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THE COLOR PURPLE and More Set for Goodman Theatre Summer 2025 Line-Up
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

Goodman Theatre has unveiled a wide-ranging July/August slate of experiences with something for everyone—from a free wondrous outdoor circus spectacle to side-splitting world-class comedic improvisation, and more.

Goodman Theatre Announces A Summer 2024 Line-up For All Ages And Interests
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2024

Discover the exciting lineup for Goodman Theatre's Summer 2024 season, featuring a mix of classic plays, contemporary works, and world premieres. Enjoy diverse and dynamic performances all summer long.

MONUMENTS Film Featuring Javier Muñoz to Open in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2021

 Independent distributor Row House Films has acquired theatrical and virtual cinema rights to the charmingly quirky indie road-trip comedy MONUMENTS, and will bring the film to select independent theaters for in-person and virtual-cinema screenings beginning June 4.

OCSA Announced Master Artist Series Announcement
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2020

Despite an ever-changing world, Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) continues to innovate and find new ways to engage its diverse student body of young artists, preparing them for success in college and future careers. Among the many unique learning opportunities OCSA provides is the Master Artist Series, which enters its fifth season during 2020-2021.

truTV Announces Season Three Premiere Date for AT HOME WITH AMY SEDARIS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 23, 2020

truTV invites guests back into the rich, imaginative – and slightly deranged – world of At Home with Amy Sedaris for the 10-episode third season of the Emmy®-nominated variety sketch series. 

Union Hall Releases Upcoming Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2020

Union Hall has announced its upcoming schedule of events!

Players Workshop Returns With New Mission And Classes Starting Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2019

Players Workshop, the original school of improvisation in Chicago established in 1970, is reopening its doors just in time for a 50th anniversary celebration next year with classes beginning at its new facility, Pendulum Theatre, 1803 W. Byron Street, #216, starting Monday, Sept. 16. New owner Jeff Rogers, actor, creative director, and motivational speaker (Class of '89), has brought back founder Josephine Forsberg's daughter Linnea Forsberg ('70) and former teacher Doug Voegtle ('81) to recreate the famed safe learning space. Registration and list of classes may be found at PlayersWorkshopOnline.com.

AMC Networks Announces Premiere Dates for New, Returning Series and Seasonal Events Such as FEARFEST, BEST CHRISTMAS EVER
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 25, 2019

AMC Networks announced today from the Television Critics' Association (TCA) Press Tour premiere dates for several new and returning original series, including IFC's Baroness von Sketch Show, which has been picked up for a fifth season, and programming events, including AMC's FearFest and newly expanded Best Christmas Ever holiday celebration, which will air across all of AMC Networks. 

VIDEO: AMC Releases Trailer for Season Two of LODGE 49
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 11, 2019

AMC released today the official trailer from season two of the critically acclaimed series Lodge 49, premiering Monday, August 12 at 10:00 p.m. ETPT.

AMC Networks Announces Summer 2019 Premiere Dates
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 8, 2019

AMC Networks announced today the premiere dates for several new and returning original series, including second seasons of AMC's mystic modern-day fable Lodge 49 and horror-infused anthology The Terror: Infamy, IFC's new musical variety sketch comedy Sherman's Showcase and SundanceTV's Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter, quirky comedy Rosehaven Season 3 and the new true crime thriller No One Saw A Thing.

Jelani Alladin, Tracy Letts And More Join Rotating Cast For Barrow Street Theatricals' NASSIM
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2019

Barrow Street Theatricals announced today the rotating cast of guest actors through early March for the American premiere of the Nassim Soleimanpour and Bush Theatre production of NASSIM by celebrated Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour (White Rabbit Red Rabbit), featuring direction by Omar Elerian. Joining the production will be:

AT HOME WITH AMY SEDARIS Adds Justin Theroux, Rose Byrne, Wild Turkeys, and More
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 18, 2019

Entertainment Tonight reports that wild turkeys are roaming the set of the Thanksgiving-themed episode of the subversive and strange 'At Home with Amy Sedaris.'

AT HOME WITH AMY SEDARIS Returns to truTV on February 19
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 11, 2018

truTV invites guests back into the rich, imaginative - and slightly deranged - world of At Home with Amy Sedaris when the Emmy(R)-nominated series returns for its second season Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT. Created by Amy Sedaris and Paul Dinello (Strangers with Candy), the 10-episode season of this one-of-a-kind comedy will again feature Sedaris' signature brand of silliness as she showcases her decorating, cooking and crafting skills.

Javier Munoz to Star in Independent Comedy MONUMENTS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 24, 2018

Javier Munoz, David Sullivan, and Marguerite Moreau are set to star in 'Monuments,' an independent comedy directed by Jack C. Newell, according to Variety.

Chicago Creatives, Which Include Second City Alums, Unite To Launch Studio B
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2018

What happens when a group of talented Chicago musicians, actors, improvisers, stand-ups, songwriters, and DJs collaborate on a web series? You get "STUDIO B," the three-episode workplace comedy of a struggling Chicago recording studio trying to make a comeback along with supporting its bizarre clientele. STUDIO B can best be described as "30 Rock" meets Spinal Tap coupled with original music by composer Julie B. Nichols. Each episode follows a different musical act entering the studio to record what they hope will be their break-through hit, while the studio staff hopes it will keep them afloat. The first season of STUDIO B will be released Monday, Oct. 22 at 10 p.m. and will be available on www.studiobseries.com, as well as on Vimeo, YouTube, and Instagram TV. The creators of STUDIO B are hosting a public launch party the date of the release (Monday, Oct. 22 from 5 - 10 p.m.) at The Joinery, 2533 W. Homer Street in Logan Square, for fans and supporters to gather and watch the series. The screening will begin at 7 p.m. that night. To RSVP for the launch party, please email studiobseries@gmail.com or register at studiobseries.com.

Ike Reilly's Seventh Studio Album CROOKED LOVE Out Tomorrow 5/18
by Macon Prickett - May 17, 2018

Libertyville, IL indie rock singer-songwriter Ike Reilly is set to release his seventh studio album, Crooked Love, on CD and digital formats on May 18, 2018 via Rock Ridge Music. (A vinyl version will be released later this year.) Since his major label debut, the groundbreaking Salesmen and Racists, Reilly has been making punk/folk/blues influenced rock 'n' roll records that lean heavily on stories of outsiders with keen details and broad strokes that insinuate a crack in the American dream. Reilly's band, The Assassination, has been called one of the best live bands in America, and the body of recorded work they've turned out has been poetic, rebellious, wholly original, and critically acclaimed.

truTV Premieres New Comedy Series AT HOME WITH AMY SEDARIS Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 24, 2017

Actress and comedian Amy Sedaris cordially invites you into her home with the premiere of her new comedy series AT HOME WITH AMY SEDARIS, which truTV announced today will premiere on Tuesday, October 24 at 10:30pm ET/PT.

AMC Announces Casting for Upcoming Drama Series LODGE 49
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 22, 2017

AMC today announced that Brent Jennings, Sonya Cassidy, Linda Emond, David Pasquesi, and Eric Allan Kramer have been cast as series regulars in the upcoming AMC original comedic drama LODGE 49.

VIDEO: First Look - Jane Krakowski Guests on New Series AT HOME WITH AMY SEDARIS
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 27, 2017

Actress and comedian Amy Sedaris cordially invites you into her home with the premiere of her new comedy series AT HOME WITH AMY SEDARIS, which truTV announced today will premiere on Tuesday, October 24 at 10:30pm ET/PT.

City Lit Theater to Stage World Premiere of FORTY-TWO STORIES This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2017

Douglas Post's Forty-Two Stories, a comedy set in a Lake Shore Drive high-rise condominium, will receive its world premiere full production as the third show in City Lit Theatre's 2016-17 season. The press opening will be Sunday, April 23rd at 3 pm following previews from April 14-22nd.