CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 791

Hell in a Handbag Productions' sell-out hit BETTE, LIVE AT THE CONTINENTAL BATHS has added one additional performance, extending through August 28, 2015 at Mary's Attic, 5400 N.

Tickets are now on sale for The Brown Paper Box Co.

Stage Left Theatre announces the upcoming Rolling World Premiere of The Firestorm,  written by Meridith Friedman and directed by Ensemble Member Drew Martin.

In its first inaugural year, the Chicago Musical Improv Festival welcomes 30 musically talented teams as forefathers to an amazing 4-Day affair.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announces casting for First Look 2015, a program dedicated to new play development, August 11 - 16, 2015 in the Upstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St).

Step Up Productions is pleased to open its 2015-16 season with Neil Simon's Tony Award-winning romantic comedy BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, directed by Michael Driscoll, playing October 2 - November 1, 2015 at The Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N.

Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co.

Lyric Opera of Chicago will showcase acclaimed actress, singer, and comedian Jane Lynch in "See Jane Sing," her hilarious cabaret show, on Thursday, December, 17 and Friday, December 18 at 7:00pm and 9:30pm.

The Chicago Fringe Festival is proud to announce its line up for the 2015 festival.

The Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP), celebrating a quarter century of creating community through American tap and contemporary percussive arts through innovative performance, education and outreach programs, welcomes 10-time Tony Award winner Tommy Tune at its 25th Anniversary Jubalee Gala.

The Agency Theater collective will produce their fourth world premiere play with Truth in Context, written and directed by company member Cody Lucas.

This August at the Athenaeum Theatre, Level 11 Productions will have their inaugural performance, a production of Eric Bogosian's subUrbia.

The New Colony is pleased to continue its 2015 season with the pop-infused world premiere musical comedy STANLEY IN THE NAME OF LOVE, written and directed by Mr.

Anarchy: An Improvised Rock Opera returns to the MCL stage on Thursday, August 6th 2015, at 8 p.

The music of Green Day will come to life onstage this summer as Up and Coming Theatre Company presents the regional premiere of 'American Idiot.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announces the full casting and creative team for Shakespeare's spectacular tale of revenge and romance-The Tempest, staged by award-winning directors Aaron Posner and Teller, of the magic duo Penn & Teller.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway.

Raven Theatre's cast and creative team for The Play About My Dad has been announced by Michael Menendian, the company's Co-Founding Artistic Director.

Sam Lips, star of the national tour PIPPIN talks about getting started in the business, life on tour, and how the role has changed his life.

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.

Louisiana comedian JEN KOBER will bring her southern brand of down-home comedy to the Windy City for one night only on Sunday, August 9 at 7 pm for an evening benefitting Interrobang Theatre Project at The Den Theatre, 1333 N.

Theatre-Hikes presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield.

Irish Theatre of Chicago will launch its 2015-16 Season with the Midwest premiere of Geraldine Aron's touching and comedic one-woman show MY BRILLIANT DIVORCE, directed by Siiri Scott and featuring ensemble Barbara Figgins*.

BoHo Theatre has announced plans for its upcoming 2016 season.

Celebrating the 100th birthday of one of America's most prominent and popular 20th Century playwrights, TimeLine Theatre Company launches its 2015-16 season with a revival of Arthur Miller's THE PRICE, a classic about the legacy of the past and the price of life's choices.