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Victory Gardens continues its 2010/11 Season with the Chicago premiere of Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker, directed by Dexter Bullard.

Victory Gardens continues its 2010/11 Season with the Chicago premiere of Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker, directed by Dexter Bullard.

American Theater Company (ATC) announces the restored, revised, R-rated The Original Grease. The production will run April 21 - June 5, 2011 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron, Chicago, IL. Press Opening is Monday, May 2, 2011. Chicago. 1959. Before two movies and three Broadway productions, summer lovin' happened on Lake Michigan and the Pink Ladies were a group of working class outsiders living on Chicago's Northwest Side. Including never-before-heard music, lyrics and scenes, author Jim Jacobs teams up with Artistic Director PJ Paparelli and Choreographer Jim Corti to bring to life for the first time since 1971 the original R-Rated version of the world's most famous movie musical.

American Theater Company (ATC) announces the restored, revised, R-rated The Original Grease. The production will run April 21 - June 5, 2011 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron, Chicago, IL. Press Opening is Monday, May 2, 2011. Chicago. 1959. Before two movies and three Broadway productions, summer lovin' happened on Lake Michigan and the Pink Ladies were a group of working class outsiders living on Chicago's Northwest Side. Including never-before-heard music, lyrics and scenes, author Jim Jacobs teams up with Artistic Director PJ Paparelli and Choreographer Jim Corti to bring to life for the first time since 1971 the original R-Rated version of the world's most famous movie musical.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The Paramount Theatre, 'White Noise,' Oscar nominations, 'The 50 People Who Really Perform...,' 'A Little Night Music,' Liz Callaway, more....

The Paramount Theatre and Aurora Civic Center Authority announced today the appointment of Jim Corti, the celebrated Chicago director, choreographer and Broadway actor as the first-ever Artistic Director in the Paramount Theatre's 80-year history.

Victory Gardens proudly announces casting for the World Premiere of Joel Drake Johnson's The Boys Room directed by Associate Artistic Director Sandy Shinner and for the Chicago Premiere of Annie Baker's Circle Mirror Transformation directed by Dexter Bullard.

The Jeff Awards for Chicago Equity theater announced this year's nominees. Productions that opened between August 1, 2009 and July 31, 2010 were eligible for nominations.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Jeff Award nominations, Broadway In Chicago's 2011 Spring Series, Fox Valley Theatricals, Midwest New Musicals, Super September, 'Candide,' more....

The Jeff Awards for Chicago Equity theater announced this year's nominees. Productions that opened between August 1, 2009 and July 31, 2010 were eligible for nominations.

The Jeff Awards announced 162 nominations in 31 categories for Chicago Equity theatrical productions which opened between August 1, 2009, and July 31, 2010.

Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar is pleased to announce FLIP FLOP: The 80s, a gender-bent evening of cabaret performances set to the tune of a bangin' 1980s lineup. The event will take place on Monday, August 23 at Sidetrack (3349 N. Halsted) starting at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn Lipuma lead the staff, board and artists in celebration as the theatre closes its 2009/10 Season and enters the arresting 2010/11 Season. Significant achievements were met both artistically and fiscally, including increasing national recognition for the theatre and its productions.

Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar is pleased to announce FLIP FLOP: The 80s, a gender-bent evening of cabaret performances set to the tune of a bangin' 1980s lineup. The event will take place on Monday, August 23 at Sidetrack (3349 N. Halsted) starting at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The Stephen Sondheim concert at Ravinia, Northwestern's 'A Celebration of Stephen Schwartz,' 'Spring Awakening' and 'Come Fly Away' tours, Drury Lane Theatre's 2011 season, more....

Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, known for producing acclaimed, innovative and classic musicals and comedies, announces its exciting 2011 season featuring five highly anticipated productions.

Following the resounding success of RAGTIME, Drury Lane Theatre continues their celebration of ‘the year of the Director' with Jim Corti's dazzling production of the musical comedy SUGAR which previews at Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, on June 3, opens June 12 at 8:30 p.m. and runs through August 1.

Every Thursday in July, Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, is hosting 'Girls' Night Out' at the hit musical comedy SUGAR. Enjoy a summer evening with friends for a special $100 four-pack rate which includes

Every Thursday in July, Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, is hosting 'Girls' Night Out' at the hit musical comedy SUGAR. Enjoy a summer evening with friends for a special $100 four-pack rate which includes

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Million Dollar Quartet,' 'Oh Boy!,' 'Low Down Dirty Blues,' 'Sugar,' 'The Drowsy Chaperone,' 'Sweet And Hot,' more....