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April Cushman Comes to the Park Theatre This Month

April Cushman is setting the country music world on fire. April takes The Park Theatre performing arts center Eppes stage on Saturday, May 25 at 6:30 pm.
Video: First Look at SHORT SHAKESPEARE! ROMEO AND JULIET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's introduction to Shakespeare’s work for young audiences with a 75-minute abridgement of Romeo and Juliet, adapted and directed by Mikael Burke. This production reimagines Shakespeare’s tale of young love found—and tragically lost—in the 1980s. Check out the video!
Photos: First Look at SHORT SHAKESPEARE! ROMEO AND JULIET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting a perfect introduction to Shakespeare’s work for young audiences with a 75-minute abridgement of Romeo and Juliet, adapted and directed by Mikael Burke. See production photos here!
Chicago Shakespeare Theater to Present SHORT SHAKESPEARE! ROMEO AND JULIET

Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present SHORT SHAKESPEARE! The production will welcome thousands of students from across the region.
HURRICANE DIANE To Make Chicago Debut at Theater Wit

Hurricane Diane is surging toward its Chicago debut, June 17-July 31, 2022 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago.
Irish Theatre Of Chicago Presents MOLLY SWEENEY At The Chopin Theatre

Irish Theatre of Chicago will return to the Chicago stage with Brian Friel's moving play Molly Sweeney, directed by Ensemble Member Siiri Scott, playing March 31 – May 8, 2022 at The Chopin Studio Theatre, 1543 W. Division Street in Chicago.
Carly Tefft Releases Final Two Songs Off Of New LP 'Songs Past Dark'

Singer-songwriter Carly Tefft has released the fourth part (called 'page 4' by Tefft) of her new acoustic LP, 'Songs Past Dark,' out on all digital platforms NOW. The final two LP songs, 'Speakeasy' (original) and 'Who Knew' (cover), wrap up a gorgeous acoustic project that Tefft began to embark on at the start of fall.
Carly Tefft Releases Two New Songs Off Of LP Project 'Songs Past Dark'

Consisting of two songs, 'You Get In The Way' (original) and 'Billie Jean' (cover), page 3 is a beautiful testament to Tefft's vulnerability in music.
Carly Tefft Announces Upcoming Releases Of Second Half Of LP Project 'Songs After Dark'

Singer-songwriter Carly Tefft has announced the upcoming release of the second half of her new acoustic LP, 'Songs After Dark'.
Cast announced for The Artistic Home's ADA AND THE ENGINE

The Artistic Home Ensemble today announced the cast for its final production of the 2018-19 season - the Chicago premiere of Lauren Gunderson's ADA AND THE ENGINE, which was given its world premiere by Central Works Theater Company of Berkeley, California in 2015. ADA AND THE ENGINE is an historical drama about Ada, the daughter of the poet Lord Byron, and Ada's friend and soul-mate, Charles Babbage, inventor of the first mechanical computer.
Photo Flash: Irish Theatre of Chicago Announces THE MY WAY RESIDENTIAL

Irish Theatre of Chicago will conclude its 2016-17 Season with the world premiere of Geraldine Aron's touching comedy THE MY WAY RESIDENTIAL, directed by ensemble member Kevin Theis, playing May 17 - June 25, 2017 at The Den Theatre (Upstairs Main Stage), 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.irishtheatreofchicago.org. 
Irish Theatre of Chicago Announces THE MY WAY RESIDENTIAL

Irish Theatre of Chicago will conclude its 2016-17 Season with the world premiere of Geraldine Aron's touching comedy THE MY WAY RESIDENTIAL, directed by ensemble member Kevin Theis, playing May 17 - June 25, 2017 at The Den Theatre (Upstairs Main Stage), 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.irishtheatreofchicago.org. Note: THE MY WAY RESIDENTIAL replaces ITC's previously announced production of Little Thing, Big Thing.
Irish Theatre of Chicago Sets Lineup for 2017 NEW IRISH VOICES FESTIVAL

Following its sell-out hit The Weir, Irish Theatre of Chicago will continue its 2016-17 Season with THE NEW IRISH VOICES FESTIVAL, three weekends of staged readings from some of Ireland's most exciting new playwrights, never before produced in the U.S.
Irish Theatre of Chicago Sets Lineup for 2017 NEW IRISH VOICES FESTIVAL

Following its sell-out hit The Weir, Irish Theatre of Chicago will continue its 2016-17 Season with THE NEW IRISH VOICES FESTIVAL, three weekends of staged readings from some of Ireland's most exciting new playwrights, never before produced in the U.S.
TURTLE World Premiere to Open Next Month at Redtwist Theatre

Redtwist Theatre presents the World Premiere of TURTLE by Jake Jeppson, directed by Damon Kiely. The show opens Today, Nov 19, 2016, at 3pm (also press opening). Featuring Redtwist Company Member Michael Sherwin, with guest artists Drew Johnson, Carolyn Kruse, and Emily Tate. A sea turtle waddles into Molly's seemingly happy life and opens Molly's eyes to the pain around her.
TURTLE World Premiere to Open Next Month at Redtwist Theatre

Redtwist Theatre presents the World Premiere of TURTLE by Jake Jeppson, directed by Damon Kiely. The show opens Saturday, Nov 19, 2016, at 3pm (also press opening). Featuring Redtwist Company Member Michael Sherwin, with guest artists Drew Johnson, Carolyn Kruse, and Emily Tate. A sea turtle waddles into Molly's seemingly happy life and opens Molly's eyes to the pain around her.
STAGE TUBE: Watch Scenes from Irish Theatre of Chicago's SPINNING

 Irish Theatre of Chicago concludes its 2015-16 Season with the U.S premiere of Deirdre Kinahan's probing drama SPINNING, directed by Joanie Schultz, playing May 25 - July 3, 2016 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently on sale at www.irishtheatreofchicago.org. The press opening is Friday, May 27 at 7:30 pm.
Photo Flash: First Look at Irish Theatre of Chicago's SPINNING

 Irish Theatre of Chicago concludes its 2015-16 Season with the U.S premiere of Deirdre Kinahan's probing drama SPINNING, directed by Joanie Schultz, playing May 25 - July 3, 2016 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently on sale at www.irishtheatreofchicago.org. The press opening is Friday, May 27 at 7:30 pm.
Irish Theatre of Chicago's SPINNING to Premiere at The Den Theatre, 5/25-7/3

 Irish Theatre of Chicago concludes its 2015-16 Season with the U.S premiere of Deirdre Kinahan's probing drama SPINNING, directed by Joanie Schultz, playing May 25 - July 3, 2016 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Tickets go sale Sunday, May 1, 2016 at www.irishtheatreofchicago.org. The press opening is Friday, May 27 at 7:30 pm.
Irish Theatre of Chicago Presents Free Staged Reading TINY LITTLE FISTS on 3/21

Irish Theatre Of Chicago presents TINY LITTLE FISTS - the third offering in our 2016 'Three Pints' FREE staged reading series at Chief O'Neill's!

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