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The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, begins its 35th anniversary 2010 season with the internationally acclaimed Broadway musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.

The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, begins its 35th anniversary 2010 season with the internationally acclaimed Broadway musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.

The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, begins its 35th anniversary 2010 season with the internationally acclaimed Broadway musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.

The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, begins its 35th anniversary 2010 season with the internationally acclaimed Broadway musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.

The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, begins its 35th anniversary 2010 season with the internationally acclaimed Broadway musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.

Goodman Theatre proudly extends Animal Crackers through November 1, 2009. Director Henry Wishcamper's production of this rarely staged Marx Brothers classic musical has been hailed 'pure pleasure' (Time Out Chicago) in which 'not a minute goes by when the audience isn't being awed by the spectacle (and) astonished by the breakneck comic mayhem.' (Daily Herald).

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Goodman Theatre proudly extends Animal Crackers through November 1, 2009. Director Henry Wishcamper's production of this rarely staged Marx Brothers classic musical has been hailed 'pure pleasure' (Time Out Chicago) in which 'not a minute goes by when the audience isn't being awed by the spectacle (and) astonished by the breakneck comic mayhem.' (Daily Herald).

America's largest student-produced musical, The Dolphin Show at Northwestern University, celebrates its 67th year with the opening of a dynamic re-imagining of the timeless classic, The Wizard of Oz. The Dolphin Show began as production in a swimming pool to benefit the Dolphin Club swim team. Now in its 67th year, The Dolphin Show has moved its productions onto dry land and has become the largest entirely student-produced musical in the country and a Northwestern and Greater Chicago tradition, boasting professional quality production values and a team of over a hundred undergraduate students. The Dolphin Show is also dedicated to engaging the greater Chicagoland community through extensive philanthropy, outreach programming and community-focused events. This year's production of The Wizard of Oz allows The Dolphin Show to create a bold re-imagining of the classic story that has become synonymous with American culture. 'We are thrilled to bring Oz to life on stage for a whole new generation to experience and appreciate. This production is certain to continue The Dolphin Show's tradition of celebrating the arts and entertaining both the Northwestern and Chicagoland communities,' said Executive Producer/President Zachary Baer.

America's largest student-produced musical, The Dolphin Show at Northwestern University, celebrates its 67th year this January with a dynamic re-imagining of the timeless classic, The Wizard of Oz.

The 2009 Dolphin Show is a modern re-telling of L. Frank Baum's popular tale 'The Wizard of Oz.' The family show will be the 67th annual production by Northwestern University students. It is one of the largest student-produced musicals in the nation. Among the show's updates will be a 'Dorothy' who will be fashionably attired in a T-shirt and skirt rather than a gingham dress, and in place of demure ruby slippers, she will wear trendy red high-heels. Five performances of 'The Wizard of Oz' will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23; 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24; 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25; 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30; and 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., on the University's Evanston campus. The show will feature the songs 'Over the Rainbow' and 'We're Off to See the Wizard,' among other classic favorites.

America's largest student-produced musical, The Dolphin Show at Northwestern University, celebrates its 67th year this January with a dynamic re-imagining of the timeless classic, The Wizard of Oz.

America's largest student-produced musical, The Dolphin Show at Northwestern University, celebrates its 67th year this January with a dynamic re-imagining of the timeless classic, The Wizard of Oz.

In honor of National Grandparents Day, all Grandparents attending the hit musical comedy The Boys from Syracuse at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, will receive a complimentary Crème Brulee dessert on Sunday, September 7. The Flight of Crème Brulee features a decadent trio of chocolate, raspberry and vanilla flavors and will be served in the restaurant adjacent to the theater after the 2:00 p.m. performance or before the 6:00 p.m. performance. For reservations, call (630) 530-0111 and mention the code GRANDPARENTS.

Drury Lane Oakbrook's opening night benefit photos from 'The Boys From Syracuse'. The benefit was held to help raise funds for The Chicago Academy for the Arts…

Arts Alliance at Northwestern University's production of Kander and Ebb's Cabaret begins performances May 29.