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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

BARREL OF MONKEYS’ “THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA” PRESENTS A SUNDAY MATINEE SERIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY by Michael Roberts

Barrel of Monkeys moves its clever, witty and poignant “That’s Weird, Grandma” to Sundays at 2 p.m. February 3 through May 5 at the Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N. Ashland. There …

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“BEL BORBA AQUI,” Burt Sun and André Costantini’s Cinematic Celebration of “The People’s Picasso,” to Have Special Screenings at Chicago� by Michael Roberts

BEL BORBA AQUI, filmmakers Burt Sun and André Costantini’s seminal cinematic discovery of Brazil’s most beloved and prolific artist, will play in Chicago at The Gene Siskel Film Cen…

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RIVENDELL THEATRE ENSEMBLE PRESENTS LISA DILLMAN’S AMERICAN WEE-PIE January 10 – February 16 by Michael Roberts

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE ), Chicago’s only Equity theatre devoted to the work of women theatre artists, is proud to announce American Wee-Pie as the second production in its 2012-…

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Lost Note Theater Company Announces Inaugural Production I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE April 27 – May 1, 2013 by Michael Roberts

 Lost Note Theater Company, dedicated to presenting concert readings of obscure and forgotten musicals, is pleased to announce its inaugural production: I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE, p…

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Charlene Brooks Brings Her Sweet and Sassy Broadway Love To Metropolis For Valentine’s Day by Michael Roberts

Chicago born singer, cabaret performer, writer, lyricist and actress, Charlene Brooks, returns with her full band to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell Street. Brooks wil…

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Tickets for JEKYLL & HYDE staring Constantine Maroulis & Deborah Cox Go On Sale Fri. Jan. 11 by Michael Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that individual tickets for the all-new production of JEKYLL & HYDE go on-sale to the public Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 at 10 a.m. JEKYLL & HYD…

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Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Hypocrisy Rules In Steppenwolf’s “The Motherf**cker With The Hat” by Michael Roberts

There is a lot going on in Stephen Adly Guirgis’ The Motherf**cker With The Hat which is getting a superior Chicago premiere at Steppenwolf.  Fresh off a Broadway run featuring Chris Rock…

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Podcast with Cast of I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE by Michael Roberts

Podcast with cast of I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE from Michael Roberts on Vimeo.

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Podcast with Cast of I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE by Michael Roberts

Podcast with cast of I Love Lucy Live On Stage from Michael Roberts on Vimeo. The fabulous foursome; Sierna Irwin, Bill Mendieta, Curtis PettyJohn and Joanna Daniels, discuss their iconic ro…

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FIVE NEW BLOGGERS DEBUT ON WBEZ.ORG VETERAN NEWS REPORTER CHARLIE MEYERSON JOINS TEAM OF BLOGGERS COVERING DIVERSE TOPICS INCLUDING POP CULTURE, THE by Michael Roberts

Veteran newsman Charlie Meyerson debuted as a daily contributor on WBEZ.org. Meyerson – a journalism professor and lecturer – will write WBEZ.org’s daily news blog. The award-winni…

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Chicago ImprovProductions presents CIT Alumni League by Michael Roberts

It will be an alma mater mash-up in this Generation Y improv battle royale as alumni of Chicago Improv Production’s College Improv Tournament (CIT) play together in the debut of the CI…

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Belarus Free Theatre Brings Newest Political Piece Minsk, 2011: A Reply to Kathy Acker To Chicago Shakespeare Theater January 30–February 3, 2013 by Michael Roberts

Belarus Free Theatre makes its way to the United States in January, despite several police raids last month at underground performance spaces in the capital of Minsk. The raids came on the e…

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MUSIC BOX SALUTES JIMI HENDRIX WITH THE BIG-SCREEN PREMIERE OF HIS NEAR-COMPLETE WOODSTOCK CONCERT Monday, January 14, 7:30 p.m. by Michael Roberts

A feature-length film capturing the late Jimi Hendrix’s extended 1969 performance at Woodstock is being screened in theaters for the first time. Music Box is pleased to present  Hendrix 7…

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Bailiwick Chicago Theater Presents JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT January 28 – February 2, 2013 at Stage 773 by Michael Roberts

It’s no ordinary cast!  Dozens of competitors bid for roles in a professionally produced stage production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Bailiwick Chicago Theater�…

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The Joffrey Ballet Heats Up Winter with Four Sensual and Romantic Ballets At the Auditorium Theatre, February 13 – 24 by Michael Roberts

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, The Joffrey Ballet heats up the winter season with a mixed repertory program of four sensual, romantic and playful ballets by master choreographers in “…

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Monday, January 7, 2013

Den Theatre’s FAITH HEALER Continues To January 20th by Michael Roberts

The Den Theatre is thrilled to present a remount of TurnAround Theatre’s original hit production of Brian Friel’s FAITH HEALER, 17 years after the critically acclaimed show played …

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CITY WINERY NY EXECUTIVE CHEF ANDRES BARRERA TAKES ROOT IN CHICAGO Southside native introduces wine-matched “Sharing Is Pairing” small plates men by Michael Roberts

After more than a dozen years in New York, City Winery’s Executive Chef Andres Barrera has returned to his Chicago hometown and joined the City Winery Chicago team full-time. His first ord…

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NEW PHILHARMONIC CAPS 2012-2013 SEASON WITH GUSTAV MAHLER’S SYMPHONY NO. 1 IN D MAJOR AT WHEATON COLLEGE’S EDMAN MEMORIAL CHAPEL JAN. 26 AT 8 P.M. by Michael Roberts

Maestro Kirk Muspratt leads the acclaimed New Philharmonic in Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 in D Major at Wheaton College’s Edman Memorial Chapel, 501 College Avenue in Wheaton…

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Saturday, January 5, 2013

PEGASUS PLAYERS PRESENTS THE 26th ANNUAL YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL January 3-27, 2012 by Michael Roberts

Pegasus will kick off the New Year with its 26thAnnual Young Playwrights Festival; a professional production of winning one-act plays written by Chicago teenagers. The 26th production will b…

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THE MUSIC MAN MARCHES INTO AURORA’S PARAMOUNT THEATRE, JAN. 16-FEB. 3, 2013 by Michael Roberts

It’s a busy week for traveling salesman Harold Hill. He has to convince the residents of River City he’s an expert musician, convince the Mayor of River City to put him in charge of sta…

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SCRATCH DJ ACADEMY, THE WORLD’S LEADER IN DJ EDUCATON PARTNERS WITH SAE TO OPEN NEW LOCATION IN CHICAGO, IL by Michael Roberts

 Scratch DJ Academy, the world’s leader in DJ education, is proud to announce the launch of its newest location at the premier Institution for Creative Media Education at the School of Au…

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Friday, January 4, 2013

17TH ANNUAL AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (ABFF) IS NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR THE ‘STAR PROJECT’ ACTING COMPETITION by Michael Roberts

Today, Film Life, Inc. announces that the 2013 ABFF Star Project acting competition is now open.  Aspiring actors, who are serious about their craft, will once again have an opportunity of…

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Profiles Theatre Presents Midwest Premiere of “The Dream of Burning Boy” by West ReadJanuary 18 – March 10, 2013 by Michael Roberts

Profiles Theatre continues its 2012-2013 Season with Midwest Premiere of The Dream of Burning Boy by West Read, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus. The production runs January 18 – …

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The 2013 Women of Concern Awards Luncheon Honors Two Extraordinary Women and their Outstanding Accomplishments by Michael Roberts

Concern Worldwide hosts its annual Women of Concern Awards Luncheon on Friday, February 22, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park, 200 North Columbus Driv…

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ENSEMBLE MEMBER AUSTIN PENDLETON DIRECTS THE BIRTHDAY PARTY IN STEPPENWOLF’S NEWLY RECONFIGURED UPSTAIRS THEATRE & ONE-NIGHT ONLY PERFORMANCE O by Michael Roberts

Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble member Austin Pendleton directs The Birthday Party by Harold Pinterin the Upstairs Theatre, at the helm of a Pinter play for the first time. The theater …

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Thursday, January 3, 2013

Victory Gardens Theater presents The Warriors for Newtown A benefit reading to support the Sandy Hook School Support Fund; Sunday, January 6 at 7:30 by Michael Roberts

Victory Gardens Theater announces The Warriors for Newtown, a benefit to support the Sandy Hook Elementary Victims Relief Fund.  The evening will include a one-night-only reading of The War…

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LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES PARTNERS WITH CHOOSE CHICAGO FOR FIRST-EVER CHICAGO THEATRE WEEK; FEBRUARY 12-17, 2013 by Michael Roberts

The League of Chicago Theatres, in partnership with Choose Chicago, announces the first annual Chicago Theatre Week, celebrating the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago and encouragin…

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STAGE LEFT AND BOHO THEATRE PARTNER TO CELEBRATE THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SHAW’S “PYGMALION” by Michael Roberts

BoHo Theatre and Stage Left Theatre present a joint production of George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion. The production runs January 5th through February 10th , 2013, at Theater Wit, and is dire…

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R&B Superstar BRANDY Performs at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino Jan. 19th by Michael Roberts

Brandy Sensational R&B singer who has been named one of the most talented artists of her genre by fellow musicians, and has won five Grammy Awards for her outstanding vocals. January 19t…

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MUSIC BOX’S SECOND SATURDAY SILENT CINEMA SERIES PRESENTS RESTORED, COLOR-TINTED PRINT OF THE LAST DAYS OF POMPEII Saturday, JAN.12 at noon by Michael Roberts

A decadent feast for the eyes, the 1926 Italian historical epic The Last Days of Pompeii comes to the Music Box as part of its monthly Silent Cinema Series with live organ accompaniment.  T…

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NCM® Fathom Events and Overnight Musicals Present ONE NIGHT STAND; a Behind-the-Scenes Look into the Creation of Four Musicals from Blank Page to Li by Michael Roberts

Giving audiences an unbridled and candid look behind the scenes of the Broadway curtain, NCM® Fathom Events, Overnight Musicals and The Broadway League present “One Night Stand: Creating …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:11PM