E Faye Butler News

Three actors perform a herculean task in tackling classic play.

Theatre artists and productions nominated for The 26th Annual Helen Hayes Awards were announced this evening at a press conference hosted by The National Theatre in its Helen Hayes Gallery. The complete list of nominees can be found below.

Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the second extension of Oh Coward!, words and music by Noel Coward, devised by Roderick Cook. The production, which began its run in November 2009 is directed by Jim Corti, with musical direction by Doug Peck. The production has been extended through April 18, 2010, at Writers' Theatre, 664 Vernon Avenue in Glencoe.

Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce Writers' Cabaret-Four Evenings of Song, a series of Monday night performances on the set of Oh Coward!, 664 Vernon Ave. in Glencoe, and the CD release of Bright Young People-The Songs of Noel Coward, featuring Kate Fry, Rob Lindley and John Sanders with Doug Peck (piano).

Chicago's Northlight Theatre will host New Year's Eve with E. Faye Butler and Her Trio, Thursday, December 31st at 8:00pm. Chicago musical sensation E. Faye Butler takes the Northlight stage to present favorites from the American Songbook in an intimate evening of story and song from jazz to pop, show tunes to blues.

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, announces a one-night only event, New Year's Eve with E. Faye Butler and her Trio. The special event is at 8:00 p.m. on December 31, 2009, at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie.

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The Marriott Theatre continues its highly acclaimed 2009 season with HAIRSPRAY, the show the New York Post calls 'A great big fat gorgeous hit!' This all-new production of the Tony Award-winning international phenomenon explodes onto the Marriott Theatre stage September 23rd. Direct from Broadway, where it played for over 2,500 performances, the production begins previews September 23rd, opens Wednesday, September 30th at 8 p.m., and runs through December 6th, 2009.

The Marriott Theatre continues its highly acclaimed 2009 season with HAIRSPRAY, the show the New York Post calls 'A great big fat gorgeous hit!' This all-new production of the Tony Award-winning international phenomenon explodes onto the Marriott Theatre stage September 23rd. Direct from Broadway, where it played for over 2,500 performances, the production begins previews September 23rd, opens Wednesday, September 30th at 8 p.m., and runs through December 6th, 2009.

Chicago's Northlight Theatre will host New Year's Eve with E. Faye Butler and Her Trio, Thursday, December 31st at 8:00pm. Chicago musical sensation E. Faye Butler takes the Northlight stage to present favorites from the American Songbook in an intimate evening of story and song from jazz to pop, show tunes to blues.

Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the run of Oh Coward!, words and music by Noël Coward, devised by Roderick Cook.

Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the run of Oh Coward!, words and music by Noël Coward, devised by Roderick Cook.

The Marriott Theatre presents a one night only performance of Just In Time: An Evening with E. Faye Butler and her Orchestra on Monday, November 16th at 7:30 pm at The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Dr. in Lincolnshire. Tickets are currently on sale.

Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the run of Oh Coward!, words and music by Noël Coward, devised by Roderick Cook.

The Marriott Theatre presents a one night only performance of Just In Time: An Evening with E. Faye Butler and her Orchestra on Monday, November 16th at 7:30 pm at The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Dr. in Lincolnshire. Tickets are currently on sale.

Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the run of Oh Coward!, words and music by Noël Coward, devised by Roderick Cook.

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Yesterday evening marked the 41st annual Jeff Equity Awards Ceremony, honoring productions and production companies for excellence in Chicago-area theater. The ceremony took place at at the Skokie's North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.

The Jeff Awards have announced 179 nominations in 35 categories for Chicago Equity theatrical productions which opened between August 1, 2008, and July 31, 2009.

Judy Kaye should name her cabaret act at CENTERSTAGE 'Let Me Entertain You' and does she ever.