CHICAGO – Excelsior! Comic book legend Stan Lee’s famous exclamation puts a fine point on the third and final play of Mark Pracht’s FOUR COLOR TRILOGY, “The House of Ideas,” presented by and staged at City Lit Theater in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. For tickets/details, click HOUSE OF IDEAS.
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When: October 28 through November 6 The hit children’s musical HOW CAN YOU RUN WITH A SHELL ON YOUR BACK? runs March 3rd through May 22nd at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences; 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL. Inspired by four of Aesop’s classic fables, “Androcles and the Lion,” “The Ant and the Grasshopper,” “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” and “The Tortoise and the Hare,” HOW CAN YOU RUN WITH A SHELL ON YOUR BACK? Start: Mar 5 2011 00:30
End: Apr 17 2011 19:30
Porchlight Music Theatre will present the highly anticipated Midwest Premiere of the new musical MEET JOHN DOE, based on the film of the same name by Frank Capra, previewing March 4, opening Tuesday, March 8th at 7:30 p.m., and running through April 17, 2011 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago. On Sunday mornings from 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, features a lavish brunch that diners of all ages will enjoy. Over 1,200 people enjoy the delectable family-friendly brunch each week, known for its expansive selection, attentive staff and elegant setting. Genesis Theatrical ProductionNFP, Inc presents the Chicago premiere of FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION, at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago. The production previews March 26, opens March 31 at 7:30 p.m., and runs through May 1, 2011. Lively with humor, anecdote, sorrow, and songs, the musical will without a doubt tug at the audience’s heartstrings. Drury Lane Theatre for Young Adults, 100 Drury Lane, presents the beloved children’s classic CHARLOTTE’S WEB from April 6 through May 28, 2011. The production is Directed and Choreographed by Jeff Award winner Tammy Mader (Drury Lane Theatre’s Thoroughly Modern Millie and My One and Only), with Musical Direction by Jeff Award winner Roberta Duchak (Drury Lane Theatre’s Ragtime.) Chicago’s 46 year-old legendary fondue restaurant Geja’s Café, 340 W. Armitage, will celebrate National Cheese Fondue Day this April. Geja’s will kick off the event on Sunday, April 10th by offering complimentary samples of their world renowned Swiss Gruyere Cheese fondue from 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m. on the restaurant’s patio (weather permitting). Forget about gloomy April Showers and receive $10 tickets to see BABY WANTS CANDY, the hilarious improvised musical comedy now in its fifth year at Chicago’s Apollo Theater, 2540 North Lincoln Avenue. Start: Apr 17 2011 00:00
Mofest is the annual film, media and arts festival that celebrates the local film, post, print and media production and creative communities. The hundreds of people who attend and support Mofest include crew, producers, agency folk, creative execs, vendors, actors, models, students, spouses, lovers, friends, family, and just about anyone looking to support Chicago’s local creativity. Start: Apr 17 2011 22:00
The smash hit comedy MADE IN PUERTO RICO is offering $10 tickets exclusively to Chicagoland teachers and students on Sundays at 5 p.m. now through May 1st. The production is presented by Mike Oquendo Events in a limited engagement through May 1st at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green Street, Chicago. | ||
