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It's the time of the year to head outside for a THREE FREE PERFORMANCES of The Lost Folio at Cowen Park - just two blocks north of the Jet City Improv Theater!

THE EMMY AWARDS for Creative Arts have wrapped up, and BroadwayWorld has all the winners listed below!

Mack & Mabel, which will embark on a UK & Ireland Tour in Autumn 2015 following its premiere at Chichester Festival Theatre, stars double Oliver award-winning Michael Ball and Rebecca LaChance. Based on the real-life romance between Hollywood legends Mack Sennett and Mabel Normand, it tells the story of a group of pioneering filmmakers who changed the world surrounded by the great fun of the silent screen: heroes in capes, girls tied to the tracks, glamorous BathingBeauties and the chaos of the Keystone Kops. Check out photos of the cast in action below!

The servants are downstairs and the Masters upstairs and the scandals and secrets are flying. It could be another episode of the PBS hit "Downton Abbey" except in this case the scandal is … well, you won't know until the audience shouts it out. As it is with most improv shows at Jet City Improv's "Upside Downton", the audience decides the direction of the story and it's up to the talented folks at Jet City to turn it into a Brit-ish (some of those accents were hilariously off) evening of fun. And while only half of the house seemed to really be clicking the night I saw, it still amounted to a great time.

Jet City Improv is dusting off the chandeliers and lining up the servants in order to kick off 2014 with Upside Downton, their loving homage to Downton Abbey which will run Today and Friday nights starting the same week the TV show returns to PBS.

Jet City Improv is dusting off the chandeliers and lining up the servants in order to kick off 2014 with Upside Downton, their loving homage to Downton Abbey which will run Thursday and Friday nights starting the same week the TV show returns to PBS.

Heartwarming family comedies, irreverent naughty improv and holiday traditions are all on Jet City Improv's holiday list for 2013. With a newly added 4pm family matinee, there really is an improvised comedy show for everyone this season.

Director Gary Sefton brings his inventive and energetic story-telling style to Kenneth Grahame's classic children's story, in a visually dazzling ensemble production, packed with magic, adventure and song. A real festive family treat, The Wind In The Willows takes to the stage at Northampton's Royal & Derngate from today 27 November to Sunday 5 January.

Signal Ensemble Theatre presents the second production of their 11th Season with the Chicago premiere of Plainsong, at Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 W. Berenice Ave. Founded in 2003, award-winning Signal Ensemble Theatre uses a deeply collaborative method to produce work never-before-seen in Chicago. Plainsong is written by Eric Schmiedl and is directed by Signal Ensemble Theatre Member Bries Vannon. The play is adapted from Kent Haruf's National Book Award finalist novel by the same name. Preview performances are on Thursday, Jan. 30 and Friday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m., followed by opening/press night on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. Performances will run Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. and ticket prices are $20 for single tickets, $15 for industry/students/seniors/groups and $10 for previews. Tickets may be purchased by calling 773.698.7389 or by visiting www.signalensemble.com.

Director Gary Sefton brings his inventive and energetic story-telling style to Kenneth Grahame's classic children's story, in a visually dazzling ensemble production, packed with magic, adventure and song. A real festive family treat, The Wind In The Willows takes to the stage at Northampton's Royal & Derngate from Wednesday 27 November toSunday 5 January.

Heartwarming family comedies, irreverent naughty improv and holiday traditions are all on Jet City Improv's holiday list for 2013. With a newly added 4pm family matinee, there really is an improvised comedy show for everyone this season.

Theatrically speaking, there are few things in this town that are a sure lock of enjoyment. Anything from New Century? Sure. Putting Bobbi Kotula on stage? Hell yes. And any of the 'Twilight Zone: Live!' productions from Theater Schmeater? Damn Skippy! The tall, dark and brooding master of the bizarre, Rod Serling is back to take us into another dimension. A dimension of sight, a dimension of sound and a dimension of a kick ass night of eerie 60's fun that definitely qualifies as one of those sure locks I spoke of.

The Twilight Zone: Live! returns to the comfy confines of Theater Schmeater, presenting three classic episodes from the iconic television series promises to pluck at heartstrings, bemuse with dry irony, and terrify by innocence.

HighTide Festival Theatre will announce full casting for its 2013 season (see below for full details). Also HighTide is pleased to announce further 'In Conversation' events with writer and director Stephen Poliakoff CBE, and playwright and novelist Michael Frayn. Author and broadcaster Kate Mosse will conduct the conversation with Michael Frayn, whilst television presenter Rick Edwards will hostconversations with Stephen Poliakoff and (previously announced) Roger Michell.

Undo, the first full-length play from local playwright, actor and dramaturg Holly Arsenault, opens Annex Theatre's 26th season, running tonight, January 18th-February 16th.

Undo, the first full-length play from local playwright, actor and dramaturg Holly Arsenault, opens Annex Theatre's 26th season, running January 18th-February 16th.

Style Rings in the New Year with Series Premieres of "Big Rich Atlanta," "Kimora: House of Fab" and "Built," Plus a New Season of "Jerseylicious" Check out STYLE'S JANUARY 2013 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS* below:

This Holiday Season, Provision Theater Company, 1001 W. Roosevelt Road, is bringing back their original musical based on the award winning children's book, THE CHRISTMAS MIRACLE OF JONATHAN TOOMEY, directed by Provision Theater Artistic Director Timothy Gregory and starring Provision Theater Company Member Susan Moniz and Chicago's James Rank. The production runs now through December 23. Beginning tonight, November 24, The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey will run through December 23 Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Fridays and Todays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Ticket prices include free parking and range from $10 to $32. Groups of 10 or more receive 10% off. For reservations, call 312-455-0066 or visit www.provisiontheater.org. For group sales, please call 312-455-0066.

This Holiday Season, Provision Theater Company, 1001 W. Roosevelt Road, is bringing back their original musical based on the award winning children's book, THE CHRISTMAS MIRACLE OF JONATHAN TOOMEY, directed by Provision Theater Artistic Director Timothy Gregory and starring Provision Theater Company Member Susan Moniz and Chicago's James Rank. The production runs tonight, November 21 - December 23. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!

This Holiday Season, Provision Theater Company, 1001 W. Roosevelt Road, is bringing back their original musical based on the award winning children's book, THE CHRISTMAS MIRACLE OF JONATHAN TOOMEY, directed by Provision Theater Artistic Director Timothy Gregory and starring Provision Theater Company Member Susan Moniz and Chicago's James Rank. The production runs November 21 - December 23. Previews are Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 a.m. and Friday, Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. Beginning November 24, The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey will run through December 23 Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Ticket prices include free parking and range from $10 to $32. Groups of 10 or more receive 10% off. For reservations, call 312-455-0066 or visit www.provisiontheater.org. For group sales, please call 312-455-0066.