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The Old Town School of Folk may be known for its amazing live performances it draws (such as The Bad Plus). But what people sometimes can forget is that OTSFM is first and foremost, a school.  Wanting to provide an environment where both kids and adults can learn music, theater, and dance, Old Town offers four very different and distinct class levels: Wiggleworms, Kids Classes, Adult Classes, and Private Lessons.  We have been distributing brochures for all four  throughout the city.  Each contains a complete schedule of classes available, so be sure to pick one up!

All spring classes and lessons at Old Town School of Folk Music run through June 21st.

Working once again with the Writer’s Theatre, we are in the middle of campaigning for their current production of A Minister’s Wife. Adapted by Austin Pendleton into a musical, it tells the story of a minister, his wife, a young poet who passes through town, and how their lives intersect.  We’re hard at work getting the word out on this all around Glencoe, and in Chicago.  A Minister’s Wife is directed by Michael Halberstam.

A Minister’s Wife is at the Writer’s Theatre May 19th through July 19th.

The Court Theatre brings a rich and powerful story to life on stage this spring with The Piano Lesson, which explores the struggles and history of an African American family.  We have launched an aggressive marketing campaign which includes several hand-2-hand distributions.  If you were at the Goodman this past weekend, there’s a good chance that you saw one of our staffers passing out materials.  Keep an eye out on the south side of the city, and be sure to say “hi”, and to take a flyer when you see us.

The Piano Lesson is at the Court Theatre May 7th through June 7th.

Just to the west of Chicago, the Pheasant Run Resort has been established as an all inclusive get away destination for people around the area, and from out of town.  Their Mainstage Theatre offers regular seasons of shows, and their latest is the Broadway hit Altar Boyz.  We’re picking up materials from Pheasant Run today, and we will be distributing them in Bartlet and Geneva as a start.  Altar Boyz is directed by John Gawlick.

Altar Boyz is at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles April 29th through July 12th.

The depression era tale of the Joad Family makes its way to the stage of the Raven Theatre this spring. This is the second Steinbeck classic we are working on, and our poster distribution campaign begins next week..  Brought to you by the Infamous Commonwealth Theatre company, The Grapes of Wrath was adapted by Frank Galati, and is directed by Genevieve Thompson.

The Grapes of Wrath is at the West Stage of the Raven Theatre Complex April 25th through May 24th.

We’re very excited to announce a new partnership between direction tour marketing and the Chicago Reader. The Chicago Reader is widely recognized as one of the leading alternative weeklies in the U.S. It specializes in features rather than news, with emphasis on urban issues and politics, arts and culture, and literary journalism that seeks to capture the spirit of contemporary city life. The Reader is also well-known for its indispensable guides to Chicago theater, film, arts, and music.

Most notably, our partnership includes specialty rates for inserted content in the weekly publication. Content can include season brochures, event handbills or festival maps that are inserted in over 100,000 papers on a weekly basis. Inserts are an excellent accompaniment to a poster distribution, and now with our specialty rates we can offer some fantastic promotional opportunities.

Weekly inserts can be scalable to meet nearly every budget and reach a very niche audience of young, educated, and event driven  individuals. Give us a shout to discuss and to request a rate sheet.

Besides the hope that it will usher in some decent weather, the month of May is chalk full of pre-summer events for everyone.  The Cinco De Mayo Fiesta!,  is a first for the Chicago History Museum, and will feature chefs from Adobo Grill, along with their fantastic guacamole, teaching the perfect margarita recipe as well as the difference between certain tequilas.  In addition to events taking place on the actual CHM grounds, there are several events happening off site including the Making History Awards at the Palmer House, and Doris Kearns Goodwin’s Keynote Lecture and Gala Dinner at Navy Pier’s Grand Ballroom.  Be sure to take advantage!

Chicago History Museum is located at 1601 N. Clark St.

A while back, we launched a streetmarketing campaign for Steppenwolf’s upcoming production of Art.  Now, they are smack dab in the middle of the show’s run.  We’re doing another round of promotions for Art, including handbill distribution, but we wanted to remind everyone out there to check out this production. Originally written by Yasmina Reza, and directed by ensemble member Rick Snyder, this is a comedy that you will want to see.

Art is at the Steppenwolf in the Upstairs Theatre through June 7th.

Everyone’s favorite gypsy punk band will be coming back to town at the end of May.  Formed in 1999, Gogol Bordello has become famous (or infamous) for their chaotic, theatrical live shows.  We will be doing a variety of show hits this month, including Death Cab for Cutie at the Aragon, and Franz Ferdinand at the Riviera, where we’ll be distributing flyers.  If you spot one of our staff, be sure to grab one!

Gogol Bordello performs at the Congress Theater May 31st.

One is an American Idol finalist; the other, is the son of that guy who played the dad on the hit TV show Growing Pains. These two singers will collide on stage for two nights at the Arie Crown Theater for what is sure to be two of the most highly anticipated shows of the spring.  The tour kicked off on April 2nd, and will blow through several cities before arriving in Chicago. We will be flyering all over the Chicagoland area in order to promote theses upcoming performances.  Remember, this is Hudson’s hometown, so expect both shows to sell out.  Order tickets while you can!

Robin Thicke and Jennifer Hudson perform at the Arie Crown Theater April 25th & 26th.