Thursday, April 5, 2018
IT’S THE ONE THAT YOU WANT! It’s been 40 years since the John Travolta/Olivia Newton-John musical “Grease” hit movie theater screens, and in honor of the milestone, …
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 03:08PMFriday, March 30, 2018
It’s time to make big plans. Here are some cool things to check out in the coming week: SCREEN SCENE The 34th Chicago Latino Film Festival takes place April 5-19 at AMC River East, 322 E. …
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:27PMThursday, March 29, 2018
Just as in the Julia Roberts - Richard Gere film, we are transported to a world where the fairy tale happy ending is inevitable.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 12:26PMThursday, March 22, 2018
In all, ten full productions as well as three New Stages developmental productions are among the offerings.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 12:00PMFriday, March 16, 2018
Its final production turned out to "We're Gonna Be Okay," which closed on March 4.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 12:55PMThursday, March 15, 2018
Among the troupe's most notable productions was the holiday pageant "Blue Nativity," featuring large-scale puppetry.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:47PMAlso on tap: "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and the return of "Q Brothers Christmas Carol."
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 11:57AMChicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade, the Chicago Flower & Garden Show and the Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival are just some of the fun in store.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 10:00AMWednesday, March 14, 2018
Jerry Mitchell: "The film is so beloved that I had to honor the movie and still find a way to turn it in to a new musical."
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 06:25PMPreviews for "The Cher Show" begin June 12 at the Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Randolph. Tickets go on sale March 23.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 09:03AMTuesday, March 13, 2018
The agreement calls for co-commissions for new sketch-style and full-length and scripted works.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 10:03AMThursday, March 8, 2018
Demi Lovato & DJ Khaled, the South Side Irish Parade and The Eagles are just some of the entertainment offerings in store in the coming week.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 08:30AMWednesday, March 7, 2018
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Northlight says it will seek other site options in Evanston or perhaps elsewhere for its new location.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 05:26PMWednesday, February 28, 2018
McCraney, who won an Oscar for the adapted screenplay of "Moonlight," will be reunited here with Tina Landau in the remount of his play "Wig Out."
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 12:00PMMonday, February 26, 2018
The stage musical based on the iconic film starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts begins previews March 13 at the Oriental Theatre.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 01:13PMFriday, February 23, 2018
The grants are the official first act of the Bayless Family Foundation, headed by Kevin Sullivan, the chef's son-in-law.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:48PMThursday, February 22, 2018
Charles Newell directs "The Adventures of Augie March," adapted from the Saul Bellow novel.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 06:54PMNoel Gallagher, Brad Paisley and Sergio Mendes are headed here for concerts in the coming days.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 01:16PMFriday, February 16, 2018
REVIEW: Andrew Lloyd Webber's “Love Never Dies,” now at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, picks up 10 years after “Phantom of the Opera” left off. But why?
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 04:42PMThursday, February 15, 2018
“Jesus Christ Superstar” is poised to rock the Lyric Opera stage in April with an eclectic cast of artists announced Thursday. Starring in the Lyric Opera’s “Broadway…
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 11:00AMWednesday, February 14, 2018
Everything from classical Indian dance to French Baroque master works and ballet are among the offerings.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 11:01PMMonday, February 12, 2018
The Chicago dance company also plans CSO collaboration, world premiere by a rising star from London, and the return of "Swan Lake" and "Nutcracker."
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 05:03PMTuesday, February 6, 2018
A new grand-scale musical coproduction of "West Side Story" directed by Francesca Zambello will be presented in 2019.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 03:00PMMonday, February 5, 2018
Thursday, January 25, 2018
"I think the audiences in Chicago are really open. They're engaged and eager," says Tony-winning director Joe Mantello.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 01:05PMWednesday, January 24, 2018
The show, directed by Scott Ellis, features music by David Yazbek, with a book by Robert Horn and choreography by Denis Jones.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 04:31PMTuesday, January 16, 2018
Under Milne's leadership, Lifeline flourished, growing from an annual operating budget of just over $300,000 to just under $1 million.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:52PMFriday, December 29, 2017
From movies to music to television and beyond, 2017 saw the passing of some of our most beloved artists from across the entertainment spectrum.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 06:53PMTuesday, December 19, 2017
"Julia Sweeney: Older and Wider," promises the comedian's present-day take on everything from parenting to feminism and everything in between.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 03:26PMMonday, December 11, 2017
Tickets for the stage show at the Cadillac Palace will go on sale Dec. 13.
SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 10:47AM 
