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21st Annual Oxford Film Festival Unveils 20224 Winners

Discover the winners of the 21st Annual Oxford Film Festival. See the list here and learn more about the films.
Cloudgate Theatre Announces The World Premiere Of STRANGE HEART BEATING

Cloudgate Theatre announces the world premiere of Strange Heart Beating, July 9 - July 27, at The Frontier, 1106 W. Thorndale.
Photo Flash: Griffin Theatre Hosts 10th Anniversary Production of LETTERS HOME

Griffin Theatre Company continues its 30th anniversary season with two powerful tales of war presented in rotating repertory. The Chicago premiere of GHOSTS OF WAR details a young soldier's tour of duty in Iraq following 9/11, based on Ryan Smithson's best-selling autobiographical novel, adapted for the stage by Artistic Director Bill Massolia (In To America) and directed by Jason Gerace (Great Expectations, Last Train to Nibroc).
Photo Flash: Griffin Theatre Company Presents the Chicago Premiere of GHOSTS OF WAR

Griffin Theatre Company continues its 30th anniversary season with two powerful tales of war presented in rotating repertory. The Chicago premiere of GHOSTS OF WAR details a young soldier's tour of duty in Iraq following 9/11, based on Ryan Smithson's best-selling autobiographical novel, adapted for the stage by Artistic Director Bill Massolia (In To America) and directed by Jason Gerace (Great Expectations, Last Train to Nibroc). Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Griffin's LETTERS HOME puts the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq front and center by bringing to life actual letters written by soldiers serving in the Middle East. Written and directed by Bill Massolia, the critically acclaimed production returns home to Chicago after touring the U.S. for more than a decade. 
Griffin Theatre Announces Casting For GHOSTS OF WAR And LETTERS HOME

Griffin Theatre Company is pleased to announce casting for its two powerful tales of war, presented in rotating repertory. GHOSTS OF WAR details a young soldier's tour of duty in Iraq following 9/11, based on Ryan Smithson's best-selling autobiographical novel, adapted for the stage by Artistic Director Bill Massolia (In To America) and directed by Jason Gerace (Great Expectations, Last Train to Nibroc). Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Griffin's LETTERS HOME puts the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq front and center by bringing to life actual letters written by soldiers serving in the Middle East. Written and directed by Bill Massolia, the critically acclaimed production returns home to Chicago after touring the U.S. for more than a decade. 
World Premiere Play T Opens Tonight at American Theater Company

American Theater Company (ATC) opens the world premiere of Dan Aibel's T. tonight, Thursday, May 25. The competitive ice skating saga is directed by Margot Bordelon and features Guy Massey (Al), Leah Raidt (T.), ensemble member Tyler Ravelson (Jeff), Kelli Simpkins (Joanne) and Nate Whelden (Shawn).  
World Premiere of 'T.', About Kerrigan/Harding Ice Skating Saga, Finds Cast at ATC

American Theater Company (ATC) concludes its Season 32 with the world premiere of Dan Aibel's T., an exploration of the competitive ice skating saga between Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding. Margot Bordelon directs a cast featuring Guy Massey (Al), Leah Raidt (T.), ensemble member Tyler Ravelson (Jeff), Kelli Simpkins (Joanne) and Nate Whelden (Shawn). T. runs from May 18-June 25, 2017 (press opening: Monday, May 22).
Halcyon Theatre and The Blind Owl Present U.S. Premiere of DIRTY BUTTERFLY

Chicago's Halcyon Theatre presents dirty butterfly by debbie tucker green, a co-production with Chicago's The Blind Owl. Artistic Director of The Blind Owl, Azar Kazemi, directs this U.S. Premiere. dirty butterfly runs now through December 10, 2016 at Halcyon Theatre (press opening Nov. 10), located in residence at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3253 W. Wilson Avenue, on Chicago's north side.
Jackalope Theatre Wraps 7th Season with LIVING NEWSPAPERS FESTIVAL, Beginning Today

Jackalope Theatre Company wraps up its 7th season with The 6th Annual Living Newspapers Festival. In homage to the 1930's Living Newspapers of the Federal Theatre Project, Jackalope has assembled an exciting group of Chicago playwrights, directors, and actors to dramatize stories ripped from recent newspaper headlines. Presented for a five-performance limited engagement at The Frontier, 1106 W. Thorndale Ave, the festival will run today, August 19, through August 23, Wednesday - Sunday at 7:30pm.
Jackalope Theatre to Wrap 7th Season with LIVING NEWSPAPERS FESTIVAL This Month

Jackalope Theatre Company wraps up its 7th season with The 6th Annual Living Newspapers Festival. In homage to the 1930's Living Newspapers of the Federal Theatre Project, Jackalope has assembled an exciting group of Chicago playwrights, directors, and actors to dramatize stories ripped from recent newspaper headlines. Presented for a five-performance limited engagement at The Frontier, 1106 W. Thorndale Ave, the festival will run August 19-23, Wednesday - Sunday at 7:30pm.
Cyd Blakewell and Joe Zarrow Star in Pavement Group's BUDDY COP 2, Now thru 12/1

Pavement Group announces their 2014 show, the Midwest Premiere of 'Buddy Cop 2', by Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen of the Obie Award-winning The Debate Society (Brooklyn), and directed by company member Cassy Sanders. Pavement Group makes their debut at Theater Wit in Lakeview, tonight, November 25-December 21, 2014.
Cyd Blakewell and Joe Zarrow to Star in Pavement Group's BUDDY COP 2; Runs 11/25-12/1

Pavement Group announces their 2014 show, the Midwest Premiere of "Buddy Cop 2", by Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen of the Obie Award winning The Debate Society (Brooklyn), and directed by company member Cassy Sanders. Pavement Group makes their debut at Theater Wit in Lakeview, November 25-December 21, 2014.
The Theatre School at DePaul University Presents THE ERNIE PLAY, Opens 5/6

The Theatre School at DePaul University presents THE ERNIE PLAY, written by Melanie Plank and directed by Shade Murray, as the 2010-2011 New Playwrights Series selection
The Theatre School at DePaul University Presents THE ERNIE PLAY, Opens 5/6

The Theatre School at DePaul University presents THE ERNIE PLAY, written by Melanie Plank and directed by Shade Murray, as the 2010-2011 New Playwrights Series selection
The Theatre School at DePaul University Presents THE ERNIE PLAY, Opens 5/6

The Theatre School at DePaul University presents THE ERNIE PLAY, written by Melanie Plank and directed by Shade Murray, as the 2010-2011 New Playwrights Series selection
DePaul Univ's Theatre School Showcase Presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

The Theatre School Showcase of Contemporary Plays and Classics Presents: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING directed by Catherine Weidner Shakespeare's classic tale of love and mistaken identity
DePaul Univ's Theatre School Showcase Presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

The Theatre School Showcase of Contemporary Plays and Classics Presents: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING directed by Catherine Weidner Shakespeare's classic tale of love and mistaken identity
DePaul Univ's Theatre School Showcase Presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

The Theatre School Showcase of Contemporary Plays and Classics Presents: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING directed by Catherine Weidner Shakespeare's classic tale of love and mistaken identity
Depaul University's THE SECRET GARDEN Opens 10/30

The Theatre School at DePaul University presents THE SECRET GARDEN, written by Frances Hodgson Burnett, adapted by Pamela Sterling, and directed by John Jenkins, as the opening production of the 2010-2011 Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences Series. This production opens Tuesday, October 30, and runs through Saturday, December 4, 2010, at DePaul's historic Merle Reskin Theatre. Performances are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 10 AM and Saturdays at 2 PM. There will be no performances on November 23, 25, 26, 27, or 30. There will be a special performance held on December 1, at 10AM.

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