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“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…
Everything from classical Indian dance to French Baroque master works and ballet are among the offerings.
The Chicago dance company also plans CSO collaboration, world premiere by a rising star from London, and the return of "Swan Lake" and "Nutcracker."
A new grand-scale musical coproduction of "West Side Story" directed by Francesca Zambello will be presented in 2019.
The show will be directed by Tony Award-winner John Doyle.
"I think the audiences in Chicago are really open. They're engaged and eager," says Tony-winning director Joe Mantello.
The show, directed by Scott Ellis, features music by David Yazbek, with a book by Robert Horn and choreography by Denis Jones.
Under Milne's leadership, Lifeline flourished, growing from an annual operating budget of just over $300,000 to just under $1 million.
From movies to music to television and beyond, 2017 saw the passing of some of our most beloved artists from across the entertainment spectrum.
"Julia Sweeney: Older and Wider," promises the comedian's present-day take on everything from parenting to feminism and everything in between.
Tickets for the stage show at the Cadillac Palace will go on sale Dec. 13.
The film is now an official "special event" entry at the Sundance Film Festival in January.
Tickets will go on sale Dec. 5.
It's no secret Chicago loves the blues. Especially when it comes from three blue-headed, bald-capped gents.
"If I have ever unintentionally offended anyone by saying anything improper, which in turn hurt or offended anyone, I profusely apologize," said Posen
Nearly 1.5 million holiday season theatergoers have seen the annual production, which celebrates its 40th anniversary season beginning Saturday.
The City of Chicago has designated 2018 as the "Year of Creative Youth."
Previous honorees have included Claire Danes, Julianna Margulies, Joan Allen, Phylicia Rashad and Laurie Metcalf.
"The production has not been impacted. Audience feedback has been very positive," said a Writers Theatre spokesperson.
He will reprise his role as Alexander Hamilton for three weeks, Jan 8-27, 2019.
Gift Theatre co-founder/artistic director Michael Patrick Thornton stars in "You & Me," a two-person (no-suggestion) improv set on Feb. 8, 2018.
The memorial will take place starting at 1 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted.
"EmpowerYouth! Igniting Creativity through the Arts" is a multiyear after school educational and creative partnership that kicks off Oct. 4.
The theater is located at 18 W. Monroe.
Stage musical parody of the 1980s Fox series finds its Donna Martin in one very talented, and very hairy actor.
