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The Summer Stars Foundation's flagship program, Summer Stars Camp for the Performing Arts, has announced this year's camp theme will be “Together We Are…” encouraging campers to embrace the power of community and connection as they embark on a journey of self discovery throughout the free, nine-day experience.

American Blues Theater opens its 2019-2020 Season by welcoming home Ensemble member Rick Cleveland with the Chicago Premiere of his play Five Presidents, directed by Ensemble member Marty Higginbotham. Five Presidents runs September 6 - October 19, 2019 at Stage 773, 1225 W Belmont Ave in Chicago.  The official press opening is Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.

American Blues Theater opens its 2019-2020 Season by welcoming home Ensemble member Rick Cleveland with the Chicago Premiere of his play Five Presidents, directed by Ensemble member Marty Higginbotham. Five Presidents runs September 6 - October 19, 2019 at Stage 773, 1225 W Belmont Ave in Chicago.  The official press opening is Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago presents a special production of MOBY DICK-REHEARSED, Orson Welles's adaption of Herman Melville's novel, for two performances: March 15 at the Niles-Maine District Library and March 16 at the Newberry Library. The theatrical reading is part of the Newberry's special exhibition celebrating the 200th anniversary of Melville's birth - 'Melville: Finding America at Sea.' Admission is free and registration is required at both venues.

The Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA), Calhoun Community College, Athens State University, Red Mountain Theatre Company and The Princess Theatre will host a press event on Thursday, January 24, 2019, 3:30 pm at The Princess Theater to announce details for the Alabama premier of the Tony nominated musical "The Scottsboro Boys".

The Gift Theatre presents TEN 2019, the company's annual season kick-off festival of ten world premiere ten-minute pieces by The Gift and guest artists, curated by Artistic Director Michael Patrick Thornton and Associate Artistic Directors Paul D'Addario and Emjoy Gavino.

The Gift Theatre is pleased to present TEN 2019, the company's annual season kick-off festival of ten world premiere ten-minute pieces by The Gift and guest artists, curated by Artistic Director Michael Patrick Thornton and Associate Artistic Directors Paul D'Addario and Emjoy Gavino. TEN will play January 10 - 20, 2019 at 4802 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood. Tickets for TEN are free for Gift subscribers and $10 for the general public. Tickets are currently available by calling the Gift's box office at 773-283-7071 or visiting thegifttheatre.org.

Elvis has indeed left the building! ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY (ETC) is thrilled to announce the second show of its 40th Anniversary Season, THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA McBRIDE, written by Matthew Lopez, directed by Jenny Sullivan with choreography by Jamie Torcellini. THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA McBRIDE begins previews on Thursday, December 6, opens on Saturday, December 8, and runs through Sunday, December 23, 2018 at The New Vic, 33 W. Victoria Street in Santa Barbara.

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago kicks off its 24th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare and Wilkins's rarely seen epic romance PERICLES, PRINCE OF TYRE, running Oct. 19-25, 2018, at eight Chicago-area venues, including two venues new for this season in La Grange and Elmhurst.

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago kicks off its 24th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare and Wilkins's rarely seen epic romance PERICLES, PRINCE OF TYRE, running Oct. 19-25, 2018, at eight Chicago-area venues, including two venues new for this season in La Grange and Elmhurst.

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago kicks off its 24th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare and Wilkins's rarely seen epic romance PERICLES, PRINCE OF TYRE, running Oct. 19-25, 2018, at eight Chicago-area venues, including two venues new for this season in La Grange and Elmhurst.

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 23rd Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Thomas Middleton's Jacobean comic drama WOMEN BEWARE WOMEN, running Feb. 23-27, 2018, at six Chicago-area venues.

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago kicks off its 23rd Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's pastoral comedy AS YOU LIKE IT, running October 20-25, 2017, at six Chicago-area venues.

Victory Gardens Theater continues its 42nd season with the World Premiere of Queen, written by Madhuri Shekar and directed by Joanie Schultz. Queen runs now through May 14, 2017, with the press performance tonight, April 21, 2017, at 7:30 pm at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Victory Gardens Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director Chay Yew and Managing Director Erica Daniels, announces a one-night-only Earth Day event surrounding its World Premiere production of Queen, written by Madhuri Shekar and directed by Joanie Schultz.  

Victory Gardens Theater continues its 42nd season with the World Premiere of Queen, written by Madhuri Shekar and directed by Joanie Schultz.

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16th Street Theater's 10th anniversary season begins with BLIZZARD '67 by JON STEINHAGEN directed by ANN FILMER now runs through March 4, 2017 at North Berwyn Park District's 16th Street Theater, 6420 16th Street in Berwyn.  

16th Street Theater's 10th anniversary season begins with BLIZZARD '67 by JON STEINHAGEN directed by ANN FILMER January 12 - February 18, 2017 at North Berwyn Park District's 16th Street Theater, 6420 16th Street in Berwyn, with a press opening of Today, January 19 @ 7:30 PM.  

16th Street Theater's 10th anniversary season begins with BLIZZARD '67 by JON STEINHAGEN directed by ANN FILMER January 12 - February 18, 2017 at North Berwyn Park District's 16th Street Theater, 6420 16th Street in Berwyn, with a press opening of Today, January 19 @ 7:30 PM.