(9 hours, 0 minutes ago) - The Glorious Ones, a new musical about the roistering life of the clowns who paved the streets of 16th-century Italy, premieres in Chicago on October 16 at the BoHo Theatre at Heartland Studio. Based on the novel by Francine Prose, the musical tells how the troupe came to be and how it captured the public's adoration with its bawdy comedy, before changing artistic fashion altered its life.
(11 hours, 0 minutes ago) - ?Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) kicks off its 2009/10 Subscription Series with Artistic Director Barbara Gaines' staging of Richard III, one of Shakespeare's most enduring successes. Richard, the brilliant hunchback and witty manipulator, seduces and murders his way to the English throne in the Bard's epic history of this most fascinating and engaging villain.
(11 hours, 0 minutes ago) - Ilotopie's Water Fools (Fous de Bassin) Chicago Shakespeare Theater's World's Stage Series
August 21—22, 2009 at the east end of Navy Pier 9:15 p.m.
(Nov. 21 2:37 PM) - The new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, is making its pre-Broadway world premiere in Chicago. Preview performances in Chicago began, Friday, November 13, 2009 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.) and will play through Sunday, January 10, 2010. THE ADDAMS FAMILY will open on Broadway Thursday, April 8, 2010 at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
(Nov. 21 9:44 AM) - Want a little sultry with your coffee? Come to the Skokie Theatre November 21st. You can catch one of Chicago's top multi-genre vocalists, Heather Moran, as she explores what put the "itch" in those lovely kittenish 1950's girl singer stylings.
(Nov. 21 9:44 AM) - Want a little sultry with your coffee? Come to the Skokie Theatre November 21st. You can catch one of Chicago's top multi-genre vocalists, Heather Moran, as she explores what put the "itch" in those lovely kittenish 1950's girl singer stylings.
(Nov. 21 9:44 AM) - Want a little sultry with your coffee? Come to the Skokie Theatre November 21st. You can catch one of Chicago's top multi-genre vocalists, Heather Moran, as she explores what put the "itch" in those lovely kittenish 1950's girl singer stylings.
(Nov. 21 2:00 AM) - The Skokie Theatre is hosting an evening with Heather Moran, one of Chicago's top multi-genre vocalists, on November 21 at 8pm. Moran will be singing tunes of 50's jazz singers including Julie London, Peggy Lee, Rosemary Clooney, Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and June Christy. Pianist Damian Espinosa, bassist Marc Piane and drummer Frank Parker join Heather Moran for this event.
(Nov. 21 2:00 AM) - Want a little sultry with your coffee? Come to the Skokie Theatre November 21st. You can catch one of Chicago's top multi-genre vocalists, Heather Moran, as she explores what put the "itch" in those lovely kittenish 1950's girl singer stylings.
(Nov. 21 12:30 AM) - Broadway In Chicago is pleased to present HANDEL'S MESSIAH ROCKS at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (50 E. Congress Pkwy.) for a two-day engagement Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21, 2009. Tickets will go on sale at a later date to be announced.
(Nov. 20 3:08 PM) - The Christmas Schooner brings holiday cheer to Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, from November 12 through December 20. The press opening will be on November 19. The whole family will enjoy this heart-warming story of a brave Michigan shipping captain who sails Christmas trees across Lake Michigan to the German immigrants in Chicago. The Christmas Schooner is a powerful, moving story with an exquisite score. Chuck Gessert will direct.
(Nov. 20 1:48 PM) - Chicago’s All Latina Theatre Company has never shied away from difficult topics or taboo issues, and their new take on everyday lunacy is no exception. In the Ensemble's trademark and irreverent style, the ladies of Teatro Luna prepare to really “show you crazy” by returning to Lunatic(a)s for a full remount—kicked Luna-style and crazier than ever—with the addition of new stories and musical numbers. Lunatic(a)s plays November 14 – December 20, 2009 at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago.
(Nov. 20 12:47 PM) - Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the 2009-2010 MaTEENée Series: an affordable way for high school students to see Steppenwolf productions, meet Chicago's most celebrated artists and connect with other teens who are passionate about theatre.
(Nov. 20 9:29 AM) - Porchlight Music Theatre will debut a live stage production of Miracle on 34th Street based on the holiday film classic at Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont. The show plays from November 20, 2009 through January 3, 2010.
(Nov. 20 2:30 AM) - Co-Governors of Space Productions Present: Chair. Opening: November 20th - December 20th. Days & Times: Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday's at 2pm (No shows November 27th-29th)
(Nov. 20 2:30 AM) - The Piccolo Theatre presents Perseus & Medusa: Or It's All Greek to Me! which opens officially opens November 20 and runs through December 19.
11/21:
GLEE and Barbara Cook?
11/20:
The Brother/Sister Plays
11/11:
'Empire' Rising
Photo Coverage: RAGTIME - Curtain Call
BWW TV: GLEE Peek - Matthew Morrison & Lea Michele Sing 'Endless Love'
Photo Flash: THE ADDAMS FAMILY in Rehearsal
Bdwy Beat Sneak Peek - RAGTIME Opens
Photo Flash: 'Rhythm and Rhyme' - RAGTIME Opens on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre
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Photo Coverage: ON THE TOWN Opens!
STAGE TUBE: LOVE NEVER DIES - Creating The Phantom's New Look
'Heaven On His Mind' Lambert Aims for Judas Role in Rumored 'SUPERSTAR' Remake
Photo Coverage: RAGTIME - Opening Arrivals
