Jim Belushi News

On Sunday, March 2, the Chicagoland Chapter of Autism Speaks is proud to announce its 6th annual Oscar-themed fundraising event, An Evening with the Stars Red Carpet Spectacular, taking place at the InterContinental O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont, IL.

The Hub Network, a destination for kids and their families, is ushering in the New Year, with the world premiere of the Hub Network Original Family Movie, 'Stan Lee's Mighty 7,' on Saturday, February 1 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

McAninch Arts Center (MAC) located at 425 Fawell Blvd. on the campus of College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, completes its 14-month $35 million renovation this December. The MAC began major renovations in fall 2012 to update its three performance spaces, construct a new art gallery and outdoor patio stage, and make improvements to the infrastructure and patron service areas. Wight & Company, who served as the original architects of the McAninch Arts Center in 1986, returned to design the renovations. Construction for the MAC renovations is by Mortenson Construction, whose recent Chicago area projects include the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago as well as COD's Student Resource Center and Seaton Computing Center, among others.

LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY'S RETURN from Summertime Entertainment and Clarius Entertainment hits theaters on May 9, 2014. The film features the voice talents of Lea Michele (Dorothy), Jim Belushi (Lion), Dan Aykroyd (Scarecrow), Kelsey Grammer (Tin Man) and Bernadette Peters (Glinda), each giving new life to familiar Oz characters. Below, check out a trailer for the highly anticipated animated film!

Fortune Feimster is the loveable Southern comic with great hair and an even better personality. While Fortune has already made tremendous strides in a short period of time, there's no doubt this is only the beginning of what's to come!

The McAninch Arts Center (MAC), located at 425 Fawell Blvd. on the campus of College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, is pleased to announce its 2014 Grand Opening Season's Performance Series. The series is part of the MAC's 2014 Grand Opening season, marking the opening of the venue after a 14-month, $35 million renovation. The MAC's 2014 Grand Opening Season's Performance Series officially opens on Feb. 8 with a performance by Grammy Award-winner 'Keb Mo'. Additional programming for the MAC, including the MAC's new Patio Stage summer season and the MAC's 2014-15 season, the first complete season in the newly renovated venue, will be announced in spring 2014.

There's no place like home for the holidays, and there's no better way to get in the spirit than with holiday music...right in Ridgefield! A contemporary repertoire will regale in the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra's A Very Holiday Pops concert on Saturday, December 7, at 8 p.m. at the Anne S. Richardson Auditorium, featuring Jessica Medoff, an award-winning vocalist known for her versatility in theater and concert performance. A highlight will be Farmingville School's fourth and fifth graders' rendition of 'Jingle Bell Rock', accompanied by the RSO. Tickets are $25-60 at ridgefieldsymphony.org.

Connecticut's Ridgefield Playhouse has announced its upcoming schedule for November 2013 and beyond!

The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino is thrilled to welcome Jim Belushi & Chicago Board of Comedy to The Sands Showroom stage for the first time tonight, October 18-19. Celebrated for his ABC hit lead comedy role in 'According to Jim,' Belushi brings an improvised comedy sketch show featuring members of the Chicago Board of Comedy. Known for inviting audience members on stage with each fun performance, this team of talented performers of this interactive show is at 10 p.m.

As BroadwayWorld.com continues to celebrate the site's landmark 10th anniversary, with a variety of special features, today we're turning our spotlight on the wonderful photography of Linda Lenzi.

The Ridgefield Playhouse has announced its remaining events for its 2013-14 season, including new additions Phil Vassar and psychic Syliva Browne. Check out the full listings below!

In THE SECRET LIVES OF DORKS, Payton (Gaelan Connell) is a pathetic dork, a comic book geek whose high school career is one hopeless faux pas after another. Get a first look below.

The Lied Center for Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has announced its 24th season of world-class performing artists. The season includes 51 performances of 31 shows from a wide range of genres including Broadway, classical music, dance, theater, world music and jazz, comedy, holiday performances, folk music and shows for families.

'The Secret Lives of Dorks' will be opening theatrically across the country on September 27th, and is currently available via pre-theatrical VOD.

Bergen Performing Arts Center, located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey is proud to announce new shows to its already exciting and diverse 2013/2014 season. Now in its 10th season, bergenPAC is New Jersey's leading concert venue bringing World Class Entertainment close to home at affordable prices. All shows go on sale MondaySeptember 16th at 11:00AM; tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, BERGEN PAC.ORG, AT THE BOX OFFICE or by calling 201.227-1030.

The official theatrical trailer is now available for THE SECRET LIVES OF DORKS, starring Jim Belushi.

Legendary Bass Guitarist Michael Henderson lands his Starship in New York City at The Cutting Room Friday August 16th. 'In Concert From Motown To Miles' takes the audience on a musical journey of Michael's career. From his beginnings playing with Stevie Wonder and other Motown and Stax artists through his years with Miles Davis and his own hit making solo career. You'll hear all the hits like 'You Are My Starship', 'Wide Receiver', 'Valentine Love', 'At The Concert', 'Take Me, I'm Yours', and 'Be My Girl' plus many more. Don't miss this one night only show!

Aux Dog Theatre Nob Hill presents The Bicycle Men for one weekend only! The show runs tonight, July 18-20, today, Friday & Saturday at 7.30pm, with a special late night show on Saturday at 10pm.

The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino is thrilled to welcome Jim Belushi & Chicago Board of Comedy to The Sands Showroom stage for the first time October 18-19. Celebrated for his ABC hit lead comedy role in “According to Jim,” Belushi brings an improvised comedy sketch show featuring members of the Chicago Board of Comedy. Known for inviting audience members on stage with each fun performance, this team of talented performers of this interactive show is at 10 p.m.

Lea Michele's rep has just released a very brief statement, asking for privacy for the star, after the news was released last night that her boyfriend and GLEE co-star Cory Monteith was found dead at age 31.