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The Week of July 14th For Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Massages, Facials and More from Amber Spa

Amber Spa (Chicago, IL)
Tuesday, Jul. 15 2008 @ Various Times
Wednesday, Jul. 16 2008 @ Various Times
and 3 more dates.
Full Price: $80.00 - $160.00   Our Price: $40.00 - $80.00*
Rated: 3.1 stars
Amber Spa combines a peaceful and beautifully modern environment with a highly trained, friendly staff to offer the most advanced spa services available. Enjoy facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, waxing and body treatments, and more in a tranquil atmosphere with beautiful paintings and stained glass works on display.  Learn More

"The Best Night of Improv in Chicago" — Four Funny Improv Groups in One Show

Annoyance Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Tuesday, Jul. 15 2008 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $10.00   Our Price: $5.00*
Rated: 2.2 stars
The Annoyance presents "The Best Night of Improv in Chicago" — four fantastically funny groups filled with veterans of the Annoyance, Second City, Steppenwolf and other great theatres. The show includes Fishnuts, Chicagoland, Bad Touch: Unsavory Improv and The Gambino Crew.  Learn More

Cirque du Soleil's Newest Touring Show: KOOZA

Grand Chapiteau at United Center (Chicago, IL)
Tuesday, Jul. 15 2008 @ 8:00pm
Wednesday, Jul. 16 2008 @ 8:00pm
and 2 more dates.
Full Price: $80.00   Our Price: FREE - $48.00*
Rated: 3.6 stars
Cirque du Soleil presents its newest touring show, KOOZA. The story of an innocent who enters a world full of kings, thieves, and other archetypal characters, KOOZA is a return to Cirque du Soleil's roots: a combination of classic circus acrobatics and broad slapstick clowning.  Learn More

Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing from First Folio Shakespeare Festival

Mayslake Peabody Estate (Oak Brook, IL)
Wednesday, Jul. 16 2008 @ 8:15pm
Thursday, Jul. 17 2008 @ 8:15pm
Full Price: $16.00 - $26.00   Our Price: $8.00 - $13.00*
Rated: 4.0 stars
Often referred to as Romeo and Juliet with a happy ending, Much Ado is the tale of the bickering Beatrice and Benedick, who admit their love only after helping sweet Hero save her reputation and win back her love, Claudio. One of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, Much Ado will be performed on First Folio's picturesque outdoor stage.  Learn More

Bernard Haitink Conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Mahler's Sixth Symphony at Ravinia

Ravinia Pavilion (Highland Park, IL)
Wednesday, Jul. 16 2008 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $60.00   Our Price: $30.00*
Rated: 3.0 stars
Named Musical America's "Musician of the Year" for 2007, Bernard Haitink's celebrated international conducting career has spanned more than five decades. Recently appointed Principal Conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the legendary maestro makes his Ravinia debut this 2008 season by conducting Mahler's Sixth Symphony. Often considered Mahler's most deeply personal work, the symphony was originally subtitled Tragic.  Learn More

Comedian Robert Schimmel at the Chicago Improv

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL)
Thursday, Jul. 17 2008 @ 7:30pm
Friday, Jul. 18 2008 @ 10:15pm
Full Price: $19.00 - $24.00   Our Price: $9.50 - $12.00*
Rated: 3.5 stars
Robert Schimmel's big break came when Rodney Dangerfield spotted him and invited him to appear on HBO's "Young Comedians Special." Since then he has gone on to appear on Conan O'Brian, The Simpsons, Comic Strip Live, Joan Rivers, Oprah and was a writer for Fox's In Living Color. He was named one of the 100 Greatest Standups of All Time by Comedy Central.  Learn More

Bloody Bess: A Tale of Piracy and Revenge at Storefront Theater

The Storefront Theater (Chicago, IL)
Thursday, Jul. 17 2008 @ 7:30pm
Friday, Jul. 18 2008 @ 7:30pm
Full Price: $20.00   Our Price: FREE - $10.00*
Rated: 3.1 stars
BackStage Theatre Company brings its own spin to the swashbuckling thriller that tells the story of Elizabeth Presberty, daughter to the governor of the island of Tobago, and her transformation to ruthless pirate captain, Bloody Bess. Originally produced by Chicago's own Organic Theatre, it's an evening of murder, betrayal and revenge, directed by award-winning fight choreographer Geoff Coates.  Learn More

Shakespeare's Romantic Comedy Much Ado About Nothing at Oak Park Festival Theatre

Oak Park Festival Theatre (Oak Park, IL)
Thursday, Jul. 17 2008 @ 8:00pm
Friday, Jul. 18 2008 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, Jul. 19 2008 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $15.00 - $27.00   Our Price: $7.50 - $13.50*
Rated: 3.2 stars
A classic comedy about two couples, Much Ado About Nothing has a bit of everything: romance, humor, treachery and "a showdown between the sexes." Can Beatrice and Benedick's friends trick them into love? This show will be performed outdoors and in period costume.  Learn More

"Heartfelt" Comedy Rag and Bone from Rubicon Theatre Project

Profiles Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Thursday, Jul. 17 2008 @ 8:00pm
Friday, Jul. 18 2008 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, Jul. 19 2008 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $10.00 - $20.00   Our Price: FREE - $10.00*
Rated: 2.4 stars
What happens when one man receives the heart of another? Two brothers, Jeff and George, run The Ladder Store—which is actually a front for their black-market business of buying and selling hearts. This heartfelt (excuse the pun) comedy is about the limits of feeling, and the consequences of either feeling nothing or too much.  Learn More

The Ladies Quintet: Collection of Monologues at Raven West Stage

Raven West Stage (Chicago, IL)
Thursday, Jul. 17 2008 @ 8:30pm
Friday, Jul. 18 2008 @ 8:30pm
Saturday, Jul. 19 2008 @ 8:30pm
Full Price: $20.00   Our Price: FREE - $10.00*
Rated: 2.5 stars
San Francisco's Galatean Players Ensemble Theatre presents Kathryn G. McCarty's The Ladies Quintet. This acclaimed collection of monologues was written for five women over the age of 70. Starring the Bay Area's most respected veteran actresses, these living portraits of women dealing with life in the 21st Century are filled with humor and pathos. Stars include Sonya Christopher, best known from TV's Survivor.  Learn More

Pimprov - Hilarious, Original Improv Comedy

Chemically Imbalanced Theater (Chicago, IL)
Friday, Jul. 18 2008 @ 10:30pm
Full Price: $15.00   Our Price: $7.50*
Rated: 3.2 stars
Chicago's favorite Improv Group is back for a limited run at the Chemically Imbalanced Theater. Hailed by critics and audiences alike, Pimprov is one of the most original and hilarious unscripted shows in town. Yes, it's pimps that improvise. It's that simple.  Learn More

Neil Simon's Laughter on the 23rd Floor at the Raven Theatre

Raven East Stage (Chicago, IL)
Friday, Jul. 18 2008 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, Jul. 19 2008 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $15.00 - $25.00   Our Price: FREE - $12.50*
Rated: 3.2 stars
The Raven Theatre presents Laughter on the 23rd Floor. Based loosely on Simon's early career, when he worked for Sid Caesar's legendary Your Show of Shows alongside Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner and Woody Allen, the play tells the story of Max Prince, star of a '50s variety show, and the outrageous antics of his team of writers.  Learn More

The Mark of Zorro: New Version of Classic Adventure Story at Lifeline Theatre

Lifeline Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Friday, Jul. 18 2008 @ 7:30pm
Saturday, Jul. 19 2008 @ 4:00pm
Saturday, Jul. 19 2008 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $15.00 - $25.00   Our Price: FREE - $12.50*
Rated: 3.6 stars
Zorro can best any swordsman, outride any horseman, but if he is to save the young daughter of a noble family from ruin, he must also inspire the privileged young caballeros to join him in his fight against corruption. Filled with Latino music, dance and sword-fighting thrills, this new play is a more faithful adaptation of author Johnston McCulley's novel than any version previously seen.  Learn More

Puccini's Masterpiece Tosca from DuPage Opera Theatre

McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage (Glen Ellyn, IL)
Friday, Jul. 18 2008 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $43.00   Our Price: $21.50*
Rated: 3.7 stars
This tragic love story of the beautiful Tosca, the painter Cavaradossi and their betrayal at the hands of the jealous Scarpia has become one of the most loved Puccini operas. This theatrically gripping play-turned-opera breeds intense emotions from the first three chords, now the famous "Scarpia chords," through to the twisting and tragic end.  Learn More

Edgy Dark Comedy Rusty Pipe at The Cornservatory Theatre

The Cornservatory (Chicago, IL)
Friday, Jul. 18 2008 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, Jul. 19 2008 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $10.00 - $15.00   Our Price: FREE - $7.50*
Rated: 2.6 stars
In this biting world-premiere dark comedy, two men await the purchase of a mysterious "world-changing" item for their bosses. When they eventually encounter their sellers, all hell breaks loose. Secret identities are exposed, powers violently shift and the magic of a little "rusty pipe" is revealed, leading to a bloody, disastrous conclusion.  Learn More

Factory Theater Presents: Ren Faire! — A Renaissance Faire Meets A Wild West Show

Prop Thtr (Chicago, IL)
Friday, Jul. 18 2008 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, Jul. 19 2008 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $10.00 - $20.00   Our Price: FREE - $10.00*
Rated: 3.4 stars
What happens when a Renaissance Faire gets into a turf war with the Wild West show across the interstate? Well, if you think things got dicey between The Sharks and The Jets, you can't imagine what happens when knights square off against cowboys in this swashbuckling shoot-'em-up featuring music, mayhem and much more.  Learn More

Marry Me, You Idiot!: Comic Musical at the Annoyance Theatre

Annoyance Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Friday, Jul. 18 2008 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $15.00   Our Price: $7.50*
Rated: 3.2 stars
The Annoyance Theatre presents the world premiere of Marry Me, You Idiot!. It's the story of Andy and Tracy, and the effect their relationship has on their parents, friends, co-workers, and Tracy's sister, who happens to look exactly like Andy's late fiancee.  Learn More

Shameless Shamuses: Factory Theater's Slapstick Detective Comedy

Prop Thtr (Chicago, IL)
Friday, Jul. 18 2008 @ 10:30pm
Saturday, Jul. 19 2008 @ 10:30pm
Full Price: $10.00   Our Price: $5.00*
Rated: 3.8 stars
Factory Theatre presents Ernie Deak's Shameless Shamuses, a wacky comedy about Duck, Dodge, and Hyde, three incompetent detectives thrown into a bizarre case. Part Marx Brothers, part Three Stooges, this high-energy slapstick romp takes its cues from classic vaudeville comedy.  Learn More

Chemically Imbalanced Comedy! — Improv and Sketch Comedy Showcase

Chemically Imbalanced Theater (Chicago, IL)
Saturday, Jul. 19 2008 @ 10:30pm (Dummy, Attila, Counterproductive Lover)
Full Price: $10.00   Our Price: $5.00*
Rated: 2.7 stars
Chemically Imbalanced Comedy presents their Comedy Showcase featuring local improv and sketch comedy groups performing on stage with a hilarious stand-up comic as host. A laugh-out-loud great night out!  Learn More

Hot Saturday Nights: Late Night Tit-Bits & Skinprov

Annoyance Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Saturday, Jul. 19 2008 @ 10:00pm
Full Price: $15.00 - $20.00   Our Price: FREE - $10.00*
Rated: 2.6 stars
Annoyance Productions dives into the heat of Saturday night by doing the only sensible thing — getting undressed. With a double-bill Saturday night the theatre gets racy, debuting the Burlesque-cum-Improv shows "Late Night Tit-Bits" (featuring seven stimulating ladies), and "Skinprov" (featuring six shirtless men). The only thing more sparse than the clothing will be the paper-thin plots.  Learn More

Summer Surf Comedy The Perfect Wave from Annoyance Productions

Annoyance Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Thursday, Jul. 17 2008 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, Jul. 19 2008 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $15.00   Our Price: FREE - $7.50*
Rated: 1.5 stars
Kip Hardburn is the gnarliest surfer in the town of Ondo Perfecto. He and his bros are amped for another fun summer until real estate magnate France Germany plans to buy the beach and turn their surf spot into condos. Now, Kip and the gang's only chance to have their beach back is to win the local surf competition and buy the beach themselves!  Learn More

George M. Cohan Songs in New Rags-to-Riches Musical The Bowery Boys

Hal and Martha Hyer-Wallis Theater (Evanston, IL)
Saturday, Jul. 19 2008 @ 2:00pm
Full Price: $25.00   Our Price: $12.50*
Rated: 3.7 stars
Northwestern University's world-premiere workshop production of David H. Bell's musical The Bowery Boys is a lyrical tale of homeless youth in the Bowery section of 19th-century New York in search of the American dream. The show is loosely based on the "rags-to-riches" works of American author Horatio Alger Jr. and the songs of George M. Cohan.  Learn More

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