CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 699

First Floor Theater is proud to announce their 2016/17 season, a bold selection of cutting-edge comedies by all female playwrights, featuring one world premiere, two Chicago premieres, and the return of their annual LitFest.

Raue Center's Artful Women is excited to welcome celebrated author, Elizabeth Berg, with "The Story Behind the Stories: Finding Inspiration" at 3 p.

Black Button Eyes Productions presents the Chicago premiere of the Tony Award-nominated musical AMOUR, with music by Michel Legrand, directed by Ed Rutherford, music direction by Nick Sula and choreography by Derek Van Barham.

The Gift Theatre, Chicago's most intimate and pioneering Equity ensemble theatre, presents the world premiere of Melissa Ross' haunting and heartfelt mystery A Life Extra Ordinary.

This fall, Goodman Theatre combines world-class magic with a human story of loss and love in the world premiere of The Magic Play, by Andrew Hinderaker and directed by Halena Kays, starting October 21.

The Fall of 2016 will see Chicago bursting with new works and adaptations.

?Broadway In Chicago and the Broadway community mourn the loss of Chairman of the Nederlander Organization, theatre owner/operator, producer and presenter James M.

For the first time ever, Chicago's iconic Music Box Theatre will host a classical live performance when Chicago Opera Theater (COT) debuts the Chicago premiere of Frank Martin's 1942'The Love Potion' ('Le Vin Herbe') on September 30.

The Auditorium Theatre's Auxiliary Board and Rivers Casino bring 'Masquerade' to this National Historic Landmark with the sixth annual Devil's Ball, Friday, September 23 from 7:30 - 11PM.

Babes With Blades Theatre Company is proud to present the World Premiere of The Promise of a Rose Garden, written by Dustin Spence, to be performed at City Lit Theater, 1020 W.

Grab your friends and head out for an evening of humor, heart, and harmony as Chick Flick the Musical comes to The Royal George Theatre Cabaret, 1641 N.

Shattered Globe Theatre will conclude its 2016-17 Season with the Chicago premiere of Sarah Ruhl's FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70th BIRTHDAY, written for her mother Kathleen, a Chicago actress who played Peter Pan onstage as a teenager.

Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to announce casting for its world premiere SKOOBY DON'T, David Cerda's uproarious parody of a beloved cartoon classic, directed by Derek Van Barham.

?Dead Writers Theatre Collective presents an elegant yet intimate celebration of Noel Coward's life, work and times with Oh, Coward! This sumptuous two-act musical revue runs August 26 through September 18 at The Athenaeum Theatre.

Light Opera Works' 2016 season continues with MAME (August 20-28), LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU: JULE STYNE'S GREATEST HITS Songs from GYPSY, FUNNY GIRL and more, (October 7-16), and DIE FLEDERMAUS (December 26-January 1, 2017).

Pride Films & Plays is excited to announce a two-week, four performance extension of their hot summer hit, BITE: A Pucking Queer Cabaret.

Strawdog Theatre Company announces current Artistic Director Hank Boland is stepping down from his position this summer as of Friday, July 15 and retaining his affiliation as a Strawdog Ensemble Member.

?Broadway In Chicago and the Broadway community mourn the loss of Chairman of the Nederlander Organization, theatre owner/operator, producer and presenter James M.

AstonRep Theatre Company is pleased to open its 2016-17 season with the world premiere of THE BLACK SLOT, Warren Hoffman's hilarious and biting satire about racial politics in the American regional theater, directed by Associate Artistic Director Derek Bertelsen*.

Redtwist Theatre is pleased to announce its 13th Season! 'Home is where the HURT is' examines the fabric of family relationships.

Evan Linder's new play BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI begins with a scene familiar to those in the audience: a mother and her adult daughter squabbling.

Events and deals have been announced for Babes With Blades Theatre Company's 19th world premiere production, THE PROMISE OF A ROSE GARDEN, written by Dustin Spence, to be performed at City Lit Theatre, 1020 W.

The Chicago League of Lady Wrestlers (CLLAW) are flexing their guns for the hottest match of 'em all: CLLAW XXV: The Summer Showdown today, July 30, 2016 at Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N.

The Chicago Fringe Festival is proud to announce the schedule for its seventh festival.