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The cast of comic actors " and one in particular " delivers fresh takes on subjects connected to the audience's real world.
Opening production "Love, Chaos, & Dinner" blends cirque, spectacle, live music and comedy accompanied by fine dining.
The two tuneful shows join 'Oslo,' 'Mean Girls,' 'Once on This Island' and a Britney Spears premiere, all previously announced, in the 2019-20 season.
While big laughs are scare, the talented writer-actors keep the energy high and break out plenty of silly moves.
The theater had been giving classes and performances since 1997.
The Goodman announced Tuesday that a six-week run of Keach's "Pamplona" will begin July 10 at the Owen Theatre.
At 8 she performed with the Village Players, who get a shout-out from her character in a fake Chantix commercial.
He was a producer on TV series including "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and "The Wayne Brady Show."
The former PBS host had been scheduled to speak at the Chicago Theatre on Jan. 20.
The Glencoe company's board says a consultant is looking into claims against the longtime artistic director.
Spacey issues a public apology to the "Star Trek Discovery" actor and confirms for the first time that he is gay.
Likable mainstage actors seem to favor the silly over the socially aware.
The perpetually hungry Elgin native has other subjects in mind for his upcoming stand-up performances at the Chicago Theatre.
Some comedians reluctant to go too rough on the "sweetheart" actor best known for his "Cheers" role.
Barely seen since their one TV airing in 1967, bits by John Cleese, Graham Chapman and others get a second life in a show at the iO Theatre.
The cobalt performance artists are "a perfect cultural fit" for Cirque, its CEO says.
The long tradition of Second City actors entertaining passengers on Norwegian Cruise Line boats is coming to an end. The Chicago-based comedy company's contract with the cruise ship line wil…
The Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble member and "Roseanne" co-star was honored for her acclaimed work in Lucas Hnath's sequel to the Ibsen classic.
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