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Honest Abe; 200 years later he is still considered one of the county’s greatest presidents.  In contrast to our last elected “leader”, Lincoln was what we would call a history buff, believing those who don’t know it are doomed to repeat it.  As part of the Chicago Historty Museum’s Lincoln Bicentennial, CHM presents the Everybody’s Lincoln Web Project.  Upload pictories of yourself, friends, and family, to see how they’d look wearing Lincoln’s signature beard and top hat.

Everybody’s Lincoln begins February 12th along with other events and exhibitions.

This season has the makings as one of the most memorable for the Goodman Theatre.  Bringing legendary actors to the stage, including Brian Dennehy and Regina Taylor, the Goodman is offering a variety of productions including Desire Under the Elms, Magnolia, Rock ‘N’ Roll, and Boleros for the Disenchanted.  With special packages and pricing for this season, now is the time to explore what the Goodman has to offer.

Not many people have heard of Jan Lievens.  An art prodigy, Lievens was popular during his early life. but became overshadowed by Rembrandt throughout history. Fortunately, Lievens early work is now being recognized, and the Milwaukee Art Museum is proud to unveil it’s latest exhibit. Presenting an overview of the full range of Lievens’ career, it will include almost 50 of his finest paintings.  

Jan Lievens exhibit will be at the Milwaukee Art Museum February 7th-April 26th.

Next Theatre’s current production of Christopher Shinn’s Dying City, is a definite sign of the times. One year after Craig’s death in Iraq, his widow Kelly is confronted by his twin brother Peter. Carefully, the two probe the aftermath of one anothers grief and the costly secrets they are protecting in the tragedy that links their lives. Shinn has been hailed as “among the most provocative and probing of American playwrights today.”  Another must- see for fans of drama.

Dying City is at Next Theatre through March 8th.

Chamber Opera Chicago is known for their extravagant performances and productions. We are very happy to be working with them once again on Te Amo, which features highlights from Carmen, Man of La Mancha, La Vida Breve, Granada, and many others, performed with traditional Spanish dances by Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, video clips of virtuoso dancers Pascual Olivera and Angela Del Moral, and a special appearance by Willy Shives of the Joffrey Ballet.  

Te Amo is at the Harold Washington Library Center February  7th & 8th.

Po Boy Tango tells the story of Richie Po, an immigrant who turns to his estranged friend Gloria to help him recreate his mother’s “Great Banquet.” A recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New American Plays Award, Po Boy Tango is a celebration of the joy of cooking and friendships that any “foodie” should not miss.

Po Boy Tango is at the Northlight Theatre through February 15th.

Victory Gardens always produces an eclectic range of plays.  From holiday themed productions, to comedy, they do it all.  We’re very excited to be working with Victory Gardens once again on one of their latest productions, Living Green.  Written by ensemble member Gloria Bond Clunie and directed by Andrea J. Dymond, Living Green explores the effects on an African American family when they move out of the “old neighborhood” and to a mostly white Chicago suburb. What happens to families as they “move up” and flee the black communities that once nurtured them?  The only way to find out, is to see the show.

Living Green is at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater through March 1st.

At direction, we work with many theater companies, both large and small, and we’re always excited when we get to discover  a company who we haven’t worked with before. The Court Theatre’s mission is to “discover the powerful classic theater.”  Not only have they discovered it, but they’ve also shared it with audiences.  They’re 2007-2008 season was met with rave reviews, and now, Court Theatre presents The Wild Duck by Henrik Ibsen, translated and adapted by Richard Nelson, and directed by Charles Newell. Be sure to see it while you can.  

The Wild Duck is at the MCA through February 15th.

Lookingglass Theatre Company always strives to bring high quality productions to the stage.  Now, they are proud to present Our Town. Newly envisioned by Tony Award-winning Steppenwolf Ensemble Member Anna D. Shapiro and Steppenwolf Artistic Associate Jessica Thebus, Our Town stars Lookingglass company members Thomas J Cox, Christine Mary Dunford, Laura Eason, and David Schwimmer.

Our Town at Water Tower Water Works begins February 11th.

Writers’ Theatre is proud to present the latest work by Brett Neveu.  Named as one of Chicago’s hottest young playwrights, Nevea brings his newest tale, Old Glory to life onstage.  The circumstances surrounding six ordinary people grappling with the emotional casualties of war unfold. Directed by William Brown. 

Old Glory is at 325 Tudor Court February 3rd-March 29th.