CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 733

The epic tale of broken dreams, passion and redemption is set against a nation in the throes of revolution.

Poetry Is Productions presents the world premiere of "WILDE'S SALOME: A STRIPTEASE", inspired by the play by Oscar Wilde.

A new series of professionally shot web videos promoting Chicago's neighborhood theater scene is debuting online today, the work of a new non-profit named Friends of Chicago's Neighborhood Theatres.

Following its sell-out production of Byhalia, Mississippi, The New Colony is pleased to continue its 2016 Season with the world premiere of the heartfelt drama EVEN LONGER AND FARTHER AWAY by Chelsea Marcantel, directed by Thrisa Hodits, playing April 15 - May 15, 2016 at its resident home, The Den

Paramount Theatre's more than 30,000 subscribers plus musical theatre fans all over Chicagoland have one of the greatest musicals ever to look forward to this spring, when the downtown Aurora theater presents a grand, sweeping production of Leonard Bernstein's WEST SIDE STORY, now through April 24,

Rehearsals are underway for Steppenwolf Theatre Company's highly anticipated world premiere production of MARY PAGE MARLOWE, written by Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning playwright and ensemble member Tracy Letts.

The League of Chicago Theatres, Goodman Theatre, the University of Illinois at Chicago and competition organizer Derrick Sanders announce the top three Chicago finalists for the 7th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition: Ireon Roach from Nicholas Senn High School (first place, performed Ruby, K

Victory Gardens Theater announces Backstage at the Biograph: Reimagining the Clintons.

Events and deals have been announced for Babes With Blades Theatre Company's 18th world premiere production, 180 Degree Rule, written by Chicago playwrights Barbara Lhota (playwright, The Double and BWBTC ensemble member) and the late M.

Chicago's Halcyon Theatre announces its 2016-17 season bursting with premieres and co-productions.

Come As You Aren't playing April 1st- April 29th at The Public House Theatre.

?The true story of Chicago's infamous Haymarket massacre comes to life in Underscore Theatre Company's world premiere musical HAYMARKET: THE ANARCHIST'S SONGBOOK, with book and lyrics by Alex Higgin-Houser, music by David Kornfeld, directed by Elizabeth Margolius with music direction by Robert Ollis

Third Rail Projects, currently represented in New York with the long-running hit THEN SHE FELL and their critically acclaimed new work THE GRAND PARADISE, announce a trio of new projects for 2016.

Vaudezilla! (After Dark) features the hottest, steamiest burlesque and cabaret acts that only a city like Chicago can offer!

Court Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J.

Artistic Director Robert Falls announces the 2016/2017 Season-his 30th year as "Chicago's most essential director" (Chicago Tribune) and the creative force behind the 92-year old not-for-profit Goodman Theatre, "one of the country's most respected stages" (NPR ).

EVITA, one of the most passionate and powerful rock operas in Broadway history, will be presented at The Marriott Theatre (10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire), previewing April 13, opening April 20 and running through June 5.

The Marriott Theatre has completed casting for Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit EVITA.

To expand the reach of its 20th anniversary celebration nationwide and engage more audiences outside Chicago, The Dance COLEctive (TDC), under the direction of award-winning choreographer, performer and teacher Margi Cole, has announced it will stream the closing night performance of its upcoming co

Start your engines! About Face Theatre invites guests to put the pedal to the metal for a racy evening of wigs and wheels at WONKA BALL: DRAGSTRIP.

The Auditorium Theatre has announced its upcoming shows this month.

The fascinating life of Chicago newspaperman turned legendary playwright, screenwriter and novelist Ben Hecht takes center stage in Grippo Stage Company's world premiere of THE BEN HECHT SHOW, written and performed by James Sherman and directed by Dennis Za?ek.

Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment will host their spring fundraiser, Fool's Ball, on Saturday, April 2nd, 2016, at 7:00 p.

 Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment will perform their second show of 2016, Spring Break, Y'all!, on Sunday, April 10th, at Stage 773.

The true story of Chicago's infamous Haymarket massacre comes to life in Underscore Theatre Company's world premiere musical HAYMARKET: THE ANARCHIST'S SONGBOOK, with book and lyrics by Alex Higgin-Houser, music by David Kornfeld, directed by Elizabeth Margolius with music direction by Robert Ollis