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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Robert Falls to be inducted into Theater Hall of Fame by Morgan Greene

Robert Falls has been named a 2015 inductee into The Theater Hall of Fame for Lifetime Achievement in American Theater.

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Robert Falls to be inducted into Theater Hall of Fame by Morgan Greene

Robert Falls has been named a 2015 inductee into The Theater Hall of Fame for Lifetime Achievement in American Theater. Falls has been artistic director of Goodman Theatre since 1986 and rec…

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Monday, September 21, 2015

Chicago Dramatists announces 2015-16 season by Morgan Greene

Chicago Dramatists has announced its 2015-16 season, the first without Russ Tutterow and with new artistic director Meghan Beals.

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One-night-only with Steve Martin and Martin Short by Morgan Greene

Iconic comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short will perform one-night-only in a show billed as "An Evening You Will Forget For the Rest of Your Life."

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Thursday, September 17, 2015

Funny men Tim Kazurinsky and George Wendt talk 'Funnyman' by Morgan Greene

Funny men Tim Kazurinsky and George Wendt spoke with Chris Jones this week about Northlight Theatre's upcoming production of "Funnyman."

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Hershey Felder swaps shows at the Royal George by Morgan Greene

Hershey Felder has announced a swap of shows in his upcoming programming at the Royal George Theatre.

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Hershey Felder swaps shows at the Royal George by Morgan Greene

Hershey Felder has announced a swap of shows in his upcoming programming at the Royal George Theatre. The previously announced "Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin" will now open Oct. 30 and pla…

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Funny men Tim Kazurinsky and George Wendt talk 'Funnyman' by Morgan Greene

Funny men Tim Kazurinsky and George Wendt spoke with Chris Jones this week about Northlight Theatre's upcoming production of "Funnyman." In "Funnyman," art imitates the lives of famous com…

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Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Marriott announces 'Elf' cast by Morgan Greene

The Marriott Theatre has announced the cast of "Elf," the holiday musical based on the hit 2003 film.

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Teller talks "The Tempest" and performs a few tricks by Morgan Greene

Teller, of the famed magician duo Penn and Teller, chatted with theater critic Chris Jones last week about Chicago Shakespeare Theater's upcoming production of "The Tempest." Teller lent his…

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Teller talks 'The Tempest' and performs a few tricks by Morgan Greene

Teller, of the famed magician duo Penn and Teller, chatted with theater critic Chris Jones last week about Chicago Shakespeare Theater's upcoming production of "The Tempest." Teller lent his…

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Friday, September 11, 2015

Casting announced for 'Unspeakable' at Broadway Playhouse by Morgan Greene

Broadway in Chicago has announced the full cast for "Unspeakable," the upcoming biographical journey through the life of Richard Pryor.

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Casting announced for 'Unspeakable' at Broadway Playhouse by Morgan Greene

Broadway in Chicago has announced the full cast for "Unspeakable," the upcoming biographical journey through the life of Richard Pryor.

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Thursday, September 10, 2015

City Lit Theater announces 2015-16 season by Morgan Greene

City Lit Theater, known for its adaptations of literary works, has announced its 2015-16 season.  Nicholas Meyer's "The Seven-Per-Cent Solution," adapted by City Lit artistic director Terry…

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John Cleese to perform at Athenaeum Theatre one-night-only by Morgan Greene

John Cleese will appear at the Athenaeum Theatre Nov. 6 in a one-night-only performance.

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Steppenwolf announces casting for 'Domesticated' and 'The Flick' by Morgan Greene

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced the complete casts for its productions of "Domesticated" and "The Flick."

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Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Windy City Playhouse announces season of Chicago premieres by Morgan Greene

Windy City Playhouse, Chicago's newest Equity company, has announced its 2016 season. Three Chicago premieres are slated for the coming year, marking the theater's second year of operation.

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American Theatre Company to produce roller-disco musical 'Xanadu' by Morgan Greene

American Theatre Company has announced that the 80s camp musical "Xanadu" will close out its 2015-16 season, along with naming directors for the previously announced productions. The season …

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Windy City Playhouse announces season of several Chicago premieres by Morgan Greene

Windy City Playhouse, Chicago's newest Equity company, has announced its 2016 season. Two Chicago premieres are slated for the coming year, marking the theater's second year of operation.

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Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Christopher Gattelli will choreograph Spongebob musical by Morgan Greene

Broadway in Chicago has announced that veteran Broadway choreographer Christopher Gattelli will join the team of the pre-Broadway tryout of "The Spongebob Musical."

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Chicago stage couple to be honored with Special Jeff Award by Morgan Greene

The Joseph Jefferson Awards Committee will present the 2015 Equity Special Award to actors Paula Scrofano and John Reeger at the Jeff Awards ceremony, in recognition of their contributions t…

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Chicago stage couple to be honored with Special Jeff Award by Morgan Greene

The Joseph Jefferson Awards Committee will present the 2015 Equity Special Award to actors Paula Scrofano and John Reeger at the Jeff Awards ceremony, in recognition of their contributions t…

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Marriott Theatre announces 2016 season by Morgan Greene

The Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire has announced its 2016 subscription series. The season includes the traditional five-show series, along with a limited-engagement musical.

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Saturday, September 5, 2015

'American Idiot' cast performs 'Wake Me Up When September Ends' by Morgan Greene

This week's Showcase features Jay W. Cullen, Luke Linsteadt, and Steven Perkins from The Hypocrites' production of "American Idiot." Green Day's punk-rock-opera, based on the Grammy Award wi…

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Friday, September 4, 2015

'American Idiot' cast performs "Wake Me Up When September Ends" by Morgan Greene

This week's Showcase features Jay W. Cullen, Luke Linsteadt, and Steven Perkins from The Hypocrites' production of "American Idiot."

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A Red Orchid Theatre names new management by Morgan Greene

A Red Orchid Theatre has announced its new managing director, Abigail Madden, and new director of development, Jim Kirkhoff. Madden and Kirkhoff replace Rebecca Eaton and Jennifer Sultz, res…

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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

'Ride the Cyclone' cast announced by Morgan Greene

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast of its upcoming production of the American premiere of "Ride the Cyclone."

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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

iO Theater expands programming with Mission Stage by Morgan Greene

The iO Theater will expand programming to all four stages of its space this September with the addition of The Mission Theater. This announcement comes after the transfer of The Mission from…

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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Jay Leno to perform one-night-only at Paramount by Morgan Greene

Comedy legend Jay Leno is headed to Aurora's Paramount Theatre for one show only.

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Teatro Vista announces season of premieres by Morgan Greene

Teatro Vista has announced its 25th season, featuring a slate of premieres celebrating Latino culture.

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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Chicago Shakes writing team create interactive musical film. And it's right here. by Morgan Greene

Alan Schmuckler and Dave Holstein, musical writing duo of Chicago productions including Chicago Shakespeare Theatre's adaptation of "The Emperor's New Clothes," have teamed up to produce an …

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