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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Funny video: The Second City takes on Bartman by Morgan Greene

In this funny video, The Second City takes on the most infamous Cubs fan of all time: Bartman.  The sketch appeared in "Doors Open on the Right," the 2003 revue directed by Joshua Funk. Th…

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'Chicago' returns to Chicago in May by Morgan Greene

Broadway in Chicago has announced that "Chicago" will be heading back to its namesake this May for a one-week-only engagement. The longest running American musical in Broadway history tell…

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'Chicago' returns to Chicago in May by Morgan Greene

Broadway in Chicago has announced that "Chicago" will be heading back to its namesake this May for a one-week-only engagement. The longest running American musical in Broadway history tells…

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Tuesday, October 20, 2015

'Riverdance' coming to Chicago for one-week-only by Morgan Greene

Broadway in Chicago and producer Moya Doherty have announced that "Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary World Tour" will return to Chicago for one-week-only in April. The Irish dancing compa…

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'Riverdance' coming to Chicago for one-week-only by Morgan Greene

Broadway in Chicago and producer Moya Doherty have announced that "Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary World Tour" will return to Chicago for one-week-only in April. The Irish dancing compan…

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Monday, October 19, 2015

Funny video: A Second City lament for the Cubs fan by Morgan Greene

Today's Second City sketch offers a timely lament for the Cubs fan after the consecutive games lost to the Mets over the weekend. The sketch appeared in "No Country For Old White Men," the…

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'Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus LIVE!' returns to Chicago by Morgan Greene

“Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE!” will return to Chicago Feb. 9-21. The one-man-show based on John Gray’s New York Times best-seller about gender differences is part …

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Funny video: A Second City lament for the Cubs fan by Morgan Greene

Today's Second City sketch offers a timely lament for the Cubs fan after the consecutive games lost to the Mets over the weekend. The sketch appeared in "No Country For Old White Men," the …

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'Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus LIVE!' returns to Chicago by Morgan Greene

“Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE!” will return to Chicago Feb. 9-21. The one-man-show based on John Gray’s New York Times best-seller about gender differences is part c…

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Friday, October 16, 2015

Chicago Shakespeare announces 'The Heir Apparent' cast by Morgan Greene

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the full cast for David Ives' comedy "The Heir Apparent." Based on Jean-Francois Regnard’s "Le Legataire universel," "The Heir Apparent" is an of…

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Funny video: Learn the Second City's secret to getting Cubs tickets by Morgan Greene

In this latest blast-from-the-past Second City sketch, Bonnie Hunt discovers the secret to getting Cubs tickets. The sketch appeared in "Jean Paul Sartre and Ringo," the 1987 revue directe…

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John Cleese adds second Chicago show by Morgan Greene

John Cleese will perform a second show in Chicago on Nov. 5.  The Monty Python co-founder, who remains not yet killed off by a major news publication, will draw from his new autobiography…

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Chicago Shakespeare announces 'The Heir Apparent' cast by Morgan Greene

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the full cast for David Ives' comedy "The Heir Apparent." Based on Jean-Francois Regnard’s "Le Legataire universel," "The Heir Apparent" is an off…

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John Cleese adds second Chicago show by Morgan Greene

John Cleese will perform a second show in Chicago on Nov. 5.  The Monty Python co-founder, who remains not yet killed off by a major news publication, will draw from his new autobiography …

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Funny video: Learn the Second City's secret to getting Cubs tickets by Morgan Greene

In this latest blast-from-the-past Second City sketch, Bonnie Hunt discovers the secret to getting Cubs tickets. The sketch appeared in "Jean Paul Sartre and Ringo," the 1987 revue directed…

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Thursday, October 15, 2015

Chicago theater openings for the week of Oct. 16-22 by Morgan Greene

"Mariposa Nocturna": A child's wish for her dying grandmother results in a spooky Japanese shadow-dream with handcrafted tabletop and shadow puppets. Through Nov. 1 at 16th Street Theatre, 6…

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'Assassination Theater' announces 12-week extension by Morgan Greene

“Assassination Theater: Chicago’s Role in the Crime of the Century” has added 12 weeks of performances and will now play through Jan. 31. The investigative play, written by reporter H…

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'Gotta Dance' casts its full team by Morgan Greene

Broadway in Chicago has announced the complete cast for “Gotta Dance,” the Broadway-bound musical inspired by the NBA's first 60-and-older dance team. Joining the cast are Joanna Jones…

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'Gotta Dance' casts its full team by Morgan Greene

Broadway in Chicago has announced the complete cast for “Gotta Dance,” the Broadway-bound musical inspired by the NBA's first 60-and-older dance team. Joining the cast are Joanna Jones,…

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'Assassination Theater' announces 12-week extension by Morgan Greene

“Assassination Theater: Chicago’s Role in the Crime of the Century” has added 12 weeks of performances and will now play through Jan. 31. The investigative play, written by reporter Hi…

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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Funny video: Chris Farley and Tim Meadows play Wrigley security guards by Morgan Greene

In this Second City sketch from "It Was 30 Years Ago Today," the late Chris Farley and Tim Meadows play Wrigley Field security guards who take their jobs very seriously. They're joined by Da…

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Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Funny video: Chris Farley and Tim Meadows play Wrigley security guards by Morgan Greene

In this Second City sketch from "It Was 30 Years Ago Today," the late Chris Farley and Tim Meadows play Wrigley Field security guards who take their jobs very seriously. They're joined by D…

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Faust adaptation by Graney and Casey to close out The Hypocrites' season by Morgan Greene

“Johanna Faustus,” a new adaptation of Marlowe’s morality tale by artistic director Sean Graney and Emily Casey, will close out The Hypocrites’ 2015-16 season. Graney and Casey's p…

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Faust adaptation by Graney and Casey to close out The Hypocrites' season by Morgan Greene

“Johanna Faustus,” a new adaptation of Marlowe’s morality tale by artistic director Sean Graney and Emily Casey, will close out The Hypocrites’ 2015-16 season. Graney and Casey's pr…

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Chicago theater openings for the week of Oct. 16-22 by Morgan Greene

"Mariposa Nocturna": A child's wish for her dying grandmother results in a spooky Japanese shadow-dream with handcrafted tabletop and shadow puppets. Through Nov. 1 at 16th Street Theatre, 6…

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Monday, October 12, 2015

Steep Theatre names new ensemble members by Morgan Greene

Steep Theatre has named Ashleigh LaThrop and Joel Reitsma as its newest ensemble members. LaThrop was recently seen in Chicago in “Balm in Gilead” at Griffin Theatre and appears as Gabb…

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Steep Theatre names new ensemble members by Morgan Greene

Steep Theatre has named Ashleigh LaThrop and Joel Reitsma as its newest ensemble members. LaThrop was recently seen in Chicago in “Balm in Gilead” at Griffin Theatre and appears as Gabby…

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Greg Allen to direct and adapt 'Ghosts' at Mary-Arrchie by Morgan Greene

Neo-Futurist founding director Greg Allen will adapt and direct Ibsen’s “Ghosts” as part of Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co.’s final season. It will be Allen’s first, and last, show with t…

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Greg Allen to direct and adapt 'Ghosts' at Mary-Arrchie by Morgan Greene

Neo-Futurist founding director Greg Allen will adapt and direct Ibsen’s “Ghosts” as part of Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co.’s final season. It will be Allen’s first, and last, show with t…

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Saturday, October 10, 2015

'Sense and Sensibility' cast recording released by Morgan Greene

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the release of the cast recording of “Sense and Sensibility,” the world premiere adaptation that opened in the Courtyard Theater in April 2015. …

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Friday, October 9, 2015

'Sense and Sensibility' cast recording released by Morgan Greene

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the release of the cast recording of “Sense and Sensibility,” the world premiere adaptation that opened in the Courtyard Theater in April 2015. …

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