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Chicago Humanities Festival Announces Winter 2015 Season
by Anna Bencivengo - December 17, 2014

The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) announces its Winter 2015 Season, featuring performances of Le Petit Cirque, as well as presentersDinaw Mengestu, Scott McCloud, Kim Gordon, and Cristina Henriquez. Kicking off the new year, CHF and Adventure Stage Chicago will present Le Petit Cirque by Laurent...


the side project and Tympanic Theatre to Present World-Premiere Western SANDALWOOD, 3/28-4/20
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2014

Tympanic Theatre Company and the side project are excited to announce their upcoming world premiere co-production of Sandalwood. Developed over the course of three years through a series of workshops, the script of Sandalwood is written by Dan Caffrey* and directed by Aaron Henrickson*. Sandalwood i...


FALL KIDS FEST 2014 Kicks Off Today in Madison Square Park
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2014

Madison Square Park Conservancy today announced Fall Kids Fest 2014, a day of free outdoor fun for children taking place in Madison Square Park today, October 18 from 11am-2pm....


The House Theatre of Chicago to Host First GAME NIGHT WITH PETER SAGAL, 10/18
by Tyler Peterson - September 26, 2014

The House Theatre of Chicago is excited to announce their first-ever Game Night with Peter Sagal, the host of NPR's quiz game show, Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, Saturday, Oct. 18, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. at Catalyst Ranch, the innovative event space at 656 W. Randolph, in Chicago's West Loop. Event tickets...


Lela Rose Teams Up with Joss & Main on Party-Ready Style
by Jennifer Diamond - February 11, 2015

Joss & Main, the online flash-sale site offering inspiring home design daily, has teamed up with fashion designer Lela Rose on a curated collection to coincide with this week's fashion-industry events in New York. Drawing inspiration from Lela's recent runway designs, as well as her sleek and elegan...


Syfy Premieres New Topical Comedy THE WIL WHEATON PROJECT Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 27, 2014

Syfy has greenlit the 12-episode summer series, The Wil Wheaton Project (working title), a weekly topical comedy show hosted by actor, blogger and champion of geek culture Wil Wheaton....


Trouble Puppet's THE CRAPSTALL STREET BOYS Runs Now thru 3/15
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2014

Czech marionettes and bunraku-style puppets tell the darkly hilarious, wickedly smart story of You Lad, a workhouse boy dodging boy-eating monsters....


THE INTUITIONISTS and SMALL. Exhibitions Closing 8/24 at The Drawing Center
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2014

Two exhibitions at The Drawing Center are coming to a close on August 24 -- The Intuitionists and Small....


IMUS IN THE MORNING's Rob Bartlett Coming to Ocean State Theatre, 10/12
by Tyler Peterson - September 29, 2014

Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit professional theatre company, currently celebrating its third season in Warwick, along with the legendary comedy club, Catch A Rising Star, have announced the appearance of 'Imus in the Morning's' Rob Bartlett at Ocean State Theatre on Sunday, O...


Pontine Theatre to Present 'ISLES OF SHOALS,' 5/1-11
by Tyler Peterson - April 14, 2014

May 1 through 11, Pontine Theatre presents Isles of Shoals: Eternal Sound of the Sea. Performances are Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 4pm and Sundays at 2pm. Tickets are $24 and may be purchased online at www.pontine.org....


The House Theatre of Chicago to Host GAME NIGHT WITH PETER SAGAL, 6/27
by Tyler Peterson - May 21, 2015

Due to popular demand, The House Theatre of Chicago is excited to announce the second Game Night with Peter Sagal, the host of NPR's quiz game show, Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, Saturday, June 27 8pm - 11pm at the new Cards Against Humanity Headquarters, at 1917 N. Elston Ave. Event tickets are $50 ...


San Francisco General Hospital Foundation is Accepting Submissions for the “Hearts in San Francisco' Project Until 8/1
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2014

The deadline for design submissions for the 2015 “Hearts in San Francisco'project is just ?around the corner! San Francisco General Hospital Foundation (SFGHF) announced today the final request for submissions for the annual public art series, due by Friday, August 1, 2014. The selected heart artwor...


Pontine Theatre to Present 'ISLES OF SHOALS,' 5/1-11
by Tyler Peterson - April 24, 2014

May 1 through 11, Pontine Theatre presents Isles of Shoals: Eternal Sound of the Sea, created and performed by Co-artistic Directors, Marguerite Mathews and Greg Gathers....


Pointless Theatre Returns to Mead Theatre Lab with SLEEPING BEAUTY: A PUPPET BALLET, 4/11
by Courtnie Mele - March 04, 2014

CulturalDC is pleased to present Pointless Theatre's newest work Sleeping Beauty: A Puppet Ballet as part of the 2013-14 Mead Theatre Lab Program at Flashpoint. Known for their unique puppet spectacles, Pointless-the 2014 recipients of the John Aniello Outstanding Emerging Theatre Award-now turns th...


VOLLEYGIRLS Benefit for It Gets Better Project, Hosted by Susan Blackwell, Set for 54 Below, 7/30
by Tyler Peterson - July 21, 2014

Chicago Fire's Monica Raymund of Sisu Theatrical Productions, LLC, Jacob Harvey of Cave 76 Productions, LLC and Jordi Coats present a cabaret-style concert of VOLLEYGIRLS, which will include tunes from the breakout hit from the 2013 New York Musical Theatre Festival, as well as, revisit some old fan...


Howard Scott Gallery Presents Toon Kuijpers's Exhibition 'From the Source,' 12/04-1/10
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 29, 2014

Howard Scott Gallery is pleased to announce the opening on Thursday, December 4, of an exhibition of recently completed paintings “From The Source” by the Dutch painter Toon Kuijpers. The exhibition will continue through January 10, 2015....


AN ALIEN FROM EARTH is Released
by Christina Mancuso - December 09, 2014

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Photo Coverage: Susan Blackwell, Krysta Rodriguez & More Serve Up VOLLEYGIRLS Benefit at 54 Below
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - July 31, 2014

Chicago Fire's Monica Raymund of Sisu Theatrical Productions, LLC, Jacob Harvey of Cave 76 Productions, LLC and Jordi Coats presented a cabaret-style concert of VOLLEYGIRLS last night at 54 Below, which included tunes from the breakout hit from the 2013 New York Musical Theatre Festival. The concert...


FALL KIDS FEST 2014 to Kick Off 10/18 in Madison Square Park
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2014

Madison Square Park Conservancy today announced Fall Kids Fest 2014, a day of free outdoor fun for children taking place in Madison Square Park on Saturday, October 18 from 11am-2pm....


Center for Puppetry Arts Presents ANNE FRANK: WITHIN AND WITHOUT, Now thru 3/8
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2015

Honoring one girl's empowering and courageous tale of inner strength and vitality during the Holocaust, the Center for Puppetry Arts presents its innovative adaptation, Anne Frank: Within and Without, today, February 18- March 8. Recommended for ages 12 and up, this theatrical piece is a powerful a...


Chili's Ushers Restaurant Loyalty Programs into Digital Era with 'My Chili's Rewards'
by Marina Kennedy - May 18, 2015

Chili's Grill & Bar is introducing a state-of-the-art loyalty program, My Chili's Rewards, which leverages technology, personalization and gamification to make earning and redeeming points easier and more engaging than ever before. Available at the brand's more than 800 company-owned...


Trouble Puppet's THE CRAPSTALL STREET BOYS to Run 2/20-3/15
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2014

Czech marionettes and bunraku-style puppets tell the darkly hilarious, wickedly smart story of You Lad, a workhouse boy dodging boy-eating monsters....


Off-Broadway's PERFECT CRIME Celebrates 11,000th Performance Today
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2014

PERFECT CRIME, the Off-Broadway 'whodunit' that New York Magazine calls 'a true New York murder mystery' and the New York Times calls 'a crackling thriller' will celebrate a record breaking 11,000 performances today, February 19th at 2PM - continuing its record as the longest running play in NYC his...


BWW Reviews: THE WARS OF HEAVEN Is an Intriguing Miltonic Epic
by Frank Benge - May 14, 2015

Part I of Trouble Puppet's THE WARS OF HEAVEN, is the first part of an epic three-part saga. The story, created by the company under Artistic Director, Connor Hopkins, is told through tabletop and shadow puppetry. Parts II and III are to come in 2016 and 2017.  At the core of the story is the concep...


The Brick's Sixth Annual GAME PLAY Fest Begins Today
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2014

The Brick Theater, Inc. presents the sixth annual GAME PLAY from today, July 10 through August 2 at The Brick, 579 Metropolitan Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, one block from the L train Lorimer stop / G train Metropolitan stop....






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