CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 83

Oil Lamp Theater’s production of the musical comedy First Date, with a book by Austin Winsberg and music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner, is now extended through October 27.

The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce has announced the dates for ANDERSONVILLE ARTS WEEKEND, taking place from October 4 to 6, 2024, featuring local artists, performances, and community events.

UNEXPECTED THEATRE COMPANY has announced the extension of 7 MINUTES TO LIVE.

The Den Theatre has announced its lineup of December comedy shows, featuring performances by Anna Przy and more.

The Illinois Arts Council has announced the release of the Creative Accelerator Fund (CAF).

A Red Orchid Theatre will present SIX MEN DRESSED LIKE JOSEPH STALIN, directed by Ensemble Member dado.

 Trap Door Theatre will continue its 31st season of repertory and mainstage combined work with a remount of the Trap Door favorite of Medea Material featuring a new cast of stellar Trap Door ensemble members.

Despite some moving performances from the supporting cast, seasoned fans of and newcomers to THE OUTSIDERS may be underwhelmed by a production whose various elements leave it struggling to “stay golden.

Country music star Phil Vassar has announced his return to Raue Center for a live performance.

Charlie Berens has announced a performance at the UIS Performing Arts Center on February 2nd.

Broadway In Chicago is presenting the return of the Broadway smash hit musical AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, currently playing a one week engagement.

On December 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins had a musical encounter at Sun Studio in Memphis.

Goodman Theatre’s season-opening production of INHERIT THE WIND centers on a fictionalized version of the 1925 “Scopes Monkey” trial — at its heart, a debate on creationism vs.

The Second City and High Stakes Productions will present an improvised 90-minute murder mystery, Clued In: An Invitation to Die For, at UP! Comedy Club in Chicago, running Thursdays and Sundays in October.

The jury of its peers finds Inherit the Wind at Goodman Theatre worthy of a one-week extension, adding six more performances of Henry Godinez’s major revival of Jerome Lawrence and Robert E.

Kokandy Productions, in partnership with the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, will present SWEENEY TODD IN CONCERT, a one-night event on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 7:30 pm at Governors State University's Center for Performing Arts.

NOISES OFF is lengthy and occasionally redundant because the show literally runs through Act One three times from different perspectives.

The Goodman Theatre has announced the addition of two outstanding artists to its fellowship programs for the 2024/2025 season: Tor Campbell and Raquel Torre.

The IMs star in 'Once You Have Found IM.

The Gift Theatre, is presenting Topdog/Underdog, written by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Shanésia Davis, through October 20, at Filament Theater.

The Goodman Theatre has announced the addition of twoartists to its fellowship programs for the 2024/2025 season: Tor Campbell and Raquel Torre.

Idle Muse Theatre Company’s world premiere production of The Tempest, adapted and directed by Idle Muse Theatre Company Member Tristan Brandon, is now playing through October 20, at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater.

Working In Concert has announced the 6th international exchange of the Cabaret Connexion, to be held in Chicago, October 28-November 4.

Big Noise Theatre has announced the opening of their 2024-2025 season with FOOTLOOSE.

Join the Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble for 'Playback and Pie' on October 13th at Whiskey Girl Tavern.