(9 hours, 47 minutes ago) - TimeLine Theatre Company continues its 13th season with Martin Sherman's When She Danced, directed by Nick Bowling, running November 7 through December 20, 2009 (previews November 4 through November 6) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago
(10 hours, 47 minutes ago) - Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will present the premiere engagement at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the groundbreaking musical.
(10 hours, 47 minutes ago) - SiNNERMAN Ensemble presents Anton Chekhov's "Ivanov," in a contemporary American language adaptation by Sheldon Patinkin, who also directs, featuring eight ensemble members in a passion-filled production of this classic story that swings wildly from comedy to tragedy.
(Nov. 6 4:52 PM) - Melody Swink's riotous one-woman comedy THE D-CUP DIATRIBES, makes its world premiere at the Gorilla Tango Theatre, 1919 N. Milwaukee, previewing November 27, opening Thursday, December 3 at 8 p.m. and running through December 19, 2009. The production is directed by Mark Contorno and stars Sara Tode.
(Nov. 6 4:47 PM) - From Manischewitz to Matzo balls to the mayhem of High Holidays by Alan Gross, Goodman Theatre's Education and Community Engagement division and Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies join forces for a unique dining event, "Tasting Tradition: Tales at the Table of Jewish Culture," on November 23 from 6:30 - 8:30pm at the award-winning Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies facility (610 S Michigan Ave) with floor-to-ceiling views of Grant Park and Lake Michigan.
(Nov. 6 2:17 PM) - Porchlight Music Theatre, Chicago's musical theatre leader, celebrates the company's 15th Anniversary with a Homecoming Benefit & Revue showcasing alumni performers reprising their favorite roles from shows through the company's fifteen fabulous seasons. The benefit will take place at Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont, on Monday, November 16.
(Nov. 6 1:21 PM) - Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 season, an exploration of the theme of belief, with The Brother/Sister Plays: In the Red and Brown Water, The Brothers Size and Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet by Tarell Alvin McCraney, directed by ensemble member Tina Landau from January 21 - May 23, 2010 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted.
(Nov. 6 12:11 PM) - Rubicon Theatre Project is excited to open its fifth season with Becoming Ingrid, by New York playwright Liza Lentini, performing at Stage Left theatre located at 3408 N. Sheffield, Chicago, IL, 60657. The show will be directed by Jamie Stires and will feature April Taylor, Meg Harkins, Jeff Taylor, Jessica Thigpen, Heidi Katz, and Billy Fenderson.
(Nov. 6 2:30 AM) - Hobo Junction is proud to announce the World Premiere of HORRIBLE, anew comedy by Josh Zagoren, the mastermind behind Hobo Junction and author of the hit show BAD GUYS IN SUITS. HORRIBLE, Hobo Junction's Seventh production is a comedy about love, death and cannibalism. Malcolm Garrish is a doctor with a great deal of patience.
(Nov. 6 2:30 AM) - "Santa's Great American Depression Holiday Show! America 2: Son of Santa's Great American Depression Holiday Show! America ." Sketch comedy and improv at The Gift.
(Nov. 6 2:30 AM) - In the dark, all things are uncertain and strangely exciting. Add an unstable authority figure to the mix and events can quickly spiral out of control.
(Nov. 6 2:30 AM) - Every great story has a phenomenal origin. For Spiderman, it began with a radioactive spider. For Kal-el, an exploding homeworld causes him to be cast into the stars to land on Earth, where the light of a yellow sun tuned him into Superman.
(Nov. 6 2:00 AM) - Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC) proudly presents the first production of our 2009-2010 season: the Chicago Premiere of Lois Lowry's GOSSAMER, directed by ASC ensemble member Brian Bell and featuring original puppet design by Cynthia Von Orthal (Artistic Director, Von Orthal Puppets).
(Nov. 6 2:00 AM) - GayCo Productions, Chicago's gay and lesbian sketch comedy theater, has announced the opening of its 15th original revue, The Audacity of Nope or How I Fell for a Pansy Scheme, opening Sunday, November 8, with previews beginning November 6.
(Nov. 6 1:30 AM) - The Theatre School at DePaul University's New Directors Series Presents Jenn BeVard's Production of THE PILLOWMAN by Martin McDonagh
(Nov. 6 12:30 AM) - Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC) proudly presents the first production of our 2009-2010 season: the Chicago Premiere of Lois Lowry's GOSSAMER, directed by ASC ensemble member Brian Bell and featuring original puppet design by Cynthia Von Orthal (Artistic Director, Von Orthal Puppets).
(Nov. 6 12:30 AM) - Hobo Junction is proud to announce the cast for HORRIBLE, a new comedy by Josh Zagoren...the mastermind behind Hobo Junction and author of the hit show BAD GUYS IN SUITS. HORRIBLE, Hobo Junction's Seventh production is a comedy about love, death and cannibalism. Malcolm Garrish is a doctor with a great deal of patience.