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Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Announces Second Annual WINTERFEST Of New Works

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has announced the shows and creators of its second annual WinterFest, to kick off January 10, 2025.
Prince, Frankie Valli, & More to Be Honored By the GRAMMYs

Frankie Beverly, The Clash, Dr. Bobby Jones, Taj Mahal, Prince, Roxanne Shante, and Frankie Valli are the 2025 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award honorees. Erroll Garner, Glyn Johns and Tania León are the Trustees Award recipients.
Interview: Music Director Dan Lipton Rocks Out Weekly at The Friki Tiki

Dan Lipton talks about what goes into music directing – changing arrangements to suit various needs, concocting song mashups, and more – and serving up rock hits of the 80s and beyond his weekly show VARIOUS ARTISTS WITH MATT & DAN at the Friki Tiki.
Wendy Lewis Will Serve as Interim CEO of Chicago Sinfonietta

Chicago Sinfonietta has announced that consultant Wendy Lewis has been engaged to serve as Interim CEO while the Board of Directors conducts a national search for a new CEO to replace outgoing CEO and President Blake-Anthony Johnson.
Northlight Theatre Will Break Ground in March 2025

Northlight Theatre has announced the progress of the theater’s Next Act Campaign, leading up to groundbreaking for the new theater in downtown Evanston in March 2025.
Johanna McKenzie Miller Will Direct SWEET CHARITY at Blank Theatre Company

Blank Theatre Company has announced that its production of 'Sweet Charity' will be directed by Johanna McKenzie Miller. Learn more about the production here!
Johnny Mercer Foundation Celebrates Success of Inaugural Songwriters Project

The Johnny Mercer Foundation (JMF) is celebrating the success of moving their annual Songwriters Project to Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. After 17 great years at Northwestern University, JMF relocated the program in 2024 and reinvigorated it in Nashville.
Westport Country Playhouse To Present Script In Hand Reading Of TRUE ART In December

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “True Art,” a sharp and funny tale of ambition, deception, and self-discovery in the high stakes and cutthroat art world, on Monday, December 2, at 7 p.m. 
David Schwimmer and James Oh Join Lookingglass Theatre Company Board

After pausing its operations last year to reorganize and create a new business model, Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company is welcoming two new Board members as it prepares to reopen January 30, 2025. Learn more!
Patrick Finegan Releases New Novel TOYS IN BABYLON

Patrick Finegan has announced the release of his new novel, Toys in Babylon: A Language App Parody and Whodunnit, a satire and murder mystery. Learn more about the novel here.
TN Shakespeare Co. to Present TWELFTH NIGHT in December

Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC) will bring William Shakespeare's holiday celebration Twelfth Night to the newly configured Tabor Stage in December.
Paul Mescal in STREETCAR, Whitney White's MACBETH IN STRIDE & More to Play BAM in 2025

BAM has revealed its 2025 Winter Spring Season, featuring Paul Mescal in A Streetcar Named Desire, Whitney White's Macbeth in Stride, and more. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Tony-Winner Heather Headley To Perform At The 92nd Street Y

Heather Headley, the Tony and Grammy Award winning star of Aida, The Color Purple and more, will present an afternoon of song at The 92nd Street Y. Headley will perform an afternoon of music from her musical theater songbook.
Isabella Esler, Jake Epstein, Chilina Kennedy & More Will Star in LIFE AFTER in Toronto

The full cast and creative team for the new musical LIFE AFTER at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre has just been announced. The new musical will play a limited engagement from Wednesday, April 16 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 as part of the 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season. Check out who is joining the cast here!
Roger Q. Mason Awarded LA New Play Project From UCLA

Roger Q. Mason received the Los Angeles New Play Project award from UCLA for their play HIDE AND HIDE, part of a trilogy exploring California's history and gentrification. The world premiere is set for May 2025.
LAVENDER MEN Wins Awards for Best Narrative Feature, Festival Favorite & Best Actor

Lavender Men, a new film directed by Lovell Holder and written by Holder and Roger Q. Mason, based on Mason’s critically acclaimed stage play, has been touring the festival circuit this fall and won several awards in the process.
Student Blog: Surviving Freshman Fall in Urbana-Champaign

Although I miss having my own bedroom and bathroom and midterm season never really ends here, I feel like I’m finally in a good rhythm. I can navigate around campus pretty well, I’m managing my courseload, and I’m keeping myself alive, so I think college has been a success so far. 
Liz Coin's LIZZY SUNSHINE Comes to Caveat in November

Fresh off a sold-out run at The PIT (NYC) and the Center for Living Arts (IL), comedian and actor Liz Coin is bringing her solo show, Lizzy Sunshine, to Caveat on Monday, November 18th at 9:30pm.
Pianist and Conductor Jeffrey Kahane Joins The Calgary Phil For Ravel’s Piano Concerto Concert

The Calgary Philharmonic will welcome Jeffrey Kahane to Jack Singer Concert Hall for one night only – Friday, November 1.
3Arts Announces Six Recipients Of $50,000 Next Level Awards For Visual And Teaching Artists

3Arts announced six recipients of the $50,000 Next Level Awards, recognizing visual and teaching artists for their contributions and impact in the arts community.

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