New theatrical productions, music and entertainment all over Chicago are in full swing . Dozens of shows are currently running, in previews, opening soon or deep into rehearsals - a schedule jam-packed with something for everyone!

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Supporting imaginative storytelling, educational opportunities for students and new works that challenge us to look outside of ourselves is the path and you are part of the journey. Your interest and engagement for the arts is critical to success.

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**Shattered Globe Theatre presents The Heavens are Hung In Black at Theater Wit**

PICKSINSIX(sm) Six words. Six comments. all you need to know. This week: The Heavens are Hung in Black, Rock of Ages, Bonnie & Clyde and Honeymoon in Vegas. Check out all of our recommendations at PICKSINSIX(sm).

**Rob Lindley and Stella Rose Hoyt in FUN HOME at Victory Gardens. Previews begin September 19th**

Video: FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE - Opens September 16th at Court Theatre

**HONEYMOON IN VEGAS at Marriott Theatre**

COMING SOON
A View from the Bridge at Goodman Theatre, Fun Home at Victory Gardens, The Yard at Navy Pier opens with The Toad Knew, and Chicago Shakes presents Taming of the Shrew, Five Guys Named Moe at Court Theatre, Million Dollar Quartet at Paramount, 1984 at Raven Theatre and Billy Elliott at Porchlight which provided a preview of their season at Up Comedy Club recently. Make your reservations now.!

Petterino's Monday Night Live with Denise McGowan Tracy and Beckie Menzie returns to celebrate the 10th Anniversary on September 25th.

Music ... Winter's Jazz Club - Allysa Allgood & Paul Marinaro, Typhanie Monique, Elaine Dame. Jeannie Tanner has a full schedule. The Drake Hotel - Steve Biosatt in the Palm Court this weekend... Rosie and the Rivets and The Falt Cats coming up and Denise Tomasello returns on October 7th.

SPECIAL EVENTS
The MBC@35 Exhibit at the Museum of Broadcast Communications officially opens Saturday, September 16th. For info and tickets, visit: Anniversary Gala and make a date now for the MBC's recently announced exhibit Saturday Night Live: The Experience opening October 21st! The Chicago Cabaret Professionals will hold their annual benefit gala Hooray for Love at Park West on October 1st. CCP Website. Cheers!

NOW PLAYING ...
Writers Theatre - TREVOR the musical Extended through October 8th! PICKSINSIX
Mercury Theater - HAIR through September 24th PICKSINSIX
Shattered Globe Theatre The Heavens are Hung in Black through October 15th PICKSINSIX
Kokandy Productions Bonnie & Clyde through October 15th PICKSINSIX
Marriott Lincolnshire - Honeymoon in Vegas through October 15th PICKSINSIX
Drury Lane - Rock of Ages through October 15th PICKSINSIX
Steppenwolf - Barbeque and The Rembrandt Previews September 7th
Court Theatre – Five Guys Named Moe Previews/Opens September 16th
Goodman Theatre - A View From the Bridge Previews/Opens September 18th
The Athenaeum Theatre - Shockheaded Peter through September 16th
Den Theatre - A Funny Thing ... through September 23, 2017
Greenhouse Theater Center - Machinal through September 24, 2017
Skokie Theater - Drowsy Chaperone through October 7th
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble - Alias Grace through October 15th
Stage 773 - The Civility of Albert Cashier through October 15th
Timeline Theatre Company - The Audience through November 12, 2017
Royal George Theatre - Spamilton through forever
Monday Night Live at Petterino's with Denise McGowan Tracy & Beckie Menzie back on September 25th and October 2nd to celebrate the 10th Anniversary!

THIS WEEK...
Paramount Theatre - Million Dollar Quartet
Northlight Theatre - The Legend of Georgia McBride
Raven Theatre - AshtonRep 1984
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre - Taming of the Shrew and The Toad Knew in The Yard!

AND THEN ...
Victory Gardens Theater - Fun Home September 19th
Theater Wit - Love Affairs and Wedding Bells September 22nd
Porchlight - Billy Elliot October 6th
Firebrand Theatre debut Den Theatre LIZZIE November 11th
Auditorium Theatre - Ella & Lena: The Ladies and Their Music November 17th

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