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27 seasons in, the American Theater Company is continuing their tradition of bringing new work into the world. “Disgraced,” a new play by Ayad Akhtar, tells the story of a Muslim-American lawyer rising in the corporate ladder. With each rung, he loses another piece of his culture and himself. What’s more important, attaining one’s goals or maintaining one’s sense of self?

The direction staff has been distributing handbills and hanging posters for this world premier play throughout the north side of Chicago.

“Disgraced” will be at the American Theater Company, Thursday to Sunday, until February 26. Become a fan of American Theater Company on Twitter and Facebook to receive discount offers. Please visit atcweb.org for the show schedule and upcoming shows as part of the 27th season of the American Theater Company.

America’s favorite movie musical is in its rightful place and back on stage in Chicago. What began as a story about Chicago teenagers in 1959, having fun discovering who they are while singing and doing not so family friendly things, has been extended through August 21. This R-Rated version has some songs not heard in the much tamer film version and writer Jim Jacobs has made things a little more risque.

The direction staff is thrilled to be promoting this musical for a second round. We’ve been hitting the north side for a second time with posters and handbills.

“Grease” will be at the American Theater Company to at least August 21. For tickets, reviews and videos about the production, please visit atcweb.org.

The film version of “Grease” always seemed a little lackluster. You would think teenagers working on cars and insinuating awesome summer affairs would be having awesome affairs and knife fights on screen. Hollywood was smart in their decision to water the film down. Because of their bright idea, every girl I knew in fifth grade knew every word of “Grease.” The original “Grease,” the one with edge, is returning to the city of its origin and pumping in some new blood. Author Jim Jacobs teamed up with Artistic Director PJ Paparelli and Choreographer Jim Corti to bring the 1971 version back to the stage. This production includes never before heard lyrics, music and scenes. Best of all, the Pink Ladies are a group of gals from the Northwest side of Chicago. Critics are raving over this re-visitation of the work. Time Out Chicago said, “Both intriguing historical document and rollicking entertainment, this restored version of Grease is happily unslick.”

Direction is proud to be distributing posters and handbills throughout Chicago for this home grown classic. We’ve expanded our usual American Theater Company coverage to include the north shore.

“Grease” is running until June 26 at the American Theatre Company. Please visit atcweb.org for tickets, show times, footage of the production and more.

Frank Capra’s classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life” is getting its annual reinterpretation from the American Theater Company. The intimate theater is turned into a 1940s studio. The audience learns how important each life is. Angels get wings. Perspectives are brightened. Come experience the production the Chicago Tribune calls “the one holiday show I relish going back to each year.”

The direction team has been visiting businesses all over the north side of the city distributing materials for this Chicago tradition.

“It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play” runs until December 26 at the American Theater Company. Please visit atcweb.org for more information.

Two DJ narrators spin a heartwarming and hilarious tale of two siblings’ desire to transform their family-run bar into New York City’s cultural sensation. Welcome to Arroyo’s is the latest production brought to you by the folks at the American Theater Company.

We last worked with ATC on their show, Distracted back in February. This time around, we’ll be launching a similar distribution campaign, hitting key locations with our allotment of promotional materials. Be sure to check out Arroyo’s, and learn how to become a supporter of ATC as well.

Welcome to Arroyo’s is at the American Theater Company through May 16th. Please visit www.atcweb.org for more information.

The American Theater Company is proud to present a new comedy that offers a hilarious look at our modern world. When Mom and Dad’s problems with Junior escalate, the advice from the world around them is to medicate. From writer Lisa Loomer comes Distracted, a fast-paced comedy which explores the challenges of modern parenting in suburban America.

ATC is always pushing boundaries, offering new and exciting shows to their audiences and we’re very happy to be working with them on another fun project. We’ll be distributing a large allotment of posters and handbills in the city and north shore to help bring more attention to ATC’s latest production. Be sure to grab a postcard to find out how to get your tickets!

Distracted is at the American Theatre Company through February 28th. Please visit www.atcweb.org for more information.

This Christmas season, American Theatre Company puts a unique spin on a holiday favorite. ATC transforms into a 1940′s radio studio to tell Capra’s classic story of one man’s effect on his community. This year ATC brings new life to this holiday tradition with a new cast, new Foley sound effects, and new scenes.

We always enjoy working on unique theater projects, and are in the middle of distributing posters and flyers in the city and the north shore suburbs for A Wonderful Life.

It’s A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play is at the American Theater Company November 27th through December 27th. Visit www.atcweb.org for more information.

For their 25th season, the American Theatre Company opens with their new rock musical Yeast Nation (The Triumph of Life). The world’s first family, a colony of salt-eating yeasts, float in the brine of the primordial soup under the rule of a tyrannical baritone.  When resources deplete and fear pervades, the faith of a single-celled dreamer starts an evolutionary chain reaction that changes the course of existence forever. We will be executing a poster and flyer distribution campaign for this highly anticipated show.  Be sure to get your tickets to opening night right away!

Yeast Nation (The Triumph of Life) opens at the American Theatre Company on September 18th.

Back by popular demand, American Theater Company’s production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch has been extended through May 31st!   If you didn’t to see it last time around, you have until the end of the month to catch it.  ”This is a Hedwig like none before” says ATC Artistic Director PJ Paparelli. “Think Blondie meets Bowie.”

Hedwig and the Angry Inch is at the American Theater Company through May 31st.

John Cameron Mitchell’s off beat rock musical comes to Chicago for a run at the American Theater Company.  “This is a Hedwig like none before” says ATC Artistic Director PJ Paparelli. We hit several shows over the weekend (including Morrissey @ the Aragon, and Lez Zepplin @ Double Door) in order to distribute flyers for this upcoming production.  It kicks off this Thursday, so if you’re a fan of the original stage version and/or movie, be sure to check it out.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch is at the American Theater Company April 9th-May 17th.