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Monday, December 11, 2017

Rob Lowe bringing his live ‘Stories’ to Chicago by Miriam Di Nunzio

Tickets for the stage show at the Cadillac Palace will go on sale Dec. 13.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 10:47AM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Steppenwolf’s ‘Pass Over’ secretly filmed by Spike Lee by Miriam Di Nunzio

The film is now an official "special event" entry at the Sundance Film Festival in January.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 07:05PM
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Friday, November 24, 2017

They’ve been Blue for 20 years — and couldn’t be happier about it by Miriam Di Nunzio

It's no secret Chicago loves the blues. Especially when it comes from three blue-headed, bald-capped gents.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 08:30AM
Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Amid sexual harassment allegations, Brian Posen resigns from Stage 773 by Miriam Di Nunzio

"If I have ever unintentionally offended anyone by saying anything improper, which in turn hurt or offended anyone, I profusely apologize," said Posen

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 11:13PM
Thursday, November 16, 2017

Actors recall their time as Tiny Tim in Goodman’s ‘Christmas Carol’ by Miriam Di Nunzio

Nearly 1.5 million holiday season theatergoers have seen the annual production, which celebrates its 40th anniversary season beginning Saturday.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 04:42PM
Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Dates set for Chicago’s 2018 Taste, music fests, Creative Youth Fest by Miriam Di Nunzio

The City of Chicago has designated 2018 as the "Year of Creative Youth."

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 07:45PM
Monday, November 13, 2017

Steppenwolf to honor actress Sarah Paulson by Miriam Di Nunzio

Previous honorees have included Claire Danes, Julianna Margulies, Joan Allen, Phylicia Rashad and Laurie Metcalf.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:07PM
Saturday, November 11, 2017

Writers Theatre production will open amid harassment investigation by Miriam Di Nunzio

"The production has not been impacted. Audience feedback has been very positive," said a Writers Theatre spokesperson.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 10:44PM
Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Lin-Manuel Miranda will star in ‘Hamilton’ in Puerto Rico by Miriam Di Nunzio

He will reprise his role as Alexander Hamilton for three weeks, Jan 8-27, 2019.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 12:11PM
Monday, October 23, 2017

Chita Rivera, Molly Regan among Steppenwolf’s winter LookOut lineup by Miriam Di Nunzio

Gift Theatre co-founder/artistic director Michael Patrick Thornton stars in "You & Me," a two-person (no-suggestion) improv set on Feb. 8, 2018.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 12:30PM
Monday, October 16, 2017

Steppenwolf to host public memorial for Mariann Mayberry by Miriam Di Nunzio

The memorial will take place starting at 1 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:56PM
Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Lyric Opera, Chicago Urban League unite for EmpowerYouth arts program by Miriam Di Nunzio

"EmpowerYouth! Igniting Creativity through the Arts" is a multiyear after school educational and creative partnership that kicks off Oct. 4.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 12:00PM
Monday, September 18, 2017
Friday, September 8, 2017

It’s a long way from Carbondale to ‘90210’ for musical star by Miriam Di Nunzio

Stage musical parody of the 1980s Fox series finds its Donna Martin in one very talented, and very hairy actor.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 03:00PM
Thursday, September 7, 2017

Tony-winning musical ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ headed to Chicago by Miriam Di Nunzio

The first national touring production of the six-time Tony Award-winning musical “Dear Evan Hansen” will make its way to 50 cities next year, including a stop in Chicago, it was …

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:00PM
Wednesday, September 6, 2017

High-rise proposal includes Northlight Theatre’s return to Evanston by Miriam Di Nunzio

The new Northlight Theatre complex would include a 350-seat venue.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 11:23PM
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Monday, July 31, 2017

Actor, Pulitzer-winning playwright Sam Shepard dies at 73 by Miriam Di Nunzio

The 73-year-old acclaimed actor had been battling ALS for some time, according to a family spokesperson.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 11:26AM
Thursday, July 27, 2017

George Wendt comedy roast to benefit Gilda’s Club Chicago by Miriam Di Nunzio

The roast will benefit Gilda's Club Chicago and The Second City Alumni Fund.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 06:51PM
Thursday, July 20, 2017

Cast changes announced for Chicago ‘Hamilton’ by Miriam Di Nunzio

Tony Award nominee Montego Glover (“Memphis”) and Broadway “Hamilton” cast member Gregory Treco are joining the cast of the Chicago company of “Hamilton,”…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 03:33PM
Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Hospital, Marriott Theatre reopen after closure due to floods by Miriam Di Nunzio

The update comes as flood conditions remain in areas of northern Illinois and 2 inches of rain is forecast through next week.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 06:30PM

Kate Shindle, Kate Baldwin named Sarah Siddons Society awardees by Miriam Di Nunzio

The gala awards ceremony will take place Sept. 18 at the Hilton Orrington in Evanston.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 01:22PM
Thursday, July 13, 2017

Marriott Theatre cancels additional shows in flooding aftermath by Miriam Di Nunzio

Performances are now cancelled through July 16.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 05:52PM
Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Lake County flooding causes Marriott to cancel ‘Madison’ performances by Miriam Di Nunzio

The flooding rains that devastated much of Lake County on Wednesday caused Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire to cancel Wednesday, Thursday and Friday performances  of “The Bridges of M…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 06:12PM
Wednesday, July 5, 2017

‘Beverly Hills 90210: The Musical’ heading to Chicago by Miriam Di Nunzio

The "unauthorized parody," will run Sept. 13-17 at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 10:48PM
Monday, June 26, 2017

‘La Havana Madrid’ will enjoy a summer run at Goodman Theatre by Miriam Di Nunzio

The play arrives on the heels of sold-out runs at Steppenwolf and Logan Square's The Miracle Center.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 12:45PM
Tuesday, June 20, 2017

‘Standup Shakespeare’ concert reading slated for Steppenwolf by Miriam Di Nunzio

Jeff Perry, Norm Lewis and Alice Ripley will star.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 06:27PM
Sunday, June 18, 2017

‘Shakespeare’ theaters bearing misguided brunt of social media anger by Miriam Di Nunzio

Shakespeare Theater companies across the country are being slammed with angry emails and Facebook posts intended for New York's Public Theater.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 08:19PM
Thursday, June 8, 2017

Jacob Dickey to step into lead role of ‘Aladdin’ in Chicago by Miriam Di Nunzio

The actor will step into the role beginning Thursday night.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 03:54PM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Cher stage musical headed to Broadway in 2018 by Miriam Di Nunzio

According to the New York Post's story earlier this year, Jason Moore ("Avenue Q") will direct,

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 10:21AM

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