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About Face's WE THREE LIZAS Opens 11/27 at Stage 773

About Face Theatre's sparkly, queer holiday hit musical WE THREE LIZAS is back and better than ever - with a new book and expanded score! Featuring book and lyrics by Scott Bradley*, music and additional lyrics by Alan Schmuckler, direction by Scott Ferguson*, music direction by Aaron Benham and choreography by Patrick Andrews*, WE THREE LIZAS will play November 27, 2013 - January 5, 2014 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are available online at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or www.stage773.com, in person at the Stage 773 Box Office (1225 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago) or by calling (773) 327-5252. The press opening is Thursday, December 5 at 7:30 pm.

Mixed Blood Theatre to Present THE VETERANS PLAY PROJECT, 11/14-24

A talented company of professional actors, musicians, and Minnesota veterans, led by Director Leah Cooper, creates and performs an inspiring new play based on personal stories of veterans of all conflicts on all sides collected in years of story circles. Opening shortly after Veterans Day, THE VETERANS PLAY PROJECT previews November 14, and runs November 15-24 at Fort Snelling. The production is a partnership of the Footprints Collective, Mixed Blood Theatre, and the Minnesota Humanities Center's Veterans' Voices.

About Face Theatre's WE THREE LIZAS to Return to Chicago, 11/27-1/5/2014

About Face Theatre's sparkly, queer holiday hit musical WE THREE LIZAS is back and better than ever - with a new book and expanded score! Featuring book and lyrics by Scott Bradley*, music and additional lyrics by Alan Schmuckler, direction by Scott Ferguson*, music direction by Aaron Benham and choreography by Patrick Andrews*, WE THREE LIZAS will play November 27, 2013 - January 5, 2014 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets will go on sale Friday, October 11 at will be available online at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or www.stage773.com, in person at the Stage 773 Box Office (1225 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago) or by calling (773) 327-5252. The press opening is Thursday, December 5 at 7:30 pm.

WE THREE LIZAS, BRAHMAN/I & More Set for About Face Theatre's 2013-14 Season

About Face Theatre is pleased to announce its 2013-14 programming, showcasing premiere productions and developmental works that explore gender and sexual identity. AFT's mainstage kicks-off this winter with the return of the hit holiday musical WE THREE LIZAS, featuring a new book and expanded score. In the spring, AFT presents the Chicago premiere of Aditi Brennan Kapil's stand-up comedy play, BRAHMAN/I, exploring gender, culture, mythology and puberty all through the lens of a hijra, an Indian intersex person. Next summer, About Face Youth Theatre investigates the intersection of immigration and queer identity in the world premiere of CHECKING BOXES. AFT's 2013-14 offerings will also feature the OUT FRONT Series, a year-round line-up of workshops and readings of new and developmental works by LGBTQA playwrights, as well as a month-long PRIDE CABARET Music Series in June 2014. For additional information on About Face Theatre's 2013-14 programming, please visit www.aboutfacetheatre.com.

PledgeMusic Goes Live With First Ever Tour This September

The PledgeMusic experience doesn't end with an artist reaching targeted fundraising goals. The meaningful sharing, the connections, and the support facilitated through the platform transcend the campaigns.

About Face's THE PRIDE Begins Two-Week Extension at Victory Gardens, Now through 7/27

Due to popular demand, About Face Theatre's critically acclaimed Chicago premiere of THE PRIDE by Alexi Kaye Campbell (Olivier Award) and directed by Bonnie Metzgar has added two additional weeks of performances - extending through Saturday, July 27, 2013. THE PRIDE is presented at Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Tickets for all performance are available at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or by calling the Victory Gardens Box Office at (773) 871-3000.

About Face's THE PRIDE Announces Two Week Extension at Victory Gardens, Now through 7/27

Due to popular demand, About Face Theatre's critically acclaimed Chicago premiere of THE PRIDE by Alexi Kaye Campbell (Olivier Award) and directed by Bonnie Metzgar has added two additional weeks of performances - extending through Saturday, July 27, 2013. THE PRIDE is presented at Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Tickets for all performance are available at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or by calling the Victory Gardens Box Office at (773) 871-3000.

Photo Flash: New Shots from About Face Theatre's THE PRIDE

About Face Theatre kicks off LGBTQ Pride Month with the Chicago premiere of the Olivier Award-winning drama THE PRIDE by Alexi Kaye Campbell, directed by Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar, playing now through July 13, 2013 at Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. THE PRIDE features AFT Artistic Associates Patrick Andrews, John Francisco and Benjamin Sprunger with Jessie Fisher. Scroll down for new production photos!

Photo Flash: First Look at About Face Theatre's THE PRIDE

About Face Theatre kicks off LGBTQ Pride Month with the Chicago premiere of the Olivier Award-winning drama THE PRIDE by Alexi Kaye Campbell, directed by Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar, playing now through July 13, 2013 at Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. THE PRIDE features AFT Artistic Associates Patrick Andrews, John Francisco and Benjamin Sprunger with Jessie Fisher. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below!

Roscommon Arts Centre to Present Seamus O'Rourke's STALEMATE, 6/12-13

Leitrim playwright, actor and director Seamus O'Rourke returns to Roscommon Arts Centre next Wednesday 12th & Thursday 13th June with his new play 'Stalemate'. Tickets €18/€16 are available through Roscommon Arts Centre's box office 090 6625824 or online at www.roscommonartscentre.ie

THE SIX MARYS and STALEMATE Set for Roscommon Arts Centre, June 2013

The Six Marys written and performed by Athlone native Jean Farrell is a comical yet poignant look at life, from childhood in the 1950s, to the present day. With proceeds in aid of Gaelscoil de hIde Roscommon, this play will be performed at Roscommon Arts Centre for two nights only tonight, the 6th and Friday 7th June 8pm. Tickets are just €10 and can be purchased through Roscommon Arts Centre's box office on 090 6625824 or online at www.roscommonartscentre.ie.

About Face Theatre Kicks Off LGBTQ Pride Month with THE PRIDE Today

About Face Theatre will kick off LGBTQ Pride Month with the Chicago premiere of the Oliver Award-winning drama THE PRIDE by Alexi Kaye Campbell, directed by Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar, playing today, June 6 - July 13, 2013 at Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Tickets for THE PRIDE are available at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or by calling the Victory Gardens Box Office at (773) 871-3000. The press opening is Thursday, June 13 at 7:30 pm.

THE SIX MARYS and STALEMATE Set for Roscommon Arts Centre, June 2013

The Six Marys written and performed by Athlone native Jean Farrell is a comical yet poignant look at life, from childhood in the 1950s, to the present day. With proceeds in aid of Gaelscoil de hIde Roscommon, this play will be performed at Roscommon Arts Centre for two nights only on Thursday 6th and Friday 7th June 8pm. Stalemate by Seamus O'Rourke, A Backstage Theatre Canal Studio Production, will play the Roscommon Arts Centre Wednesday 12th & Thursday 13th June.

About Face Theatre Presents the Chicago Premiere of THE PRIDE, Opening 6/6

About Face Theatre will kick-off LGBTQ Pride Month with the Chicago premiere of the Olivier Award-winning drama THE PRIDE by Alexi Kaye Campbell, directed by Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar, playing June 6 - July 13, 2013 at Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Tickets for THE PRIDE are available at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or by calling the Victory Gardens Box Office at (773) 871-3000. The press opening is Thursday, June 13 at 7:30 pm.

BONES Fan Event Kicks Off Today Worldwide on Official Social Channels

Bare Bones: Total Fandom-onium! - Kicks off today worldwide on all Bones social channels! Fans can submit questions via Facebook and Twitter to the cast and crew of the popular Fox series. The best questions will then be selected by producers and be included on the "Bones" Season Eight DVD that will be released later this fall.

About Face Theatre to Kick Off LGBTQ Pride Month with THE PRIDE, 6/6-7/13

About Face Theatre will kick off LGBTQ Pride Month with the Chicago premiere of the Oliver Award-winning drama THE PRIDE by Alexi Kaye Campbell, directed by Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar, playing June 6 - July 13, 2013 at Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Tickets for THE PRIDE are available at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or by calling the Victory Gardens Box Office at (773) 871-3000. The press opening is Thursday, June 13 at 7:30 pm.

Photo Flash: Rob Lindley, Michael Weber, and More in Opening Night of LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL

Porchlight Music Theatre celebrates Black History Month, with the third production in their 2012 - 2013 season, Lanie Robertson's Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, now playing through March 10, 2013, starring Alexis Rogers as Billie Holiday and directed by Porchlight Artistic Associate Rob Lindley with music direction by Jaret Landon, at Stage 773, 1225 West Belmont Ave. Check out the opening night photos below!

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