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Goodman Theatre to Present World Premiere of HIGH HOLIDAYS, 10/31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2009


Native Chicago playwright Alan Gross teams up with director Steven Robman to bring his newest work, High Holidays, to Goodman Theatre. At the center of this four-character drama-inspired by Gross' own life and family experience-is young Billy Roman (Max Zuppa) and the anxiety-riddled preparations for his Bar Mitzvah in 1963 north suburban Chicago.

Magnet Theater Presents The First Annual New York Musical Improv Festival 11/6-7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 29, 2009


Magnet Theater presents the first annual New York Musical Improv Festival from November 6-7, 2009 at 254 W. 29th Street, ground floor (between 7th and 8th Avenues), NYC.

PHIT Announces Replacement Cast Auditions for 'Activity Book' & 'Fletcher,' 11/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2009


Philly Improv Theater will be auditioning replacement cast members for the resident companies, Activity Book and Fletcher. Actors are free to audition for just one of the groups, or audition for both.

Goodman Theatre to Present World Premiere of HIGH HOLIDAYS, 10/31
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 9, 2009


Native Chicago playwright Alan Gross teams up with director Steven Robman to bring his newest work, High Holidays, to Goodman Theatre. At the center of this four-character drama-inspired by Gross' own life and family experience-is young Billy Roman (Max Zuppa) and the anxiety-riddled preparations for his Bar Mitzvah in 1963 north suburban Chicago.

Magnet Theater Presents The First Annual New York Musical Improv Festival 11/6-7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 9, 2009


Magnet Theater presents the first annual New York Musical Improv Festival from November 6-7, 2009 at 254 W. 29th Street, ground floor (between 7th and 8th Avenues), NYC.

Philly Improv Theater Set For 16 Days of Performances During 2009 Philly Fringe, 9/3-19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2009


Philly Improv Theater (PHIT) continues to grow and establish itself as one of the cornerstones of the local comedy scene. During the 2009 Philly Fringe, PHIT will stage 16 days worth of sketch and improv comedy at two separate venues.

1, 2, 3, FAG! Gets Extended, Making Its Permanent Home At iO Every Friday
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 17, 2009


After two months of packed houses and fantastic shows it looks like iO has been bitten by the gay bug for good. The right-wing warned us that this kind of deviant behavior is contagious and they were right. The queer improv trio '1, 2, 3, Fag!' has a permanent home at Chicago's premiere improv venue, iO, every Friday at 8!

Philly Improv Theater Set For 16 Days of Performances During 2009 Philly Fringe, 9/3-19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 3, 2009


Philly Improv Theater (PHIT) continues to grow and establish itself as one of the cornerstones of the local comedy scene. During the 2009 Philly Fringe, PHIT will stage 16 days worth of sketch and improv comedy at two separate venues.

Philly Improv Theater Set For 16 Days of Performances During 2009 Philly Fringe, 9/3-19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 14, 2009


Philly Improv Theater (PHIT) continues to grow and establish itself as one of the cornerstones of the local comedy scene. During the 2009 Philly Fringe, PHIT will stage 16 days worth of sketch and improv comedy at two separate venues.

PHIT Holds Open Auditions 7/19 For Fringe Projects
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2009


Unlike our Spring 2008 auditions where we cast three Resident Group teams that have become a permanent part of PHIT this time we will be auditioning for two very special Fringe projects that we are excited to get off the ground. You are free to audition for just one production, or to audition for both.

PHIT Holds Open Auditions 7/19 For Fringe Projects
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 9, 2009


Unlike our Spring 2008 auditions where we cast three Resident Group teams that have become a permanent part of PHIT this time we will be auditioning for two very special Fringe projects that we are excited to get off the ground. You are free to audition for just one production, or to audition for both.

Impro Melbourne Public Workshops Announces Term 3 7/21 Thru 9/16
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 26, 2009


Improvisation is fun! It's about freeing one's creative spirit in a positive and safe environment. The courses are designed for adults aged 18 years or older. Each course consists of weekly two-hour sessions run over nine weeks.

Qweirdo Improv Showcase Comes To IO Thursdays In June
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 9, 2009


We're pleased to announce the next episode of gay improv and comedy at Chicago's premiere improv theatre iO. Ladies and Gentlemen and Lady-Gentlemen, it's: Qweirdo! Qweirdo is a recurring showcase of Chicago's top gay comedians and improvisers coming together on Thursdays to make you laugh in the way that only your gay best friend can.

LIARS Presents 8 Comedic Plays By Jones, Mather & More At UNDER St Marks 5/7-23
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2009


LIARS is a collection of eight brand-new comedic plays about deceiving, falsifying, fibbing, and stretching the truth. Join us as we set fire to the pants of Hollywood agents and other sleazy hucksters, and expose cons from tofu to Santa Claus. Playwrights featured will include Jesse Jones, Jeremy Mather, Daniel McCoy, Lindsey Moore, Joe Musso, Caroline O'Hare, Matt Sears, and Jeff Sproul.

Improv Olympics Theatre Brings THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL To Columbus 5/2
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2009


After 25 years of providing Chicago with groundbreaking, star-making, world class improvisational comedy, the legendary Improv Olympics Theater brings The Improvised Musical to Columbus. This production features all the elements of a big time Broadway musical-huge group numbers, larger than life characters, tight harmonies, and dynamic choreography. However, every line, note, and step of this musical is completely improvised-made up right there on the spot based on suggestions from the audience.

LIARS Presents 8 Comedic Plays By Jones, Mather & More At UNDER St Marks 5/7-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 8, 2009


LIARS is a collection of eight brand-new comedic plays about deceiving, falsifying, fibbing, and stretching the truth. Join us as we set fire to the pants of Hollywood agents and other sleazy hucksters, and expose cons from tofu to Santa Claus. Playwrights featured will include Jesse Jones, Jeremy Mather, Daniel McCoy, Lindsey Moore, Joe Musso, Caroline O'Hare, Matt Sears, and Jeff Sproul.

PHIT Announces Kevin Allison Of MTV's The Sate 4/6-12
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2009


Philly Improv Theater (PHIT) announces that Kevin Allison of MTV's The State will be performing as part of the theater's April line-up, which runs April 6-12. Allison will be performing his one man sketch show, F*** Up. Philly Improv Theater performs at 407 Bainbridge Street. Allison will perform F*** Up at 10 p.m. on Friday, April 10 and Saturday April 11. He will also perform the show at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 12. Tickets for the performances cost $15 each and are available online at www.phillyimprovtheater.com or at 267-233-1556.

Improv Olympics Theatre Brings THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL To Columbus 5/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 3, 2009


After 25 years of providing Chicago with groundbreaking, star-making, world class improvisational comedy, the legendary Improv Olympics Theater brings The Improvised Musical to Columbus. This production features all the elements of a big time Broadway musical-huge group numbers, larger than life characters, tight harmonies, and dynamic choreography. However, every line, note, and step of this musical is completely improvised-made up right there on the spot based on suggestions from the audience.

PHIT Announces Kevin Allison Of MTV's The Sate 4/6-12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 20, 2009


Philly Improv Theater (PHIT) announces that Kevin Allison of MTV's The State will be performing as part of the theater's April line-up, which runs April 6-12. Allison will be performing his one man sketch show, F*** Up. Philly Improv Theater performs at 407 Bainbridge Street. Allison will perform F*** Up at 10 p.m. on Friday, April 10 and Saturday April 11. He will also perform the show at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 12. Tickets for the performances cost $15 each and are available online at www.phillyimprovtheater.com or at 267-233-1556.

Chemically Imbalanced Comedy presents Snubfest 2008
by Chicago News Desk - Jun 3, 2008


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