CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 697

Shattered Globe Theatre is pleased to launch its 2016-17 season with a revival of Sam Shepard's quintessential American drama TRUE WEST, directed by James Yost, playing September 8 - October 22, 2016 at Theater Wit 1229 W.

Mark your calendars RaueNOW Members! On August 18, Raue Center For The Arts is keeping the box office open late and cutting loose for RaueNOW Member Appreciation Night! From 5:30 to 8 p.

The Jackie Wilson Story returns to Chicago after an extremely successful opening in 2000 and remount in 2011, plus a national tour in 2002, which culminated at the famous Apollo Theater in New York City.

The vibrant comedy hub of Chicago, Stage 773, is proud to host the 4th Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival, taking place August 11 through August 14 at 1225 W.

The Forks & Hope Ensemble has opened A Hero's Journey at Jackalope's Frontier in Edgewater.

Tympanic Theatre Company announces its tenth season of programming, along with a new executive team, and new branding designed by Tympanic Artistic Associate, Joshua Mikel.

Join celebrated Southern California Musical Theatre star Heather Lundstedt O'Neill as she pays homage to the work of one of America's most accomplished composer/lyricists in 'Loesser Known: The Stories and Songs of Frank Loesser'.

Aimee Mann is working on a musical with playwright David Henry Hwang (M.

Hold the door for "Thrones! The Musical Parody," returning to the Apollo Theater Chicago (2540 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago) September 15 following a successful start to performances earlier this summer.

The New Colony and Definition Theatre Company's runaway hit BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI, winner of three 2016 Jeff Awards including Best New Work, returns this summer featuring the full original cast now through August 21, 2016 as part of Steppenwolf's Visiting Company Initiative at their new 1700 Theatre

Hear Patrick Rybarczyk's conversation with Amy Rubenstein, Artistic Director of Windy City Playhouse.

Sulie Harand Friedman, co-founder of Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts, passed away Saturday evening, August 6 at the age of 97.

The Jackie Wilson Story returns to Chicago after an extremely successful opening in 2000 and remount in 2011, plus a national tour in 2002, which culminated at the famous Apollo Theater in New York City.

MCL Chicago Artistic Director Alex Garday presents the world premiere comedic musical AYN RAND IN LOVE as part of the summer series.

With two feet planted firmly on the ground, Vaudezilla takes you on a sexy journey this August with this riotous carnival show.

First Floor Theater (FFT) is thrilled to announce its fourth annual literary festival, FITZFEST, a festival of eight world premiere plays, by some of the country's most exciting playwrights, inspired by the life and work of F.

The LIVINGroom announces the lineup and details for the August installment of its 2016 solo performance series at Stage 773.

Experience a joyous evening of Lewis' entertaining wit and exhilarating insight in C.

Victory Gardens Theater and Alliance of Latinx Theatre Artists (ALTA) Chicago, along with Chicago Inclusion Project, Congo Square, Teatro Vista, Silk Road Rising, and La Cooperativa of Latina/o Theatre Artists (La Co-Op) will host The Color Game: whitewashing Latinx stories on August 9, 2016 a

Child's Play Touring Theatre is holding a fun networking event at the Underground Wonder Bar on August 8 at 6:00 pm.

Attention festivalgoers: Save the date! 2016 will mark Raue Center For The Arts' third annual Rauetoberfest! The traditional Oktoberfest celebration will take place from 5 p.

Sirens of Song: An Acoustic Her-story is a musical exploration of the most influential female vocalists of rock and pop.

Celebrating 25 years of living in full color, Blue Man Group announced the panel of judges for the 2016 Blue Man Group Art Competition today.

The Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (GAAF) is a free weekend-long event, drawing approximately 15,000 visitors, celebrating its 15th year.