CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 946

Promethean Theatre Ensemble is pleased to announce the first play of our 2013/2014 season, Jean Anouilh's THE LARK, adapted by Lillian Hellman, a vision of Joan of Arc on her final day.

Rites and Sacrifices, directed by Evan Jackson, will run February 22nd -March 23rd 2014 in Collaboraction's Pentagon Theater, 1579 North Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 336, Chicago, IL 60622.

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) presents a new performance series, OnEdge, January 11 - February 1, promised to have adventurous audiences on the edge of their seats.

Be Out Loud Theatre (BOLT) brings Michael Swinford's critically acclaimed one-man show, Rough Sex and Other Bad Words, to Chicago from today, December 4 through Saturday, December 6 and Wednesday, December 11 through Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 7:30 pm.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) and hip-hop sensations the Q Brothers are back at it again turning up the volume with a fresh take on a beloved classic.

On Tuesday, Jan.

About Face Theatre's sparkly, queer holiday hit musical WE THREE LIZAS is back and better than ever - with a new book and expanded score! Featuring book and lyrics by Scott Bradley*, music and additional lyrics by Alan Schmuckler, direction by Scott Ferguson*, music direction by Aaron Benham and cho

Million Dollar Quartet, now the longest-running Broadway musical production in Chicago's history, is celebrating the holidays by adding performance dates and a special number for a limited time.

The Gift Theatre's annual Christmas production, titled Merry Christmas! (Stranger Things Have Happened) opens Thursday.

Music Box Theatre expands its Stage-to-Screen programming this winter, importing even more captured live stage performances from the UK than ever before.

Vision, Faith, & Desire II: Dancemakers Inspired by Martha Graham will be co-presented by Winifred Haun & Dancers and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE).

After long anticipation, THE INCONVENIENCE and THE NEW COLONY are pleased to announce the release of the fourth and final episode of B-SIDE STUDIO on DECEMBER 9th, 2013.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the City Council of the City of Chicago have issued a resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind: 30 Plays in 60 Minutes and its status as the longest running original show in Chicago theater history.

The producers of WICKED have announced that it has broken the Broadway In Chicago record for the largest one-week gross of $1,935,432 for the week ending December 1, 2013.

According to the Chicago Tribune, Broadway veteran Louise Pitre will lead GYPSY when it plays Chicago Shakespeare Theatre next year.

Tonight, December 2nd at 8:00pm, Commedia Beauregard's annual 'Pay With Your Can' performance of A Klingon Christmas Carol gives audience members discounted admission in exchange for non-perishable food items to be donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

Broadway In Chicago recently announced that members of the National Touring Company of Wicked will join MUSICAL MONDAYS AT SIDETRACK (3349 N.

Illinois' Characters of Character sets out to teach strong core values with their award winning characters, Behavior Bear, Do'er Duck, Friendship Frog, Healthy Hippo, Manmers Monkey, Respectful Rabbit, Responsible Rabbit, Self-Esteem Elephant and Warm-Hearted Walrus.

EEK! Theatre premieres its Christmas sketch showcase with 'A Very Merry Mother-F@$#ing Christmas,' performing Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 6 pm.

On Monday, December 2nd at 8:00pm, Commedia Beauregard's annual "Pay With Your Can" performance of A Klingon Christmas Carol gives audience members discounted admission in exchange for non-perishable food items to be donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

BroadwayWorld reviews The Ruffians' 'Burning Bluebeard,' playing at Theater Wit through January 5th, 2014.

Three Cat Productions presents the world premiere production of Tell Me When It Hurts in partnership with the Chicago Park District's Berger Park Coach House Theater at 6205 N.

Whiskey Wry Productions presents A Sack Full of Coal, a holiday sketch comedy show running Saturdays at 7:30 pm from tonight, November 30 through December 14, 2013.

Once Upon A People is an original African Fairytale that exemplifies the true power of love told through spoken word, spirited music and exhilarating dance.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) and hip-hop sensations the Q Brothers are back at it again turning up the volume with a fresh take on a beloved classic.