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ATC Announces 2013-14 Season

American Theater Company proudly announces Season 29, which kicks off with the tour of its critically-acclaimed production of columbinus to ArtsEmerson: The World On Stage; followed by the holiday classic It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Playand a special subscriber-only production of The Wizard of OZ: A Radio Play, both directed by ATC Artistic Director PJ Paparelli. The season continues with the Chicago Premiere of Stephen Karam's 2012 Pulitzer Prize Finalist Sons of the Prophet directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli. Closing out the 29th Season, Paparelli will direct the previously announced, restored and revised version of the classic American rock musical Hair. Following the success of The Original Grease, Paparelli now teams up with Hair co-creator James Rado to restore original material from the 1968 off-Broadway production that hasn't been seen in 45 years. (more...)

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 15th, 2013

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. RIP 'Smash,' plus the seven local shows closing soon, replaced by BET's 'Howlin Wolf' show, LOW's 'Pinafore' and the five fall touring shows, plus benefits for Midwest New Musicals, Porchlight, Pride Plays and more! (more...)

THE DREAM OF THE BURNING BOY Plays Profiles Theatre, Now thru 4/14

Profiles Theatre continues its 2012-2013 Season with the Midwest Premiere of The Dream of Burning Boy by West Read, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus. The production, which was postponed due to a cast health matter, will continue performances tonight, March 7, 2013. (more...)

THE DREAM OF THE BURNING BOY to Play Profiles Theatre, 3/7-4/14

Profiles Theatre continues its 2012-2013 Season with the Midwest Premiere of The Dream of Burning Boy by West Read, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus. The production, which was postponed due to a cast health matter, will continue performances on March 7, 2013. Press is welcome to attend the new opening night performance on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 7:00pm. The production runs through April 14, 2013 at Profiles Theatre's Alley Stage, 4147 N. Broadway. (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Chicago - Week of 3/03/2013

Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/03/2013 for Chicago (more...)

ATC's COLUMBINUS Enters Final Week of Performances

American Theater Company (ATC) announces that the final performances for its critically-acclaimed revised version of columbinus, written by Stephen Karam and Artistic Director PJ Paparelli and directed by Paparelli, will be marked by a visit from Tom Mauser, the father of Columbine victim Daniel Mauser. Mauser will be attending the 2:00PM and 8:00PM performances on Saturday, April 6 and will also participate in a post-show talk-back with the cast of columbinus. Prior to Saturday evening's performance there will be a reception for Mauser co-hosted by ATC and the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence. (more...)

Links Hall Presents CORE OF THE PUDEL at Spring 2013 LinkUp Showcase, Now thru 3/25

LinkUp Artist Thom Pasculli combines movement and theater in an evening length production. Core of the PUDEL, by Pasculli, is inspired by the legend of Faust is a journey of soul-searching in its most literal sense. When Faust sells his soul to the devil he believes it to be worthless, but it is the devil who must convince him otherwise. Academics, Christians, and witches alike have all tried and failed to describe the mysteries of the soul... So shall we. Core of the PUDEL runs tonight, March 23-25 at Links Hall (3435 N Sheffield Ave). (more...)

Zach Appelman to Star in Folger Theatre's HENRY V, 1/22-3/3

The epic story of King Henry V's battle with the French during the Hundred Years' War comes alive for the first time at the Folger Theatre, in William Shakespeare's historical drama Henry V. The production, directed by Robert Richmond (Othello and Henry VIII at the Folger), stars Zach Appelman (War Horse on Broadway) in his Folger Theatre debut as Henry V, and will run from January 22 - March 3, 2013. (more...)

Links Hall to Present CORE OF THE PUDEL at Spring 2013 LinkUp Showcase, 3/23-25

LinkUp Artist Thom Pasculli combines movement and theater in an evening length production. Core of the PUDEL, by Pasculli, is inspired by the legend of Faust is a journey of soul-searching in its most literal sense. When Faust sells his soul to the devil he believes it to be worthless, but it is the devil who must convince him otherwise. Academics, Christians, and witches alike have all tried and failed to describe the mysteries of the soul... So shall we. Core of the PUDEL runs March 23-25 at Links Hall (3435 N Sheffield Ave). (more...)

Stray Cat Theatre to Present SONS OF THE PROPHET, 2/15-3/2

Stray Cat Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize finalist Sons of the Prophet, written by Stephen Karam and directed by Ron May. (more...)

ATC Extends COLUMBINUS Through 4/7

American Theater Company (ATC) announces new performance dates for its world premiere production of the revised version of columbinus, written by Stephen Karam and PJ Paparelli, with dramaturgy by Patricia Hersch, and conceived and directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli. The production is now extended through Sunday, April 7, 2013 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago, IL. columbinus has garnered rave critical reviews of its new third act, which premieres material devised from recent interviews with survivors of the Columbine High School Shootings, families of victims and residents of Littleton, Colorado. The new material includes never-before-released information on the shooters and their families and first-hand accounts of both the Columbine and Aurora shootings. (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Chicago - Week of 2/24/2013

Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/24/2013 for Chicago (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Tempe - Week of 2/24/2013

Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/24/2013 for Tempe (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Tempe - Week of 2/17/2013

Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/17/2013 for Tempe (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Chicago - Week of 2/17/2013

Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/17/2013 for Chicago (more...)

Stray Cat Theatre Presents SONS OF THE PROPHET, Now thru 3/2

Stray Cat Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize finalist Sons of the Prophet, written by Stephen Karam and directed by Ron May. (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Tempe - Week of 2/10/2013

Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/10/2013 for Tempe (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Chicago - Week of 2/10/2013

Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/10/2013 for Chicago (more...)

American Theater to Open Revised SPEECH & DEBATE Remount, 5/10

American Theater Company concludes 2012-2013 Season with a revised remount of Speech & Debate, written by Stephen Karam, and directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli. Speech & Debate will run May 10 - June 23, 2013, at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago, IL. Press opening is Monday, May 13, at 7:00 pm. (more...)

THE DREAM OF THE BURNING BOY to Play Profiles Theatre, 3/7-4/14

Profiles Theatre continues its 2012-2013 Season with the Midwest Premiere of The Dream of Burning Boy by West Read, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus. The production, which was postponed due to a cast health matter, will continue performances on March 7, 2013. Press is welcome to attend the new opening night performance today, March 10, 2013 at 7:00pm. The production runs through April 14, 2013 at Profiles Theatre's Alley Stage, 4147 N. Broadway. (more...)

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