This weekend for $20 or less

OK, I have some good options for this weekend’s $20 play. XIII Pocket at the Steppenwolf Garage, New Leaf Theatre, The Hypocrites… Do you have a better suggestion for me? Also, information on BackStage Theatre Company’s birthday bash!

Foreclosure hits Mercury Theatre, Cullen’s

It hasn’t been getting any easier lately to be Michael Cullen. In addition to his health problems, now Ravenswood Bank has filed a foreclosure suit, Crain’s reports. A benefit for Cullen is scheduled at the Royal George Theatre on April 19th.