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Uptown Underground burlesque host Jason "P.NoNoire" center, gets the crowd excited by intruding the boy dancers, after their performance at the Uptown Underground, Friday Aug., 14, 2015.

Uptown Underground suddenly closes, citing issues with landlord

May 31, 2019 at 4:42 p.m.

Uptown Underground abruptly shut its doors yesterday — or, rather, the building’s landlord shut the doors on the club, its management and its performers. “Yesterday, I was served with papers...

Nick Rudall memorial to be held Sept. 17

May 31, 2019 at 4:41 p.m.

The Court Theatre will host a memorial program for its founding director, Nicholas Rudall, at 6 p.m. on September 17. Rudall passed away in June at the age of 78....

First Floor Theater casts ‘Hooded, or Being Black for Dummies’

May 31, 2019 at 4:42 p.m.

On Tuesday, First Floor Theater announced casting for the Chicago premiere of “Hooded, or Being Black for Dummies” by Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm. The show will feature company member Andrew Cutler...

Rivendell casts world premiere of Jenny Connell Davis’ ‘Scientific Method’

May 31, 2019 at 4:41 p.m.

On Tuesday, Rivendell Theatre Ensemble announced casting for “Scientific Method” by Jenny Connell Davis, with direction by Devon de Mayo. The cast of Scientific Method includes Ashley Neal (Amy), with...

‘Stomp’ to return to Chicago just in time for the holidays

May 31, 2019 at 4:41 p.m.

On Monday, Broadway in Chicago announced that “Stomp” will return to Chicago for a special run during the holiday season. A combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy, “Stomp” employs...

The Second City announces cast for its 107th mainstage revue

May 31, 2019 at 4:41 p.m.

On Friday, the Second City announced the cast for its 107th mainstage revue. Under the direction of Matt Hovde and with music direction by Vinnie Pillarella, the show will feature...

With Cassandro headlining, ‘MEX Talks’ wrestles with Mexican identities and the transformative power of art

May 31, 2019 at 4:41 p.m.

When Jorge Silva, Producing Coordinator at the Goodman Theatre, returned to Chicago after college, he began keeping notes on how the city engaged with Mexican culture. One really good zinger:...

Kevin Webb has been cast as playwright Peter Austin in "It's Only a Play."

Pride Films and Plays announces cast of ‘It’s Only a Play’

May 31, 2019 at 4:41 p.m.

On Friday, Pride Films and Plays announced casting for the second show of its 2018-19 season, “It’s Only a Play” by Terrence McNally. In the show, it’s the opening night...

Santino Fontana and cast rehearse for the musical "Tootsie" Aug. 10 in New York. "Tootsie" is now at the Cadillac Palace Theatre and the production will go to Broadway in spring 2019.

Broadway in Chicago announces ‘Tootsie’ ticket lottery

May 31, 2019 at 4:42 p.m.

On Friday, Broadway In Chicago and Scott Sanders Productions announced that a digital lottery will begin September 10 at 9 a.m. for “Tootsie.” Twenty-six tickets will be sold for every...

With ‘Oliver!’ and ‘Something Rotten!’, the Marriott’s 2019 season is loaded with song, exclamation points

May 31, 2019 at 4:41 p.m.

On Thursday, the Marriott Theatre announced its 2019 season. First will be “Million Dollar Quartet,” beginning Jan.16. The jukebox show chronicles the chance moment when Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis,...

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