Saturday, April 2, 2011
THEATER REVIEW: "From Generation to Generation" ★ Through May 1 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. "From Generation to Generation," the new musical from Genesis Theatrical Productions …
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 07:03PM[SHARE]Griffin Theatre said it plans to open its new Griffin Arts Center (housed in a former police station) in two stages, stretching into 2015. The first stage of the renovation of the building, …
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 07:56AM[SHARE]Friday, April 1, 2011
Our Nina Netz takes in "Oprah! A Comedy!" at the Annoynace Theatre, and Polarity Ensemble's sci-fi extravaganza, "Ephemera."
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:27AM[SHARE]Thursday, March 31, 2011
THEATER REVIEW: "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo" plays on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Call 212-307-4100 or visit bengaltigeronbroadway.com. NEW YORK " The dark, rich and provoc…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:06PM[SHARE]In a casting move likely to ensure a busy summer at the Broadway production of "The Addams Family," Brooke Shields will take over from Bebe Neuwirth as Morticia. Neuwith, who has been with t…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:42PM[SHARE]Lanford Wilson's play "Balm in Gilead" at Steppenwolf Theatre in 1980, starring Laurie Metcalf, Gary Sinise (background) and William Petersen. ' Read the Tribune's obituary for Lanford Wilso…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:01AM[SHARE]THEATER REVIEW: "Black Watch" ★★★★ Through April 10 at the Broadway Armory at 5917 N. Broadway; $38-$45 at 312-595-5600 or www.chicagoshakes.com. | "Black Watch" PHOT…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:34AM[SHARE]Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Chicago Children's Theatre is making its first foray into a new theatrical demographic: shows for kids as young as six-months old. The Chicago-based company said Wednesday that it will premi…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:44PM[SHARE]Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The final show of the Northlight Theatre 2011-12 season will be the musical "[Title of Show]." A self-reflexive piece about the process of creating a new musical, the show features music by …
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:16PM[SHARE]The much-delayed Bailiwick Chicago production of the Broadway show "Passing Strange" is finally happening. Opening night for the Chicago premiere, which features music by Stew and Heidi Rode…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:54PM[SHARE]'The Addams Family' is returning to Chicago for Christmas. The first national tour of the Broadway musical based on the much-loved cartoon will return to the city of its birth, Broadway in C…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:09PM[SHARE]Today's news that Rosie O'Donnell will tape her new show at Chicago's Harpo Studios was music to the ears of Chicago's theaters. O'Donnell is a documented theater fan, especially of Broadway…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:10AM[SHARE]Mary Zimmerman's Goodman Theatre production of "Candide" has virtually ended up with a national tour. On Tuesday, Boston's Huntington Theatre anounced that Zimmerman's production will kick o…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 10:48AM[SHARE]Big-name comics Louis C.K., Joel McHale and Demetri Martin will headline the third incarnation of the Just for Laughs Festival in Chicago. And The Anti-Social Network " featuring Dave Attell…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:01AM[SHARE]Monday, March 28, 2011
THEATER REVIEW: "Star Witness" ★★½ Through May 7 at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St.; Running time: 2 hours; Tickets: $25 at 773-769-3832. With Mary Redmon (left), Gary Si…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:10PM[SHARE]Porchlight Music Theatre Chicago will stage the Sondheim revue "Putting it Together," Harvey Fierstein's "A Catered Affair" and Jonathan Larson's "tick, tick...Boom" during the 2011-12 seaso…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:45AM[SHARE]The Route 66 Theatre Company production of "A Twist of Water" is transfering to the Mercury Theatre. This very successful show will start performances on Apr. 14 and re-open officially on Ma…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:07AM[SHARE]Sunday, March 27, 2011
THEATER REVIEW: 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., New York. Call 212-239-6200 or visit howtosucceedbroadway.com. N…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:03PM[SHARE]Saturday, March 26, 2011
MacKenzie Mauzy rehearses the musical "White Noise" at the Royal George Theatre. The musical begins previews Friday and opens April 9. (Brian Cassella/ Chicago Tribune) NEW YORK " The studio…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:00AM[SHARE]Friday, March 25, 2011
THEATER REVIEW: "Aida" ★★ Through May 29 at the Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace; Running time: 2 hours; Tickets: $35-$46 at 630-530-0111 or www.drurylaneaokb…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:22PM[SHARE]The musical "Chicago" is making one of its frequent returns to its namesake city. Velma and Roxie will be here again at the Oriental Theatre from June 7-12. John O'Hurley stars as Billy Flyn…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 10:34AM[SHARE]Thursday, March 24, 2011
THEATER REVIEW: "The Book of Mormon" plays at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., New York.; 212-239-6200 or www.bookofmormon.com NEW YORK " If any show could make the case that you…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:22PM[SHARE]The playwright Lanford Wilson, a writer from Missouri who revealed his heart through rich and emotional dramas centered on small-town Midwestern life, died Thursday morning, the Steppenwolf …
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:16PM[SHARE]"Black Watch" will be hosted by Chicago Shakespeare Theater in the Broadway Armory in Edgewater, shown here in a 1920 photo from the Chicago History Museum. The building was built as a skati…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:57PM[SHARE]Wednesday, March 23, 2011
According to sources, and several congratulatory postings on social media, Second City alumnus Matt Craig has been hired as a mid-season replacement writer for "Saturday Night Live." The sho…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 07:06PM[SHARE]"Faith Healer," currently at the Oak Park Festival Theatre under the skilled direction of Belinda Bremner, is a 1979 Irish play that beats Conor McPherson and Mark O'Rowe at their own game, …
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:42PM[SHARE]THEATER REVIEW: "Dixie's Tupperware Party" ★★½ Through May 15 in the Royal George Cabaret, 1641 N. Halsted St.; Running time: 1 hour, 45 minutes; Tickets: $44-$49 at 312-988-9…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:03PM[SHARE]Stage773, the Lakeview venue formerly known as the Theatre Building Chicago, has announced a new two-week, mini-festival of mostly sketch-comedy shows slated for June 13-25. Artistic directo…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:38PM[SHARE]The actor Ian McDiarmid, known for his work at the Royal Shakespeare Company and his appearances in the "Star Wars" films, will star in a new Barbara Gaines production of Shakespeare's rarel…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:11AM[SHARE]Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Jim Jacobs, the co-creator of "Grease," and PJ Paparelli, the artistic director of American Theater Company, say they saw more than 850 actors who wanted to be part of the upcoming revival (…
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