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Rogers Park Theaters Win Top Awards

Our vibrant live theaters are finally getting the recognition they so richly deserve.
 
The Theo Ubique Theater Company, which performs at the No Exit Cafe, and the Lifeline Theater, a longtime neighborhood anchor at 6912 N. Glenwood, walked away as big winners at last week's Joseph Jefferson Awards, which honor the best work of the year in Chicago's non-Equity theater.
 
Fred Anzevino's revival of "Evita" for the Theo UbiqueTheater Company won the Best Musical Production of the Year award and took six other awards in the musical categories.  Lifeline Theater won four play-category honors.
 
A few weeks earlier, The Side Project Theater, which resides in the Jarvis Square district, was recognized by its peers as this year's "emerging theater," which means it will receive a package of benefits sponsored by Broadway in Chicago.
 
Chicago Tribune art critic, Chris Jones, last week heralded the "thriving arts districts" in Rogers Park.  He noted that unlike other Chicago neighborhoods where theaters have to share space, "the little contingent of companies around Morse and Jarvis Avenue have their own dedicated theaters where they can build their creative brands and gain an audience's trust."
 
Jones noted that I am "one of Chicago's most arts-supportive aldermen."  We join 49th Ward Alderman Moore who is proud to have helped these companies fine a home in the 49th Ward.  They add immensely to the culture and vitality of our wonderful neighborhood. 
 
Four of our local theaters--Bohemian Theater Ensemble (BoHo), Lifeline Theater, The Side Project and Theo Ubique--are offering a Rogers Park Flex Pass for the 2009-10 season, in which pass holders can see one show at each of the four theaters for $50.  It also comes with dining discounts.  For information or to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE.  
 
To read Chris Jones' June 12, 2009 article Rogers Park gets Chicago's theater neighborhood award, click here
http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/the_theater_loop/2009/06/rogers-park-gets-chicagos-theater-neighborhood-award.html#more

June 19, 2009 in Rogers Park Happenings |

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