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JINGLE MOMS COMEDY Announced At Raue Center PhotoJINGLE MOMS COMEDY Announced At Raue Center
by A.A. Cristi - October 23, 2024

JINGLE MOMS COMEDY is set to bring laughter to the Raue Center with a lineup of comedians sharing humorous takes on motherhood on December 15.


Anne And Mark Burnell Celebrate CD Release In Concert At Epiphany Center PhotoAnne And Mark Burnell Celebrate CD Release In Concert At Epiphany Center
by A.A. Cristi - October 16, 2024

Anne and Mark Burnell, national jazz radio favorites, will perform at the Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago on November 10. The concert celebrates their new CD, featuring jazz renditions and ori...


Edge Of The Wood Theatre Sets Cast And Crew For THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE PhotoEdge Of The Wood Theatre Sets Cast And Crew For THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE
by A.A. Cristi - September 12, 2024

Edge of the Wood Theatre has announced the cast and crew for THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE by Julia Cho, running November 8-23.


A+ Stand-Up Comes To Raue Center With TEACHERS' LOUNGE COMEDY PhotoA+ Stand-Up Comes To Raue Center With TEACHERS' LOUNGE COMEDY
by A.A. Cristi - August 15, 2024

Raue Center For the Arts has announced the return of Teachers' Lounge Comedy, on Saturday, September 7th at 7 pm.


National Jazz Radio Favorites Anne & Mark Burnell Celebrate 30 Years at Davenport's N PhotoNational Jazz Radio Favorites Anne & Mark Burnell Celebrate 30 Years at Davenport's Next Month
by Stephi Wild - June 20, 2024

National Jazz radio favorites and one of Chicago's most popular and acclaimed musical duos Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell will perform CELEBRATING 30 YEARS, at Davenport's 1383 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicag...


JAZZIN' JULY Programming at Davenports to Include A Sing Off Contest, Jeannie Tanner, PhotoJAZZIN' JULY Programming at Davenports to Include A Sing Off Contest, Jeannie Tanner, and Anne & Mark Burnell
by A.A. Cristi - June 18, 2024

Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret celebrates Jazzin' In July with jazz performances and a $1000 Sing Off competition for jazz vocalists, hosted by Daryl Nitz & Andrew Blendermann.


Triumph The Insult Comic Dog Comes To The Den Theatre PhotoTriumph The Insult Comic Dog Comes To The Den Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - May 25, 2024

The Den Theatre has announced Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and his celebrated game show “Let’s Make A Poop” with celebrity panelists Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, Cubs legend Ryan Dempster...


Triumph The Insult Comic Dog is Coming To The Den Theatre PhotoTriumph The Insult Comic Dog is Coming To The Den Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2024

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog will perform at The Den Theatre in Chicago. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.


Anne and Mark Burnell to Perform at Don't Tell Mama in May PhotoAnne and Mark Burnell to Perform at Don't Tell Mama in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 10, 2024

Chicago's beloved jazz duo, Anne and Mark Burnell, will return to New York City after 20 years for a one-night performance at Don't Tell Mama.


A Quartet Of Comedy Favorites To Return To Raue Center For Father's Day! PhotoA Quartet Of Comedy Favorites To Return To Raue Center For Father's Day!
by A.A. Cristi - March 25, 2024

Celebrate Father's Day with a laugh! A quartet of comedy favorites is returning to the Raue Center, offering a unique and entertaining experience for the whole family.


Cast and Crew Set For Edge Of The Wood's IT IS SO (IF YOU THINK SO!) PhotoCast and Crew Set For Edge Of The Wood's IT IS SO (IF YOU THINK SO!)
by Stephi Wild - February 16, 2024

The Resident Theatre at Edge of the Wood has announced the full cast and crew of Luigi Pirandello's It Is So (If You Think So!), adapted and directed by Sean Hargadon.


Award Winning Mark Burnell Releases New Album GOSPEL PIANO PhotoAward Winning Mark Burnell Releases New Album GOSPEL PIANO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 11, 2023

Mark Burnell releases his new album 'GOSPEL PIANO,' featuring seven tracks of African American spirituals and gospel music. Hailed as 'silky smooth and highly polished,' Mark's rich and unique style s...


Anne Burnell & Mark Burnell Announce The 20th Annual EVE OF THE EVE Show At Rhapsody PhotoAnne Burnell & Mark Burnell Announce The 20th Annual EVE OF THE EVE Show At Rhapsody Theater December 30
by A.A. Cristi - November 13, 2023

One of Chicago's most popular and acclaimed musical duos and national jazz radio favorites, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell will perform their 20th Annual Eve of the Eve show at The Rhapsody Theater, 13...


The Resident Theatre at Edge of the Wood to Present THE MINUTES by Tracy Letts PhotoThe Resident Theatre at Edge of the Wood to Present THE MINUTES by Tracy Letts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 14, 2023

The Resident Theatre at Edge of the Wood has revealed the cast and creative team for its autumn production of The Minutes by Tracy Letts. Learn how to purchase tickets!


A Theater In The Dark to Present Live Immersive Staged Reading of THE WHITE CITY: AN PhotoA Theater In The Dark to Present Live Immersive Staged Reading of THE WHITE CITY: AN AUDIBLE EXHIBITION ON H.H. HOLMES, MURDERER in October
by Blair Ingenthron - August 19, 2023

A Theater in the Dark’s original audio play THE WHITE CITY: AN AUDIBLE EXHIBITION ON H.H. HOLMES, MURDERER, which premiered online in March 2023, will be presented in a live, immersive staged reading ...


Porchlight Names Felicia P. Fields and Kenny Ingram as Honorary Co-Chairs for PORCHLI PhotoPorchlight Names Felicia P. Fields and Kenny Ingram as Honorary Co-Chairs for PORCHLIGHT ICONS: CELEBRATING BEN VEREEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 18, 2023

Learn about the exciting announcement of honorary co-chairs, Broadway veterans Felicia P. Fields and Kenny Ingram, and the talented cast for Porchlight's production of PORCHLIGHT ICONS: CELEBRATING BE...


Raue Center Goes Back To School With TEACHER'S LOUNGE COMEDY PhotoRaue Center Goes Back To School With TEACHER'S LOUNGE COMEDY
by A.A. Cristi - August 07, 2023

​​​​​​​Raue Center goes back to school with an A+ comedy show guaranteed to make the grade! Don't be tardy for Teacher's Lounge Comedy, a hilarious night of stand-up where real teachers-turned-comics ...


Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell Return To Davenport's With GYPSIES, TRAMPS AND THIEVES PhotoAnne Burnell and Mark Burnell Return To Davenport's With GYPSIES, TRAMPS AND THIEVES in August
by Stephi Wild - July 26, 2023

One of Chicago's most popular and acclaimed musical duos and national Jazz radio favorites, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell return to Davenport's with an updated, special performance of their show that ...


Anne Burnell & Mark Burnell Release New Single THE LUSTY MONTH OF MAY PhotoAnne Burnell & Mark Burnell Release New Single THE LUSTY MONTH OF MAY
by Blair Ingenthron - May 06, 2023

National jazz radio favorites and one of Chicago's most popular musical duos, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell have released a brand new, stand-alone single to celebrate spring, THE LUSTY MONTH OF MAY.


Steve Cochran, John Da Cosse, Tim Benker and Mike Toomey Come to the Raue Center Next PhotoSteve Cochran, John Da Cosse, Tim Benker and Mike Toomey Come to the Raue Center Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 02, 2023

 Veteran comedians Steve Cochran, John Da Cosse, Tim Benker and Mike Toomey team up for The FourFathers comedy show on June 16 @ 8 p.m.  With over 160 years of combined experience and over 50,000 show...


Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell Return to Chicago's Drew's On Halsted in April PhotoAnne Burnell and Mark Burnell Return to Chicago's Drew's On Halsted in April
by Blair Ingenthron - April 09, 2023

One of Chicago's most popular and acclaimed musical duos and national Jazz radio favorites, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell return to Chicago as they continue their national tour which took then to St. ...


HOT DISH! Returns to the Den Theater This Month PhotoHOT DISH! Returns to the Den Theater This Month
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2023

Hot Dish!, the comedy cooking and interview show, returns to The Den Theater on April 16, 2023. Chicago comedians Lauren Hooberman, Colleen Brennan, and Amy Sumpter, welcome Patti Vasquez, a Chicago c...


Edge Of The Wood Theatre Presents Moss Hart's LIGHT UP THE SKY PhotoEdge Of The Wood Theatre Presents Moss Hart's LIGHT UP THE SKY
by Stephi Wild - March 15, 2023

The Resident Theatre at Edge of the Wood presents Light Up the Sky, Moss Hart's valentine to the theatre and the eccentric but lovable artists that craft it.


Lookingglass Theatre Announces UnGALA Going Gglamping Fundraiser PhotoLookingglass Theatre Announces UnGALA Going Gglamping Fundraiser
by Stephi Wild - March 02, 2023

Lookingglass Theatre Company has announced its annual fundraiser, the unGALA: Going gglamping! The 2023 experience will take you back to your best summer camp memories - only this time as a gglamorous...


Steve Cochran's NYE Comedy Show Comes to Raue Center PhotoSteve Cochran's NYE Comedy Show Comes to Raue Center
by Stephi Wild - December 13, 2022

Raue Center For The Arts has announced the return of Steve Cochran's New Year's Eve Comedy Show at 3 p.m. on December 31, 2022.





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