'Offsprung' at the Rubicon Theatre Project
by Chicago News Desk

(Dec. 3 12:15 AM) - Torn apart by sixteen years of dysfunction, the Mashburns are at times absurd, headstrong, ambitious, and reckless and so long as they avoid each other, very much alone.

The Flaming Dames Latest Cabaret Revue
by Chicago News Desk

(Dec. 2 11:45 PM) - On December 5th, Chicago?s own Flaming Dames Torch Cabaret is returning to The Spot and adding a little spice to the holiday season in their latest revue, ?Have a Very Sexy Christmas?. This non-reveal show keeps a few of the Dames? gifts under wraps, but what they?re sharing will keep audiences warm on cold winter nights. Performing in intimate ?Green Room?, this production brings a contemporary twist to the seasonal favorites everyone loves and features new music that will get your toes tapping to a different ?little drummer boy?.

After Party Photos from A Wonderful Life
by Chicago News Desk

(Dec. 2 11:29 PM) - Theatre at the Center presents the popular, charming holiday musical A Wonderful Life, running November 13 through December 21 at Theatre at the Center 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana.

Photo Flash: Disney's Aladdin at The Marriott Theatre
by Steve Leary

(Dec. 2 11:08 PM) - DISNEY's ALADDIN opens October 30th and runs through January 4th at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive. Based on the smash hit 1992 Disney film Aladdin, DISNEY's ALADDIN is a magical journey for all ages, featuring an Academy Award-winning score. DISNEY's ALADDIN is directed and choreographed by Marriott Theatre for Young Audience's favorite, Rachel Rockwell (Seussical, Wizard of Oz, Princess and the Pea).

'XANADU' Premieres In Chicago 1/16/09
by BWW News Desk

(Dec. 2 11:13 AM) - Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to present Broadway's surprise hit musical XANADU at Chicago's Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place beginning Friday, January 16, 2009. The press opening is Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Individual and group tickets are currently on sale for this fabulously fun, out-of-this-world musical confection.

Photo Flash: CHEKHOV'S LIFE IN THE COUNTRY
by BWW News Desk

(Dec. 2 10:38 AM) - Greasy Joan & Co. launches its 13th year of producing innovative productions of classic plays with the world premiere comedy CHEKHOV'S LIFE IN THE COUNTRY, from short works by Anton Chekhov, with translations by Paul Schmidt, Ryan McKittrick and Julia Smeliansky, and directed by Interim Artistic Director Libby Ford. CHEKHOV'S LIFE IN THE COUNTRY will play Chicago's Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., November 7 through December 21, 2008.

William Petersen Named Official Steppenwolf Ensemble Member
by BWW News Desk

(Dec. 2 9:38 AM) - Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced today its newest ensemble member: William Petersen. The Steppenwolf ensemble, the longest-existing theater ensemble in the United States, now totals 42 members.

TimeLine Presents 'Race In America' Public Discussion 12/2
by BWW News Desk

(Dec. 2 7:00 AM) - TimeLine Theatre Company announces Race in America: A Discussion With No Walls, a panel discussion open to the public on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, from 6 - 8 pm. The event will be held at the International House at the University of Chicago, 1414 E. 59th Street, Chicago. Admission is free but reservations are encouraged; call (773) 281-8463 x24.

PTE Presents Tony Kushner's 'THE ILLUSION' Opening 12/20
by BWW News Desk

(Dec. 1 4:16 PM) - Promethean Theatre Ensemble continues to strive for artistic excellence as they begin their third season of quality theatre with the Tony Kushner play The Illusion.

FAREWELL TO 1229:Bailiwick Bids Adieu To A Performance Space
by Chicago News Desk

(Dec. 1 7:00 AM) - Bailiwick Repertory artists and friends will gather at the Bailiwick Arts Center , 1229 West Belmont, on December 29th to bid FAREWELL TO 1229: Fifteen Years of Great Musicals from POPE JOAN to HUNCHBACK. The special benefit performance features musical selections POPE JOAN, PARADE, A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, DR. SEX, Q, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, JERRY SPRINGER ? THE OPERA, THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER and THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME.

Behind the Scenes of The Snow Queen 12/4
by Chicago News Desk

(Dec. 1 7:00 AM) - Victory Gardens Theater is offering two chances to go behind-the-scenes of The Snow Queen, the company?s smash hit holiday musical, sledding back into town for her third go-around as Chicago's #1 alternative to traditional holiday fare.

Theater Wit's Hit Holiday Shows!
by Chicago News Desk

(Nov. 28 6:50 PM) - Theater Wit brings their hit holiday productions to Theatre Building Chicago for the final year (as they move into their new space next door for 2009 productions. Mitchell Fain stars as David Sedaris' surly holiday elf in The Santaland Diaries, and Steve Scott again directs Tom Mula in Mula's original adaptation of Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol, running in repertory during the 2008 holiday season.

'Grease' at Auditorium Theatre with Taylor Hicks
by Chicago News Desk

(Nov. 28 6:05 PM) - Broadway In Chicago is proud to present GREASE, the classic musical that has made generations of audiences root for Sandy and Danny?s lighting romance. Tickets are now available for Chicago audiences to bop and jive with the Pink Ladies and the T-Birds at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University during a limited engagement January 6 - 18, 2009.

TimeLine Presents 'Race In America' Public Discussion 12/2
by BWW News Desk

(Nov. 28 3:28 PM) - TimeLine Theatre Company announces Race in America: A Discussion With No Walls, a panel discussion open to the public on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, from 6 - 8 pm. The event will be held at the International House at the University of Chicago, 1414 E. 59th Street, Chicago. Admission is free but reservations are encouraged; call (773) 281-8463 x24.

Goodman Theater Extends Lynn Nottage's 'RUINED' Until 12/14
by BWW News Desk

(Nov. 28 12:31 PM) - Due to overwhelming ticket demand and critical acclaim, Goodman Theatre extends its world premiere of Ruined by Lynn Nottage through Sunday, December 14; tickets are $10 - $43. Added performances include: Wednesday, December 10 at 7:30pm; Thursday, December 11 at 7:30pm; Friday, December 12 at 8pm; Saturday, December 13 at 8pm; Sunday, December 14 at 7:30pm. Directed by Kate Whoriskey, Ruined is the captivating story of Mama Nadi, the owner of a canteen who serves up everything from a cold beer and a warm meal-to the company of a woman.

'Silent Night of the Lambs'- Dec 5th
by Chicago News Desk

(Nov. 26 6:56 PM) - Hell in a Handbag Productions is proud to present one twisted take on two classic tales. Silent Night of the Lambs mixes one part thriller (The Silence of the Lambs) and one part holiday TV special (Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer) to create a twisted recipe that only Hell in a Handbag would dare to cook up for Chicago audiences.

Second City Opens 'BROTHER, CAN YOU SPARE SOME CHANGE?' 12/7
by BWW News Desk

(Nov. 25 5:49 PM) - The Second City e.t.c. opens its 32nd revue Brother, Can You Spare Some Change?, on Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 7:00pm at The Second City e.t.c. Theatre (1608 North Wells Street, 2nd Floor of Piper's Alley).

Second City Opens 'The Second City That Never Sleeps' 12/9
by BWW News Desk

(Nov. 24 2:31 AM) - The Second City is proud to announce the 7th annual event: "The Second City That Never Sleeps: Letters to Santa" - 24 consecutive hours of improvisation by Second City performers featuring a variety of special guest artists - a tradition that provides presents for needy children during the holiday season. The show will begin on Tuesday, December 9th at 9pm and will conclude on Wednesday, December 10th at 9pm with a special performance by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy at The Second City e.t.c. (1608 North Wells in Piper's Alley).