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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.

The Inconvenience to Host 5th Annual FLY HONEY SHOW, 7/31-8/9
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2014

The Inconvenience has announced that they will be producing The Fly Honey Show this summer....


The Inconvenience Hosts 5th Annual FLY HONEY SHOW, Now thru 8/9
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2014

The Inconvenience has announced that they will be producing The Fly Honey Show this summer....


Writers Theatre Present THE DANCE OF DEATH, Now thru 7/20
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2014

Writers Theatre presents The Dance of Death by August Strindberg, in a new version by Conor McPherson and directed by Henry Wishcamper. The production runs today, April 1 - July 20, 2014 at 664 Vernon Avenue, Glencoe....


Her Story Theater Presents SHADOW TOWN, Now thru 11/17
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2013

Her Story Theater presents SHADOW TOWN, a play to raise awareness on sex trafficked children in Chicagoland. Written and directed by Artistic Director, Mary Bonnett, the play is based on her first-hand interviews, fictionalized for the stage. SHADOW TOWN, a memory piece, following the lives of 4 you...


Contour Theatre to Present ANY LAST WORDS?
by Tyler Peterson - July 02, 2015

Followed by an almost sold-out night of original musical theater works, this Contour Theatre event presents a night of oral interpretation. Filled to the brim with stories you love, join well-known actors from Chicagoland to hear the voices of a diverse cast of characters....


NBCSN to Air THE LAST RACE TO MAKE THE CHASE
by Tyler Peterson - September 09, 2015

NBCSN presents a pair of pivotal primetime races this weekend from Richmond International Raceway. For Sprint Cup drivers, the heat is on as Richmond marks the final regular-season race to secure a spot in the NASCAR playoffs, which begin on September 20th from Chicagoland Speedway. Friday's primeti...


Chicago Theatre Week 2014 Kicks Off Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - February 04, 2014

Chicago Theatre Week 2014, which celebrates the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago, is returning for its second year after beating expectations in its inaugural season. Over 100 productions are expected to participate. New to this year's Theatre Week is a partnership with area hotels, which ...


Her Story Theater to Present SHADOW TOWN II - THE JOHNS, 10/16-11/23
by Tyler Peterson - September 15, 2014

Her Story Theater's Shadow Town II: The JOHNS, written and directed by Mary Bonnett, premieres October 16 and runs through November 23, 2014 at the Mayer Kaplan Theatre, Skokie, IL. Following the 2013 highly-acclaimed play Shadow Town based on sex trafficking of girls in the Chicagoland area, Bonnet...


Chicago's Trinity Academy of Irish Dance Celebrates 17th World Title with Celebration & Open House Today
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2015

The famed Trinity Academy of Irish Dance—Gold-medal winner of this year's World Irish Dance Championships, an international competition most recently held in London—kicks off preliminary St. Patrick's Day festivities with a free family-friendly celebration and Open House, today, March 7 at select Tr...


League of Chicago Theatres Slates THEATRE WEEK 2016 for February
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2015

Chicago Theatre Week, an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago, will take place February 11 - 21, 2016, spanning a week and two full weekends. Now in its fourth year, Chicago Theatre Week is a program of the League of Chicago Theatres in partnership with Choose Chicago...


Moscow Ballet Holds Two Chicago Area Auditions 8/22, 27
by Sally Henry Fuller - August 17, 2014

The legendary Moscow Ballet is holding two open auditions in the Chicago area in their search for talented young dancers ages 6-18 to perform in their annual Chicago production of "The Great Russian Nutcracker." Auditions are scheduled for Friday, August 22, 2014, at Dance Quest, 14511 S. New Van D...


New Mixed-Use Development in Rosemont, The Pearl, Acquires Its First Tenant
by Robert Diamond - August 20, 2015

Braden Real Estate, a Chicago-based commercial real estate development company, announces a deal to bring Buddy V's Ristorante to the new mixed-use development, The Pearl, located in Rosemont, IL. Buddy V's Ristorante will occupy 8,500 square feet and will feature an Italian restaurant and bakery sh...


Chicagoland Chapter of Autism Speaks to Host AN EVENING WITH THE STARS Fundraiser, 3/2
by Tyler Peterson - January 31, 2014

On Sunday, March 2, the Chicagoland Chapter of Autism Speaks is proud to announce its 6th annual Oscar-themed fundraising event, An Evening with the Stars Red Carpet Spectacular, taking place at the InterContinental O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont, IL....


Joffrey Ballet Announces Child Auditions for THE NUTCRACKER, 9/20
by Christina Mancuso - September 03, 2015

 The Joffrey Ballet holds open auditions for the Children's Cast of the last staging of Robert Joffrey's The Nutcracker at its downtown studios in Joffrey Tower, 10 E. Randolph Street, Sunday, September 20.  All students ages 9-14 between 4' and 5' in the greater Chicagoland area with dance experien...


4 Days Late Presents 'America: Horror Story' at The Chicago Comedy Sketch Festival, Sunday the 12th at 8 pm
by Robert Diamond - January 10, 2014

4 Days Late Productions is excited to make its 6 appearance in the 2014 Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival! The pop culture obsessed 'love to hate it' minds that brought you 'Americans in Peril,' 'Jersey Shore: The Musical' and 'It's a Wonderful Pro-Life' are back with more ranting, raving, fist shaking...


Writers Theatre's THE MLK PROJECT Set for Chicago History Museum, 1/20
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2014

Writers Theatre opens its 8th annual tour of The MLK Project: The Fight for Civil Rights, written by Yolanda Androzzo, directed by Jimmy McDermott and featuring Caren Blackmore. A special Martin Luther King, Jr. Day public performance will take place at 10am on January 20 at the Chicago History Muse...


NBC Sports Presents NASCAR SPRINT CUP Playoff Racing, Beginning Today
by TV News Desk - September 26, 2015

With tensions already boiling, NBCSN's twin bill of racing from New Hampshire Motor Speedway and Kentucky Speedway this weekend is set to be action-packed and full of passion....


100 Productions Set for Chicago Theatre Week, 2/11-16
by Tyler Peterson - December 16, 2013

Chicago Theatre Week 2014, which celebrates the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago, is returning for its second year after beating expectations in its inaugural season. Over 100 productions are expected to participate. New to this year's Theatre Week is a partnership with area hotels, which ...


Three Cat Productions to Present TELL ME WHEN IT HURTS, 11/30-12/21
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2013

Three Cat Productions presents the world premiere production of Tell Me When It Hurts in partnership with the Chicago Park District's Berger Park Coach House Theater at 6205 N. Sheridan Road (Edgewater by Granville el stop on Red Line). Stripped of his hospital and rejected by his love, Dr. Guy Bett...


Writers Theatre Opens 2014/15 Season with the Midwest Premiere of ISAAC'S EYEs, 9/2-12/7
by Courtnie Mele - June 30, 2014

Writers Theatre opens its 2014/15 season with the Midwest Premiere of Isaac's Eye by Lucas Hnath, directed by Artistic Director Michael Halberstam. The show runs September 2 - December 7, 2014 at Books on Vernon, 321 Park Ave, Glencoe. The Press Openings are Wednesday, September 10th and Thursday, S...


NBCSN Airs 2015 NASCAR PLAYOFFS This Weekend
by Tyler Peterson - September 16, 2015

NBCSN gears up for the NASCAR playoffs with a double feature of racing from Chicagoland Speedway this weekend. Chicagoland marks the first of the final 10 races for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, and the first of the final eight races for the NASCAR XFINITY Series. Saturday's primetime showdown begin...


The Inconvenience's Midwest Premiere of LOVE TAPES Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2014

The Inconvenience presents the Mid-West premiere production of Love Tapes by Penn Jillette and Steven Banks. Slated to open today, May 30th, 2014, and directed by Shade Murray, Love Tapes will co-star Inconvenience company members Chris Chmelik and Mary Williamson. Love Tapes will be now be presente...


Massage Envy Spa Membership Gets You Free Tickets to MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET thru 5/10
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2015

Purchase a Massage Envy Spa annual membership at a Chicagoland location from April 1 through May 10, 2015  and receive a complimentary pair of tickets to Chicago's record-breaking musical, Million Dollar Quartet, at the Apollo Theater....


SHREK THE MUSICAL Set for Northwestern University's 72nd Annual Dolphin Show, 1/24-2/1
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2013

The Dolphin Show at Northwestern University, America's largest student-produced musical, is proud to announce SHREK THE MUSICAL as the 72nd Annual Dolphin Show. This year's production is to be produced by School of Communication seniors Brandon Johnston and Rachel Marchant and directed by Communicat...


NBC Sports to Present NASCAR SPRINT CUP Playoff Racing Beg. 9/26
by Caryn Robbins - September 24, 2015

With tensions already boiling, NBCSN's twin bill of racing from New Hampshire Motor Speedway and Kentucky Speedway this weekend is set to be action-packed and full of passion....






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