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The Hypocrites to Present ADDING MACHINE at The Den Theatre's Heath Main Stage

This spring, The Hypocrites are pleased to bring the award winning, Off-Broadway musical hit ADDING MACHINE: A Musical back to Chicago where it first premiered. Directed by Geoff Button with music direction by Matt Deitchman and choreography by Katie Spelman, this heartbreaking musical adaptation of Elmer Rice's play The Adding Machine features music by Joshua Schmidt and book and lyrics by Jason Loewith and Schmidt. ADDING MACHINE: A Musical will play March 18 - May 15, 2016 at The Den Theatre's Heath Main Stage, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.  Tickets are current available at www.the-hypocrites.com. The press opening is Monday, March 28 at 7 pm.

A WILDER CHRISTMAS Extends Off-Broadway Run

The award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company today announced that the hit production of A WILDER CHRISTMAS, an evening of two rarely seen one-acts by Thornton Wilder, will extend its limited engagement through January 10th at Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46 Street (between Ninth & Tenth Aves.) A WILDER CHRISTMAS (comprised of Wilder's THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER and PULLMAN CAR HIAWATHA) opened on December 8th to unanimous rave reviews.

BWW Review: NEWSIES Is the Orpheum's Latest Edition

There was a moment tonight in the Orpheum's presentation of NEWSIES that I envisioned the entire production as an animated feature -- and why not? There was the infectious music of Alan Menken, who long ago set the 'gold standard' for the resurgence of Disney animation beginning with THE LITTLE MERMAID; there was, too, the 'underdog' hero ('Jack Kelley,' played with panache and charisma by Joey Barreiro), who serves as a point of inspiration for a horde of ragtag 'newsies'; and instead of an 'Ariel' or 'Belle,' there was 'Katherine,' the spirited young 'girl reporter,' who, with her independence and ingenuity, could fall right in line with the other young heroines of Disney films.

Peccadillo Theater Opens A WILDER CHRISTMAS Tonight

This holiday season, the award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company presents A WILDER CHRISTMAS, an evening of two rarely seen Thornton Wilder one-acts: THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER and PULLMAN CAR HIAWATHA. The show opens tonight, December 8th at Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46 Street (between Ninth & Tenth Aves.)

Peccadillo Theater's A WILDER CHRISTMAS Kicks Off the Holiday Season Tonight

This holiday season, the award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company presents A WILDER CHRISTMAS, an evening of two rarely seen Thornton Wilder one-acts: THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER and PULLMAN CAR HIAWATHA. Performances are set to begin tonight, December 3rd, with the Opening on Tuesday, December 8th at Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46 Street (between Ninth & Tenth Aves.)

Peccadillo Theater's A WILDER CHRISTMAS Begins Tonight

This holiday season, the award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company will present A WILDER CHRISTMAS, an evening of two rarely seen Thornton Wilder one-acts: THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER and PULLMAN CAR HIAWATHA. Performances are set to begin tonight, December 3rd, with the Opening on Tuesday, December 8th at Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46 Street (between Ninth & Tenth Aves.)

A WILDER CHRISTMAS Director Featured on STATE OF THE ARTS Today

This holiday season, the award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company will present A WILDER CHRISTMAS, an evening of two rarely seen Thornton Wilder one-acts: THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER and PULLMAN CAR HIAWATHA. The show's Obie Award-winning director, Dan Wackerman, is this week's special guest on Richard Pheneger's popular WPKN Radio (89.5 FM) program 'State of the Arts' airing today, November 27th at noon. The segment can also be heard at www.wpkn.org. Performances of A WILDER CHRISTMAS are set to begin this Thursday, December 3rd, with the Opening on December 8th at Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46 Street (between Ninth & Tenth Aves.)

A WILDER CHRISTMAS Director to Appear on WPKN Radio This Week

This holiday season, the award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company will present A WILDER CHRISTMAS, an evening of two rarely seen Thornton Wilder one-acts: THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER and PULLMAN CAR HIAWATHA. The show's Obie Award-winning director, Dan Wackerman, will be this week's special guest on Richard Pheneger's popular WPKN Radio (89.5 FM) program 'State of the Arts' Friday, November 27th at noon. The segment can also be heard at www.wpkn.org. Performances of A WILDER CHRISTMAS are set to begin next Thursday, December 3rd, with the Opening on December 8th at Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46 Street (between Ninth & Tenth Aves.)

Rehearsals Start Today for Peccadillo Theater's A WILDER CHRISTMAS; Opens This December

This holiday season, the award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company will present A WILDER CHRISTMAS, an evening of two rarely seen Thornton Wilder one-acts: THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER and PULLMAN CAR HIAWATHA. Performances are set to begin December 3rd, with the Opening on Tuesday, December 8th at Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46 Street (between Ninth & Tenth Aves.)

Peccadillo Theater Company to Present A WILDER CHRISTMAS This Holiday Season

This holiday season, the award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company will present A WILDER CHRISTMAS, an evening of two rarely seen Thornton Wilder one-acts: THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER and PULLMAN CAR HIAWATHA. Performances are set to begin December 3rd, with the Opening on Tuesday, December 8th at Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46 Street (between Ninth & Tenth Aves.)

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at MITF's Autumn Edition Lineup

Prolific producer John Chatterton's MIDTOWN INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL is now a series of three lavish events every year - Autumn, Spring, and Summer - presenting powerful works from around the world. Scroll down for a sneak peek at some of the shows from this year's Autumn Edition, running November 2-22 at The Jewel Box Theater @ The Workshop (312 W 36th Street) in NYC! 

Jay Michaels to Helm New Musical Version of THE ADDING MACHINE

Jay Michaels, a director/producer and public relations specialist, will direct the new musical version of THE ADDING MACHINE, book and lyrics by Fran Handman and music by Sheldon Gartner, to be produced by John Chatterton, founder and executive producer of the Midtown International Theatre Festivals.

Mamet & More on Tap for Space 55's 10th Anniversary Season

Space 55's new Artistic Director Duane Daniels announces the alternative theater's 10th Anniversary Main-Stage Season. (Please note: This is a change from any previous announcements) Performances are typically Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, with early curtain time for First Fridays at 7:30 pm.

AMERICAN IDIOT, 'UNNAMED LOVE-SUICIDE', ADDING MACHINE and More Set for The Hypocrites' 2015-16 Season

The Hypocrites are pleased to announce their 2015-16 Season, featuring an unprecedented seven productions for Chicago audiences! The season kicks off this summer with the triumphant return engagement of the critically acclaimed ALL OUR TRAGIC, an unparalleled twelve-hour theatrical adaptation that combines all 32 surviving Greek tragedies into a single epic narrative, adapted and directed by Artistic Director Sean Graney and featuring most of the original cast.

AMERICAN IDIOT, 'UNNAMED LOVE-SUICIDE', ADDING MACHINE and More Set for The Hypocrites' 2015-16 Season

The Hypocrites are pleased to announce their 2015-16 Season, featuring an unprecedented seven productions for Chicago audiences! The season kicks off this summer with the triumphant return engagement of the critically acclaimed ALL OUR TRAGIC, an unparalleled twelve-hour theatrical adaptation that combines all 32 surviving Greek tragedies into a single epic narrative, adapted and directed by Artistic Director Sean Graney and featuring most of the original cast.

Circle X Theatre Co Welcomes Laurie Metcalf and Jimmi Simpson in TREVOR, Opening Tonight

Circle X Theatre Co. is thrilled to announce the West Coast premiere of TREVOR, written by Nick Jones (Writer/Co-Producer 'Orange is the New Black') and directed by Stella Powell-Jones, starring Laurie Metcalf and Jimmi Simpson. TREVOR opens tonight, March 14 and run through Sunday, April 19 at Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave. in Los Angeles, 90039.

Circle X Theatre Co Presents Laurie Metcalf and Jimmi Simpson in TREVOR, Beginning Tonight

Circle X Theatre Co. is thrilled to announce the West Coast premiere of TREVOR, written by Nick Jones (Writer/Co-Producer 'Orange is the New Black') and directed by Stella Powell-Jones, starring Laurie Metcalf and Jimmi Simpson. TREVOR will preview tonight, March 5; Friday, March 6; Saturday, March 7; Thursday, March 12 & Friday, March 13 at 8pm and will open on Saturday, March 14 and run through Sunday, April 19 at Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave. in Los Angeles, 90039.

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