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William Petersen, former star of CBS-TV’s CSI, returns to the city where he first cut his chops as an actor.  For Victory Gardens’ latest production Blackbird (which is British Slang for “jailbird”) Petersen plays Ray, an ex con who reunites with his former lover from 15 years ago.  See the show the Associated Press calls ”a fascinating and unnerving ninety-minute cat and mouse tale of revenge and sexual intrigue, with genuine theatricality and undeniable shock value.”

Blackbird is playing at Victory Gardens Biograph Theatre through August 9th.

This is the 35th anniversary season of Skokie’s Northlight Theatre.  In that time, they have established themselves as a source of quality stage productions in the Chicagoland area.  John Mahoney and Rondi Reed are just a couple of the big name talents Northlight is bringing on for this season, and the productions include The Marvelous Wonderettes, Souvenir, and Low Down Dirty Blues.  We are winding down on or distribution of the 2009-20010 season brochures, which we distributed throughout the city and surrounding areas.  For more information please visit www.northlight.org.

The Northlight Theatre is located at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.

“Earth is an experiment that has failed”  so says this production from the Greenhouse Theater Center, Earth: TTFN?! (which stands for ta ta for now). Will Earth be destroyed by “The Developer”? You’ll have to see this exciting sci-fi spoof in order to find out. This was the first event that we worked on with Greenhouse, and we look forward to working with them in the future. Utilizing our poster distribution team, we helped spread the word on this very funny and hysterical production.  Be sure to catch it, as there are only a few weeks left!

Earth: TTFN?! is playing at the Greenhouse Theater Center through August 9th.

Summer is officially underway, and that means Chicago History Museum has added several fun summer themed activities to it’s roster.  Be sure to take advantage of the Paddle into the Past, Sunset Paddle, and Fireworks Paddle kayak tours.  Bring your significant (or not so significant) other to watch The Break Up as part of the Movies in the Park series.  And finally, don’t forget about the Devil in the White City Boat Tour.

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

In March, Robin William’s latest comedy tour, “Weapons of Self Destruction” was postponed when the comedian underwent heart surgery. The tour will resume in September however, and it will lead him straight to Chicago.  During the TBS Just For Laughs Festival last month, our street teams were at a variety of performances at the Vic Theater promoting these highly anticipated shows.  Williams is known for his manic 2 hour sets, and the shows at the Rosemont will be no exception.   Tickets for the first performance are sold out, but the second performace just went on sale this past Monday, so be sure to purchase tickets before it’s too late!

Robin Williams performs at the Rosemont Theatre October 2nd and 3rd.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Grant Park Music Festival.  The largest free classical music festival in the country, GPMF draws thousands of people every summer for a variety of performances.  This year, be sure to catch Khachaturian’s Spartacus with violinist Karen Gomyo, Ingrid Fliter, the 2006 Gilmore Artist Award-winning pianist performing Schuman’s Piano Concerto in A Minor, and of course the grand finale, Beethoven’s 9th.

The Grant Park Music Festival runs through August 15th.

Over a month ago, we began a poster distribution campaign for Goodman Theatre’s production Boleros for the Disenchanted. Written by José Rivera, Oscar-nominated screenwriter of The Motorcycle Diaries, Boleros is a “bittersweet and ultimately uplifting story about what it takes for two people to make a life together far from home.”  Come see the show the Chicago Sun Times described as ”Highly Recommended.”

Boleros for the Disenchanted is at the Goodman Theatre, in the Albert, through July 26th.

This stage version of the classic Disney film is the very definition of family fun.  Come experience all of the songs you remember from the movie…live!  We just wrapped up our poster and flyer distribution for Aladdin, but the show is still playing at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre through the summer, so be sure to see it while you can. Aladdin is directed and choreographed by Devanand Janki. 

Disney’s Aladdin is at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre through August 30th.

The Wilmette Theatre’s tag line is “More Than Just Movies”, and that is 100% accurate.  Bringing the latest movies through their doors is just a fraction of what they do. Offering live theatre performances which range from family oriented shows all the way to burlesque, the Wilmette Theatre now welcomes live comedy to its stage.  Every month, Comedy at the Mette presents a new comedy performance.  Upcoming acts for August and September include Jablonski! and Penny Bear. Comedy at the Mette only happens once a month, so be sure to mark your calenders!

Comedy at the Mette takes place the second Saturday of each month at the Wilmette Theatre.

The musical that no one can keep down is stronger than ever!  Playing through the month of August thanks to multiple extensions, Million Dollar Quartet is still experiencing sold out shows and rave reviews.  We’ve been organizing teams to travel all over the city to promote at various events and festivals including Ribfest, Volleywood, and starting this week the annual Movies in the Park.  There’s a good chance you have seen or talked to our teams as they are conducting on the street interviews collecting testimonials, and testing people’s knowledge of MDQ.  Be sure to purchase tickets while you can, because sooner or later, Elvis will have to leave the building.

Million Dollar Quartet is currentyly at the Apollo Theatre.  For more information visit www.apollochicago.com.