CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 808

Josefina López, the award-winning playwright and co-screenwriter of Real Women Have Curves and Founding Artistic Director of CASA 0101 Theater in Boyle Heights, CA will receive an Honorary Doctorate Degree in the Arts from her Alma Mater, Columbia College Chicago on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 10:00

Theatre Y presents the US and English-language premiere of "The Beautiful Days of Aranjuez" by Peter Handke, translated by Michael Roloff with Scott Abbott, at Theatre Y, 2649 N Francisco (entrance through side alley), June 13-July 19, 2015.

As yet another sign of the Chicago area's dominance in the world of the American musical theater, I need only point to the fact that it is undoubtedly the only market that has hosted three different productions of the Andrew Lippa musical "Big Fish," at three different tiers of the industry and thre

Co-founders John Stoops and Tim Evans proudly announce the third season of the Three Oaks Theater Festival, an annual summer event that brings limited-engagement runs of highly- acclaimed, professional productions to audiences in Harbor Country, Michigan.

Broadway In Chicago has announced the twenty-four finalists for the fourth annual Illinois High School Musical Theater Awards.

Producer Kathryn Bartholomew and Director David Fehr, spirited members of the Chicago theatre community, open the doors, once again, to Chicago's newest home for authentic theatre going experiences, Linchpin Theatre.

Goodman Theatre Board of Directors Chair Joan Clifford, Artistic Director Robert Falls and Executive Director Roche Schulfer announce plans to establish the "Alice B.

Hero Ventures has announced that The Marvel Experience: The World's First Hyper-Reality Tour will bring its unique brand of immersive fun and excitement to Chicago for three weeks beginning Saturday, July 11 and running through Sunday, August 2 at McCormick Place.

Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to present the final production in the second season of Chicago's hit 'lost' musicals in staged concert series, Porchlight Revisits.

The Hypocrites conclude their 2014-15 season with Anton Chekhov's heartbreaking comedy THREE SISTERS, adapted and directed by Geoff Button, playing now through June 6, 2015 at their new home, The Den Theatre Mainstage, 1329 N.

The deeply moving, enchanting new Broadway musical for all ages BIG FISH continues Theatre at the Center's exceptional 25th anniversary 2015 season.

Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) is pleased to launch its 2015/16 season with George Orwell's 1984, adapted by Andrew White, directed by SYA Artistic and Educational Director Hallie Gordon, who directed last season's critically acclaimed production of George Orwell's Animal Farm.

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MCL Chicago Artistic Director Alex Garday is proud to announce the six original musicals selected for the inaugural Premier Premieres! A Weekend of New Musical Comedies 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.

TETC continues the transmutation of classic cannons in this immersive new interpretation of Shakespeare's HAMLET.

Collaboraction, the Chicago-based theater company dedicated to increasing the peace in Chicago, announces its fourth Let Hope Rise free event with the Chicago Park District, today, May 9 at noon at Hamilton Park, 513 West 72nd St.

CIRCA Pintig will celebrate Asian American Heritage Month and Filipino Independence Day by presenting Tug of War, a quartet of short theatrical works on the Iraq War, work and immigration written by Asian Americans.

The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) is pleased to present The American Revolution by Theater Unspeakable (TU), as part of the Stages, Sights & Sounds annual international performance festival for young audiences, with performances tonight, May 9, and May 16-17 at Victory Gardens Biograph Theater (

Steppenwolf Theatre Company's world-renowned ensemble will join more than 600 members of Chicago's corporate, civic and cultural communities for Gala 2015 today, May 9, 2015 at Steppenwolf, 1650 N Halsted St.

 Step Up Productions is pleased to conclude its 2014-15 season with Beth Henley's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning dark comedy CRIMES OF THE HEART directed by Brad Akin, playing May 8 - June 14, 2015 at The Athenaeum Theatre (Studio One), 2936 N.

Theo's summer cabaret will feature favorites and lesser-known gems by the Emmy-Grammy-Oscar-Tony winning composer Theo Ubique's summer cabaret of 2015 will turn to the songs of one of the best-loved composers of the 20th Century's later decades when it showcases the songs of Marvin Hamlisch from Jun

Stage Left Theatre is pleased to announce the programming for its 34th season, which will feature three regional premieres.

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the return engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will offer rush tickets for all performances.

'In The Next Room, or the Vibrator Play' -- Sarah Ruhl's charming and hilarious stage work -- is a smart commentary on the intersection of love and medicine.