The Apollo News

Michaela Harrison, Jazz Vocalist comes to Twins Jazz Club on Fri., Aug. 19 & Sat., Aug. 20 at 9pm & 11pm sets

A.R.T. American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) will present The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, opening the A.R.T.'s 2011-2 season on August 117 at the Loeb Drama Center. The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin, is adapted by Suzan-Lori Parks and Diedre Murray, and directed by A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus.

The Harris Theater for Music and Dance launches its eighth season this Fall 2011 with an exciting and eclectic collection of culturally diverse programs featuring some of the world's greatest musicians, dance companies, and artistic visionaries, as well as an exciting selection of performances by the city's most acclaimed music and dance institutions.

Side Splitters announces Carl Labove this Weekend from August 18 - 21

Seventy six years after its movie release, Top Hat will receive its world stage premiere at the Milton Keynes Theatre on 16 August 2011 where it opens for the start of an initial 17 UK week tour prior to an anticipated West End transfer in spring 2012.

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal kicks-off his All-Star Comedy Jam Tour at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Friday, Sept. 2.

Comedian and actor Gabriel Iglesias will debut his Stand Up Revolution Tour at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino during Mexican Independence Day Weekend September 15 - 18. Shows on Thursday, Sept. 15, Friday, Sept. 16 and Sunday, Sept. 18 are scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. The Saturday, Sept. 17 performance will begin at 10 p.m.

Broadway In Chicago has announced that Emerald City Theatre's 2010 hit PINKALICIOUS: THE MUSICAL is extending by popular demand through Jan. 7, 2012 at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut St). Individual tickets are on sale now.

Comedian Rudy Rush will be appearing at The Comedy House from August 9 - 14, 2011.

One of the most successful comedies in recent years, Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn's YES, PRIME MINISTER has played to sell out audiences at Chichester Festival Theatre and the Gielgud Theatre last year followed by a UK wide tour this Spring and is currently playing at the Apollo Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue. At the end of the current run on September 17th, the production will pack up at the Apollo and move next door back into The Gielgud Theatre for a final 8 weeks.

The cast of the smash-hit Million Dollar Quartet, Chicago's beloved musical inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together legendary rock ‘n' roll icons Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley, and throngs of excited music-lovers will rock the Thompson Center with a free concert on Friday, August 5 at noon.

History Theatre has named Austene Van as Associate Artistic Director, beginning in the 2011-2012 season.

WICKED, the hit musical that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, has announced that Rachel Tucker will continue in her starring role as Elphaba into 2012. Julie Legrand (Madame Morrible), Nikki Davis-Jones (Standby Elphaba) and Chloe Taylor (Standby Glinda) are also all continuing in their roles. UK Executive Producer Michael McCabe commented: 'Since first joining our cast in March 2010, Rachel has thrilled audiences and critics alike with her powerful and passionate performance as Elphaba. We are all absolutely thrilled that Rachel has now decided to continue leading the company with her extraordinary professionalism and great dedication to the role - we couldn't be more proud of her success'.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET will resume performances tonight at its new home at New World Stages.

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the full cast joining star and three-time Tony Award winner Frank Langella as 'Gregor Antonescu' in Terence Rattigan's drama Man and Boy, directed by Maria Aitken.

With the 2011-2012 summer season fully underway, Chicago continues to produce some of the most exciting theater in the country and hold its place as a leader on the national scene. The city's wide range of summer programming, featuring everything from the latest musicals to international work, is enjoying record ticket sales, with many hit productions enjoying record extensions, as well.

Gary Naylor finds that an old television favourite works well on the stage.

Latino comedian and actor Gabriel Iglesias will debut his hilarious stand-up routine at The Mirage Hotel & Casino Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23. The shows are scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. nightly.

With the 2011-2012 summer season fully underway, Chicago continues to produce some of the most exciting theater in the country and hold its place as a leader on the national scene. The city's wide range of summer programming, featuring everything from the latest musicals to international work, is enjoying record ticket sales, with many hit productions enjoying record extensions, as well.

MotorCity Casino Hotel is proud to announce Nephew Tommy & Friends Comedy Night Out at Sound Board, Friday, September 23 at 8:00pm.