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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.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS Extends thru 12/20 at Strawdog Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2014

Strawdog Theatre Company and Artistic Director Hank Boland are proud to announce the extension of the remount of Charles Dickens' classic Great Expectations, adapted by Gale Childs Daly and directed by Jason W. Gerace, through Saturday, Dec. 20 at Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway St....


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....


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 ...


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...


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....


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...


The Second City's GAME NIGHT Begins at Metropolis Today
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2015

The laughs come rapid-fire as The Second City's Game Night segues from one hilarious game to the next at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, beginning today, July 17. It continues through August 8, 2015....


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 ...


THE MCCARTNEY YEARS Set for Metropolis in January
by Tyler Peterson - December 10, 2015

The McCartney Years is a note-for-note recreation of a mid-1970's Paul McCartney concert, performing at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre January 23, 2016....


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...


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...


Writers Theatre to Present World Premiere Musical DAYS LIKE TODAY, 5/6-6/13
by Diana Heisroth - March 07, 2014

Writers Theatre presents the World Premiere of Days Like Today, inspired by the plays of Charles L. Mee with music and lyrics by Alan Schmuckler and book by Laura Eason, directed by Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and music direction by Doug Peck. The production runs May 6-July 13, 2014 at 325 ...


BUILD-A-TALE Improv Show Set for Gorilla Tango, 4/5-26
by Tyler Peterson - March 28, 2014

Some of Chicago's best improvisers will collaborate on 'Build-A-Tale,' a family-friendly improvised show performing Saturdays at 2 pm from April 5 through April 26, 2014 at 2 pm. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at gorillatango.com/bucktown or by calling 773-598-4549. All performances take place...


Big Noise Theatre to Open Season with LEGALLY BLONDE, 10/4
by Tyler Peterson - September 23, 2014

Legally Blonde the Musical, a singing, dancing comedic trip to Harvard University, beauty salons, and sorority girls and, of course, true love, opens Oct 4, 2014, at Prairie Lakes Theatre, 515 E Thacker, Des Plaines. The show marks the 13th season of shows produced by Big Noise Theatre in Des Pla...


4 Days Late Productions Presents TONY N' TIMMY'S WEDDING: THE BACHELOR PARTY, Now thru 3/22
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2014

You are cordially invited to attend TONY N' TIMMY'S WEDDING: THE BACHELOR PARTY,a witty, interactive parody that pays homage to the crazy, dysfunctional fun of weddings as seen through lens of an about-to-be-married gay couple. TONY N' TIMMY'S WEDDING: THE BACHELOR PARTY runs Saturday nights from to...


Theatre at the Center to Present A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, 11/13-12/14
by Tyler Peterson - October 07, 2014

Over the course of their 2014 season, Theatre at the Center, a major equity player on the Chicago theater scene, has introduced audiences to never-before-seen productions on Chicagoland stages....


Writers Theatre Opens 2014/15 Season with the Midwest Premiere of ISAAC'S EYEs, 9/2-12/7
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 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...


GLEE's Jane Lynch Pens Anti-Bullying Children's Book
by Caryn Robbins - March 13, 2014

Glee star Jane Lynch takes a look at bullying head-on in her first picture book titled 'Marlene, Marlene, Queen of Mean.'...


Over 100 Productions Expected to Participate in Chicago Theatre Week 2014
by Tyler Peterson - January 03, 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, whic...


About Face Theatre Names New Managing Director
by Tyler Peterson - December 01, 2015

 About Face Theatre Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Dean Carpenter as its new Managing Director. Carpenter succeeds Corinne Neal, who stepped down early this year....


Theatre at the Center Presents A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, Now thru 12/14
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2014

Over the course of their 2014 season, Theatre at the Center, a major equity player on the Chicago theater scene, has introduced audiences to never-before-seen productions on Chicagoland stages. To round out their current season, they will be making no exception, and are thrilled to present the regio...


THE GREATEST STORY NEVER TOLD to Play Under The Gun Theater
by Tyler Peterson - October 06, 2015

T?he Greatest Story Never Told?i?s performing interactive improvised theater for families at U?nder The Gun Theater?­ 956 W Newport Ave. every Saturday morning at 11:00am from October 24th ­ December 19th, 2015. Tickets range from $15.00 ­ $25.00....


GLEE's Jane Lynch Pens Anti-Bullying Children's Book
by Caryn Robbins - March 13, 2014

Glee star Jane Lynch takes a look at bullying head-on in her first picture book titled 'Marlene, Marlene, Queen of Mean.'...






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