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Executive produced by Robert Redford and Laura Michalchyshyn of Sundance Productions, and award-winning filmmakers Marc Levin and Mark Benjamin of BCTV, Chicagoland is a non-scripted, eight-part original series about a heartland American city. The series will explore where politics and policy meet real people's lives -- in a city generating change and innovation in social policy, education, and public safety -- to meet national and local challenges.

Kid Rock Set for ESPN's NASCAR Sprint Cup Coverage
by Caryn Robbins - September 11, 2012

Renowned singer-songwriter and musician Kid Rock will lend both his presence and his music to ESPN's telecasts of the 10 races in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, which begins with this Sunday's event at Chicagoland Speedway. ESPN's coverage from Chicagoland begins at 1 p.m. ET with NASCAR Count...


PBS to Film Under the Streetlamp Concert Featuring Former JERSEY BOYS, 8/20
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2011

Under the Streetlamp, a group that features Jersey Boys stars Michael Ingersoll, Shonn Wiley, Michael Cunio and Christopher Kale Jones, will give a concert at Merrivillee Indiana's Star Plaza Theatre on August 20 at 8 PM. The event will be filmed and later featured on PBS!...


ASC Presents Saturday Workshop on MIME
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 05, 2010

Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC) presents the next installment in their season of Saturday Workshops designed for the entire family to share. ...


Goodman Theatre Brings Back A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 11/19-12/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 01, 2010

Goodman Theatre's perennial holiday classic A Christmas Carol, consistently included among the Midwest's top-tier holiday events, returns for the 33rd season. Renowned Chicago actor John Judd appears for the first time in the legendary role of Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, 'Goodman Theatre'...


Adventure Stage Hosts Annual Benefit: SPRING FLING - A PIRATE PARTY 4/24
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2010

Shiver me timbers! Join Adventure Stage Chicago for their annual benefit, SPRING FLING: A PIRATE PARTY, on Saturday, April 24 from 2:00-6:00pm....


Paramount Theatre's Sold-Out BIG REVEAL Event to be Held 3/18
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2011

Paramount officials confirmed today that they have hit the 2,000 mark for reservations, and thus have officially sold out the theater's Big Reveal Party, Friday, March 18 at 7 p.m. That's when - and only when - the titles of the four blockbuster musicals that will make up the Paramount's inaugural 2...


Oak Park Festival Theatre Presents Megan Wells in DRACULA 10/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 30, 2010

Oak Park Festival Theatre presents acclaimed storyteller Megan Wells in her annual incarnation of Bram Stoker's Dracula as a benefit for Festival Theatre. There will be only four performances of Dracula at the National Historic Landmark Pleasant Home, 217 Home Ave. in Oak Park, on Thursday, October ...


Theatre-Hikes Presents THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS, 7/14-8/26
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2012

Theatre-Hikes announces its 2nd production of the 2012 Season in July & August 2012, The Wind in the Willows by John Morely....


BrightSide Theatre Presents MY WAY, Opening Tonight, 6/15
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2012

BrightSide Theatre today announced its production of My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, conceived by David Grapes and Todd Olson with book by Todd Olson....


Skokie Music Foundation Presents Voice Of America 6/27
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2010

The Skokie Theatre Music Foundation presents 'Voice of America' on June 27th, 2010 at 7:00pm. 'Voice of America' is patriotic revue featuring America's favorite songs from World Wars I and II, the Korean and Vietnam years, and Operation Desert Storm. Performers include Jeanne Scherkenbach, Carolyn W...


Writers' Theatre Extends HAMLET thru November 25
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2012

Writers' Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, announces added performances of Hamlet, written by William Shakespeare and directed by Artistic Director Michael Halberstam. The production has been extended two weeks, and MUST CL...


ASC Presents Saturday Workshop on Tumbling
by Kelsey Denette - January 10, 2011

Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC) presents the next installment in their Family Workshop Saturday Series, a succession of engaging workshops designed for the entire family to share....


Andre Rieu to Play The Allstate Arena, 6/28
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2010

-André Rieu has confirmed his return to the Chicagoland area. Rieu, together with his 55 piece Johann Strauss Orchestra, will return to North America for a 21-city run that starts in June. Rieu will appear in concert at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road in Rosemont on Monday, June 28 at 7:30...


ASC Presents Saturday Workshop on MIME
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2010

Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC) presents the next installment in their season of Saturday Workshops designed for the entire family to share. ...


Goodman Theatre Brings Back A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 11/19-12/31
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2010

Goodman Theatre's perennial holiday classic A Christmas Carol, consistently included among the Midwest's top-tier holiday events, returns for the 33rd season. Renowned Chicago actor John Judd appears for the first time in the legendary role of Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, 'Goodman Theatre'...


STAGE TUBE: Promo Video of Chicago Fringe Festival
by Stage Tube - August 09, 2012

The Chicago Fringe Festival announces its line up for the 2012 Festival. Performances in the third annual Chicago Fringe Festival take place in a variety of venues in Pilsen, August 30 - September 9. Tickets are on sale now. Entrance to the Festival is a one-time button purchase of $5, after that al...


Three Cat Productions Brings Children's Theatre Camps to Skokie Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2010

Three Cat Productions is excited to announce Three Cat Education and 'A Summer in the Theater' programs that will be offered at Skokie Theatre Music Foundation beginning in June 2010. Lead by Jacque Lueken, Three Cat Education Executive Director, 'A Summer in the Theater' offers children and teens a...


ASC Presents Saturday Workshop on Tumbling
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2011

Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC) presents the next installment in their Family Workshop Saturday Series, a succession of engaging workshops designed for the entire family to share....


Chicago Theatre District Honors Mayor Richard M. Daley This September
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 30, 2010

Throughout the month of September, Chicagoland theater-goers will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Chicago's Theatre District by paying homage to the visionary who has brought the arts to the forefront of the Chicago community....


Next Theatre Announces Their 2010/2011 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 27, 2010

Next Theatre Company and Artistic Director Jason Southerland are thrilled to announce the 30th anniversary season, a year dedicated to plays that explore the myths that men and women create about their lives....


Cast Set For The Absolute Best Friggin' Time of Your Life
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 21, 2011

The Second City Mainstage cast has begun rehearsals for the 99th revue with new cast members and a new director, Billy Bungeroth....


Oak Park Festival Theatre to Honor Retiring Managing Director Galen Gockel 10/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 28, 2010

On Sunday, October 17, Oak Park Festival Theatre will honor former Managing Director Galen Gockel for his years of tireless service to the company at a reception at The Performance Center at 1010 W. Madison in Oak Park. ...


Faith & Whiskey to Throw Awesome 80s Aspen Ski Lodge Party 1/29
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2011

Faith & Whiskey (1365 W Fullerton Ave), the premier whiskey bar and party spot in Lincoln Park, will host an "Awesome 80s Aspen Ski Lodge Party" celebrating winter, skiing, bad 80s fluorescent ski outfits, and 80s music and movies from 9pm-3am on Saturday, January 29....


Andre Rieu to Play The Allstate Arena, 6/28
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2010

-André Rieu has confirmed his return to the Chicagoland area. Rieu, together with his 55 piece Johann Strauss Orchestra, will return to North America for a 21-city run that starts in June. Rieu will appear in concert at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road in Rosemont on Monday, June 28 at 7:30...


Oak Park Festival Theatre Presents Family Days July 24, August 7
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2011

Oak Park Festival Theatre presents three Family Days on Sundays, June 26, July 24, and August 7, 2011, at 4:30 p.m. in Oak Park's Austin Gardens....






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