Rogers Park-Area Theatres Offering New Flex Pass

Rogers Park-area theatres BoHo Theatre, The Factory Theater, Lifeline Theatre, the side project, and Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre return for an eighth year to offer a flexible subscription pass to see a variety of Rogers Park productions throughout the season, running from September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2016. Dubbed "Chicago's answer to off-Broadway" by the Chicago Sun-Times, the quintet of companies garnered four Non-Equity Jeff Awards out of twenty-three nominations during the 2014-2015 season and are thrilled to share their neighborhood's commitment to excellence with the entire community, by offering this discounted pass with up to 75% savings over regular single tickets.

The $50, five-show pass - good for one adult or kids show, anytime during the season, at each of the five participating theatres (does not include participant shows at venues outside Rogers Park, or visiting companies' productions at participant venues) - is available at each theatre's box office, and through www.rogersparkflexpass.com. The pass is business card-sized to be kept throughout the season, punched when used at each theatre, and displayed at each restaurant when a discount is requested.

The Flex Pass is offered at a special discounted rate of $45 during Rogers Park's 14th Annual Glenwood Ave. Arts Festival, August 15-16 at the Lifeline Theatre box office,

6912 N. Glenwood Ave. Festival details at 773-761-4477 x701 and www.GlenwoodAve.org.

Participating theatres and 2015-16 season offerings include (call or visit the web sites for production dates and details):

BoHo Theatre - performing at Heartland Studio • 7016 N. Glenwood Ave. • boxoffice@bohotheatre.com • www.bohotheatre.com

"Fugitive Songs" and "Uncle Vanya."

The Factory Theater • 1623 W. Howard St. • 866-811-4111 • boxoffice@thefactorytheater.com • www.thefactorytheater.com

"Zombie Broads" (World Premiere), "The Last Big Mistake" (World Premiere), and "Dating and Dragons" (World Premiere).

Lifeline Theatre • 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. • 773-761-4477 • info@lifelinetheatre.com • www.lifelinetheatre.com

MainStage shows "Miss Buncle's Book" (World Premiere), "Midnight Cowboy" (World Premiere), "Northanger Abbey" (World Premiere), and KidSeries shows "Mr. Popper's Penguins" (World Premiere), "Sparky!" (World Premiere), and "Lester's Dreadful Sweaters" (World Premiere)

the side project • 1439 W. Jarvis Ave. • 773-340-0140 •

tickets@thesideproject.net •www.thesideproject.net
The Fourth Annual "Festival of Storytelling," the Second Bi-Annual "Summer Site-Specific Series," the Fifteenth "One-Act Festival," and one more premiere TBA.

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre - performing at the No Exit Café • 6970 N. Glenwood Ave. • Information Line: 773-347-1109 • info@theo-u.org • www.theoubique.org

"Blood Brothers," "My Way... A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra," Jonathan Larson's "Rent," and "An Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse Songbook." Dinner available for an additional charge.

Rogers Park restaurants near the theatres are partnering to offer dining discounts to pass purchasers for the season through August 31, 2016.

The Heartland Café (Good wholesome food for the mind and body), 7000 N. Glenwood Ave., will extend a 15% discount to each Flex Pass holder, year-round (dine-in only). www.heartlandcafe.com

Pub 626 (Pub & delicious grub), 1406 W. Morse Ave., will extend a 10% discount to each Flex Pass holder, year-round (dine-in only). www.pub626.com

The Pub at Mayne Stage (New American cuisine/contemporary dining), 1330 W. Morse Ave., will extend a 10% discount to each Flex Pass holder, year-round. www.maynestage.com/the-pub

R Public House (A meeting place that promotes the sense of community through the consumption of alcohol and light fare food), 1508 W. Jarvis, will extend a 10% discount to each Flex Pass holder, year-round. www.rpublichouse.com

In addition, Theo Ubique offers dinner and show packages at the No Exit Café, 6970 N. Glenwood Ave.

Glenwood Avenue Arts District, in the heart of Rogers Park, features numerous artist studios, music venues, theatres and restaurants and is fast becoming known as a vibrant and unique arts destination. The Chicago Sun-Times wrote, "Maybe the time has come to dub Glenwood Avenue in the Rogers Park neighborhood as Chicago's answer to off-Broadway. Certainly that's the conclusion to be reached if you tally up the nominations for the Non-Equity Jeff Awards." Chicago Magazine added, "For pure Chicago heart, soul and polished grit, the Glenwood Avenue Arts District in Rogers Park is our favorite new destination."

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