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7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival opens Oct. 11

August 28, 2024August 28, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival opens Oct. 11 Subtext Studio Theatre Company’s Que Te Vaya Bien, Part of Destinos: 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival Opens October 11th at Greenhouse Theater Center Subtext Studio Theatre Company (SSTC) announces the first production of Season Two: Generations featuring the world premiere play Que Te Vaya Bienby Artistic…

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Tickets on sale for Christina Anderson’s “The Ripple, The Wave That Carried me home” performance

November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Tickets on sale for Christina Anderson’s “The Ripple, The Wave That Carried me home” performance BRIANNA BUCKLEY, CHRISTIANA CLARK, RONALD L. CONNER AND ANEISA J. HICKS CAST IN CHRISTINA ANDERSON’S THE RIPPLE, THE WAVE THAT CARRIED ME HOME, JANUARY 13 – FEBRUARY 12, 2023, IN THE OWEN THEATRE. TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18…

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Goodman Theater hosts 44th annual A Christmas Carol Nov. 20 – Dec. 31

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Goodman Theater hosts 44th annual A Christmas Carol Nov. 20 – Dec. 31 THE GOODMAN’S 44TH ANNUAL A CHRISTMAS CAROL RETURNS TO ITS DOWNTOWN HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH A CAST OF 30 DIRECTED BY JESSICA THEBUS, NOVEMBER 20 – DECEMBER 31. LARRY YANDO STARS AS EBENEZER SCROOGE FOR HIS 14TH YEAR AND FEATURING ALLEN GILMORE…

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Paramount Theater resumes live performance August 18, 2021

May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 Ray Hanania

Paramount Theater resumes live performance August 18, 2021 First live performance will be the performance “Kiny Boots” Nearly 14 months after dimming its lights, Aurora’s Paramount Theatre announced today it plans to welcome audiences back for live performances in August with Chicago’s first regional production of Kinky Boots. “It’s my great pleasure to say: We…

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Casting announced for “Future Labs” reading of Layalina at Goodman Theater

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casting announced for “Future Labs” reading of Layalina at Goodman Theater Casting announced for the January 30, “Future Labs” reading of Layalina by Martin Yousif Zebari, directed by Azar Kazemi. The Goodman’s first streaming effort of 2021 is near capacity Goodman Theatre announces the full cast for the FREE live reading of Layalina, January 30…

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Review: I’m Not a Comedian … I’m Lenny Bruce

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Review: I’m Not a Comedian … I’m Lenny Bruce Lenny Bruce may be a name many people today don’t know but they should know him because his critical thinking is still very refreshing and relevant to today’s world. He was a satirist and standup comedian who got into trouble over the use of banned swear…

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“Unnecessary Farce” to bring laughter to Cicero audiences

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

“Unnecessary Farce” to bring laughter to Cicero audiences The comedy “Unnecessary Farce” is one of the first performances in what will be a revitalized arts schedule at Jedlicka Performing Arts Center at Morton College in Cicero, a comedy about nefarious small-town shenanigans “Unnecessary Farce,” a comedy about nefarious small-town shenanigans, will kick off a new…

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Replay Lincoln Parkfeatures three”pop-ups” performances

November 7, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Replay Lincoln Parkfeatures three”pop-ups” performances Catering to a wide variety of audiences, Replay Lincoln Park will host three distinct, concurrent pop-ups throughout the month Looking to create three spaces of unique fun for Chicagoans and visitors, alike, Replay Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield Ave. will host various pop-ups beginning Thursday, November 7 and lasting throughout…