CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 811

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.

Underscore Theatre Company has announced the world-premiere production of Borderlands: Three Chords and the Truth, with book and lyrics by L.

The House Theatre of Chicago proudly announces the addition of Sunday matinees to Dennis Watkins' The Magic Parlour, currently scheduled at the Palmer House Hilton, 17 E.

The Loose Chicks invite guests to a compelling performance tonight, May 8, 2005 at 7:15 p.

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

Step Up Productions will 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 tonight, May 8 - June 14, 2015 at The Athenaeum Theatre (Studio One), 2936 N.

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

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.

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Barrel of Monkeys invites you to enjoy a line-up full of brand new stories at THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA: Summer Block Party, directed by Artistic Director Joseph Schupbach, playing Mondays at 8 pm from June 8 - August 10, 2015 at the Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N.

Brand new to the Chicago theater scene, Contour Theatre launches its first event at Davenport's Piano Bar with an original cabaret "Heartstrings and Broken Records.

The Gift Theatre artistic director Michael Patrick Thornton announces the cast for the World Premiere of Body & Blood, the smart, exhilarating new play by Gift Co-Founder and playwright William Nedved, directed by Marti Lyons, who recently directed Thornton in Lookingglass' Title and Deed.

Broadway In Chicago has announced that the fourth annual Illinois High School Musical Theater Awards will feature a dance workshop with Associate Choreographer Brad Musgrove from the Tony Award-winning production of PIPPIN.

To accommodate high demand for tickets, American Theater Company (ATC) has extended the run of its critically acclaimed world premiere The Project(s) four weeks through June 21, 2015.

Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to announce its full 2015/16 Season, beginning this fall with the world premiere of Hansol Jung's surreal and mischievous new comedy NO MORE SAD THINGS, directed by Elly Green.