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The Strange Tree Group, in association with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, is pleased to kick off its 2013-14 Season with the world premiere of THE DEAD PRINCE, an original, rambunctious, fairly-family-friendly, fairy tale muzikal, with book, music and lyrics by Jeff Award-winning playwright Emily Schwartz and directed by Lifeline ensemble member Paul Holmquist. THE DEAD PRINCE plays November 17 - December 22, 2013 at The DCASE Storefront Theater, 66 E. Randolph St. in Chicago. Tickets are available at www.strangetree.org. The press opening is Friday, November 22 at 7:30 pm. Check out a first look below!

The Strange Tree Group, in association with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, is pleased to kick off its 2013-14 Season with the world premiere of THE DEAD PRINCE, an original, rambunctious, fairly-family-friendly, fairy tale muzikal, with book, music and lyrics by Jeff Award-winning playwright Emily Schwartz and directed by Lifeline ensemble member Paul Holmquist. THE DEAD PRINCE plays now through December 22, 2013 at The DCASE Storefront Theater, 66 E. Randolph St. in Chicago. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

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 Equity Jeff winners, the Q Brothers tackle Christmas, The Rascals visit, 'The Dead Prince' debuts, plus three shows extend, the Kiss Kiss Cabaret explodes, Christine Andreas in in Indy and Bruce Vilanch plays Sidetrack!

The Strange Tree Group, in association with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, is pleased to kick off its 2013-14 Season with the world premiere of THE DEAD PRINCE, an original, rambunctious, fairly-family-friendly, fairy tale muzikal, with book, music and lyrics by Jeff Award-winning playwright Emily Schwartz and directed by Lifeline ensemble member Paul Holmquist. THE DEAD PRINCE plays November 17 - December 22, 2013 at The DCASE Storefront Theater, 66 E. Randolph St. in Chicago. Tickets are available at www.strangetree.org. The press opening is Friday, November 22 at 7:30 pm. Check out promo shots below!

The Ruckus Theater is excited to announce its upcoming world premiere of Facing Angela. First written ten years ago and re-imagined through a recent workshop with The Ruckus, Facing Angela is written by Season 4 featured playwright Scott T. Barsotti and is directed by Kyra Lewandowski. The cast of six is a motley crew of Ruckus regulars and Chicago theater favorites. Facing Angela will be performed at the Athenaeum Theatre (2936 N. Southport) June 29-July 28, 2013. Thursday- Saturday performances are at 8:00pm; Sunday performances are at 2pm. In observance of Independence Day, there will not be a show on July 4. There will be an industry performance on Mon. July 8 at 8pm. Preview tickets on June 27 and June 28 are $12. General tickets are $17. A complete performance schedule including dates, times, and ticket prices appears at the end of this release.

The Ruckus Theater is excited to announce its upcoming world premiere of Facing Angela. First written ten years ago and re-imagined through a recent workshop with The Ruckus, Facing Angela is written by Season 4 featured playwright Scott T. Barsotti and is directed by Kyra Lewandowski. The cast of six is a motley crew of Ruckus regulars and Chicago theater favorites. Facing Angela will be performed at the Athenaeum Theatre (2936 N. Southport) June 29-July 28, 2013. All performances are at 8:00pm. In observance of Independence Day, there will not be a show on July 4. There will be an industry performance on Mon. July 8 at 8pm. Preview tickets on June 27 and June 28 are $12. General tickets are $17.

Adapted by Robert Ross Parker of New York's Obie Award-winning Vampire Cowboys Theatre, with the literal translation by Marina Raydun, Goodbye Cruel World 'crackles with comedy, costume changes and terrible tuba playing. In the vein of Strange Trees 2010 Jeff Award-winning Shakespeare's King Phycus, the ensemble is made up of six fearless actors portraying 22 distinctly different parts.'

Adapted by Robert Ross Parker of New York's Obie Award-winning Vampire Cowboys Theatre, with the literal translation by Marina Raydun, Goodbye Cruel World 'crackles with comedy, costume changes and terrible tuba playing. In the vein of Strange Trees 2010 Jeff Award-winning Shakespeare's King Phycus, the ensemble is made up of six fearless actors portraying 22 distinctly different parts.'

Remember Jenny and Jenni? You don't? Well, you're going to remember them now! Re-introduce yourself to Jenny Fox and Jenni Bishop, the real, original BFFs. They're the girls who invented aerobics and made working out a worldwide sensation. Did you really think it was Jane Fonda? Or those chicks from the 20 Minute Workout videos? No, sir, it was Jenny and Jenni! And this November, the Factory Theater is going to give you their story right from the beginning. Two best friends on a journey through triumph and adversity, embarrassment and ecstasy ... and lots and lots of cardio! C'mon, everybody! On your feet! Jenny and Jenni are gonna make you feel great!

Jenny and Jenni by Shannon O'Neill and directed by Laura McKenzie

Jenny and Jenni by Shannon O'Neill and directed by Laura McKenzie

Remember Jenny and Jenni? You don't? Well, you're going to remember them now! Re-introduce yourself to Jenny Fox and Jenni Bishop, the real, original BFFs. They're the girls who invented aerobics and made working out a worldwide sensation. Did you really think it was Jane Fonda? Or those chicks from the 20 Minute Workout videos? No, sir, it was Jenny and Jenni! And this November, the Factory Theater is going to give you their story right from the beginning. Two best friends on a journey through triumph and adversity, embarrassment and ecstasy ... and lots and lots of cardio! C'mon, everybody! On your feet! Jenny and Jenni are gonna make you feel great!

Remember Jenny and Jenni? You don't? Well, you're going to remember them now! Re-introduce yourself to Jenny Fox and Jenni Bishop, the real, original BFFs. They're the girls who invented aerobics and made working out a worldwide sensation. Did you really think it was Jane Fonda? Or those chicks from the 20 Minute Workout videos? No, sir, it was Jenny and Jenni! And this November, the Factory Theater is going to give you their story right from the beginning. Two best friends on a journey through triumph and adversity, embarrassment and ecstasy ... and lots and lots of cardio! C'mon, everybody! On your feet! Jenny and Jenni are gonna make you feel great!