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Review: Actor's Express Puts on a Dark, Seductive CABARET
by Amanda Theriot-Greenwell - Aug 15, 2024

It's easy to fall in love (or lust) at Actor's Express when their current show is Kander and Ebb's classic CABARET. The small venue makes for a perfect Kit Kat Club performance that should not be missed.
Photos: CABARET at Actor's Express
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 28, 2024

Actor’s Express is continuing its 36th season with the hit musical Cabaret with book by Joe Masteroff, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fredd Ebb. Check out production photos here!
CABARET Comes to Actor's Express in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024

Actor’s Express will continue its 36th season with the hit musical Cabaret with book by Joe Masteroff, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fredd Ebb. Actor’s Express transforms into the Kit Kat Club, a decadent hotspot in anything-goes 1929 Berlin.
Photo Flash: BELTING FOR LIFE, A Howard Brown Health Fundraiser Premieres This Sunday
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2021

Jeff Award-winning director and HIV+ activist Christopher Pazdernik presents the 6th annual Belting for Life (formerly known as Chris’ Birthday Belt Fest), an annual benefit concert for Howard Brown Health, one of the nation’s largest LGBTQ organizations. 
BELTING FOR LIFE Premieres May 16 to Raise Funds Virtually For Howard Brown Health
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2021

Jeff Award-winning director and HIV+ activist Christopher Pazdernik presents the 6th annual Belting for Life (formerly known as Chris' Birthday Belt Fest), an annual benefit concert for Howard Brown Health, one of the nation's largest LGBTQ organizations.
Porchlight Music Theatre's PorchlightPalooza Was A Success!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2020

Porchlight Music Theatre held PorchlightPalooza, a three-day virtual festival Friday, Aug. 21 - Sunday, Aug. 23,  in lieu of its cancelled March 23 ICONS GALA.
Porchlight Music Theatre Announces PORCHLIGHTPALOOZA, a Three-Day Virtual Festival Featuring Joel Grey and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2020

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced a new three-day celebration and fundraiser in honor of its 25th Anniversary, PorchlightPalooza, Friday, Aug. 21 - Sunday, Aug. 23, which will include performances from Chicago's best talents, an exclusive interview hosted by legendary newsman Bill Kurtis with the 2020 ICON Award recipient Joel Grey and more.
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Presents Free Performances Of HAMLET
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2019

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago kicks off its 25th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's great revenge tragedy HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK, running Oct. 11-19, 2019, at eight Chicago-area venues, including a new venue for this season, the Des Plaines Public Library.
Photo Flash: Chicago Shakespeare Presents HAMLET
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the Chicago Shakespeare production of Hamlet! Check out the production photos below!
Photo Flash: Get A First Look At HAMLET Rehearsals at Chicago Shakespeare
by Rachel Katz - Apr 15, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the Chicago Shakespeare production of Hamlet! Check out the rehearsal photos below!
VIDEO: Get A First Look At HAMLET at Chicago Shakespeare
by Rachel Katz - Apr 15, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the Chicago Shakespeare production of Hamlet! Check out the video below!
Chris' Birthday Belt Fest Returns To Raise Money For Howard Brown Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2019

Jeff Award-winning director and HIV+ activist Christopher Pazdernik presents the 5th installment of Chris' Birthday Belt Fest, an annual benefit concert for Howard Brown Health, Monday, May 13 at 8 p.m. at Greenhouse Theatre Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.Tickets are $30, in advance; $40, at the door on the night of the performance, and are available at GreenHouseTheater.org or by calling 773.404.7336. The performance is suitable for all ages and runs two hours with one intermission.
Maurice Jones Steps Into Title Role of HAMLET At Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2019

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces today that Maurice Jones has stepped into the title role of the Theater's upcoming production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, staged by Artistic Director Barbara Gaines, in the Courtyard Theater, April 17-June 9, 2019.
Raul Esparza Departs Chicago Shakespeare's HAMLET; Maurice Jones Will Play The Title Role
by Alan Henry - Mar 6, 2019

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces today that Maurice Jones has stepped into the title role of the Theater's upcoming production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, staged by Artistic Director Barbara Gaines, in the Courtyard Theater, April 17-June 9, 2019. Jones steps into the role following Raul Esparza's departure.
ShawChicago Theater Company Presents THE ARMS AND THE MAN
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2019

ShawChicago Theater Company presents George Bernard Shaw's ARMS AND THE MAN from February 2, 2019 through February 25, 2019 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60610.
ShawChicago Theater Company Presents THE ARMS AND THE MAN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2019

ShawChicago Theater Company presents George Bernard Shaw's ARMS AND THE MAN from February 2, 2019 through February 25, 2019 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60610.
ShawChicago Theater Company Presents CANDIDA
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2018

ShawChicago Theater Company presents George Bernard Shaw's CANDIDA from October 20, 2018 through November 12, 2018 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60610.
ShawChicago Theater Company Presents CANDIDA
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2018

ShawChicago Theater Company presents George Bernard Shaw's CANDIDA from October 20, 2018 through November 12, 2018 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60610.
Christopher Pazdernik's Annual CHRIS'S BIRTHDAY BELT FEST Returns Monday, May 14 At Uptown Underground Raising Funds For Howard Brown Health
by Julie Musbach - Apr 16, 2018

Jeff Award-nominee and HIV+ director/producer Christopher Pazdernik is pleased to announce the 4th annual Chris's Birthday Belt Fest, a benefit concert for Howard Brown Health, Monday, May 14 at 8 p.m. at Uptown Underground, 4707 N. Broadway. Tickets are $30, in advance; $40, at the door on the night of the performance, and are available at uptownunderground.net or by calling 773.867.1946. Uptown Underground is a 21 years old and older venue and advance reservations are strongly recommended.
ShawChicago Presents Noel Coward's HAY FEVER
by Julie Musbach - Mar 9, 2018

ShawChicago presents Noel Coward's Hay Fever from April 14 through May 7 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60610.

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