If Joseph Papp had had his way, ?Free for All,? Kenneth Turan?s newly published oral history of Papp and the Public Theater he helped found, would never have seen the light of day.
Melody Swink's riotous one-woman comedy THE D-CUP DIATRIBES, makes its world premiere at the Gorilla Tango Theatre, 1919 N. Milwaukee, previewing November 27, opening Thursday, December 3 at 8 p.m. and running through December 19, 2009. The production is directed by Mark Contorno and stars Sara Tode.
A rock concert promoter said on Friday that he was taking over production of the coming Broadway musical ?Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark,? and that the troubled show would open in 2010.
From Manischewitz to Matzo balls to the mayhem of High Holidays by Alan Gross, Goodman Theatre's Education and Community Engagement division and Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies join forces for a unique dining event, "Tasting Tradition: Tales at the Table of Jewish Culture," on November 23 from 6:30 - 8:30pm at the award-winning Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies facility (610 S Michigan Ave) with floor-to-ceiling views of Grant Park and Lake Michigan.
?The Lily?s Revenge,? a scrappy spectacle written by and starring the drag artist Taylor Mac, splashes across the stage at Here Arts Center in a tide of lime green fishnet and sequins.
Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.
Adam Bock's new play, THE FLOWERS, will make its world premiere at the About Face CHICAGO XYZ Festival. The show makes his official opening on October 23rd and will run through November 7th. The cast will include Caron Buinis, Merrina Millsapp, Bruch Reed, Benjamin Sprunger, Brian-Mark Conover and Kieran Kredell.
LMGPOP is proud to announce the recording debut of Chicago based singer, Carlo Chapelle."Shade of Blue" recorded over three years in Chicago, Indiana features an eclectic group of songs including several standards.
TimeLine Theatre Company continues its 13th season with Martin Sherman's When She Danced, directed by Nick Bowling, running November 7 through December 20, 2009 (previews November 4 through November 6) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago
It has been a decade and a half since Mark-Paul Gosselaar last roamed the halls as Zack Morris on ?Saved by the Bell;? he has since developed another distinction: as perhaps the best celebrity-slash-bicyclist in America.
Robert David MacDonald's translation captures the dramatic beauty and power of Racine's original French poetry. Based on ancient myths, the tragedy examines how love and unabated passions can destroy us all.
SiNNERMAN Ensemble presents Anton Chekhov's "Ivanov," in a contemporary American language adaptation by Sheldon Patinkin, who also directs, featuring eight ensemble members in a passion-filled production of this classic story that swings wildly from comedy to tragedy.
Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will present the premiere engagement at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the groundbreaking musical.
On Broadway: Jude Law in "Hamlet"
Jim Taylor takes A Closer Look at the production at the Broadhurst Theatre. (Wednesday, October 28, 2009)
A Look at Two Off-Broadway Shows
Jim Taylor takes A Closer Look at the production of "The Lady with All the Answers" at the Cherry Lane Theatre and the production of "A Boy and His Soul" at the Vineyard Theatre. (Wednesday, October 21, 2009)
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