Steppenwolf Sets LookOut Summer Lineup
Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced today the summer lineup for LookOut, a new multi-genre performance series, presenting a wide variety of work from a diverse array of voices, artists emerging and established alike. LookOut programming will take place throughout the summer in the 1700 Theatre, Steppenwolf's new 80-seat black box space at 1700 N Halsted St, which connects to the existing building.
The New Colony Sets Spring SIDE STAGE Lineup
The New Colony has announced its spring line-up of Side Stage programming, a collection of free events and readings presented throughout March, April and May at its new home, The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. For reservations and additional information on Side Stage, visit www.thenewcolony.org.
New Colony's Free Fall SIDE STAGE Lineup to Feature THE GOLDFISH PROJECT & More
The New Colony has announced an exciting free line-up of Side Stage programming this fall, kicking off with a new installment of THE GOLDFISH PROJECT, Shawn Bowers' uproarious (and a little bit creepy) adventures posing as a women on popular online dating sites. Then, the PSYCHONAUT LIBRARIANS return - and audiences are invited to help The New Colony and writer/director Sean Kelly further develop this sci-fi trilogy. Finally, travel with the company through the mysterious depths of the their cavernous home at the Dank Haus in BLACK & BURN, by Jake Sanders directed Joe Giovinnetti. All Side Stage performances will be presented at the Dank Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave. in Chicago. For reservations and additional information, visit www.thenewcolony.org. The New Colony will be announcing its next mainstage production shortly.
David Cromer Directs ATC and About Face Co-production of RENT, Now thru 6/17
American Theater Company (ATC), together with About Face Theatre, presents a co-production of Jonathan Larson's Rent, directed by David Cromer. Rent will run tonight, April 27, 2012 - June 17, 2012 at ATC, 1909 W. Byron. The press openings are Sunday, May 6, 2012 and Monday, May 7, 2012 at 7 pm.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for April 11th, 2012
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Jersey Boys,' three musicals that start with 'Pi,' Cromer's 'Rent' leads a Larson fest, JRB in Indiana, 'Street Scene' and much more....
David Cromer Directs ATC and About Face Co-production of RENT, 4/27-6/17
American Theater Company (ATC), together with About Face Theatre, presents a co-production of Jonathan Larson's Rent, directed by David Cromer. Rent will run April 27, 2012 - June 17, 2012 at ATC, 1909 W. Byron. The press openings are Sunday, May 6, 2012 and Monday, May 7, 2012 at 7 pm.
Factory Theater Closes JENNY AND JENNI 12/18
Remember Jenny and Jenni? You don't? Well, you're going to remember them now! Re-introduce yourself to Jenny Fox and Jenni Bishop, the real, original BFFs. They're the girls who invented aerobics and made working out a worldwide sensation. Did you really think it was Jane Fonda? Or those chicks from the 20 Minute Workout videos? No, sir, it was Jenny and Jenni! And this November, the Factory Theater is going to give you their story right from the beginning. Two best friends on a journey through triumph and adversity, embarrassment and ecstasy ... and lots and lots of cardio! C'mon, everybody! On your feet! Jenny and Jenni are gonna make you feel great!
Factory Theater Presents JENNY AND JENNI 11/5-12/18
Remember Jenny and Jenni? You don't? Well, you're going to remember them now! Re-introduce yourself to Jenny Fox and Jenni Bishop, the real, original BFFs. They're the girls who invented aerobics and made working out a worldwide sensation. Did you really think it was Jane Fonda? Or those chicks from the 20 Minute Workout videos? No, sir, it was Jenny and Jenni! And this November, the Factory Theater is going to give you their story right from the beginning. Two best friends on a journey through triumph and adversity, embarrassment and ecstasy ... and lots and lots of cardio! C'mon, everybody! On your feet! Jenny and Jenni are gonna make you feel great!
Factory Theater Presents JENNY AND JENNI 11/5-12/18
Remember Jenny and Jenni? You don't? Well, you're going to remember them now! Re-introduce yourself to Jenny Fox and Jenni Bishop, the real, original BFFs. They're the girls who invented aerobics and made working out a worldwide sensation. Did you really think it was Jane Fonda? Or those chicks from the 20 Minute Workout videos? No, sir, it was Jenny and Jenni! And this November, the Factory Theater is going to give you their story right from the beginning. Two best friends on a journey through triumph and adversity, embarrassment and ecstasy ... and lots and lots of cardio! C'mon, everybody! On your feet! Jenny and Jenni are gonna make you feel great!
Cherrywood Extending Thru 8/28 at Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co.
Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. is extending it's production of the Midwest Premiere of CHERRYWOOD: THE MODERN COMPARABLE by Kirk Lynn at Angel Island, 735 W. Sheridan . It will add performances on August 13,14, 15, 19, 26, 27, & 28. Thursdays -Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 on Thursday and Sunday, $20 on Friday, and $22 on Saturday. All shows are selling out so it is advised to reserve and pay on Ticketweb. All tickets are released at 10 minutes to showtime. There is parking available in the Mobil Gas Station across from the theater at a fee determined by Mobil Gas. For more information and reservations call (773) 871-0442.
Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. Presents Midwest Premiere of CHERRYWOOD: THE MODERN COMPARABLE, 6/24-8/8
Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. will present the Midwest Premiere of CHERRYWOOD: THE MODERN COMPARABLE by Kirk Lynn at Angel Island, 735 W. Sheridan. It will open Thursday, June 24th, 2010 at 8 p.m. and run Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 on Thursday and Sunday, $20 on Friday, and $22 on Saturday. There will be no performance on July 4th and the Sunday July 25th performance will be at 3 p.m. There will be previews on Tuesday and Wednesday June 22nd and 23rd at 8 p.m. Tickets for previews are $5. We will close on Sunday, August 8th, 2010 at 7 p.m. There is parking available in the Mobil Gas Station across from the theater at a fee determined by Mobil Gas. For more information and reservations call (773) 871-0442.
Cherrywood Extending Thru 8/28 at Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co.
Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. is extending it's production of the Midwest Premiere of CHERRYWOOD: THE MODERN COMPARABLE by Kirk Lynn at Angel Island, 735 W. Sheridan . It will add performances on August 13,14, 15, 19, 26, 27, & 28. Thursdays -Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 on Thursday and Sunday, $20 on Friday, and $22 on Saturday. All shows are selling out so it is advised to reserve and pay on Ticketweb. All tickets are released at 10 minutes to showtime. There is parking available in the Mobil Gas Station across from the theater at a fee determined by Mobil Gas. For more information and reservations call (773) 871-0442.
