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The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Hold onto your hats! Shows beginning in late April include 'Avenue Q,' 'Ragtime,' 'Juno,' 'Hey! Dancin'! Hey! Musical!,' 'How To Succeed...,' 'Hair,' 'The Sound Of Music,' 'Motown' and 'The Wizard Of Oz!' AMAZING! Plus news from The Second City, the Goodman, that JCS arena tour, a 2015 'Little Shop' and the return of the Mormons! Whew!

The six performers who wrote and star in the Second City's new revue know how the hit an audience where it counts: 50% heart and 50% brain.

The Second City has announced the opening of The Second City's 102nd Revue, 'Depraved New World' at The Second City Mainstage Theatre (1616 N. Wells St). A Grand Opening is scheduled for tonight, April 1, 2014 at 8:00 p.m.

The Second City has announced the opening of The Second City's 102nd Revue, 'Depraved New World.' Reviewing press are invited to attend on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. at The Second City Mainstage Theatre (1616 N. Wells St). A Grand Opening is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 8:00 p.m.

Now in its 10th year, Goodman Theatre's 2013 New Stages festival features five free new plays-two fully staged workshop productions performed in repertory plus three staged readings-in the Owen Theatre, now through December 22. All five plays celebrate Latino playwrights: The Upstairs Concierge, a contemporary farce about celebrity and baseball by Pulitzer Prize finalist (for The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity) Kristoffer Diaz; and The Solid Sand Below, an examination of the intoxicating nature of war which Martin Zimmerman developed during his time as a member of the Goodman's Playwrights Unit, and which was selected for the 2013 National Playwrights Conference at The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in Connecticut. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the workshop productions below!

Goodman Theatre announces the complete line-up for its 2013 New Stages festival, this year celebrating Latino playwrights. Three staged readings-The Rooster Room by Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Alegria Hudes, Feathers and Teeth by Charise Castro Smith and Another Word for Beauty by Jose Rivera-complement the previously-announced two fully-staged workshop productions, The Upstairs Concierge by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz and The Solid Sand Below by former Goodman Theatre Playwrights Unit member Martin Zimmerman.

In the spirit of friendly competition, the cast of The Second City produced this parody rap video for the Stanley Cup, featuring Johnny Oduya and Ray Emery of Chicago's Blackhawks. Click below to watch the video!

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 Tony Awards (aka New York thanks Chicago), 'Motown,' Cole and 'Kiss,' next season from BoHo, Marriott's latest, a new 'Rent,' The Second City and more!

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Big doings at Broadway In Chicago, 'Othello: The Remix,' world premieres from Pride Plays, The Second City and two from composer Kevin O'Donnell, 'Spamalot,' 'I Can Get It For You Wholesale' and so much more!

The Second City has announced the opening of The Second City's 101st Revue,Let Them Eat Chaos. Reviewing press are invited to attend the show on Sunday, April 7, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at The Second City Mainstage Theatre (1616 N. Wells Street). A Grand Opening is scheduled for Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at 8:00 p.m.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Patti LuPone, composer tributes, new musicals in Chicago and New York, 'Beauty And The Beast' and 'The Jungle Book,' yet another 'Reefer Madness' and more....

The Second City e.t.c. today announced the opening of their brand new 36th Revue, We're All in This Room Together.

Rochester is the star in the Mainstage when GeVa Theatre Center presents I'll Be Geneseeing You, The Second City Does Rochester. The production will close on January 30.

From January 4 to January 30, Rochester is the star in the Mainstage when Geva Theatre Center presents I'll Be Geneseeing You, The Second City Does Rochester.

From January 4 to January 30, Rochester is the star in the Mainstage when Geva Theatre Center presents I'll Be Geneseeing You, The Second City Does Rochester.

Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce a free public performance of its powerful, educational touring production of The MLK Project: The Fight for Civil Rights.

Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce a free public performance of its powerful, educational touring production of The MLK Project: The Fight for Civil Rights.