CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 571

Chicago comedian and kates cast member Amy Sumpter hosts the all female comedy showcase at The Book Cellar.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company opens its 42nd Season with the Chicago premiere of The Rembrandt, written by Jessica Dickey and directed by Hallie Gordon.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is now accepting reservations to the public memorial event celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of influential and beloved Chicago cultural leader Martha Lavey.

The Auditorium Theatre announces the appointment of CJ Dillon as Chief Programming Officer, Rachel Freund as Chief Financial Officer, and Nick Tigue as Chief Operating Officer.

Chicago audiences can now experience the international sensation that is the Young Vic Theatre production of Arthur Miller's A View From the Bridge-now in previews and set to open September 18 at Goodman Theatre, launching the 2017/2018 Season.

The Board of Directors of About Face Theatre Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Megan Carney as AFT's new Artistic Director.

Black Ensemble Theater continues the 2017 Season (The Dance Theater Season) with the World Premiere of Living The Black Renaissance (More Than a Moment in History), written and directed by Black Ensemble Theater Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor.

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago's only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, presents the world premiere of Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood, adapted for the stage by Jennifer Blackmer, and directed by RTE Co-Founder Karen Kessler.

Now fans can experience the duo in person during a stop on their nationwide tour, 'The Scott Brothers' House Party,' presented by HGTV, at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage today, September 13th at 7:30 p.

Broadway In Chicago and the producers of Bob and Tobly's Beverly Hills 90210: THE MUSICAL have announced that 90210: THE MUSICAL will play Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E.

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago's only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, announces the world premiere of Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood, adapted for the stage by Jennifer Blackmer, and directed by RTE Co-Founder Karen Kessler.

Haven Theatre is pleased to announce the final production slated for its 2017-18 Season, Bertolt Brecht's unsettling and unflinching drama FEAR AND MISERY OF THE THIRD REICH, translated by Eric Bentley and directed by Artistic Director Josh Sobel, playing February 8 March 11, 2018.

MUSIC ON STAGE, now in its 60th Season, announces casting for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS.

American Blues Theater continues its 2017-2018 Season with its 16th Annual Production of It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! from Frank Capra's film and directed by Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside with musical direction by Ensemble Member Michael Mahler.

Artadia has announced the 2017 Chicago Artadia Awardees, Rashayla Marie Brownand Claire Pentecost, with a presentation of their work at EXPO CHICAGO.

The Second City and Gilda's Club Chicago celebrated a once in a lifetime evening at the comedy institution's iconic Mainstage theater during a star-studded benefit, I Can't Believe They Wendt There: The Roast of George Wendt.

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Windy City Playhouse announces an expansion in programming with a world-premiere immersive theatrical production, 'Southern Gothic,' premiering February 7, 2018 and running through April 1, 2018 as a stand-alone production following the 2017 season.

BrightSide Theatre, Naperville's only professional theatre performing in the historic downtown district, kicks off their 7thSeason - Cinema to Stage - with the Western Suburb Premiere of two-time Tony Award winning Broadway musical The Bridges of Madison County.

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M.

Broadway In Chicago and Broadway legend Andrew Lloyd Webber have announced that casting has been finalized for the national tour of the high-octane Broadway and West End hit, SCHOOL OF ROCK - THE MUSICAL.

10 on Tuesday with 90210 THE MUSICAL's Alexis Kelley

THE AUDIENCE follows Queen Elizabeth II as she meets with her Prime Ministers every Tuesday afternoon, a tradition that has taken place for more than 60 years, The show will run at TimeLine Theatre until November 12.

On Monday, September 25, the Chicago theater community will come together to fight racism in a special event co-produced by Black Ensemble Theater and Steppenwolf Theatre Company.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) opens its new, innovative third theater on Navy Pier, The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare, with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on September12 and the inaugural performance -- James Thierr e's The Toad Knew -- on September 19.