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BroadwayWorld.com is proud once again to announce the nominations for the BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards, Chicago's only comprehensive, fan-voted theater awards, now in our 5th fantastic year.

Tickets are now on sale for The Brown Paper Box Co.'s upcoming production, A NEW BRAIN, with music and lyrics by William Finn and book by Finn and James Lapine. The show will run Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM now-March 9 at Rivendell Theatre in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood (5779 N. Ridge Ave.).

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'The Last Ship' sails, 'Chicago' and 'The Heartbeat Of Home' stop by, 'Chicago's Golden Soul,' and 'Ain't Misbehavin' pack 'em in, catch 'Dessa Rose,' 'Love Story' and 'A New Brain,' and the Waa-Mu Show announces 2014, plus more!

Tickets are now on sale for The Brown Paper Box Co.'s upcoming production, A NEW BRAIN, with music and lyrics by William Finn and book by Finn and James Lapine. The show will run Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM from February 21-March 9 at Rivendell Theatre in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood (5779 N. Ridge Ave.). Tickets can be purchased at www.brownpaperbox.org. Check out a first look at the cast in rehearsal below!

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. News about the 'Phantom' and 'Cinderella' tours, suburban theaters mount 'Cabaret,' 'Young Frankenstein,' 'Ring Of Fire' and more, plus 'A New Brain,' Hollis Resnik's Milwaukee turn as Judy, and more this month from Circle Theatre!

The Brown Paper Box Co. is excited to announce the cast for their upcoming production, A NEW BRAIN, with music and lyrics by William Finn and book by Finn and James Lapine. The show will run Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM from February 21-March 9 at Rivendell Theatre in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood (5779 N. Ridge Ave.). Ticketing information and more will be posted at www.brownpaperbox.org.

Quest Theatre Ensemble presents the world premiere musical, The People's Passion Play, which chronicles the creation of the universe and key Biblical events through the Passion and Resurrection. The musical is written by award-winning, Chicago-based Playwright/Director/Puppeteer Andrew Park with original music by Scott Lamps. Performances run Feb. 22 through March 31st at the Blue Theater located at 1609 West Gregory (one block south of Bryn Mawr and Ashland). The production is suitable for all audiences of all ages and is free to the public. Donations are encouraged. For reservations and more information visit www.questensemble.com, email reservations@questensemble.org or call 312-458-0895.

'You Can't Stop The Beat' or keep Tracy Turnblad down! Our loveable plus-size heroine wins a coveted spot on the Baltimore TV airwaves singing and dancing on The Corny Collins Show. She's an overnight teen celebrity, but still battles to integrate the show and find true love. A Tony Award winner for Best Musical - Hairspray takes you back to the changing world of the 1960's with 'The Nicest Kids In Town,' 'I Can Hear The Bells,' and '(It's) Hairspray.' A Civic Premiere!

'You Can't Stop The Beat' or keep Tracy Turnblad down! Our loveable plus-size heroine wins a coveted spot on the Baltimore TV airwaves singing and dancing on The Corny Collins Show. She's an overnight teen celebrity, but still battles to integrate the show and find true love. A Tony Award winner for Best Musical - Hairspray takes you back to the changing world of the 1960's with 'The Nicest Kids In Town,' 'I Can Hear The Bells,' and '(It's) Hairspray.' A Civic Premiere!

'You Can't Stop The Beat' or keep Tracy Turnblad down! Our loveable plus-size heroine wins a coveted spot on the Baltimore TV airwaves singing and dancing on The Corny Collins Show. She's an overnight teen celebrity, but still battles to integrate the show and find true love. A Tony Award winner for Best Musical - Hairspray takes you back to the changing world of the 1960's with 'The Nicest Kids In Town,' 'I Can Hear The Bells,' and '(It's) Hairspray.' A Civic Premiere!

The Fort Wayne Civic Theatre announces the 2008-2009 Anthony Award winners! The Civic Theater has been honoring performers and crew with the Anthony Awards since 1954. The awards are voted on by people who have purchased a membership from the Civic Theater.