Herencia de Mexico, an ensemble of students from Chicago's immigrant barrios, has scored a Latin GRAMMY nomination for their debut album of traditional Mexican music.

Millikin University alumna LaVon Fisher-Wilson '95 will return to Millikin's campus for a special Homecoming Cabaret titled 'Blue to Broadway' on Saturday, Oct.

Victory Gardens Theater begins its 43rd season with Fun Home, with music written by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics written by Lisa Kron and directed by Gary Griffin.

From the bustling streets of New York City at the turn of the 20th century comes the Tony Award-winning new American musical, NEWSIES, making headlines at the Marriott Theatre just in time for the holidays, running October 25 through December 31 with a press opening on Wednesday, November 1 at 8 p.

Sonas Hospitality is elated to announce the opening of a new Pete Miller's Steakhouse location coming to Naperville in late October, and the addition of a newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer, Edward Carrella (43).

Improvised Jane Austen (Chicago Reader Recommended & PerformInk's Critics' Pick) performs Sunday, October 29th at the McKaw Theater in Rogers Park.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) Artistic Director Barbara Gaines stages Shakespeare's raucous comedy The Taming of the Shrew with a powerhouse, all-woman cast setting up a witty and thought-provoking debate on politics, power, and love.

The Revival (Hyde Park) is excited to announce the Fall sketch comedy revue THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE IMPROVISED!