IT’S THE ONE THAT YOU WANT! It’s been 40 years since the John Travolta/Olivia Newton-John musical “Grease” hit movie theater screens, and in honor of the milestone, …
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 03:08PMIt’s time to make big plans. Here are some cool things to check out in the coming week: SCREEN SCENE The 34th Chicago Latino Film Festival takes place April 5-19 at AMC River East, 322 E. …
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:27PMJust as in the Julia Roberts - Richard Gere film, we are transported to a world where the fairy tale happy ending is inevitable.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 12:26PMIn all, ten full productions as well as three New Stages developmental productions are among the offerings.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 12:00PMIts final production turned out to "We're Gonna Be Okay," which closed on March 4.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 12:55PMAmong the troupe's most notable productions was the holiday pageant "Blue Nativity," featuring large-scale puppetry.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:47PMAlso on tap: "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and the return of "Q Brothers Christmas Carol."
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 11:57AMChicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade, the Chicago Flower & Garden Show and the Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival are just some of the fun in store.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 10:00AMJerry Mitchell: "The film is so beloved that I had to honor the movie and still find a way to turn it in to a new musical."
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 06:25PMPreviews for "The Cher Show" begin June 12 at the Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Randolph. Tickets go on sale March 23.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 09:03AMThe agreement calls for co-commissions for new sketch-style and full-length and scripted works.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 10:03AMDemi Lovato & DJ Khaled, the South Side Irish Parade and The Eagles are just some of the entertainment offerings in store in the coming week.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 08:30AMSeason tickets go on sale March 28 at broadwayinchicago.com.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 10:00AMNorthlight says it will seek other site options in Evanston or perhaps elsewhere for its new location.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 05:26PMMcCraney, who won an Oscar for the adapted screenplay of "Moonlight," will be reunited here with Tina Landau in the remount of his play "Wig Out."
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 12:00PMThe stage musical based on the iconic film starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts begins previews March 13 at the Oriental Theatre.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 01:13PMThe grants are the official first act of the Bayless Family Foundation, headed by Kevin Sullivan, the chef's son-in-law.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:48PMCharles Newell directs "The Adventures of Augie March," adapted from the Saul Bellow novel.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 06:54PMNoel Gallagher, Brad Paisley and Sergio Mendes are headed here for concerts in the coming days.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 01:16PMREVIEW: Andrew Lloyd Webber's “Love Never Dies,” now at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, picks up 10 years after “Phantom of the Opera” left off. But why?
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 04:42PM“Jesus Christ Superstar” is poised to rock the Lyric Opera stage in April with an eclectic cast of artists announced Thursday. Starring in the Lyric Opera’s “Broadway…
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 11:00AMEverything from classical Indian dance to French Baroque master works and ballet are among the offerings.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 11:01PMThe Chicago dance company also plans CSO collaboration, world premiere by a rising star from London, and the return of "Swan Lake" and "Nutcracker."
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 05:03PMA new grand-scale musical coproduction of "West Side Story" directed by Francesca Zambello will be presented in 2019.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 03:00PMThe show will be directed by Tony Award-winner John Doyle.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 10:30AM"I think the audiences in Chicago are really open. They're engaged and eager," says Tony-winning director Joe Mantello.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 01:05PMThe show, directed by Scott Ellis, features music by David Yazbek, with a book by Robert Horn and choreography by Denis Jones.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 04:31PMUnder Milne's leadership, Lifeline flourished, growing from an annual operating budget of just over $300,000 to just under $1 million.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:52PMFrom movies to music to television and beyond, 2017 saw the passing of some of our most beloved artists from across the entertainment spectrum.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 06:53PM"Julia Sweeney: Older and Wider," promises the comedian's present-day take on everything from parenting to feminism and everything in between.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 03:26PMTickets for the stage show at the Cadillac Palace will go on sale Dec. 13.
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