Theatre Building Chicago News

Village Originals has announced the official selections for the 10th Annual Festival of New Musicals taking place August 12-15, 2010 at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre in Issaquah. This is an invitation only event, not open to the public. The Annual Festival of New Musicals has become a jumping off point for a number of Village Theatre's most popular new works. Leading writers and producers from across the world come together for this invite-only event to be part of the process of developing new musicals. Since 2001, the Village Originals Festival has developed over 50 new musicals and worked with over 100 authors.

Pride Films and Plays, a new not-for-profit, is proud to announce its inaugural activities as an organization. The first two events scheduled are Five Decades of Great Gay Theater, May 9 - June 13, a series of staged reading of great gay plays, Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont*, and the Great Gay Screenplay Contest, held in conjunction with Chicago Filmmakers. The contest seeks new screenplays dealing with gay history, characters or themes and relevant to the world. The semi-finalists will be read this fall during Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival.

New Lincoln Theatre Productions is proud to present the return of Sex Marks the Spot, the incredibly funny political comedy by Charles Grippo, which played to sell out audiences in a limited engagement in January, 2010, at the Theatre Building Chicago.

The Academy has a community of about 100 composers and lyricists writing musicals for producers all around the country, but now they're becoming producers. Their first full production with live band and scenery opens next month (July 16) for a six week run at the NoHo Arts Center.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Guy Adkins remembered, 'Aida,' 'Shrek,' 'Once On This Island,' 'Arizona Lady,' more....

Just in time for the end of Pride Month, Tony-winning playwright Joe DiPietro ('Memphis') has worked with Bailiwick Chicago to produce the Midwest premiere (and only third production ever) of his 2008 play 'f**king Men,' an adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler's 19th century play 'La Ronde' that is now stunningly and cleverly updated and turned inside out.

F**KING MEN, a beautiful new play by Joe DiPietro, directed by Tom Mullen. Presented at Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago. Previews begin June 18th; Opening Night June 26th.

Although Washington sex scandals are always in vogue, this play reads grossly out of date. (A Qaddafi reference, really?) In juxtaposition, the contemporary references that were placed to update the show felt forced and awkward.

Executive Director Kevin Mayes announced today that tickets are now on sale for Bailiwick Chicago's production of Tony-nominated writer Joe DiPietro's play, f**kING MEN (www.FMenChicago.com).

The Academy has a community of about 100 composers and lyricists writing musicals for producers all around the country, but now they're becoming producers. Their first full production with live band and scenery opens next month (July 16) for a six week run at the NoHo Arts Center.

f**kING MEN observes the sex lives of the modern urban gay American male. Conceived as a noir-riff on Arthur Schnitzler's 19th century play, LA RONDE, the play examines ten men from all walks of life as they negotiate the before and after of lust, love, betrayal and the pursuit of sex and emotional connection.

Executive Director Kevin Mayes announced congratulations to playwright Joe DiPietro, author of their upcoming production of f**kING MEN, for the three Tony awards that he received at last night's ceremonies.

Executive Director Kevin Mayes announced today that tickets are now on sale for Bailiwick Chicago's production of Tony-nominated writer Joe DiPietro's play, f**kING MEN (www.FMenChicago.com).

Rehearsals will soon be underway for Bailiwick Chicago's next production, F**king Men, penned by Tony-nominated writer Joe DiPietro (Memphis, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change). Mr. DiPietro is working closely with Director Tom Mullen (Urinetown, Blue Dog Prods.) to bring the definitive production of his groundbreaking play to Chicago, following smash-hit runs in London and Los Angeles.

SPECIAL 2-for-1 offer for F**KING MEN, this weekend only! That's 2 tickets for $20 -- valid only for this weekend's shows: Saturday at 7pm and 9pm and Sunday at 7pm. You must call the Theatre Building box office to reserve at (773) 327-5252. Use the code TWOFM.

New Lincoln Theatre Productions is proud to present the return of Sex Marks the Spot, the incredibly funny political comedy by Charles Grippo, which played to sell out audiences in a limited engagement in January, 2010, at the Theatre Building Chicago.

Brian Posen, Artistic Director of STAGE 773 (formerly known as Lukaba Productions), has announced the STAGE 773 staff.

Executive Director Kevin Mayes announced congratulations to playwright Joe DiPietro, author of their upcoming production of f**kING MEN, for the three Tony awards that he received at last night's ceremonies.

New Lincoln Theatre Productions is proud to present the return of Sex Marks the Spot, the incredibly funny political comedy by Charles Grippo, which played to sell out audiences in a limited engagement in January, 2010, at the Theatre Building Chicago.

it's an art: the songs of Stephen Schwartz will add 2 performances June 6 & 14 at 8 PM, it was announced from the stage at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret on Sunday night. Reservations can be placed at www.davenportspianobar.com.