Thursday, November 30, 2017
The next block of tickets for “Hamilton” in Chicago go on sale 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, the show announced Thursday. Tickets will be available for performances through Sept. 2, 2018. Thi…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 09:20AMFriday, September 29, 2017
As we spin our way into October, the nights come earlier and last longer, and things go bump in them. In the suburbs, on some nights, there can be heard the sounds of screaming. Mostly Thurs…
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Chicago magician Dennis Watkins will be on an upcoming episode of "Penn & Teller: Fool Us" on the CW Network. He'll be doing a bit of magic he also performs in his long-running Chicago magic…
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William Petersen is joining the cast of the much-anticipated new Tracy Letts play "The Minutes," Steppenwolf Theatre announced Friday. Also added to the cast are ensemble members Kevin Ander…
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The event was Jimmy Buffett talks with Chris Jones and Christopher Ashley, but it could have been a listed as a quadruple bill: Jimmy Buffett, the Tribune's Chris Jones, Christopher Ashley a…
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Sandra Bernhard, a regular visitor to Chicago, will bring “Sandra Monica Blvd: Coast to Coast” to City Winery, 1200 Randolph St., for July 20-21. In her new touring show, Bernhard is tra…
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Chicago magician David Parr says he will be on an upcoming episode of “Penn & Teller: Fool Us.” The show on the CW network invites aspiring magicians to perform a single trick for magic …
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The production of the play "Pamplona" at the Goodman Theatre has been ended, with all remaining performances canceled, according to an announcement from the Goodman Theatre Friday. This come…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:54PMDay-by-day cancellations continue for the play "Pamplona" at the Goodman Theatre. Friday's 8 p.m. performance has been canceled. As with past nights, ticketholders are being contacted by the…
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Thursday's night performance of "Pamplona" has been canceled, the Goodman Theatre has announced. Ticketholders for the 7:30 p.m. show are being contacted by the box office to reschedule. "Pa…
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If only most marriages lasted so long. In June, the show "Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding" will celebrate 25 years in Chicago with an anniversary performance featuring the original cast members. …
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The summer schedule is out for the 21st Annual Chicago SummerDance, presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). As in past years, dancers of all abili…
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The horses have arrived. The tents for the upcoming "Odysseo" by equestrian performance company Cavalia are now under construction at the Soldier Field South Lot in anticipation of the show'…
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The Comedy Get Down tour stop for Chicago has been rescheduled again, for July 14 at the United Center. The comedy tour, starring Cedric The Entertainer, Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George …
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The Comedy Get Down event Saturday at the United Center has been postponed until July 15. The tour, starring Cedric The Entertainer, Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez and Charlie Mur…
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Patton Oswalt will headline the big comedy festival in Chicago this summer, an event put on by The Onion and also including appearances by Mike Judge, Christopher Guest, Bobcat Goldthwait an…
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Chicago actor Jim Poole in the drama "Earthquakes in London" at Steep Theatre plays a genius, a climate change scientist who has shut himself off from his family and hidden himself away in a…
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The Harris Theater for Music and Dance on Thursday announced Paul Organisak has been appointed its new president and CEO. Organisak comes to the Harris in Chicago from Pittsburgh, where he s…
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The Instituto Cervantes of Chicago on Tuesday announced the lineup for its 15th Chicago Flamenco Festival. This year's five-week festival kicks off with a preview event at City Winery Feb. 2…
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Never mind plot, narrative thread or dramatic arc for a moment. Can you condense your message to 60 seconds? That’s the challenge of the Chicago One-Minute Play Festival, now in its sevent…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:00PMThe American Blues Theater has announced its 2017-2018 season — a subscription slate that will include a world premiere by Keith Huff to be directed by Gary Griffin; Ron OJ Parson directin…
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Hell in a Handbag Productions has announced its 2017 season, the 15th for the North Side company led by David Cerda and dedicated to all things parody and pop culture. This year's slate kick…
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In the interest of not burying the lead, yes, we have "Hamilton" as part of this year's Save the Seats, both the matinee and evening performances. We also have the historic final outing for …
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In the interest of the practice of good journalism and objectivity and yada yada, we are prevented here from speculating on who might be the biggest liar in the present-day world. Scott Whit…
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The Joffrey Ballet is fast at work on its new, revamped production of “The Nutcracker.” Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s version will receive its world premiere this holiday season…
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Welcome, Tribune readers, to "Save the Seats," our 10th anniversary edition. This is the feature we've run in the Chicago Tribune since 2005 with last-minute ticket reservations for New Year…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:21AMWelcome, Tribune readers, to "Save the Seats," our 10th anniversary edition. This is the feature we've run in the Chicago Tribune since 2005 with last-minute ticket reservations for New Year…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:00AMTuesday, December 22, 2015
What are you doing for New Year's Eve? Save the Seats is our big annual feature with loads of ticket reservations for the big night and they're all for Tribune readers when the time comes.
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SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:27PMWhat are you doing for New Year's Eve? Save the Seats is our big annual feature with loads of ticket reservations for the big night, and they're all for Tribune readers when the time comes. …
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Michael Flatley, aka the lord of Irish dancing, announced Thursday he will headline the national tour of his “Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games” and is bringing the farewell tour to Chi…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:52PMMichael Flatley, aka the lord of Irish dancing, announced Thursday he will headline the national tour of his “Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games” and is bringing the farewell tour to Chi…
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