Steppenwolf Theatre Presents Time Stands Still, Opens 1/19
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 28 5:00 AM) - Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2011/12 season with Time Stands Still by Donald Margulies, directed by ensemble member Austin Pendleton, playing January 19 – May 13, 2012 in Steppenwolf’s Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St.

Music Institute of Chicago Offers Suzuki Mid-Winter Workshops
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 28 5:00 AM) - The Music Institute of Chicago, the oldest community music school in Illinois and one of the three oldest in the nation, offers Suzuki Mid-Winter Workshops, an opportunity to brush up on fundamentals and try out new ideas with internationally recognized Suzuki teachers from across the United States and Canada.

OpenStage of Harrisburg to Bring NYC Actors to Classroom 180, 1/28
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 28 5:00 AM) - Open Stage of Harrisburg, the Capital Region’s professional theatre devoted to thought-provoking contemporary works and theatre education, is producing an intensive workshop with professional New York City actors at Susquehanna Township High School this Saturday, January 28 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Susquehanna Township High School is located at 3500 Elmerton Ave. Harrisburg, PA 17109.

Trap Door Theatre Extends THE WORD PROGRESS ON MY MOTHER'S LIPS DOESN'T RING TRUE
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 28 5:00 AM) - Due to sold out houses, Trap Door Theatre is extending the U.S. premiere of The Word Progress on my Mother’s Lips Doesn’t Ring True an additional week and adding Sunday performances. The production will now close on January 28, 2012.

Victory Gardens Welcomes Natural Gas, 1/29
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 5:47 PM) - Victory Gardens Theater presents a night of improv with Natural Gas, featuring Michael Patrick Thornton as part of Crip Slam, a component of Victory Gardens Access Project. The performance is Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 7:30PMin the Richard Christiansen Theater at the Victory Gardens Biograph, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park.

Photo Flash: Chicago Shakespeare Theatre Presents National Theatre of Scotland's LONG GONE LONESOME
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(Jan. 27 5:39 PM) - Chicago Shakespeare Theater brings the National Theatre of Scotland back to Chicago for CST's World's Stage Series on the heels of its acclaimed production of Black Watch, presented by CST at the Chicago Park District's Broadway Armory. See photos from LONG GONE LONESOME below!

Photo Flash: Opening Night of GYPSY at Drury Lane Theatre
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 1:59 PM) - Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane is presenting the six-time Tony Award-winning musical GYPSY. The show opened January 26 and is running through April 1.

JERSEY SHORE: THE MUSICAL! Celebrates 50th Performance In Chicago 2/11
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 1:09 PM) - JERSEY SHORE: THE MUSICAL invites "guidos & guidettes" to the show as they celebrate their 50th performance in Chicago on Saturday, February 11.

BWW Launches Non-Equity Audition Center with Free Listings
by BWW

(Jan. 27 10:15 AM) - We've unveiled a Non Equity Auditions section of the site which now contains free listings for audition opportunities around the country with all the same features that our Equity center includes like our search, chart view, daily and instant email alerts and more.

The Marriott Theatre Presents LEGALLY BLONDE
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 5:00 AM) - The Marriott Theatre kicks off its 2012 season with the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical LEGALLY BLONDE.

ATC Presents DISGRACED 1/27-2/26
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 5:00 AM) - American Theater Company (ATC) announces the World Premiere of Disgraced by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Kimberly Senior.

Victory Gardens Presents Ameriville
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 5:00 AM) - Victory Gardens continues its 2011-12 season with Ameriville, written and performed by Universes, developed with and directed by Artistic Director Chay Yew. Tickets go on sale on Black Friday, November 25, with a $15 ticket offer.

Chamber Music Society Launches Series at the Harris
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 5:00 AM) - In collaboration with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Harris Theater will present the nation’s premier ensemble for chamber music in its first-ever Chicago-based performance series.

ATC Premieres DISGRACED, 1/27
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 5:00 AM) - American Theater Company (ATC) announces the World Premiere of Disgraced by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Kimberly Senior. Disgraced is produced by special arrangement with The Araca Group (Broadway’s Urinetown, A View From The Bridge and co-producers of Wicked). The production will run January 27 – February 26, 2012 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron, Chicago, IL. Press opening is Monday, January 30, 2012 at 7:00PM.

Victory Gardens Theater Announces Ameriville and Oedipus El Rey
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 2:00 AM) - From its founding in 1974 through the present day, Victory Gardens Theater has dedicated itself to playwrights and their works as well as emphasizing the development of an ethnically and culturally diverse community of artists.

DOYLE & DEBBIE Releases a New Block of Tickets Through June 24
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 26 10:52 PM) - lonesome road productions, in association with Jim Jensen and Lisselan Productions, announce the on sale of a new block of tickets for the critically-acclaimed hit, the Doyle & Debbie show, created by Bruce Arntson, and starring Bruce Arntson, Jenny Littleton and Matt Carlton. As a result of high ticket demand, a new block of tickets for performance through June 24, 2012, at The Royal George Cabaret, will go on sale on Friday, January 27, 2011 at 10am.

Provision Theater Company's THE FOREIGNER Opens 2/4
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 26 9:29 PM) - Provision Theater Company at 1001 West Roosevelt Road in Chicago will be producing THE FOREIGNER by Larry Shue. Directed by Timothy Gregory, THE FOREIGNER opens February 4 at 8 p.m. and runs through March 18. The show will run every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. (Previews are Feb. 1, 2, and 3 at 8 p.m.). Ticket prices range from $10 - $30 and includes free parking. Groups of 10 or more receive 10% off. For reservations, phone 866-811-4111 or visit www.provisiontheater.org.

Photo Flash: Big Noise Theatre Company's BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 26 5:01 PM) - Big Noise Theatre Company presents its second production of the 10th anniversary season, Butterflies are Free, written by Leonard Gershe.