CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 949

Mary-Arrchie Theatre Company, entering its 28th season, announces major changes to its company and infrastructure.

'Loose Chicks' will be at Uncharted Books, 2620 N Milwaukee Ave, in December! Roberta Miles and Jillian Erickson, the original "Loose Chicks" will be starring in and presenting a performance based on their experiences through life.

Victory Gardens Theater kicks off its 2013-14 season with the Co-World Premiere of Appropriate by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by Gary Griffin.

For an avant-garde alternative to the holidays, The Ruffians present the return of the hit historical romp BURNING BLUEBEARD by Jay Torrence, directed by Halena Kays and featuring the full original cast and creative team.

First Floor Theater will kick off their second season with POLAROID STORIES, Naomi Iizuka's masterful mash-up of Roman myth and documentary theatre, directed by FFT Artistic Producer Hutch Pimentel, playing tonight, November 21 - December 21, 2013 at Red Tape Theatre.

Kokandy Productions invites you to be part of our 2014 all-musical season, kicking off with the sexy 50's noir SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS in January, and wrapping up with Sondheim's black comedy ASSASSINS in June!

The Neo-Futurists celebrate the year's end with the Best of 2013 and a New Year's Eve performance.

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', February 1 - March 9, 2014, at Stage 773, 1225 W.

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.

In just five short years, The New Colony has established itself as "one of Chicago's essential off-Loop companies" (Chicago Tribune).

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway.

Broadway In Chicago is excited to announce that members of the National Touring Company of WICKED will join MUSICAL MONDAYS AT SIDETRACK (3349 N.

KAOS Productions proudly presents The Arkansaw Bear by Aurand Harris, a family production appropriate for all ages.

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Jedlicka Performing Arts Center presents LOVE STORY, the musical inspired by Erich Segal's best-selling novel and one of the most romantic films of all time - with book and lyrics by Stephen Clark, music and additional lyrics by Howard Goodall, directed by JPAC Mana

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', February 1 - March 9, 2014, at Stage 773, 1225 W.

Black Box Acting, Chicago's premier actor training program, has announced the opening of its new, permanent headquarters at 2625 W.

The McAninch Arts Center (MAC), located at 425 Fawell Blvd.

Redmoon today announces a citywide request for proposals (RFP) from Chicago community-based organizations interested in becoming one of 15 different Community Partner Organizations to anchor the Great Chicago Fire Festival.

Next Theatre Company has announced the Midwest premiere of Kirsten Greenidge's Luck of the Irish, January 16 - February 23, 2014, directed by Damon Kiely, at Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street.

Rehearsals are underway for Steppenwolf Theatre Company's highly anticipated Chicago-premiere production of Tribes by Nina Raine, following the hit Off-Broadway production in 2012.

Next Theatre Company is proud to announce the Midwest premiere of Kirsten Greenidge's Luck of the Irish, January 16 - February 23, 2014, directed by Damon Kiely, at Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street.

The musical twist on the classic tale of The Nutcracker comes to life for children of all ages at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive in Lincolnshire, now through December 28.

Strawdog Theatre Company and Interim Artistic Director Hank Boland proudly announce the second production in their 2013 - 2014 season, the critically-acclaimed adaption of Charles Dickens' classic Great Expectations, adapted by Gale Childs Daly and directed by Jason W.

First Floor Theater will kick off their second season with POLAROID STORIES, Naomi Iizuka's masterful mash-up of Roman myth and documentary theatre, directed by FFT Artistic Producer Hutch Pimentel, playing November 21 - December 21, 2013 at Red Tape Theatre.

Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne announces the 17th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, running January 3-19, 2014.