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THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA opens July 31 and run through August 30 at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive.

HollywoodChicago.com film critic Patrick McDonald has interviewed “American Teen” director Nanette Burstein and four of her documentary subjects (Colin Clemens, Mitch Reinholt, Megan Krizmanich and Jake Tusing). He writes in his 3.0 out of 5.0 review/interview on the film:

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA opens July 31 and run through August 30 at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive.

HollywoodChicago.com film critic Patrick McDonald has interviewed the filmmaker brothers Jay Duplass and Mark Duplass on their new “Friday the 13th”-like film “Baghead”. McDonald wrote in his 4.0 out of 5.0 review of the film:

Patrick McDonald wrote:They talk about the road to their first distributed feature, the process of their filmmaking and the meaning of the term mumblecore.

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA opens July 31 and run through August 30 at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive.

HollywoodChicago.com film critic Adam Fendelman wrote in his 3.5 out of 5.0 review of “Pineapple Express,” which is directed by David Gordon Green, is written by Seth Rogen, Judd Apatow and Evan Goldberg and stars Rogen, James Franco, Danny McBride, Bill Hader, Rosie Perez, Amber Heard and Gary Cole:

HollywoodChicago.com theater critic Alissa Norby wrote in her highly recommended 4.5 out of 5.0 review of the new Chicago play “On an Average Day” at the Victory Gardens Theater:

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA opens July 31 and run through August 30 at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive.

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA opens July 31 and run through August 30 at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive.

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA opens July 31 and run through August 30 at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive.

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES, the hilarious new musical that will make its Chicago premiere from September 10 through 27 at The North Shore Center for Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd.

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA opens July 31 and run through August 30 at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive.

HollywoodChicago.com has interviewed Brandon T. Jackson on his breakout role in the new Ben Stiller-directed film “Tropic Thunder”. Chicago film critic Adam Fendelman discusses with Jackson today’s struggle to best the masses competing for Hollywood work and why he’s trying to build his own “star brand” that’s nothing like Kanye West.

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES, the hilarious new musical that will make its Chicago premiere from September 10 through 27 at The North Shore Center for Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd.

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA opens July 31 and run through August 30 at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive.

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES, the hilarious new musical that will make its Chicago premiere from September 10 through 27 at The North Shore Center for Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd.

David Bell’s brand new adaptation of the classic Richard Rodgers (The King & I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music) and Laurence Hart hit The Boys from Syracuse, will make its Chicago Premiere August 7, open August 14 and run through September 28 at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

HollywoodChicago.com film critic Adam Fendelman wrote in his 2.5 out of 5.0 review of the new animated film “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” which is directed by Dave Filoni and written by George Lucas and others:

HollywoodChicago.com film critic Adam Fendelman wrote in his 4.0 out of 5.0 review of the new film “Vicky Cristina Barcelona,” which is written and directed by Woody Allen and stars Javier Bardem, Scarlett Johansson, Penélope Cruz, Rebecca Hall, Patricia Clarkson and Chris Messina:

In this interview from HollywoodChicago.com film critic Patrick McDonald, “Frozen River” star Melissa Leo of the TV show “Homicide” discusses why she channeled John Wayne for the role and how she captures the desperation and strength of a woman with everything to lose. McDonald rates the film with a 4.0 out of 5.0 ranking.

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA opens July 31 and run through August 30 at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive.

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES, the hilarious new musical that will make its Chicago premiere from September 10 through 27 at The North Shore Center for Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd.

David Bell’s brand new adaptation of the classic Richard Rodgers (The King & I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music) and Laurence Hart hit The Boys from Syracuse, will make its Chicago Premiere August 7, open August 14 and run through September 28 at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA opens July 31 and run through August 30 at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive.

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES, the hilarious new musical that will make its Chicago premiere from September 10 through 27 at The North Shore Center for Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd.

David Bell’s brand new adaptation of the classic Richard Rodgers (The King & I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music) and Laurence Hart hit The Boys from Syracuse, will make its Chicago Premiere August 7, open August 14 and run through September 28 at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES, the hilarious new musical that will make its Chicago premiere from September 10 through 27 at The North Shore Center for Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd.

David Bell’s brand new adaptation of the classic Richard Rodgers (The King & I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music) and Laurence Hart hit The Boys from Syracuse, will make its Chicago Premiere August 7, open August 14 and run through September 28 at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA opens July 31 and run through August 30 at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive.

Chicago Cabaret Professionals (CCP) and Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut Street, announce five new Musical Mondays concerts due to the smash hit success of the monthly cabaret concert series launched earlier this year. All shows in the Musical Mondays at Drury Lane series begin at 7:30 p.m. at Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place.

HollywoodChicago.com film critic Patrick McDonald writes in his 4.5 out of 5.0 review of the new documentary “Man on Wire” with Philippe Petit from director James Marsh about walking a wire between the Twin Towers:

HollywoodChicago.com film critic Patrick McDonald has interviewed Rainn Wilson of “The Office” on his new film “The Rocker” with Wilson, Josh Gad, Christina Applegate, Emma Stone, Jason Sudeikis, Teddy Geiger, Jeff Garlin, Jane Lynch, Fred Armisen, Will Arnett and Jane Krakowski. Wilson said in the interview:

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA opens July 31 and run through August 30 at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive.

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES, the hilarious new musical that will make its Chicago premiere from September 10 through 27 at The North Shore Center for Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd.

David Bell’s brand new adaptation of the classic Richard Rodgers (The King & I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music) and Laurence Hart hit The Boys from Syracuse, will make its Chicago Premiere August 7, open August 14 and run through September 28 at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA opens July 31 and run through August 30 at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive.

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES, the hilarious new musical that will make its Chicago premiere from September 10 through 27 at The North Shore Center for Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd.

David Bell’s brand new adaptation of the classic Richard Rodgers (The King & I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music) and Laurence Hart hit The Boys from Syracuse, will make its Chicago Premiere August 7, open August 14 and run through September 28 at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

HollywoodChicago.com film critic Adam Fendelman wrote in his 2.0 out of 5.0 review of the new Paul W.S. Anderson film “Death Race” with Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Tyrese Gibson, Natalie Martinez and Ian McShane:

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA opens July 31 and run through August 30 at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive.

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES, the hilarious new musical that will make its Chicago premiere from September 10 through 27 at The North Shore Center for Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd.

David Bell’s brand new adaptation of the classic Richard Rodgers (The King & I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music) and Laurence Hart hit The Boys from Syracuse, will make its Chicago Premiere August 7, open August 14 and run through September 28 at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA opens July 31 and run through August 30 at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive.

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES, the hilarious new musical that will make its Chicago premiere from September 10 through 27 at The North Shore Center for Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd.

David Bell’s brand new adaptation of the classic Richard Rodgers (The King & I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music) and Laurence Hart hit The Boys from Syracuse, will make its Chicago Premiere August 7, open August 14 and run through September 28 at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

Shakespeare’s gripping comedy “The Merchant of Venice”
Heartland Studio Theatre
7016 N. Glenwood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60626
Half price! $10

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES, the hilarious new musical that will make its Chicago premiere from September 10 through 27 at The North Shore Center for Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd.

“Tell Me on a Sunday” at the Bailiwick Arts Center

David Bell’s brand new adaptation of the classic Richard Rodgers (The King & I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music) and Laurence Hart hit The Boys from Syracuse, will make its Chicago Premiere August 7, open August 14 and run through September 28 at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA opens July 31 and run through August 30 at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive.

We just announced a new HollywoodChicago.com Hookup for 25 admit-two passes to see an Aug. 25, 2008 Chicago screening of the new film “Traitor,” which stars Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Jeff Daniels and Neal McDonough.

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA opens July 31 and run through August 30 at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive.

“Hamlet 2” star Steve Coogan said in a HollywoodChicago.com interview:

Steve Coogan wrote:It did make me nervous to play Jesus. I wondered whether the director was just trying to be provocative to annoy Christians or if it was just funny.

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES, the hilarious new musical that will make its Chicago premiere from September 10 through 27 at The North Shore Center for Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd.

David Bell’s brand new adaptation of the classic Richard Rodgers (The King & I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music) and Laurence Hart hit The Boys from Syracuse, will make its Chicago Premiere August 7, open August 14 and run through September 28 at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA opens July 31 and run through August 30 at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive.

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES, the hilarious new musical that will make its Chicago premiere from September 10 through 27 at The North Shore Center for Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd.

David Bell’s brand new adaptation of the classic Richard Rodgers (The King & I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music) and Laurence Hart hit The Boys from Syracuse, will make its Chicago Premiere August 7, open August 14 and run through September 28 at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA opens July 31 and run through August 30 at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive.

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES, the hilarious new musical that will make its Chicago premiere from September 10 through 27 at The North Shore Center for Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd.

David Bell’s brand new adaptation of the classic Richard Rodgers (The King & I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music) and Laurence Hart hit The Boys from Syracuse, will make its Chicago Premiere August 7, open August 14 and run through September 28 at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA opens July 31 and run through August 30 at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive.

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES, the hilarious new musical that will make its Chicago premiere from September 10 through 27 at The North Shore Center for Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd.

“The Birthday Party”: half price at the Chopin Theatre Studio
$7.50 to $10
1543 W. Division Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657 773-883-1090

David Bell’s brand new adaptation of the classic Richard Rodgers (The King & I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music) and Laurence Hart hit The Boys from Syracuse, will make its Chicago Premiere August 7, open August 14 and run through September 28 at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES, the hilarious new musical that will make its Chicago premiere from September 10 through 27 at The North Shore Center for Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd.

Political satire “Election Day” from Chicago’s Theatre Seven
Chicago Dramatists
1105 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
312-633-0630
Half price! Free to $7.50

David Bell’s brand new adaptation of the classic Richard Rodgers (The King & I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music) and Laurence Hart hit The Boys from Syracuse, will make its Chicago Premiere August 7, open August 14 and run through September 28 at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL.