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Redmoon, Chicago's leading model for using spectacle and art as a means to social change will host two Halloween-themed spectaculars: the new teen-focused Skelebration, Friday, Oct.

The Theatre School at DePaul University is pleased to present August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone on the Fullerton Stage at The Theatre School at DePaul University.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announces today the extension of its U.

Today the 51st Chicago International Film Festival announces its Competition Juries have begun deliberation.

On the heels of a sold-out production of George Orwell's Animal Farm last season, Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) begins the 2015/16 season with another Orwellian masterpiece, 1984.

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

Newcomers and Chicago favorites are cast in Goodman Theatre's 12th annual NEW STAGES, a festival of new plays designed to give playwrights an opportunity to experience their work with set, lighting, costume and sound elements and to implement audience response.

Broadway In Chicago has announced tickets for the World Premiere of Unspeakable, a dramatic fantasia inspired by the life of comedic legend Richard Pryor, are on sale for an additional two weeks through November 8, 2015 at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E.

The Black Excellence Awards, a program produced by the African American Arts Alliance of Chicago, announces the 15th Annual Awards Ceremony, an elegant evening at the DuSable Museum, 740 E.

Broadway In Chicago and Moya Doherty are proud to announce the international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand with Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour, which is celebrating an extraordinary milestone for an incredible show.

The Other Theatre Company (TOTC) and Artistic Director Carin Silkaitis are proud to present the second show of the company's 2015-2016 season Barney The Elf, by Company Member Bryan Renaud, directed by Artistic Director Carin Silkaitis, and choreographed by Company Member Tommy Rivera-Vega, December

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) presents the tenth anniversary of CPS Shakespeare!, a transformative arts-in-education program that empowers an intergenerational ensemble of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students and teachers-supported by a team of CST theater professionals-to master Shakespeare's

Broadway/concert star Karen Mason and recording artist/composer Louis Rosen return home to Chicago for four special performances, this week, October 20-24, 2015.

BroadwayWorld has learned that with almost 3,000 performances and now in its eighth year in Chicago, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, Chicago's longest-running Broadway musical, is set to close on January 17, 2016.

Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) concludes its 2015/16 season with the world premiere of The Compass, a groundbreaking, live interactive performance that explores the intersection of technology and decision-making.

Gorilla Tango Theater in Bucktown, Chicago has opened its doors to A Woman Alone by Dario Fo and Franca Rame, directed by India Duranthon, and starring Natalia Via.

Mercy Street Theatre kicks off its second season with THE MERCY STREET AFFAIR, a classy soiree and new plays festival featuring live music, pastries, and craft cocktails inspired by the plays in the upcoming 2015/16 season.

Opening its 28th Season, Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Treasure Island, adapted and directed by Mary Zimmerman from the book by Robert Louis Stevenson in a co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

Broadway In Chicago has announced that Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus LIVE!, the one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up starring Peter Story, is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray, is back by popular demand to

According to the Chicago Tribune, Northlight Theatre, which is currently based out of Skokie Illinois, will be heading back to its hometown- Evanston.

After the successful kick-off of its North American tour, Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and Iconic Entertainment Studios brings 'ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE MUSICAL,' a brand new, music-filled interactive live show, to the Rosemont Theatre (5400 N.

In Lookingglass Theatre Company's TREASURE ISLAND, young protagonist Jim Hawkins sails across the stage on Todd Rosenthal's cleverly crafted and all-encompassing Hispaniola.

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

Hope Throws Her Heart Away is a comedy/drama about a woman who has gone adrift trying to be all things to all people, pleasing everyone but herself.

Theater Wit's smash hit Bad Jews has been extended yet again, with six more weeks of shows added to its current run at Chicago's Royal George Theatre.