CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio review for the doc series “Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose,” about the rise and bitter fall of the major league legend, the MLB’s all-time hits leader, only to be banned from the sport because of gambling. Streaming on MAX and on HBO since July 24th.
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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? 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. 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.) Porchlight Music Theatre will present its 2010-2011 season finale, the beloved musical THE KING AND I, previewing April 22 and running through June 5. The Press Opening is on Friday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago. The latest addition to the hilarious NUNSENSE series of musicals is Playwright and Composer Dan Goggin’s NUNSET BOULEVARD, THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL SHOW. Making its Chicago area premiere April 28, with press opening Sunday, May 1 at 7 p.m., NUNSET BOULEVARD will run through May 29 at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana. Walter Stearns, Executive Director of the Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport Ave., announced today that due to popular demand the acclaimed Route 66 Theatre Company’s production of A TWIST OF WATER, which enjoyed a sold out run at Theater Wit, will extend through June 26 at the Mercury Theater. Chicago Dramatists, known for producing award-winning work, is proud to present Hickorydickory by 2009 Wendy Wasserstein Prize winning Resident Playwright Marisa Wegrzyn. This national award honors the work of a young woman playwright by the Educational Foundation of America (EFA) in honor of the late Pulitzer and Tony Award- winning playwright, Wendy Wasserstein. Start: May 6 2011 01:00
SHATTERED GLOBE THEATRE PRESENTS DOWN & DIRTY ROMEO & JULIET Romeo and Juliet with a Twist CHICAGO— Shattered Globe Theatre is launching the second production of its 19th season with DOWN & DIRTY ROMEO & JULIET. The production is currently previewing at selected Chicago locations, such as: • The Spot, 4437 N. Broadway Ave., on May 5th and May 12th at 7:00 p.m. | ||
