The Improv Trick Offers 'Lifetime Classes' Beginning 10/13September 11, 2010Join the Improv Trick and refresh your skills and introduce your friends to Improv! Learn 'the trick' to improvisation with The Improv Trick's'Lifetime Class'. This class starts you out with all the basic necessities you'll need to perform improv.
The Brown Paper Box Co. Presents REEFER MADNESS! 10/14-10/24September 13, 2010The Brown Paper Box Co. presents Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney's award-winning spoof, REEFER MADNESS! THE MUSICAL, directed by M. William Panek. Performances begin Thursday, October 14, 2010 at the Viaduct Theater's Studio, 3111 N. Western Ave. in Chicago's Roscoe Village. Tickets and information can be found at www.brownpaperbox.org or by calling (773) 296-6024.
CHEAPJACK SHAKESPEARE: THE NON-MUSICAL Breaks Records Opening WeekendSeptember 11, 2010'Cheapjack Shakespeare: The Non-Musical', a stage comedy based on the webcomic by Shaun McLaughlin and produced by Gabriel Benson opened this weekend to record attendance. Opening night was the largest fall opening in the history of the Alt Theatre and subsequent nights have been sold out.
Midwest New Musicals Writers Workshop Runs 9/18 Thru 6/19 September 11, 2010Midwest New Musicals (formerly the Musical Theatre Writers Workshop at Theatre Building Chicago), a writers workshop and development program lead by John Sparks, begins on September 18, 2010, and continues through June 19, 2011.
NYICFF Presents Special Screening of OWLS OF GA'HOOLE, 9/19September 11, 2010The NY International Children's Film Festival will present the first US screening of LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS: THE OWLS OF GA'HOOLE in 3D on Sunday, September 19 at 4 pm at the DGA Theater (110 West 57th St. Between 6th and 7th). Tickets cost $12 and each family will receive a free book.
Chicago Fusion Theatre Presents PROOF 10/13-11/14September 11, 2010Chicago Fusion Theatre (CFT) opens its 3rd season with David Auburn's 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning drama Proof. Ranked as the most produced play of the past decade, CFT offers Chicago audiences a unique look inside this familiar play. The production plays October 13-November 14, 2010, at The Royal George Theatre, 3rd Floor Gallery Space. The press opening is on Friday, October 15, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.
Garrett Long Set for World Premiere of THINGS AS THEY ARE at NYMTF 9/27-10/6September 11, 2010A Team Events Management, LLC is proud to announce that Drama Desk and Drama League nominated actress Garrett Long will play Dorothea Lange in the world premiere of THINGS AS THEY ARE, a new musical by Jonathan Comisar and John Dietrich based on the life of the renowned photojournalist at the 2010 New York Musical Theatre Festival where it will begin performances on September 27th at the Theater at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street New York, NY). The production will be directed by Emmy, Drama Desk, and MAC Award nominated actress / director, Donna Drake.
Michael Riedel Reveals 'Secret Broadway' September 11, 2010In a recent article in the NY Post, Michael Riedel reveals some hidden Broadway secrets including the historic Music Box Theatre (239 W. 45th St.), built by Irving Berlin in 1921. According to Riedel, Berlin had an office upstairs with a hidden door leading to a secret room that is rumored to have held his stash during Prohibition.
Photo Coverage: TOWN Press ConferenceSeptember 11, 2010September 10 was the 35th Toronto International Film Festival Press Conference for TOWN at at the Hyatt Hotel on September in Toronto, Canada. Those in attendance included Ben Affleck, Jeremy Renner, Rebecca Hall, and Blake Lively.
Photo Coverage: DAY DREAM NATIONAL Gala PremiereSeptember 11, 2010September 10 was the DAY DREAM NATION Gala Premiere during the 35th Toronto International Film Festival at Ryerson in Toronto, Canada. Those in attendance included Director Michael Goldbach, Emma Roberts, Josh Lucas, Kat Dennings, and more.
Photo Coverage: PASSION PLAY Gala PremiereSeptember 11, 2010September 10 was the PASSION PLAY Gala Premiere during the 35th Toronto International Film Festival at Ryerson in Toronto, Canada. Those in attendance included Megan Fox, Director Mitch Glazer, Producer Daniel Dubiecki, Brian Austin Green, Bill Murray, and more.