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TheatreSquared will kick off the 2010/11 Fifth Anniversary Season with The 39 Steps, a live comedy thriller adapted by Patrick Barlow from Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film and John Buchan's spy novel.

'Not Wanted on the Voyage,' a new musical by Broadway writers Neil Bartram and Brian Hill ('The Story of My Life') featuring a design team including Tony Award-winning designer, Eugene Lee, enters its second weekend of developmental performances this Thursday.

'Not Wanted on the Voyage,' a new musical by Broadway writers Neil Bartram and Brian Hill ('The Story of My Life') featuring a design team including Tony Award-winning designer, Eugene Lee, enters its second weekend of developmental performances this Thursday.

TimeLine Theatre Company opens its 2010-11 season with the Chicago premiere of Frost/Nixon by Peter Morgan, directed by TimeLine Associate Artist Louis Contey. Frost/Nixon runs August 21 - October 10, 2010 (previews August 17 through August 20) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.

In response to extraordinary ticket demand and with the initial 9-week run already substantially sold out, TimeLine Theatre Company announces a 6-week extension of its critically acclaimed Chicago premiere of The Farnsworth Invention by Aaron Sorkin, directed by Nick Bowling. The play, originally scheduled to close on June 13, will now continue through July 24 at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.

The Factory Theater presents The League Of Awesome written by Corri Feuerstein & Sara Sevigny Directed by Matt Engle. Preview Weekend July 9th-11th Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm $10

The Factory Theater presents The League Of Awesome written by Corri Feuerstein & Sara Sevigny Directed by Matt Engle. Preview Weekend July 9th-11th Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm $10

TimeLine Theatre Company concludes its record-breaking 2009-10 season with the highly anticipated Chicago premiere of Aaron Sorkin's The Farnsworth Invention, directed by TimeLine Company member Nick Bowling. The Farnsworth Invention runs April 17 - June 13, 2010 (previews April 14 through April 16) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.

Playwright Tracey Scott Wilson rips through the pages of history in The Good Negro, a 'powerfully moving' (The New York Times) and 'thunderous new play' (Variety) about the drive for racial equality-and the clash between private ethics and public good. Goodman Resident Director Chuck Smith, who helmed Wilson's 2005 play The Story at the Goodman, directs this Chicago premiere, featuring a cast of Broadway stars and local favorites. A design team led by Tony Award-nominated Set Designer Riccardo Hernandez brings the production to life using inspiration from the iconic imagery of photojournalist Charles Moore. The Good Negro runs May 1 - June 6, 2010 in the Goodman's Albert Theatre. Tickets start at $25. In conjunction with this Chicago premiere, WBEZ's Richard Steele interviews Wilson and Smith for an Artists Talk discussion about The Good Negro on Wednesday, May 5, 6 - 7pm at Goodman Theatre. The Edith-Marie Appleton Foundation is the Major Production Sponsor for The Good Negro; Allstate Insurance Company is the Major Corporate Sponsor; and Bank of America and Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP are the Corporate Sponsor Partners. The Joyce Foundation provides principal support of Artistic Development and Diversity Initiatives. American Airlines is the Exclusive Airline of Goodman Theatre.

In response to extraordinary ticket demand and with the initial 9-week run already substantially sold out, TimeLine Theatre Company announces a 6-week extension of its critically acclaimed Chicago premiere of The Farnsworth Invention by Aaron Sorkin, directed by Nick Bowling. The play, originally scheduled to close on June 13, will now continue through July 24 at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.

Playwright Tracey Scott Wilson rips through the pages of history in The Good Negro, a 'powerfully moving' (The New York Times) and 'thunderous new play' (Variety) about the drive for racial equality-and the clash between private ethics and public good. Goodman Resident Director Chuck Smith, who helmed Wilson's 2005 play The Story at the Goodman, directs this Chicago premiere, featuring a cast of Broadway stars and local favorites. A design team led by Tony Award-nominated Set Designer Riccardo Hernandez brings the production to life using inspiration from the iconic imagery of photojournalist Charles Moore. The Good Negro runs May 1 - June 6, 2010 in the Goodman's Albert Theatre. Tickets start at $25. In conjunction with this Chicago premiere, WBEZ's Richard Steele interviews Wilson and Smith for an Artists Talk discussion about The Good Negro on Wednesday, May 5, 6 - 7pm at Goodman Theatre. The Edith-Marie Appleton Foundation is the Major Production Sponsor for The Good Negro; Allstate Insurance Company is the Major Corporate Sponsor; and Bank of America and Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP are the Corporate Sponsor Partners. The Joyce Foundation provides principal support of Artistic Development and Diversity Initiatives. American Airlines is the Exclusive Airline of Goodman Theatre.

Our Lady of the Underpass by Teatro Vista resident playwright Tanya Saracho will be remounted at 16th Street Theater, marking the 5-year anniversary of the Holy sighting under the bridge. The return of this critically-acclaimed, Jeff-Nominated 2009 production directed by Sandra Marquez (Teatro Vista Ensemble Member) is a collaboration between 16th Street Theater and Teatro Vista…Theatre with a View. The production will run at 16th Street Theater in the Berwyn Cultural Center, 6420 16th Street in Berwyn April 1 - May 1, 2010 with Press Opening: Saturday, April 3 @ 5:00 PM

TimeLine Theatre Company concludes its record-breaking 2009-10 season with the highly anticipated Chicago premiere of Aaron Sorkin's The Farnsworth Invention, directed by TimeLine Company member Nick Bowling. The Farnsworth Invention runs April 17 - June 13, 2010 (previews April 14 through April 16) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.

Playwright Tracey Scott Wilson rips through the pages of history in The Good Negro, a 'powerfully moving' (The New York Times) and 'thunderous new play' (Variety) about the drive for racial equality-and the clash between private ethics and public good. Goodman Resident Director Chuck Smith, who helmed Wilson's 2005 play The Story at the Goodman, directs this Chicago premiere, featuring a cast of Broadway stars and local favorites. A design team led by Tony Award-nominated Set Designer Riccardo Hernandez brings the production to life using inspiration from the iconic imagery of photojournalist Charles Moore. The Good Negro runs May 1 - June 6, 2010 in the Goodman's Albert Theatre. Tickets start at $25. In conjunction with this Chicago premiere, WBEZ's Richard Steele interviews Wilson and Smith for an Artists Talk discussion about The Good Negro on Wednesday, May 5, 6 - 7pm at Goodman Theatre. The Edith-Marie Appleton Foundation is the Major Production Sponsor for The Good Negro; Allstate Insurance Company is the Major Corporate Sponsor; and Bank of America and Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP are the Corporate Sponsor Partners. The Joyce Foundation provides principal support of Artistic Development and Diversity Initiatives. American Airlines is the Exclusive Airline of Goodman Theatre.

Our Lady of the Underpass by Teatro Vista resident playwright Tanya Saracho will be remounted at 16th Street Theater, marking the 5-year anniversary of the Holy sighting under the bridge. The return of this critically-acclaimed, Jeff-Nominated 2009 production directed by Sandra Marquez (Teatro Vista Ensemble Member) is a collaboration between 16th Street Theater and Teatro Vista…Theatre with a View. The production will run at 16th Street Theater in the Berwyn Cultural Center, 6420 16th Street in Berwyn April 1 - May 1, 2010 with Press Opening: Saturday, April 3 @ 5:00 PM

Our Lady of the Underpass by Teatro Vista resident playwright Tanya Saracho will be remounted at 16th Street Theater, marking the 5-year anniversary of the Holy sighting under the bridge. The return of this critically-acclaimed, Jeff-Nominated 2009 production directed by Sandra Marquez (Teatro Vista Ensemble Member) is a collaboration between 16th Street Theater and Teatro Vista…Theatre with a View. The production will run at 16th Street Theater in the Berwyn Cultural Center, 6420 16th Street in Berwyn April 1 - May 1, 2010 with Press Opening: Saturday, April 3 @ 5:00 PM

TimeLine Theatre Company concludes its record-breaking 2009-10 season with the highly anticipated Chicago premiere of Aaron Sorkin's The Farnsworth Invention, directed by TimeLine Company member Nick Bowling. The Farnsworth Invention runs April 17 - June 13, 2010 (previews April 14 through April 16) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.

American Theater Company (ATC) continues its 25th anniversary season with the Chicago premiere of Distracted, written by Lisa Loomer. The production is directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli and will run January 28 - February 28, 2010 at American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron Street, Chicago. Press Opening is to be determined.

Court Theatre continues its 55th season with the Chicago Premiere of The Year of Magical Thinking written by Joan Didion and directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell. The production will run January 14 - February 14, 2010 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue. Press opening is Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 8:00 PM.

American Theater Company (ATC) continues its 25th anniversary season with the Chicago premiere of Distracted, written by Lisa Loomer. The production is directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli and will run January 28 - February 28, 2010 at American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron Street, Chicago. Press Opening is to be determined.