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Photo Flash: First Look at GIDION'S KNOT, Opening Tonight at Profiles Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2014
Profiles Theatre continues its 25th Anniversary Season with the Midwest premiere of Gidion's Knot by Johnna Adams, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus and featuring Amy J. Carle and Laura Hooper. The production runs now through March 9, 2014 at The Alley Stage, 4147 N. Broadway. The press opening is tonoight, January 25 at 8:00pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
LETTERS/X to Open New Production at the Apollo Studio, 2/6
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2014
Chicago's original anti-Valentine's Day cabaret, Letters/X, opens an all-new production at the Apollo Studio in Lincoln Park on February 6. Now in its eleventh year, Letters/X is based entirely on actual letters, emails, text messages, Facebook posts, and other ephemera submitted by the public. Chicago playwright and musician Anthony Roberts adapts the submissions into a script and writes original songs based on the material. The 2014 score includes seven brand new songs.
Nikki Snelson, Ben Cameron and Eric Stretch Set for Intensive at Circle Theatre Today
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2014
Broadway's Nikki Snelson, Ben D Cameron, and Eric Stretch in collaboration with Circle Theatre Emerging Young Artists will be presenting a one day only Broadway in Chicago Cabaret today, January 25, 2014 1PM at Madison Street Theatre.
About Face Continues 'Out Front' Series with WHEN LAST WE FLEW This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2014
About Face Theatre Company will continue its OUT FRONT SERIES, a year-round collection of free public readings and developmental workshops, with when last we flew by Harrison David Rivers, directed by Lisa Portes, playing tonight, January 25 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, January 26 at 3 pm at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.
Art Spiegelman and Phillip Johnston's WORDLESS! Debuts Today at University of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2014
The Chicago premiere of Art Spiegelman and Phillip Johnston's Wordless!, an innovative show combining slides, talk, film, and live musical performance, will be held at the University of Chicago's Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts' Performance Hall today, January 25, with performances at 3pm and 8pm.
McAninch Arts Center at COD Announces New Director Diana Martinez
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
College of DuPage has announced that McAninch Arts Center (MAC) Interim Director Diana Martinez has been named Director of the MAC. This announcement is effective immediately. Since September 2013, Martinez has served as the MAC's Interim Director following the departure of former MAC Director Stephen Cummins, who left the MAC in July 2013 to take a position at California State University, Chico.
Photo Flash: Lifeline Theatre's THE TRUE STORY OF THE 3 LITTLE PIGS Extends thru March 2
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
To accommodate ticket demand, Lifeline Theatre announces eight added performances of its KidSeries production of The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!, a family musical based on the popular children's book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, with script and lyrics by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric (two-time Non-Equity Jeff Award-winning adaptor), music by Paul Gilvary and William Rush, and directed by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Amanda Link. Scroll down for photos from the production!
Photo Flash: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Celebrates Opening Night at Drury Lane
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
Drury Lane Theatre presents the Mel Brooks Broadway hit YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. The show opened last night, January 23, and runs through March 16, 2014. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Jedlicka Performing Arts Center's STANDING IN MATTOON
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
Jedlicka Performing Arts Center will continue its 2013-14 Season with a new production of the comedy STANDING IN MATTOON by Tim Clue and Spike Manton, the creators of the Chicago cult hit Leaving Iowa. Directed by Clue, STANDING IN MATTOON plays now through February 1, 2014 at Jedlicka Performing Arts Center, 3801 S. Central Ave. in Cicero. Scroll down for some photos from the production!
KT Sullivan to Pay Tribute to Mabel Mercer at Logan Center Penthouse Salon Series, 2/15
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
The Logan Center Penthouse Salon Series returns with lauded cabaret performer KT Sullivan on Saturday, February 15, 2014, at 8pm (doors at 7:30pm). Guests are invited to arrive at 7:30pm for a pre-show reception to enjoy light refreshments and fellow guests.
Northwestern University to Premiere AIMEE AND JAGUAR, 1/31-2/9
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
'Aimee and Jaguar,' a new play based on a true but tragic love story that took place in World War II Germany, will be presented as part of the Theatre and Interpretation Center (TIC) at Northwestern University's 2013-14 Mainstage Season.
Collaboraction to Present THIS IS NOT A CURE FOR CANCER, 2/20-3/30
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
Following its success last season with Crime Scene: A Chicago Anthology, Collaboraction is employing the same provocative, docudrama style to attack cancer, its treatment and the way we live with This is Not a Cure for Cancer, a world premiere live theater experience by Collaboraction Artistic Director Anthony Moseley and Sarah Illiatovitch-Goldman.
Lyric Opera of Chicago's RUSALKA to Open 2/22
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Antonin Dvorak's Rusalka, the famed Czech composer's darkly sensual fairy tale, which makes its eagerly anticipated company premiere in a new production opening on Saturday, February 22, with six performances through Sunday, March 16. Performance dates are February 22, 26, March 4, 7, and 10, all at 7:30pm, with a matinee on March 16 at 2pm.
Photo Flash: MR. CHICKEE'S FUNNY MONEY Opens Today at Chicago Children's Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
Now through March 2, thousands of Chicago-area kids, parents and teachers are going to be grooving to Mr. Chickee's Funny Money, Chicago Children's Theatre's all-new, R&B family musical based on the popular children's book by Newbery Award-winner Christopher Paul Curtis. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
Broken Nose Theatre's FROM WHITE PLAINS Begins Tonight at Greenhouse Theater Center
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
Broken Nose Theatre (BNT) is continues its second season with the Chicago Premiere of From White Plains, written by Michael Perlman - in collaboration with Aaron Rossini, Craig Wesley Divino, Karl Gregory, and Jimmy King, the actors in the original production - which from its initial run went on to receive the GLAAD Award for Best New Off-Off Broadway Play. Directed by BNT Ensemble Member Spenser Davis, From White Plains will run in the Downstairs Studio at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 North Lincoln Ave., tonight, January 24th - February 23rd.
SHREK THE MUSICAL Set for Northwestern University's 72nd Annual Dolphin Show, Now thru 2/1
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
The Dolphin Show at Northwestern University, America's largest student-produced musical, is proud to announce SHREK THE MUSICAL as the 72nd Annual Dolphin Show. This year's production is to be produced by School of Communication seniors Brandon Johnston and Rachel Marchant and directed by Communication senior Marlee Rose Rich. SHREK will hold five performances from today, January 24 through February 1st, 2014, with auditions being held October 4-6, 2013.
Photo Flash: First Look at Sideshow Theatre's THE GOLDEN DRAGON
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
Sideshow Theatre Company continues its 2013-14 season on the heels of its critically acclaimed production of 9 Circles with the Chicago premiere of the darkly comic drama THE GOLDEN DRAGON by Roland Schimmelpfennig, playwright of the Sideshow's 2012 Jeff Award-winning production of Idomeneus (Best Ensemble), with translation by David Tushingham and direction by Artistic Director Jonathan L. Green and Marti Lyons. THE GOLDEN DRAGON plays now through February 23, 2014 at Victory Gardens' Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago, where Sideshow is kicking off its multi-year residency. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Goodman Theatre's LUNA GALE
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
Who best determines an infant's fate among differing values concerning drugs, religion and child rearing? Pulitzer Prize finalist Rebecca Gilman asks this question and more in her latest play, Luna Gale, directed by Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Robert Falls in their fourth collaboration. Gilman's seven Goodman productions-six of which were world premieres, including five commissions-make her one of the most-produced contemporary playwrights in the theater's history. Luna Gale runs now through February 23 in the Albert Theatre (opening night is Monday, January 27). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: Marriott Theatre's CABARET, Starring Megan Sikora, Celebrates Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
The musical theatre treasure CABARET kicked off the Marriott Theatre's 2014 season last night, January 22 and runs through March 16 at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. CABARET is Kander and Ebb's legendary musical about English cabaret performer Sally Bowles, American writer Clifford Bradshaw, and the decadence of 1929 Berlin. The production is directed by David H. Bell with choreography by Matt Raftery and Musical Direction by Ryan T. Nelson. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!
Seanachai Theatre's THE SEAFARER Extends Through 2/8
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
Due to popular demand, Seanachai Theatre Company's critically acclaimed production of THE SEAFARER has announced its second and final extension through February 8, 2014 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee in Chicago. Conor McPherson's Tony and Olivier Award-nominated dark Irish comedy is directed by Matt Miller and features Seanachai ensemble members Ira Amyx, Brad Armacost, Shane Kenyon (through January 26), Kevin Theis and Dan Waller with Mathew Isler (January 30 - February 8). Tickets for all performances are available at www.seanachai.org or by calling (866) 811-4111.
Photo Flash: First Look at TOM JONES at Northlight, Opening Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 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 runs at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie, now through February 23, 2014. The Press Opening is Friday, January 24, at 7:30 pm.
Photo Flash: First Look at Barrel of Monkeys' THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA: Winter Matinees
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
Barrel of Monkeys is pleased to bring back the popular Winter Matinees of its long-running, critically acclaimed revue THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA, directed by Jason Sperling, playing Sundays at 2 pm from January 26 - February 23, 2014 at the Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N. Ashland Ave. in Chicago. THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA is conceived and written by Chicago Public School students and adapted for the stage and performed by Barrel of Monkeys Company Members. Clever and funny - touching and poignant - the collection of short sketches are equally entertaining for both adults and children. The line-up changes each week by audience vote - so no two shows are ever the same. For tickets, reservations and information visit www.barrelofmonkeys.org or call (312) 409-1954. The press performance is Sunday, February 2, 2014 at 2 pm.
Tickets to Erth's DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE at Broadway Playhouse On Sale 1/24
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
Broadway In Chicago and Erth Visual & Physical, Inc., in association with Red Tail Entertainment, ArKtype and East Bank Entertainment have announced that individual tickets for Erth's DINOSAUR ZOO Live go on-sale to the public Friday, January 24 at 10 A.M. Created in Australia, the immensely popular international theatre attraction will play the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E Chestnut) for a limited engagement March 25 - 30, 2014.
Kiss Kiss Cabaret to Open New Uptown Theater this Fall
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
The Kiss Kiss Cabaret producers Jenn A. Kincaid and Chris O. Biddle have announced the opening of a new retro-themed adult entertainment venue at 4707 N. Broadway. This 7,000 square foot speakeasy-style space will be called the 'Uptown Underground.' Located below street level, the Uptown Underground will host a 150 seat main stage and a 50 to 60 seat cabaret stage and is slated to open in Fall 2014.
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Marriott Theatre's CABARET with Megan Sikora, Opening Tonight!
by Tyler Peterson - January 23, 2014
The musical theatre treasure CABARET kicks off the Marriott Theatre's 2014 season, opening tonight, January 22 and running through March 16 at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. CABARET is Kander and Ebb's legendary musical about English cabaret performer Sally Bowles, American writer Clifford Bradshaw, and the decadence of 1929 Berlin. The production is directed by David H. Bell with choreography by Matt Raftery and Musical Direction by Ryan T. Nelson. Check out highlights from the production below!

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