Lifeline Theatre to Open its 2014-2015 Season with JANE EYRE, 9/15-10/26
by Courtnie Mele - June 30, 2014 Lifeline Theatre presents an adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre, by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Christina Calvit (four-time Jeff Award winner), and directed by Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne (Jeff Award and After Dark Award winner)....
Architectural Artifacts to Host Second Annual Auction, 5/2-4
by Tyler Peterson - April 25, 2014 Due to last year's overwhelming success, the nation's largest and most fascinating antique store, Architectural Artifacts, Inc., 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave. in Chicago, is presenting its 2nd annual 2,000 plus-lot, three-day auction on Friday, May 2, Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p...
Photo Flash: First Look at David Turner in BUYER & CELLAR at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2015 The Old Globe presents the hilarious Buyer & Cellar, which is currently in previews and opens tomorrow, April 9, running through Sunday, May 10. Broadway veteran David Turner (On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, Arcadia, Sunday in the Park with George) stars in Jonathan Tolins's (The Twilight of the...
The Paradeigma Collective Presents SHEPHERD'S DAUGHTER: A JOAN OF ARC REIMAGINING, 7/10-8/2
by Courtnie Mele - June 14, 2014 A young girl changed the course of a war and became a martyr. The Paradeigma Collective's inaugural play, written by Whitney LaMora, and produced in association with The Chicago Mammals, confronts the theories that attempt to explain, diminish, and exalt her victories. Was Joan of Arc a prophetic...
Lifeline Theatre Stages MONSTROUS REGIMENT, Now thru 7/20
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2014 Monstrous Regiment runs tonight, May 30-July 20 at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. (free parking and shuttle; see below). Press opening is Sunday, June 8 at 4 p.m. Opening night is Monday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m. (Previews are Todays, May 30 and June 6 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, May 31 and June 7 ...
Signal Ensemble to Host SIGNAL ROYALE Casino Night, 6/27
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2015 Signal Ensemble Theatre announces Signal Royale, An Evening at the Casino, at Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 W. Berenice Ave., Saturday, June 27. The VIP Cocktail Hour begins at 7 p.m. with general admission from 8 - 11 p.m. ...
Production On “AWOL” Completed Award-Winning Short Film To Feature Length, Actress Lola Kirke Joins Cast As Main Character In Lesbian Romantic Drama Set In Penn.
by Robert Diamond - February 18, 2015 Principal photography has been completed for a feature length version of the award winning short film 'AWOL,' now starring Lola Kirke, who recently co-starred in 'Mistress America' appeared in 'Gone Girl' and has been named one of Variety's Top Ten Actors to Watch in 2015....
Richard Pierce Releases BLOODLINE
by Christina Mancuso - February 22, 2016 Richard Pierce fares on his maiden voyage in the world of literature with his fictional debut, 'Bloodline' (published by Xlibris). The story follows the Richardson's, a family that has gone through a series of unfortunate events and tragedy that concluded with the death of their oldest child. 'Blood...
The Chicago Mammals Present 3rd Annual ALL GIRLS PROJECT
by Laura Meltzer - August 26, 2014 The Chicago Mammals will be presenting the All Girls Project presenting 'All Girl Edgar Allan Poe from October 17th through November 3rd....
Theatre-Hikes to Present RESURRECTED, Begin. 9/27
by Tyler Peterson - September 17, 2014 Theatre-Hikes - Chicago, a nonprofit organization focused on combining fitness with live theater in a outdoor setting is proud to announce the presentation of Resurrected. At Theatre-Hikes, our patrons participate in a leisurely walk, in wooded areas and nature preserves in and around Chicago, while...
Sonoma to Host First LGBT Business Expo, June 19-21, 2015
by Robert Diamond - April 25, 2015 Out in the Vineyard, an experiential LGBT wine event and travel company based in Sonoma Valley, is pleased to announce the first LGBT Business Expo in Sonoma as part of Gay Wine Weekend 2015....
Spectralia Theatre's TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA Opens 6/21
by Tyler Peterson - June 16, 2014 Spectralia Theatre, in cooperation with Friends of the Parks and the Chicago Park District, presents William Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona June 21st to August 3rd. Set against the backdrop of the 1896 Yukon Gold Rush, Spectralia's production features prospectors, saloon gals, and outlaws...
Nigel Osner Brings REVAMPED! to The Pheasantry Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2014 Nigel Osner is at the Pheasantry 8.30 PM tonight, 9th August in 'REVAMPED!'...
Multi-Platinum Country Band BLACKHAWK Releases Greatest Hits & More Today
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2014 Multi-platinum country music band BlackHawk will release Greatest Hits & More on Loud & Proud Records today, October 28, 2014. Greatest Hits & More tells the story of one of the most successful country music groups of the mid 1990s....
Lifeline Theatre to Stage New Adaptation of MIDNIGHT COWBOY
by Tyler Peterson - December 09, 2015 Lifeline Theatre presents a world premiere adaptation of James Leo Herlihy's 1965 novel, Midnight Cowboy, adapted by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Chris Hainsworth (2015 Non-Equity Jeff nomination: New Adaptation - Monstrous Regiment), and directed by Lifeline ensemble member Christopher M. Walsh...
Kesha to Guest Star on The CW's JANE THE VIRGIN
by Caryn Robbins - September 01, 2015 The CW has announced that recording artist Kesha will be guest starring on an upcoming episode of JANE THE VIRGIN...
SHADOWHUNTERS Premiere Draws Strong Ratings for Freeform
by Tyler Peterson - January 13, 2016 The series launch of “Shadowhunters” (9:02 p.m. EST) ranked as Freeform/ABC Family's #1 series debut in over two years in Total Viewers (1.82 million), Adults 18-34 (534,000/0.8 rating), Adults 18-49 (965,000/0.8 rating), Women 18-49 (659,000/1.0 rating) and Viewers 12-34 (809,000/0.9 rating) – sinc...
The Chicago Mammals Present 3rd Annual ALL GIRLS PROJECT, Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2014 The Chicago Mammals will be presenting the All Girls Project presenting 'All Girl Edgar Allan Poe from today, October 17th through November 3rd....
VIDEO: Extended Trailer for The CW's JANE THE VIRGIN
by Tyler Peterson - May 28, 2014 The CW has debuted the extended trailer for its upcoming series JANE THE VIRGIN, airing Mondays at 9:00-10:00 P.M. this fall. Check it out below!...
Chicago's Biggest Liar Contest Hosts 25th Anniversary Competition Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2014 The 25th Annual Chicago's Biggest Liar Contest will take place at The Ravenswood United Church of Christ (2050 W Pensacola) tonight, May 3 at 7pm. Eleven of the city's most skilled storytellers will unleash their tallest tales and biggest whoppers in a Battle Royale of Bullshit for the legendary Hog...
Signal Ensemble Presents Jon Steinhagen's DEVIL'S DAY OFF, Now thru 11/22
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2014 Signal Ensemble Theatre presents the world premiere and 2014 - 2015 season opening production of Devil's Day Off at Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 W. Berenice Ave., today, October 16 - November 22. The production is directed by Signal Ensemble Member and Co-Artistic Director Ronan Marra and written b...
Laura V. Keegan Debuts With HAUNTING AT REMINGTON HOUSE
by Christina Mancuso - November 05, 2015 Against the backdrop of coastal New England in autumn, the characters in Laura V. Keegan's debut novel 'Haunting at Remington House' come to life-and come back from the dead-in a darkly detailed ghost story that stirs the imagination with rich descriptive prose and supernatural happenings in a state...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Britney Spears Guest Stars on JANE THE VIRGIN
by Caryn Robbins - November 03, 2015 Britney Spears guest stars on the next episode of The CW's JANE THE VIRGIN titled 'Chapter Twenty-Seven'....
Photo Flash: First Look at David Turner in BUYER & CELLAR at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2015 The Old Globe presents the hilarious Buyer & Cellar, which is currently in previews and opens tomorrow, April 9, running through Sunday, May 10. Broadway veteran David Turner (On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, Arcadia, Sunday in the Park with George) stars in Jonathan Tolins's (The Twilight of the...
David Turner to Lead BUYER & CELLAR at The Old Globe
by Tyler Peterson - March 16, 2015 The Old Globe today announced that Broadway veteran David Turner (On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, Arcadia, Sunday in the Park with George) will star in Jonathan Tolins's (The Twilight of the Golds) acclaimed Off Broadway hit Buyer & Cellar, directed by Ron Lagomarsino (The Last Night of Ballyhoo... |