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Harris Yulin, Candy Buckley & More Set for Chautauqua Theater Company's 30th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2013
Chautauqua Theater Company (CTC), under the leadership of Vivienne Benesch Artistic Director and Sarah Clare Corporandy Managing Director, is proud to announce casting for its 30th Anniversary season featuring Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof(June 28-July 7), the Pulitzer and Tony-winning Clybourne Park (July 19-28), Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors (August 9-16) all on the Bratton Theater Mainstage, in addition to The Romeo & Juliet Project (July 27) in the renowned 5,000-seat Chautauqua Amphitheater. (more...)
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Fox Valley Rep's THE ART OF MURDER Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2013
Fox Valley Repertory opens their 2013 theater series with Joe DiPietro's comedic game of clue, full of twists, turns and deception in the comedy mystery, The Art of Murder. Directed by Jason W. Gerace, performances will take place at the Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; box office 630-584-6342). (more...)
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Fox Valley Rep Announces THE ART OF MURDER, Beginning 1/24
by BWW News Desk - Jan 09, 2013
Fox Valley Repertory opens their 2013 theater series with Joe DiPietro's comedic game of clue, full of twists, turns and deception in the comedy mystery, The Art of Murder. Directed by Jason W. Gerace, performances will take place at the Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; box office 630-584-6342). (more...)
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The Den Theatre’s THE QUALITY OF LIFE Extends Through 12/9
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2012
Due to popular demand, The Den Theatre's critically acclaimed production of THE QUALITY OF LIFE has added an additional week of performances - extending through December 9, 2012 at the Den's newly expanded home at 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Wicker Park. (more...)
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Photo Flash: First Look at Den Theatre's THE QUALITY OF LIFE
by BWW News Desk - Nov 04, 2012
The Den Theatre reopens its doors to a new and expanded home and its first full season with the Chicago premiere of THE QUALITY OF LIFE by Jane Anderson, directed by Lia D. Mortensen, playing now through December 1, 2012 at 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. THE QUALITY OF LIFE features ensemble members Ron Wells and Liz Zweifler with Steve Spencer and Jennifer Joan Taylor. Get a first look at the production in the photos below! (more...)
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Chautauqua Theater Company Ends 2012 Season with Jazz-Infused AS YOU LIKE IT, 8/10-17
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 10, 2012
Chautauqua Theater Company's Artistic Director Vivienne Benesch has announced the final production of CTC's 29th season: Shakespeare's glorious As You Like It. Director Jackson Gay (3C, Rattlestick; A Little Journey, 2012 Drama Desk Nomination, The Mint) makes her CTC debut with a 1930's swing era slant on Shakespeare's funniest and most frolicsome play. Composer Justin Ellington (Other Desert Cities, Lincoln Center; 2010 Grammy Award Winner) infuses the festivities with a bubbling score performed live by the sixteen member cast. (more...)
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BWW Reviews: IN ARABIA WE'D ALL BE KINGS @ CWRU/CPH
by Roy Berko - Feb 07, 2012
CAPSULE JUDGMENT: IN ARABIA WE'D ALL BE KINGS gets an impressive production and is a perfect vehicle to open CPH's new Lab Theatre. Due to its language and subject matter, it's not a play for everyone, but those interested in having an up-front emotionally involving theatrical theatre experience, should definitely see this production. (more...)
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Photo Flash: Chicago Dramatists' HICKORYDICKORY
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2011
Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Avenue, known for producing innovative and award-winning work, is proud to announce a thrilling line-up of World Premieres in 2010-2011. Following a remarkable 2009 season, Chicago Dramatists has had the opportunity to grow its organization and shine the spotlight on its talented playwrights. The new season is no exception as Chicago Dramatists continues to introduce audiences to new work by local playwrights and engage theatre goers in new experiences. (more...)
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Court Theatre Opens 55th Season With MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM 9/17-10/18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2009
Court Theatre kicks off its 2009-10 season with August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson. The production will run September 17 - October 18, 2009 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue. The press opening will be Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. (more...)
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Court Theatre Opens 55th Season With MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM 9/17-10/18
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2009
Court Theatre kicks off its 2009-10 season with August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson. The production will run September 17 - October 18, 2009 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue. The press opening will be Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. (more...)
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Court Theatre Opens 55th Season With MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM 9/17-10/18
by BWW News Desk - Aug 21, 2009
Court Theatre kicks off its 2009-10 season with August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson. The production will run September 17 - October 18, 2009 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue. The press opening will be Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. (more...)
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WAIT UNTIL DARK Runs At Court Theater 3/5-4/5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 05, 2009
Court Theatre continues its 2008-09 season with Frederick Knott's classic thriller Wait Until Dark, directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson. The production will run at Court Theatre, 5535 S Ellis Avenue, March 5 - April 5, 2009. The press opening is Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
A cool-as-ice psychopath smooth talks his way into the home of an unsuspecting blind woman. Unbeknownst to Susie, she's harboring a dangerous prize, and he'll use every trick to get it. Spend an evening on the edge of your seat with the genre Hitchcock made classic. This psychological thriller probes which frightens us more - the evil you can see coming, or the one you can't? (more...)
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WAIT UNTIL DARK Runs At Court Theater 3/5-4/5
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2009
Court Theatre continues its 2008-09 season with Frederick Knott's classic thriller Wait Until Dark, directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson. The production will run at Court Theatre, 5535 S Ellis Avenue, March 5 - April 5, 2009. The press opening is Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
A cool-as-ice psychopath smooth talks his way into the home of an unsuspecting blind woman. Unbeknownst to Susie, she's harboring a dangerous prize, and he'll use every trick to get it. Spend an evening on the edge of your seat with the genre Hitchcock made classic. This psychological thriller probes which frightens us more - the evil you can see coming, or the one you can't? (more...)
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