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Barrel of Monkeys to Present THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA: BEHIND THE [MONKEY] MUSIC, 3/2-31
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
Barrel of Monkeys will present THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA: Behind the [Monkey] Music, an all-musical revue featuring a full evening of student stories adapted into songs by Barrel of Monkeys talented team of composers, co-directed by Artistic Director Molly Brennan, Company Member Erick Deshaun Dorris and Musical Director Gwen Tulin. This first-ever Behind the [Monkey] Music retrospective will include live interviews with composers who will discuss adaptation anecdotes and onstage antics that have become the signature delight of That's Weird, Grandma.
Stage Left Theatre and Theate Seven of Chicago to Present PRINCIPAL PRINCIPLE, 4/18-5/18
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
Theatre Seven of Chicago and Stage Left Theatre announce the upcoming world premiere of Principal Principle, written by Theatre Seven Associate Artist Joe Zarrow and directed by Stage Left ensemble member Scott Bishop. Principal Principle is the third production of Stage Left's 32nd season and the second production of Theatre Seven's eighth season. Press opening is Friday, April 18th at 8:00 PM at Theater Wit, 1229 W Belmont. The production runs through May 18th.
Drury Lane Offers Valentine's Package; 3-Course Meal and YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, 2/14
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
In celebration of the most romantic day of the year, Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, will offer a three-course dinner and theatre package including tickets to the Mel Brooks Broadway hit YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN on Valentine's Day. Treat your loved one to the comedic re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend and indulge Drury Lane's delicious menu items.
Photo Flash: First Look at Mary-Arrchie Theatre's CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. is pleased to open its 28th Season with the powerful 90-minute, award-winning stage adaptation of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's classic novel CRIME AND PUNISHMENT by Marilyn Campbell and Curt Columbus, directed by Artistic Director Richard Cotovsky, playing February 4 - March 16, 2014 at Angel Island, 731 W. Sheridan Rd. in Chicago. CRIME AND PUNISHMENT features Jack McCabe, Ed Porter and Maureen Yasko. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
CHF to Welcome MacArthur Fellow & Author Karen Russell, 2/13
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) hosts award-winning author Karen Russell on Thursday, February 13, at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at The Chicago Temple (77 W Washington St). The author of St. Lucy's Home for Girls and the Pulitzer Prize Award finalist Swamplandia!, Russell comes to Chicago to discuss her latest work, Vampires in the Lemon Grove, with Time Out Chicago's Laura Pearson. Tickets are on sale now for $10-15 and can be purchased online at chicagohumanities.org or at 312-494-9509.
Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences to Stage SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!, 2/28-5/4
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive in Lincolnshire, presents the live musical production of the Emmy Award-winning 1970's cartoon, Schoolhouse Rock Live! from February 28 through May 4, with a press opening on Saturday, March 8 at 10 a.m. The musical is directed by the original co-creator of the show, George Keating, with choreography by Ericka Mac and music direction by Ryan T. Nelson. The beloved musical teaches history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever and tuneful songs.
THE GREATEST STORY NEVER TOLD Plays Theatre Wit, Now thru 3/22
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2014
What happens when a narrator walks on stage to read a book and the pages are blank and the actors are nowhere to be found?! In this interactive improvised adventure it is up to YOU, the audience, to inspire and perform in The Greatest Story Never Told.
Porchlight Music Theatre's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2014
Porchlight Music Theatre and Managing Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to announce the Tony Award-winning Thomas 'Fats' Waller' musical revue, Ain't Misbehavin', today, February 1 - March 9, 2014, at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave.
V-Day Chicago West Town to Present A MEMORY, A MONOLOGUE, A RANT, AND A PRAYER, 2/22 & 28
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2014
V-Day Chicago West Town has announced its two night benefit reading of 'A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and A Prayer: Writings to Stop Violence Against Women' on Saturday, February 22 and Friday, February 28, 2014 at 7:30 pm at Gorilla Tango Bucktown.
Profiles to Continue 25th Anniversary Season with COCK, 2/14-4/6
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2014
Profiles Theatre continues its 25th Anniversary Season with the Midwest premiere of Cock by Mike Bartlett, directed by Artistic Director Darrell W. Cox. The production runs February 14 - April 6, 2014 at The Main Stage, 4139 N. Broadway. The press opening is Thursday, February 20 at 8:00pm.
Kathy Scambiatterra, Frank Nall & More to Star in LES PARENTS TERRIBLES at Artistic Home
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2014
Cupid's arrows fly anywhere but straight in French playwright Jean Cocteau's Les Parents Terribles. A raucous romp of love and lust that hits right in the heart of the family, Les Parents Terribles opens March 2, 2014, at The Artistic Home.
Andrew White, Jonathan Babbo & More to Lead Lookingglass' IN THE GARDEN: A DARWINIAN LOVE STORY
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2014
Continuing its 26th Season, Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of In The Garden: A Darwinian Love Story, by Artistic Associate Sara Gmitter and directed by Jessica Thebus. In The Garden runs April 16 - June 15, 2014 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. The Press Opening is Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 7:30 p.m..
Chicagoland Chapter of Autism Speaks to Host AN EVENING WITH THE STARS Fundraiser, 3/2
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2014
On Sunday, March 2, the Chicagoland Chapter of Autism Speaks is proud to announce its 6th annual Oscar-themed fundraising event, An Evening with the Stars Red Carpet Spectacular, taking place at the InterContinental O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont, IL.
Quest Theatre to Present THE PEOPLE'S RETURN OF NEVERLAND, Begin. 2/21
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2014
Quest Theatre Ensemble captures the magic and adventure of Peter Pan with their own sequel to the original story, The People's Return of Neverland, directed by Andrew Park. The show opens Friday, February 21 at 8:00 p.m. with a press opening on Sunday, February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at The Blue Theater, (On the campus of St. Gregory the Great Church) at 1609 West Gregory (Gregory and Ashland). Tickets and information are available at www.questensemble.org or through reservations@questensemble.org or 312-458-0895.
Jackalope Theatre Company to Stage THE KILLING OF MICHAEL X, 3/12-4/13
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2014
Jackalope Theatre Company, the Edgewater-based group which cultivates theatre that manifests the adventure deeply rooted in the American mythos, announces the second production in its sixth season. Jackalope's season continues with the world premiere of THE KILLING OF MICHAEL X written by Cory Hinkle and directed by Associate Artistic Director Kaiser Ahmed. It will play March 12 - April 13 at Broadway Armory Park, 5917 N. Broadway in Chicago.
Playground Theater to Premiere PERIOD PIECE, Begin. 2/21
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2014
The Playground Theater and home-grown comedic talents Lisa Linke (Second City, iO) and Jenni Lamb (Northwestern University MFA: Writing for the Screen and Stage) are pleased to announce PERIOD PIECE, a dark musical-comedy that explores the historical shame of menstruation. PERIOD PIECE will run at The Playground Theater (3209 N Halsted St, Chicago) for six consecutive Fridays starting Feb 21 at 8pm. General admission is $10. Tickets may be purchased at the door or, to purchase tickets in advance, visit The Playground Theater's Brown Paper Tickets page at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/557954. The Playground Theater is BYOB and open to all ages.
Runcible Theatre Company to Present SWEET PHOEBE, Begin. 2/15
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2014
Runcible Theatre Company present Sweet Phoebe. The Midwest Premiere of Michael Gow's award winning dark comedy. Directed by Andrew Root.
Pinque Pony to Present 69 at Donny's Skybox, Begin. 2/7
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2014
The moon landing. The Stonewall riots. Woodstock. Angie Dickinson face-down in a pile of cocaine. We all know what happened elsewhere in the summer of 1969, but what was happening in Chicago?
Chicago Tribune's Chris Jones Named New Director of National Critics Institute
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2014
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has confirmed the appointment of Chris Jones, chief theater critic and a columnist for the Chicago Tribune, as Director of the O'Neill's National Critics Institute (NCI), effective immediately.
TV: First Look at Highlights of Northlight Theatre's TOM JONES
by Christina Mancuso - January 30, 2014
Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, continues its 2013-2014 Season with Tom Jones, adapted by Jon Jory from the novel by Henry Fielding and directed by William Brown. The production will run at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie, from January 17 - February 23, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights below!
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for January 29th, 2014
by Paul W. Thompson - January 30, 2014
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Into The Woods,' the Chicago Musical Theater Festival, new music for Tom Stoppard, Rob Ashford to direct Lyric's 'Carousel,' Ellington's 'Queenie Pie,' 'Love Story,' NU's 'Shrek,' my Grammy and Oscar views, and more!
Polarity Ensemble Theatre Presents MACBETH, Now thru 3/2
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2014
Polarity Ensemble Theatre presents William Shakespeare's tragedy, Macbeth. Adapted and directed by artistic director Richard Engling, Macbeth runs at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Avenue in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL, today, January 30 through March 2, 2014. Press opening is Saturday, February 1 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are currently on sale.
The Den Theatre to Present THE ROPER, 3/3-4/13
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2014
The Den Theatre is pleased to launch its 2014 season with the world premiere crime caper THE ROPER by Chicago playwright Will Dunne, directed by ensemble member Ron Wells, playing March 3 - April 13, 2014 on The Den Theatre Mainstage, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 3 at www.thedentheatre.com. The press performance is Thursday, March 6 at 7:30 pm.
Photo Flash: First Folio Theatre's ROUGH CROSSING, Performances Begin Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2014
First Folio Theatre presents Tom Stoppard's hysterical farce ROUGH CROSSING previewing tonight, January 29, opening Saturday, February 1 at 8 p.m., and running through March 2, 2014. Directed by Jeff Award nominee and First Folio Theatre favorite Alison C. Vesely, ROUGH CROSSING is a musical romp on the high seas. Jeff Award winner Christopher Kriz ('The Turn of the Screw') will be composing three new jazz songs to Stoppard's original lyrics. Check out a first look below!
Mercury Theater Chicago Sets Stephen Sondheim Panel After INTO THE WOODS, 2/7
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2014
Mercury Theater Chicago and The Hypocrites will feature Stephen Sondheim: The Man and The Music, a post-show talk back discussion on the renowned composer with Dr. Mark E. Lococo, Professor and Director of Theatre at Loyola University Chicago; Dr. Sarah Gabel, Chairperson for the Department of Fine and Performing Arts at Loyola University Chicago; and Director Geoff Button, following the 8:00 p.m. performance of INTO THE WOODS on Friday, February 7 at the Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport Ave. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and the book by James Lapine, The Hypocrites bring their heightened and playful sense of theatricality to the musical INTO THE WOODS through March 30.

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