One of the weirder, funnier sketch shows I saw in 2009 was a one-man project called "'Sex' Ed Vincent," starring Paul Brittain as the most ill-informed sex education instructor alive. Britta…
Scott Adsit, the Second City veteran also known for his work on "30 Rock," is returning to Chicago Aug. 7 with a new improv concept, "Stolen House."
Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the Chicago premiere of Unspeakable, a dramatic fantasia inspired by the life of comedic legend Richard Pryor, will play the Broadway Playhouse at…
RECOMMENDED The Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s annual summer summit of tap and percussive dance classes, workshops and performances culminates this weekend when the masters strut their…
From 2004: To memorize something effectively, you have to expend some interpretive effort on it, and with this effort you wind up in something like a conversation with the text. Grasping at …
"Ever since I was a teenager, I wanted to be a part of something that educated people and raised awareness about HIV/AIDS because when I came out to my mother some of her first words were, "…
RECOMMENDED Walking into the MCL Chicago space for "VAMP: A Music Comedy Drinking Show" is like walking into a raucous house party that's just getting started. A four-piece band (Doc McCullo…
Unspeakable, a "dramatic fantasia" inspired by the life of comedy star Richard Pryor, is scheduled for an Oct. 6 premiere in Chicago, three years after a previous production derail…
Improv is a skill. Being able to successfully improvise a storyline to music while drinking is an even greater skill. That's the challenge the cast of “Buzzed Broadway” takes on …
"Unspeakable," a new seven-character show billed as a "dramatic fantasia" inspired by the life and work of Richard Pryor is headed to the Broadway Playhouse in Chicago, Broadway in Chicago s…
On Twitter Watch, Amy Spanger wrote 'I'm playing Roxie in ChicagoMusical for 2 weeks Aug 4 - 16 Can't wait illbeatthegym roxie
"Unspeakable," a new seven-character show billed as a "dramatic fantasia" inspired by the life and work of Richard Pryor is headed to the Broadway Playhouse in Chicago, Broadway in Chicago s…
Amy Spanger will play a limited engagement in the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Chicago next month.
STILL BREATHING 15 years ago a new show called First Breath launched the About Face Youth Theatre Ensemble. Appropriately, the current showcase 15 Breaths is presented by the next gene…
Broadway baby Amy Spanger is going back to the clink! She will return to the long-running revival of Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre August 4 through August 16. She takes over for current …
By Aaron Hunt Chicago Summer Opera advertises itself as another of our city's startup, storefront, non-profit operatic enterprises; its title promises a spoonful of gastronomical respite as …
"Shakespeare's Greatest Hits," is this summer's touring show in the city's parks. It's full of talent and energy, but all the sampling and cut-and-paste techniques seem designed for short at…
The Theater Wit production of Joshua Harmon's comedy of cross-cultural manners - which not only enjoyed a successful initial run in its Chicago premiere, and is virtually sold-out for its su…
DANCING WITH THE STARS Brother/sister pro dancers Julianne and Derek Hough bring their “Move Live ... The post The Mix: Van Halen (and 7 more cool things to do in and around Chicago t…
Chicago star Amra-Faye Wright reveals how she went about creating her Velma Kelly.
By Kristiana Colón, Henry Godinez, Isaac Gomez, Ricardo Gutierrez, Sandra Marquez, Alexandra Meda. Kristiana Colón, Henry Godinez, Isaac Gomez, Ricardo Gutierrez, Sandra Marquez, and A…
By Doug Mayo Chicago the musical returns to the UK in 2015. The acclaimed musical by John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse and holds several accolades as Broadway’s longest -running musi…
The Chicago theatre community willband together for a Memorial Bike Ride to commemorate those lost over the last year, including CHICAGO FIRE actress Molly Glynn.
Kinky Boots returns to its birthplace a bit more mature and riding a wave of goodwill and awards. Kinky's a great, feel-good musical and a crowd pleasing contribution to the conversation we…
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today announced the full lineup for ... The post Chicago World Music Festival 2015 lineup announced appeared first on Chicago En…