(Feb. 8 7:50 PM) - Lookingglass Theatre Company proudly announces the return of its popular circus-inspired theatrical event: Hephaestus: A Greek Mythology Circus Tale, created by Artistic Associate Tony Hernandez, story and direction by Tony Hernandez and Ensemble Member Heidi Stillman. Hephaestus will run at the Goodman’s Owen Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn, April 7-May 23, 2010.
(Feb. 8 6:58 PM) - Broadway In Chicago, along with producers DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd., are pleased to announce that individual tickets to the Broadway production of SHREK THE MUSICAL will go on sale on February 12, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
(Feb. 8 6:46 PM) - HICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and its PURE ENTERTAINMENT! California Musical Theatre presents the national tour of "Chicago" starring John O'Hurley at the Community Center Theater, 1301 L Street, as part of the 20th anniversary Broadway Sacramento season, March 10-21, 2010.
(Feb. 8 5:51 PM) - Three Cat Productions is excited to announce their March production "Cole sings Cole", featuring Chicago jazz and cabaret favorite Amy Cole and the music of famous Coles. The performance will be at the Skokie Theatre Music Foundation March 13th, 2010 at 8pm.
(Feb. 8 3:50 PM) - Total Eclipse 2010 will feature the Second Annual Eclipse Corona Award presentation to Elizabeth K. Auman.
The Corona award is given to members of the entertainment industry who have demonstrated excellence in their craft and have made a major contribution towards the Chicago Theatre Community.
(Feb. 8 2:56 PM) - Lifeline Theatre KidSeries presents the world premiere musical based on global folktales, "The Blue Shadow," written by Nambi E. Kelley, music and lyrics by Joe Plummer, and directed by Ilesa Duncan.
(Feb. 8 2:46 PM) - Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce the return of Disney's THE LION KING for a six-week engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) beginning September 29, 2010. Tickets for THE LION KING will go on sale to Broadway In Chicago Subscription Series holders on February 24, 2010. Tickets are currently available for groups of 15 or more by calling (312) 977-1710. Individual tickets will be available at a later date to be announced.
(Feb. 8 11:38 AM) - Due to a potential blizzard that is expected in the Chicago area late tonight and tomorrow auditions for Tuesday Feb 9th are canceled - please try to audition this evening
(Feb. 8 9:28 AM) - Sideshow Theatre Company concludes its 2009-2010 season this March, with a brand new edition and a Chicago premiere of Pulitzer Prize nominee Janet Burroway's Medea With Child, directed by Artistic Director Jonathan L. Green.
(Feb. 8 2:00 AM) - American Theater Company (ATC) is proud to announce that the first installment of its 25th Anniversary celebration, The Silver Project, will include world premiere plays by playwrights Steven Belber, Itamar Moses, Yussef El Guindi, Stephen Karam and Brian Tucker.
(Feb. 8 12:30 AM) - American Theater Company (ATC) celebrates its 25th Anniversary with The Silver Project, a year-long festival of 30 world premiere short plays penned by some of the country's leading playwrights. The Silver Project will run over ten evenings between February 8, 2010 and June 20, 2010 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago.
(Feb. 7 4:45 AM) - Wicker Park sports bar and comfort food restaurant The Fifty/50 (2047 W Division St) will host its Super Bowl Party featuring bucket beer deals, shot specials, and "Fifty/50 Raffle" on Sunday, February 7.
(Feb. 7 4:45 AM) - Barrel of Monkeys, the Chicago-based arts education theater ensemble, will bring their popular weekly showcase That's Weird, Grandma to Sundays for a 9 week run. In addition, the regular Monday evening performances will resume their open run on March 15.
(Feb. 7 4:45 AM) - Chicago cabaret vocalist Rob Dorn performs his one man show "I Got Gershwin" at the Skokie Theatre Music Foundation on Sunday, February 7th at 2:00pm. Admission is free with a suggested donation. All proceeds will go towards scholarships a new summer youth program at the Skokie Theatre.
(Feb. 7 4:45 AM) - The House Theatre of Chicago is thrilled to announce the world premiere of WILSON WANTS IT ALL, opening Sunday, February 7, at the Chopin Theatre (1543 W. Division St.), with preview performances February 4-6.
(Feb. 7 2:30 AM) - Bailiwick Chicago's Executive Director, Kevin Mayes, announced that performances of their musical cabaret titled SHOW US YOUR LOVE, will begin February 7 at Mary's Attic, and continue thru the month every Sunday evening at 7:30pm.