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Full Cast Announced For BILL W. AND DR. BOB Showing At Biograph Theater In March

February 13, 2024

Full cast announced for 'Bill W. and Dr. Bob' showing at Biograph Theater starting March 7. Directed by and starring Ronnie Marmo, the play will run in repertory with the return of Marmo's smash hit 'I'm Not A Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce,' Directed by Joe Mantegna, premiering March 14.

Ronnie Marmo Returns To Chicago To Direct And Star In Critically Acclaimed BILL W. AND DR. BOB

January 26, 2024

Ronnie Marmo and Theatre 68 has announced two plays coming to the Richard Christiansen Theater of the Biograph Theater in Lincoln Park (2433 N. Lincoln Ave.). 

Photos: MOTHERFREAKINGHOOD! Makes Its Chicago Premiere At The Venus Cabaret Theater

May 09, 2023

See photos of MotherFreakingHood! at Chicago's Venus Cabaret Theater.

Kayla Boye's CALL ME ELIZABETH To Be Presented At Venus Cabaret Theater in June

May 04, 2023

'Call Me Elizabeth,' a one-woman show about the early life of Elizabeth Taylor, will be presented June 16-18 by KB Productions at Venus Cabaret Theater.

New Musical MOTHERFREAKINGHOOD Comes to Chicago in May

March 09, 2023

Grab your friends, hire a sitter, and get ready to laugh your abs off! MotherFreakingHood!, the uproarious musical comedy celebrating the world’s second-oldest profession, is coming to Chicago’s Venus Cabaret Theater. This new, original musical by Julie Dunlap and Sara Stotts is directed by Heidi Van, with music direction by Linda Madonia. 

Mercury Theater Chicago Announces 2023 Season; ROCK OF AGES, BIG RIVER, and More!

October 21, 2022

The 2023 Mercury Theater Chicago season has been announced, opening with Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, written by Lanie Robertson and starring Alexis J. Roston as Billie Holiday, to be performed in the Venus Cabaret Theater.

CARRIE 2: THE RAGE, THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Returns For One Night Only

September 14, 2022

Since 1976 you've been in love with Carrie White, the telekinetic teen whose catastrophic prom night captivated the nation and led to thrilling adaptations, musicals, and revivals. Since 1999, you've completely missed the fact that CARRIE has a legitimate cinematic sequel that tells the story of Carrie's half-sister Rachel, an angst-ridden rebel whose life seems to be looking up until her mysterious powers take hold.

Venus Cabaret Theater Announces Fall Programming

September 08, 2022

Venus Cabaret Theater has announced programming for Fall 2022. Venus Cabaret Theater is Mercury Theater Chicago’s second performance space, offering a unique theatrical experience complemented by specialty cocktails. 

Additional Performances Scheduled for I'M NOT A COMEDIAN… I'M LENNY BRUCE

December 22, 2021

By popular demand, Theatre 68 and the Venus Cabaret Theater (3745 N. Southport Ave.) have announced additional performances of the critically-acclaimed production, “I’m Not A Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce,” Jan. 28 through Feb. 5, 2022 in Chicago.

I'M NOT A COMEDIAN… I'M LENNY BRUCE Extended At The Venus Cabaret Theater   

November 23, 2021

Theatre 68 and the Venus Cabaret Theater have announced the extension of the critically acclaimed production, “I'm Not A Comedian… I'm Lenny Bruce,” now running until Jan. 2, 2022 in Chicago. 

Mercury Theater Chicago Announces Extension Of SPAMALOT

September 26, 2019

By popular demand, Mercury Theater Chicago's critically acclaimed production of Monty Python's SPAMALOT will be extended into the fall and winter, with performances now running through December 29. Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, SPAMALOT opened on September 8 to rave reviews, with Amanda Finn of NewCity noting a?oeSPAMALOT makes its triumphant return to Chicago, coconuts and all, in a no-holds-barred, good time show.a?? SPAMALOT is directed by Walter L. Stearns, with music direction by Eugene Dizon and choreography by Shanna VanDerwerker.