Chicago Theater

Lavey, who died earlier this year, was credited with guiding Steppenwolf into its artistic maturity.

Racism, violence and homelessness are confronted in a takeoff on "Waiting for Godot."

Ald. Michele Smith proposed honoring the theater's artistic director, Martha Lavey.

Director cites "void in our industry, with more actresses than actors, yet fewer roles for women."

Francis most recently played a ruthless corporate bean-counter and a New York City beat cop.

The $6 million renovation will make the theater a year-round facility and a desirable rental venue.

Steppenwolf commissioned playwright Erika Sheffer, author of "Russian Transport," to create the drama.

Laurence Geller and Lou Raizin called themselves "two crazy dreamers" in suggesting tourism gains.

The play runs over five hours, including three breaks, but don't plan to eat during that last one.

"The Interview: JFK," comes to Uptown on Friday, the 50th anniversary of the president's assasination.

The Park District will add a restaurant and make the facility available for use in winter as well.

"Blacula: Young, Black and Undead," is Pegasus Players' first production since losing its Uptown home.

The Chicago Shakespeare Theater needed treats for its fall production, and the Loop bakery delivered.

The Pulitzer Prize-nominated play tells the story of a dysfunctional family near the Texas-Mexico border.

The play, which originated in a concentration camp in 1944, is coming to the National Pastime Theater.