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Noble Fool Theatricals presents the Tony-Award winning new musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, directed by Kevin Bellie and music directed by Peter Storms, at the Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage Theater (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; telephone 630-584-6342).

The Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted, raises the curtain at 7:30p.m. on Monday, May 3rd, 2010 in honor of Michael Cullen, owner of the Mercury Theater and Cullen's Bar and Grill, and a thirty five-year veteran producer and pioneer in the development of Chicagoland theater as it is known today. Recently suffering from a stroke, Mr. Cullen requires extensive therapy treatments.

A sold out crowd filled the Avalon Hollywood Theatre on Sunday night, April 11th for the 42nd annual Academy of Magical Arts Awards. The evening was not only hosted, but also co-produced by the popular Neil Patrick Harris. The evenings color commentary was offered by the always-funny Jason Alexander.

Noble Fool Theatricals presents the Tony-Award winning new musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, directed by Kevin Bellie and music directed by Peter Storms, at the Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage Theater (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; telephone 630-584-6342).

The Boulevard Ensemble Studio Theatre provides the perfect antidote for Milwaukee's saccharine theatrical holiday fare by staging acclaimed playwright Christopher Durang's wild comedy THE MARRIAGE OF BETTE & BOO (November 25, 2009-January 2, 2010, see schedule below) at the Boulevard Theatre, located at 2252 South Kinnickinnic.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will present post-show discussions following select performances of JUAN AND JOHN, the first play of the 2009-2010 Public LAB season.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will present post-show discussions following select performances of JUAN AND JOHN, the first play of the 2009-2010 Public LAB season.

The Boulevard Ensemble Studio Theatre provides the perfect antidote for Milwaukee's saccharine theatrical holiday fare by staging acclaimed playwright Christopher Durang's wild comedy THE MARRIAGE OF BETTE & BOO (November 25, 2009-January 2, 2010, see schedule below) at the Boulevard Theatre, located at 2252 South Kinnickinnic.

The Boulevard Ensemble Studio Theatre provides the perfect antidote for Milwaukee's saccharine theatrical holiday fare by staging acclaimed playwright Christopher Durang's wild comedy THE MARRIAGE OF BETTE & BOO (November 25, 2009-January 2, 2010, see schedule below) at the Boulevard Theatre, located at 2252 South Kinnickinnic.

The Jeff Awards have announced 179 nominations in 35 categories for Chicago Equity theatrical productions which opened between August 1, 2008, and July 31, 2009.

A Special Jeff Award will be presented to director/producer William Pullinsi at the Jeff Awards Ceremony, October 19th, in recognition of his 50 years in theatre. The Second City will receive a Tribute Award in honor of their 50th Anniversary. 'Our ceremony will include highlights of Second City's unique brand of humor over the years and performances by the casts of 'Studs Terkel's Not Working' and 'America: All Better,' says Producer Diane Hires.

After 17 years, Tony n' Tina are heading on their honeymoon. The Route 66 Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of HIGH FIDELITY...THE MUSICAL, in its first major production since its Broadway run in 2006.

The Jeff Awards have announced 179 nominations in 35 categories for Chicago Equity theatrical productions which opened between August 1, 2008, and July 31, 2009.

After 17 years, Tony n' Tina are heading on their honeymoon. Route 66 Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of HIGH FIDELITY in its first major production since its Broadway run in 2006. The show started previews August 8, 2009; opened Monday, August 17 at 7 p.m.; and will run through October 11, 2009 at the Tony n' Tina's Wedding space at Pipers Alley Theater.

After 17 years, Tony n' Tina are heading on their honeymoon. The Route 66 Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of HIGH FIDELITY...THE MUSICAL, in its first major production since its Broadway run in 2006.

After 17 years, Tony n' Tina are heading on their honeymoon. The Route 66 Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of HIGH FIDELITY...THE MUSICAL, in its first major production since its Broadway run in 2006.

After 17 years, Tony n' Tina are heading on their honeymoon. The Route 66 Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of HIGH FIDELITY...THE MUSICAL, in its first major production since its Broadway run in 2006.

To celebrate the end of the school year, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, is offering Chicagoland teachers a special 'School's Out For Summer' discount to see the Tony Award-winning musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on Thursday evenings from June 4 through July 16.

On July 13, Noreen Heron Zautcke hosted a party celebrating the former Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, the legendary Chicago theater that closed its doors in 1997 after producing decades of award-winning theater.

After 17 years, Tony n' Tina are heading on their honeymoon. The Route 66 Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of HIGH FIDELITY...THE MUSICAL, in its first major production since its Broadway run in 2006.