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About Face to Continue 'Out Front' Series with WHEN LAST WE FLEW, 1/25-26
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 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 Saturday, January 25 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, January 26 at 3 pm at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.
American Blues to Present World Premiere of AMERICAN MYTH, 3/7-4/6
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014
Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside and American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity ensemble, have announced the third production in American Blues Theater's "Legends and Legacies," the world premiere of Christina Gorman's American Myth, directed by Steve Scott, March 7 - April 6, at the Greenhouse Theater Center's Downstage Studio Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets are $19 for previews, $29 Thursdays and Fridays, $39 Saturdays and Sundays, and $49 for opening night. Previews are Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 9 at 2:30 p.m. Press/opening night is Thursday, March 13 at 7 p.m. The performance schedule is Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. There are post-show Town Hall discussions following Sunday performances from March 9 - 30. Tickets are on sale now at 773.404.7336 or americanbluestheater.com.
Photo Flash: First Look at SEVEN GUITARS at Court Theatre, Opening Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014
Court Theatre continues its 2013-2014 season with Seven Guitars written by August Wilson, and directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson. Seven Guitars is currently playing through February 9, 2014 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue. Press Opening is tomorrow, Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 8:00PM. Check out a first look at the production below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Writers Theatre's HEDDA GABLER, Now Playing Through 3/16
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014
Writers Theatre presents Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, translated by Nicholas Rudall and directed by Kimberly Senior. The production is currently playing March 16, 2014 at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. Check out a first look at the production below!
House Theatre of Chicago Stages ROSE AND THE RIME, Now thru 3/9
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014
The House Theatre of Chicago presents the all-ages original play Rose and the Rime at the Chopin Theatre Upstairs Theatre, 1543 W. Division St., today, Jan. 17 - Sunday, March 9.
Profiles Theatre Presents Midwest Premiere of GIDION'S KNOT, Now thru 3/9
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 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 tonight, January 17 - March 9, 2014 at The Alley Stage, 4147 N. Broadway. Please note the new opening date: The press opening is Saturday, January 25 at 8:00pm.
Silk Road Rising Stages YASMINA'S NECKLACE Reading, Now thru 1/19
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014
Meet Abdul Samee, his father is Iraqi and his mother is Puerto Rican. Longing to shed his cultural identity he changes his name to Sam, marries an American and does everything in his power to turn his back on his heritage. But when Sam meets Yasmina, a beautiful woman from his father's homeland, he begins to learn that a tree without roots cannot stand for long.
Big Noise Theatre Presents ALONE TOGETHER, Now thru 2/2
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014
Big Noise Theatre Company, celebrating its 14th season of top-notch, live entertainment at the Prairie Lakes Theatre, presents Lawrence Roman's timely comedy, ALONE TOGETHER, as their 2nd production of the company's 2013-14 season. Catherine Davis returns to Big Noise to direct the production.
AstonRep Presents THE DUMB WAITER and IN THE MOMENT at RhinoFest, Now thru 2/14
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014
AstonRep Theatre Company will participate in the 25th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival with two comedic one-acts: The DUMB WAITER by Harold Pinter (remount from Abbie Fest 2013) and IN THE MOMENT by Jeffrey Helgeson, co-directed by Artistic Director Robert Tobin and Adrian Balbontin. The line-up, featuring Rory Jobst and Ensemble member Tim Larson, will play four performances only: today, January 17 & 31, February 7 & 14, 2014 at 7 pm at Prop Thtr, 3502 N. Elston Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are available at www.astonrep.com, www.rhinofest.com or by calling (773) 508-0666.
Sam Ashdown Stars as TOM JONES at Northlight Theatre, Now thru 2/23
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 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 today, January 17 - February 23, 2014. The Press Opening is Friday, January 24, at 7:30 pm.
CafeCabaret Continues Tonight at Cafe Ballou with Roberta Miles and More
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014
CafeCabaret is an eclectic variety/cabaret show with a rotating cast of performers. With a new cast every month, the show is always fresh. From poignant to funny, mirth to disaster it all happens at Cafe Ballou. Cafe Ballou is located @ 939 N Western. The show begins @7pm. This month's Cafe Cabaret will be hosted by Roberta Miles and GPA tonight, January 17, 2014 at 7 p.m.
STAGE TUBE: Ben Jacoby and Julia Udine Perform 'All I Ask of You' from THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Stage Tube - January 16, 2014
The Chicago Tribune just posted a video of Ben Jacoby and Julia Udine performing 'All I Ask of You' from The Phantom of the Opera, which is currently on tour and running at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre through March 2. Watch the duo sing below!
Cast Announced for Victory Gardens' THE GOSPEL OF LOVINGKINDNESS, Beg. 2/28
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014
Victory Gardens Theater announces casting for the World Premiere of The Gospel of Lovingkindness by Victory Gardens Ensemble Playwright Marcus Gardley, directed by Artistic Director Chay Yew. The cast includes Cheryl Lynn Bruce, Tosin Morohunfola, Ernest Perry, Jr. and Jacqueline Williams. The Gospel of Lovingkindness runs February 28 - March 30, 2014, with the press performance on March 7, 2014, at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue.
Trap Door Theatre to Present JUDITH, A PARTING FROM THE BODY, 1/23-3/1
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014
The Trap Door Theatre presents JUDITH, A PARTING FROM THE BODY, written by Howard Barker and directed by Zeljko Djukic. The cast features Kevin Cox, Stacie Beth Green, and Nicole Wiesner. The show will open on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 8PM and is set to close on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 8PM.
Photo Flash: First Look at Paramount Theatre's 42ND STREET in Aurora
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014
No more tap dancing around it. If you haven't checked out the new 'Better than Broadway' musical series at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora, the company's upcoming revival of the quintessential song-and-tap-dance musical 42nd Street, directed by Rachel Rockwell, choreography by Tammy Mader, with music direction by Doug Peck, is the perfect excuse. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Steppenwolf Extends TRIBES Through 2/15
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014
directed by ensemble member Austin Pendleton, and featuring ensemble members Alana Arenas, Francis Guinan and Molly Regan with Steve Haggard, John McGinty and Helen Sadler. This "especially stimulating, smart and important play" (Chicago Tribune) that "Buzzes, Dizzies, and Dazzles" (Chicago magazine) continues for six additional performances, through February 15. In addition, the 3pm performance on February 8, and the 7:30pm performance on February 14 now feature American Sign Language Interpretation and Open Captioning. Tickets to the additional performances of Tribes ($20 - $82) go on sale Friday, 1/17 at 11am through Audience Services (1650 N Halsted), at 312-335-1650 or at steppenwolf.org.
Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation Hosts Launch Party for Gen Ops Plus , 1/27
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014
After 50 years of supporting the arts in Chicago, the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation is throwing a party to launch a major expansion of its arts grant making strategy on Monday, January 27, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at 10pin. For half a century, the Foundation has been making general operations grants to "small" professional arts organizations - those with annual budgets under $1 million.
Strawdog to Present MISS MARX: OR THE INVOLUNTARY SIDE EFFECT OF LIVING, Begin. 2/14
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014
Strawdog Theatre Company and Interim Artistic Director Hank Boland have announced the third production in their 2013 - 2014 season, the world premiere of Philip Dawkins' Miss Marx: or The Involuntary Side Effect of Living directed by Megan Shuchman, Strawdog Theatre Company is located at 3829 N. Broadway Street. Preview performance tickets are $15 with performances Fridays, Feb. 14 and Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. There is a Board Preview performance, Saturday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m., with $50 tickets that include access to a post-performance reception. Opening/press night is Monday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. Industry night is Monday, March 3 at 7 p.m. The performance schedule is Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. Single Tickets are $28 and are currently on sale. Subscriptions, group, senior and student discounts are also available. Tickets may be ordered online at strawdog.org or by calling OvationTix toll-free: 866-811-4111.
About Face & Silk Road to Present 'BRAHMAN/I' at Pierce Hall, 3/27-4/27
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014
About Face Theatre and Silk Road Rising will present the Chicago premiere of Brahman/i: A One-Hijra Stand Up Comedy Show, by Aditi Brennan Kapil, directed by AFT Artistic Director Andrew Volkoff and featuring Fawzia Mirza in the title role. This bold, comic exploration of cultural and sexual identity plays March 27 - April 27, 2014 at Silk Road Rising, Pierce Hall at the Historic Chicago Temple Building, 77 W. Washington St. in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 3, 2014 at www.aboutfacetheatre.com, www.silkroadrising.org or by calling (312) 857-1234 ext. 201. The press opening is Thursday, April 3 at 7:30 pm.
Rehearsals Now Underway for Steppenwolf's RUSSIAN TRANSPORT, Begin. 2/6
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014
Rehearsals are underway for Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Chicago-premiere production of Russian Transport by Erika Sheffer, "a gritty but often humorous portrait of the immigrant nuclear family" (Time Out New York). Bulgarian-born ensemble member Yasen Peyankov is at the helm of what Variety declared a "thoughtful, well-written domestic drama with something original to say about immigrant families living by old world values in a new world culture." The cast of five features ensemble members Tim Hopper, Mariann Mayberry and Alan Wilder with Aaron Himelstein and Melanie Neilan. Russian Transport begins previews February 6, 2014 (opening night is February 16; press performances are February 15 at 3pm and February 18 at 7:30pm) and runs through May 11, 2014 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). Tickets ($20 - 78) are on sale now at steppenwolf.org.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Begins Previews Tonight at Drury Lane Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014
Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, presents the Mel Brooks Broadway hit YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, previewing tonight, January 16, opening Thursday, January 23, and running through March 16, 2014.
Fox Valley Rep Opens 2014 Season With NUNSENSE, Now thru 3/9
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014
Fox Valley Repertory opens their 2014 theater series with Dan Goggin's international hit like nun-other, Nunsense. Directed and choreographed by Brigitte Ditmars with music direction by Jeffrey Poindexter, performances will take place at the Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage tonight, January 16 - March 9, 2014.
Dog & Pony Theatre Celebrates 10th Anniversary with World Premiere of BREACH, Now thru 2/16
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014
Dog & Pony Theatre Company kicks off its 10th anniversary with the world premiere of Breach by Egan Reich, a hyper-physical piece about five grieving women attempting to butcher a whale, at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. Co-artistic director and founder Krissy Vanderwarker directs.
Next Theatre Opens 2014 Season with LUCK OF THE IRISH Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014
Next Theatre Company has announced the Midwest premiere of Kirsten Greenidge's Luck of the Irish, tonight, January 16 - February 23, 2014, directed by Damon Kiely, at Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street.
Photo Flash: Kokandy Productions' SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS Celebrates Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2014
Kokandy Productions' premiere all-musical season kicks off with the Marvin Hamlisch/Craig Carnelia/John Guare noir SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS, running now through February 2, 2014 at Theater Wit. BroadwayWorld has a look at the opening night festivities below!

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