Jackalope Theatre Company announced it has canceled their world premiere production of Pretty Shahid, scheduled for June 16 - July 23, written by company member Omer Abbas Salem, directed by Sophiyaa Nayar, with associate direction by company member Nadya Naumaan. Ticket holders for Pretty Shahid will be contacted with refund options.
Kicking off opening night on Friday, June 30, “tick…tick…BOOM!” is composer Jonathan Larson’s (“RENT”) heartfelt semi-autobiographical tale chronicling the heady ups and shattering downs of an aspiring artist on the rise.
**** Recommended **** Lookingglass Theatre’s world premiere, "Lucy and Charlie’s Honeymoon", directed by Amanda Dehnert, opens with a hard rockin’ tune about – are you ready? – Asian American renegades! "Lucy and Charlie’s Honeymoon" is like a fast-moving, energetic concert, with an add-on, a compelling, creative love story told from a unique perspective. I had no idea where the story was going, so it felt like waiting for the inevitable train wreck – and watching the mayhem with that same horrified fascination. 4 Spotlights
On the heels of his best outing of the season so far, Gary SouthShore RailCats starting pitcher Chris Erwin has earned the American Association’s Pointstreak Pitcher of the Week Award for the week ending on Sunday, June 18th.
If you were a fan of Don Knotts, then Karen Knotts’ nostalgic tribute to her father, Tied Up in Knotts! is the show for you. Of course it’s full of stories, pictures and video clips from Knotts career, but there are a lot of family stories too.
Rogers Park Business Alliance honors local businesses and community members at the annual BEST OF ROGERS PARK on Thursday, June 22, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres, beverages and awards presentation
Single tickets are on sale for Lyric Opera of Chicago’s compelling 2023/24 Season, which takes audiences on a global tour of opera with musical events in six different languages.
Corella Productions Dinner Theatre announced today that its production of the return of Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding is postponed until the fall. Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding was scheduled for Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24 from 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. at iO Theatre, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. Current ticket holders may transfer their tickets to the future performances or receive a refund.
State announces more than $76 million in new funding for crisis response and substance use disorder services || Community mental health centers, local governments among those receiving funding
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating after recovering the body of a female from Robinson Lake in Lake Coun
