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Monday, March 16, 2015

‘Arcadia,’ Second City slated for Writers Theatre 2015-2016 season by Miriam Di Nunzio

When Writers Theatre kicks off its 2015-16 season in its new home later this year ... The post ‘Arcadia,’ Second City slated for Writers Theatre 2015-2016 season appeared first o…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 04:54PM
Thursday, March 12, 2015

Shakespeare/Star Wars mashup ‘MacSith’ gets Chicago reboot by Miriam Di Nunzio

Talk about worlds apart. It’s “Star Wars”-meets-Shakespeare in E.D.G.E. Theatre’s production of “MacSith,” gets its Chicago reboot ... The post Shakespe…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 06:12PM
Monday, March 9, 2015

Lookingglass Theatre to open 2016-16 season with ‘Treasure Island’ by Miriam Di Nunzio

Lookingglass Theatre Company today announced it will open its 2015-2016 season with the world premiere ... The post Lookingglass Theatre to open 2016-16 season with ‘Treasure Island…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 02:00PM

‘One Man, Two Guvnors,’ August Wilson, Eugene O’Neill among Court Theater lineup for 2015-16 by Miriam Di Nunzio

“One Man, Two Guvnors,” the Richard Bean comedy that won James Corden a Tony Award and ... The post ‘One Man, Two Guvnors,’ August Wilson, Eugene O’Neill among…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:26PM
Friday, March 6, 2015

‘Anti-Conjurer’ Dan Sperry happy to break all the rules of magic by Miriam Di Nunzio

By Selena Fragassi | For the Sun-Times While some are content to pull rabbits out ... The post ‘Anti-Conjurer’ Dan Sperry happy to break all the rules of magic appeared firs…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 06:00PM
Thursday, March 5, 2015

The Chicago Mix: Alvin Ailey, Snowstorm Fest, Shooter Jennings, Jeff Tweedy, Chrisette Michele by Miriam Di Nunzio

Some cool things to do this weekend and beyond. The post The Chicago Mix: Alvin Ailey, Snowstorm Fest, Shooter Jennings, Jeff Tweedy, Chrisette Michele appeared first on Chicago Entertainmen…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 12:00PM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Oprah Winfrey discusses Harpo Studios closing, film work and Broadway by Miriam Di Nunzio

In an exclusive interview with hollywoodreporter.com, Oprah Winfrey talks about the permanent closing of her ... The post Oprah Winfrey discusses Harpo Studios closing, film work and Broadwa…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:46PM
Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Evan Rachel Wood joins the cast of ‘Dear John Hughes’ Chicago concert event by Miriam Di Nunzio

Evan Rachel Wood ("Thirteen," "The Wrestler," "Across the Universe") is joining the Chicago cast of "For the Record: Dear John Hughes." The post Evan Rachel Wood joins the cast of ‘Dea…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:52AM
Monday, February 9, 2015

Tickets for Gloria Estefan-Emilio Estefan musical ‘On Your Feet’ on sale Friday by Miriam Di Nunzio

The new stage musical based on the life story of Grammy-winners Gloria and Emilio Estefan gets its pre-Broadway world premiere this summer. The post Tickets for Gloria Estefan-Emilio Estefan…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 12:37PM

‘Gotta Dance’ musical to get pre-Broadway world premiere in Chicago by Miriam Di Nunzio

The musical is based on the real-life story of professional basketball’s first-ever senior citizen dance team. The post ‘Gotta Dance’ musical to get pre-Broadway world premiere…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 12:15PM
Tuesday, January 20, 2015

‘Bob’s Burgers Live’ headed to Chicago by Miriam Di Nunzio

"Bob’s Burgers LIVE" is headed to the Chicago Theatre. The post ‘Bob’s Burgers Live’ headed to Chicago appeared first on Chicago Entertainment - Chicago Sun-Times.

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 06:41PM
Friday, January 16, 2015

‘Plastic Revolution’ gives Tupperware its musical due by Miriam Di Nunzio

"Plastic Revolution" musical turns to local collector for show's authentic props. The post ‘Plastic Revolution’ gives Tupperware its musical due appeared first on Chicago Entertainment -…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:21AM
Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Five ways to celebrate Elvis Presley’s 80th birthday, Chicago-style by Miriam Di Nunzio

To commemorate what would have been Elvis' 80th birthday on Jan. 8, here are a few ways to celebrate the man and his music right here in Chicago. The post Five ways to celebrate Elvis Presle…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 05:45PM
Monday, January 5, 2015

2015 Chicago Theatre Week tickets on sale Jan. 7 by Miriam Di Nunzio

Tickets for Chicago Theater Week 2015 go on sale January 6. The post 2015 Chicago Theatre Week tickets on sale Jan. 7 appeared first on Chicago Entertainment - Chicago Sun-Times.

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 05:36PM
Friday, January 2, 2015

Chicago Dramatists among award recipients from Guild Fund by Miriam Di Nunzio

By Mark Kennedy | Associated Press NEW YORK — The Dramatists Guild Fund has awarded ... The post Chicago Dramatists among award recipients from Guild Fund appeared first on Chicago En…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 03:12PM
Thursday, December 18, 2014

Hershey Felder to present Louis Prima-Keely Smith revue at Chicago’s Royal George Theatre by Miriam Di Nunzio

Hershey Felder will be presenting Taylor Hackford's "Louis &Keely 'Live' at the Sahara" beginning March 27, 2015, at the Royal George Theatre. The post Hershey Felder to present Louis P…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:07PM

Reimagined ‘Cinderella’ musical enchants and confuses by Miriam Di Nunzio

Long before Dorothy clicked the heels of her ruby-red slippers and Carrie Bradshaw swooned over ... The post Reimagined ‘Cinderella’ musical enchants and confuses appeared first …

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:00AM
Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Goodman Theatre announces initial programming for August Wilson celebration by Miriam Di Nunzio

The Goodman Theatre today unveiled initial programming for the spring 2015 citywide "August Wilson Celebration." The post Goodman Theatre announces initial programming for August Wilson cele…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 04:00PM
Friday, December 5, 2014

Chicago Lake FX Summit and Expo announced by Miriam Di Nunzio

Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events will announce Friday the launch of the Lake ... The post Chicago Lake FX Summit and Expo announced appeared first on Chicag…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:01AM
Tuesday, November 25, 2014

OnEdge dance, theater series returns to Chicago by Miriam Di Nunzio

Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events will again present OnEdge, an experimental theater, ... The post OnEdge dance, theater series returns to Chicago appeared fi…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:49PM
Monday, November 24, 2014

Stephen King, John Mellencamp unite for ‘Ghost Brothers of Darkland County’ musical by Miriam Di Nunzio

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and best-selling author have spent 16 years working on 'Ghost Brothers of Darkland County," a collaboration fueled with blues, roots gospel and Southern …

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:00PM

Sting to join cast of his ‘Last Ship’ musical on Broadway by Miriam Di Nunzio

Beginning Dec. 9, Sting, will join the cast of his Broadway show "The Last Ship." The post Sting to join cast of his ‘Last Ship’ musical on Broadway appeared first on Chicago Ent…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:47AM
Thursday, November 20, 2014

LISTEN, WATCH: Twittersphere reacts to death of Mike Nichols by Miriam Di Nunzio

The news of the death of director Mike Nichols ignited the Twittersphere today. Here’s a ... The post LISTEN, WATCH: Twittersphere reacts to death of Mike Nichols appeared first on Chi…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:29AM
Tuesday, November 18, 2014

2015 Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival lineup announced by Miriam Di Nunzio

The lineup for the 2015 Sketch Comedy Festival was announced today. The post 2015 Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival lineup announced appeared first on Chicago Entertainment - Chicago Sun-Times.

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 06:09PM
Monday, November 10, 2014

Chicago Shakespeare Theater receives National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award by Miriam Di Nunzio

First Lady Michelle Obama today presented Chicago Shakespeare Theater with the prestigious National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award, the nation's highest honor for after-school arts …

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:20AM
Friday, October 31, 2014

VIDEO: Why Dee Snider respects Dennis Rodman; and shoots puck at Blackhawks game by Miriam Di Nunzio

Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider, in town for the world premiere of his stage musical ... The post VIDEO: Why Dee Snider respects Dennis Rodman; and shoots puck at Blackhawks game appeared…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:13AM
Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Joffrey Ballet announces Choreographers of Color award winners by Miriam Di Nunzio

The Joffrey Ballet's Joffrey Academy of Dance today announced Jennifer Archibald, Abdul Latif and Stephanie Martinez as the recipients of the fifth annual Choreographers of Color Award. The…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 04:36PM
Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Goodman Theatre hopes for even more success with this year’s New Stages scripts by Miriam Di Nunzio

BY MARY HOULIHAN | FOR SUN-TIMES MEDIA Want evidence that the Goodman Theatre’s New Stages ... The post Goodman Theatre hopes for even more success with this year’s New Stages scrip…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 05:24PM

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