CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 735

The Theatre School at DePaul University is pleased to present The Misanthrope by Moliere, translated by Richard Wilbur, and directed by Brian Balcom (MFA Directing, Class of 2016) on the Fullerton Stage at The Theatre School at DePaul University.

American Theater Company (ATC), 1909 W.

Irish Theatre of Chicago concludes its 2015-16 Season with the U.

Fulcrum Point New Music Project, Chicago's leader in New Art Music led by Stephen Burns, proudly presents "Proclamation! The Black Composer Speaks," a dynamic concert program showcasing the broad spectrum of new art music from the African American perspective at the Promontory Chicago, 5311 S.

 TimeLine Theatre Company, recipient of the prestigious 2016 MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions and acclaimed for presenting plays inspired by history that connect to today's social and political issues, announces its 2016-17 season.

Join Raue Center For The Arts on a fantastical neon adventure to the moon as Lightwire Theater presents MOON MOUSE: A SPACE ODYSSEY at 7 p.

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

Big Noise Theatre Company, a division of Winnetka Theatre, continues their 2016 season with the musical play Cabaret, written by John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Joe Masteroff.

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J.

The Chicago Philharmonic continues its series exploring turning points in the lives of composers with Triumph and Transendence, taking place April 3, 7:00 P.

It's The Glass Menagerie meets Anna Nicole, in an episode of Hoarders! New American Folks Theatre is pleased to open its 2016 season with the Midwest premiere of the dark, twisted comedy TRASH by Johnny Drago, directed by Derek Van Barham, playing April 9 - May 15, 2016 at The Den Theat

Writers Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M.

Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to announce casting for its Chicago premiere of THE DIVINE SISTER, the hilarious comic homage to nearly every Hollywood nun film ever made, by the divine high priestess of camp Charles Busch and directed by Shade Murray.

The title character's opening soliloquy sets the tone for the despicable acts to come in William Shakespeare's 'RICHARD III,' but it is a later scene in The Gift Theatre's version that packs the biggest punch.

Henry Wishcamper's contemporary take on Thornton Wilder's THE MATCHMAKER -- the inspiration for the musical Hello, Dolly! -- revealing social truths through mistaken identity, outrageous misbehavior and spontaneous romance, appears in Goodman Theatre's 856-seat Albert Theatre, now through April 10,

After a sold-out preview at Chicago SketchFest 2015 'FRIENDS: The One Where They Sing! (The Unauthorized Musical Parody)' is back and bigger than ever.

Strawdog Theatre Company presents the third production in its 2015-2016 Hugen Hall season, Elizabeth Lovelady's world premiere adaptation of Rudolph Mate's film D.

Windy City Music Theatre, one of Chicago's fastest-growing professional theatre companies, will present Disney & Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS, April 2-17, in Jefferson Park.

Harmony France and Danni Smith, Co-Artistic Directors, are pleased to announce the launch of FIREBRAND THEATRE, the first musical theatre company committed to employing and empowering women by expanding opportunities on and off the stage.

 AstonRep Theatre Company is pleased to continue its 2015-16 season with the Chicago premiere of Deborah Brevoort's moving drama THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE, directed by Artistic Director Robert Tobin*.

Lifeline Theatre's KidSeries presents Lester's Dreadful Sweaters, a world premiere musical adaptation with script by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Aly Renee Amidei; lyrics by Aly Renee Amidei, Julie Tallarida and Scott Tallarida; music by Scott Tallarida; and directed by Lifeline Theatre ensemble

Stage Left Theatre announces the upcoming Midwest Premiere of The Body of an American, written by Dan O'Brien and directed by Associate Artistic Director Jason A.

The Other Theatre Company (TOTC) and Artistic Director Carin Silkaitis are proud to present the next show in the company's 2015 - 2016 season The Realm, written by Sarah Myers and directed by Kelly Howe, April 14 - May 8, at The Side Project, 1439 W Jarvis Ave.

Court Theatre announces its 62nd season under the continuing leadership of Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J.

Chicago's best musical theatre performers gather for one night only on the same stage when the 2016 Jeff Award Nominees are honored at Nominee Night, May 17 at 7PM at Sidetrack Video Bar in Lake View, Chicago.