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Lonesome road productions, in association with Jim Jensen, announces the Chicago arrival of the critically acclaimed the Doyle & Debbie show. Created by Bruce Arntson, and starring Bruce Arntson, Jenny Littleton and Matt Carlton, the Doyle & Debbie show begins previews at The Royal George Cabaret, 1641 N. Halsted Street, on October 11, 2011, and celebrates its opening on Monday, October 17, 2011, at 7:30 p.m.

As of this morning, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres has officially been sold. The new managing partners of the 41 year-old theatre include: Michael Brindisi, Chanhassen Resident Artistic Director; Tamara Kangas Erickson, Professional Choreographer; and Steven L. Peters, Owner and President of VenuWorks.

The charming musical classic Meet Me in St. Louis has been brought back by popular demand to Drury Lane in perfect time for the holidays.

Photos from the opening night reception for Drury Lane Oakbrook's production of MAME. MAME is currently running through December 21 at Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL. For tickets call (630) 530-0111 or visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.

The most successful rock 'n' roll musical of all time, playing to over 20 million delirious fans, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, is now offering a special family four pack for families with at least one child under the age of 16. The four pack of tickets costs $100 and must be purchased at least 48 hours in advance of the showtime. The family four pack may be redeemed by in person or by phone by calling the Drury Lane Water Tower Box Office at 312.642.2000. The tickets are subject to availability and not available on previous purchased tickets. Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story is currently running at Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL 60611 through November 2 following its sold out run at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace.

Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place will pair up with the Best Buddies of Illinois organization to celebrate the anniversary of the birthday of popular singer and songwriter Buddy Holly on September 10th, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Following the performance of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Best Buddies Illinois will join the cast for a meet and greet and to help Justin Berkobien, who stars as 'Buddy' blow out the candles on his birthday cake.

The most successful rock 'n' roll musical of all time, playing to over 20 million delirious fans, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, will be presented at Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL 60611. Following its sold out run at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, the production will preview September 10 and run through November 2. First seen in London's West End in 1989, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, has since toured the world and continues to prove how irresistible Buddy Holly's songs and style still remain today.

Chicago's company of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE has formally announced it will continue performances at the Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place through the summer.