OFFBEAT: Chicago premiere of 'Pianist' a key stage ticket

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"The Pianist of Willesden" starring Mona Golabek

"The Pianist of Willesden," now extended until May 25, 2013 at Royal George Theatre in Chicago stars Mona Golabek narrating a tale of music and a child's brave spirit during Nazi Germany in World War II.

Hershey Felder in "An American Story"

Hershey Felder and his Eighty-Eight Entertainment is presenting the Chicago Premiere of "An American Story" using music and story, to tell the story of Lincoln's last day and starring Felder in the lead role for this limited engagement at The Royal George Theatre playing Chicago through April 14.

"SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody" at Royal George Theatre in Chicago

"SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody" is a new spoof of the novel 'Fifty Shades of Grey,' playing at the Royal George Theatre Main Stage in Chicago for limited three-week engagement starting Nov. 28, 2012.

These Gentlemen rule

There's a new musical entity on the scene.

OFFBEAT: Goodman's 'Iceman' and Brian Dennehy nab top Jeff Award Honors

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OFFBEAT: 'The Doyle & Debbie Show' and country fun must leave Chicago May 27

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The Chicago Cast of "Motherhood the Musical" at Royal George Theatre through June 17, 2012

The cast of "Motherhood the Musical" playing now through June 17 at Royal George Theatre in Chicago.

OFFBEAT: Funny 'Forbidden Broadway' coming to nearby GSU's cabaret stage

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OFFBEAT: 'The Doyle & Debbie Show' taking break from Chicago to perform for Conan O'Brien

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OFFBEAT: Jack's Bar & Grill offers guests expansive menu of comfort food favorites

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OFFBEAT: 'The Doyle & Debbie Show' a fresh, funny, audience-pleasin' stage escape

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Hershey Felder plays Leonard Bernstein in new one-man show

Hershey Felder portrays Leonard Bernstein in his new one-man show 'Maestro: The Art of Leonard Bernstein' now through Dec. 30, 2011, at Royal George Theatre in Chicago.

OFFBEAT: Hershey Felder tribute to Leonard Bernstein a powerful musical

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OFFBEAT: Hershey Felder back in Chicago with a new tribute to Leonard Bernstein

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OFFBEAT: Whoopi Goldberg eager to bring life of Moms Mabley to broadway and big screen

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Dixie tosses recipe ideas to Tupperware fans

Dixie Longate is holding an eight-week-long Tupperware party in the Windy City.

Stacks of Life

Dixie Longate balances comedy and Tupperware sales in a funny new touring show called "Dixie's Tupperware Party" playing the Royal George Theatre in Chicago through May 18.

OFFBEAT: 'Dixie's Tupperware Party' a fun look at 'the stacks of life'

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Stirring Things Up

Dixie Longate likes to "stir things up" with her audiences for her new stage show "Dixie's Tupperware Party," playing at the Royal George Theatre in Chicago through May 18.