About Face Theatre announces casting for the World Premiere of Mosque4Mosque by Omer Abbas Salem | directed by Sophiyaa Nayar | Cast includes Omer Abbas Salem, Rula Gardenier, Gloria Imseih Petrelli, Jordan Dell Harris and Rom Barkhordar | November 17 – December 17, 2022
VILLAGE OF ROSEMONT WELCOMES SPARKLE LIGHT FESTIVAL TO IMPACT FIELD BEGINNING FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 |
Tickets On Sale Now for Chicago’s Premier Holiday Festival Featuring Five Illuminated Villages, Winter Tubing Slide, Train Rides and
Mazes Alongside Festive Food & Drink Options | New Attractions This Year Include “Rudolph’s Kids Zone” and “Deck The Walls” Maze
Spotlight shines on Chicago Theater with presentation of 54th Anniversary Jeff Awards for Equity Theater | Awards presented at star-studded ceremony honoring theater excellence
October 16-22 has been proclaimed America’s Safe Schools Week, which was established in 1984 by the National School Safety Center. The purpose of this week is to motivate education and law enforcement policymakers, as well as students, parents, and community residents, to vigorously advocate school safety.
**** Highly Recommended **** "Beyond Borders", a mixed-repertory program from the Joffrey Ballet, is an extraordinary demonstration of all that makes the Joffrey such a leader in contemporary ballet. The evening’s repertoire featured an exhilarating new contemporary masterpiece by Chanel DaSilva as well as the return of favorites by Liam Scarlett and Joffrey co-founder, Gerald Arpino. The Joffrey’s incredibly talented dancers execute the most complicated choreography with flawless technique and timing – and they make it look easy! 4 BIG Spotlights
**** Highly Recommended **** "Tiger Style!" is an absolute comedy treat – and a very good play! It’s laugh-out-loud funny story about a pair of 30-something whiney siblings who blame their parents for turning them into unhappy over-achievers. The fact that they’re Chinese adds an interesting dimension to the story. I loved this show/ I think you will too. 4 Spotlights
**** Highly Recommended **** A couple of Sundays ago, my friend Helen Garrison and I went to The Second City’s Improv Brunch. The show was completely interactive, with skits based on concepts provided by the audience. Delish food and improv – we had a blast! 4 Spotlights
The Gary Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Project Outreach and Prevention (POP), Positive Approach to Teen Health (PATH), and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) will in honor of National Safe Schools Week host a Gun Safety Rally including an All-Star basketball game Saturday, October 22nd from 12:00 - 4:00 pm. with Project Swish from Chicago.
***** Highly Recommended ***** My first question when I I heard Chicago Shakespeare was turning "The Notebook" into a musical, was, why? After all, Nicholas Sparks’ best-selling novel (which I read more than once) had already been made into an iconic movie (which I’ve seen and didn't love). What a dumb question! Ingrid Michaelson’s melodic, emotional score fits the story perfectly. I thought Bekah Brunstetter’s adaptation was better than the movie! The production is superb, the voices divine! Be sure to bring your tissues, you’ll need them! 4 BIG Spotlights
Peabody | A Musical Comedy for Intrepid Young Scientists! | October 29th - November 20th | Greenhouse Theater Center | 2257 N. Lincoln, Chicago
