Artists and or productions may change without notice.

A series of five exciting events to explore new ways to bring the performing arts to our patrons as well as to develop new work and new audiences. In February 2009, "dark nights" at Apple Tree Theatre will be illuminated with a variety of theatrical and musical performances. From vaudeville to cabaret, new plays to Jazz combos, there's something for everyone at Apple Tree's "Orchard Series."

Quick & Dirty written and directed by Braden LuBell
Saturday, February 7 at 8:00 PM
Admission: $20 [tickets]

An ode to Generation "Why." With thirty being "the new twenty," and twenty now only a memory, a jumble of twenty-somethings attempt to navigate the muddy waters of casual sex before marriage - or even during. With hilarious comedy, and a frank vulnerability, the impeccable cast of QUICK & DIRTY asks the question: "What sort of person am I growing up to be?"

Apple Tree Theatre's Mid-Winter Benefit Funny Valentine: An Evening with Ross Lehman & Friends Friday, February 13 at 8:00 PM Admission: $40 [tickets] Just in time for Valentine's Day! Apple Tree favorite, Ross Lehman, and his musical friends explore the other side of romance in story and song.

Ben Hollis: What's It Like to be You: Love & Marriage Saturday, February 14 at 8:00 PM Admission: $20 [tickets] Spend your Valentine's Day with one of Chicago's favorite funny men. What's It Like to be You is an entertainng and enlightening theatrical experience where the interview guests are chosen from the audience by Emmy-winning TV host Ben Hollis )PBS' Wild Chicago, UPN's Ben Loves Chicago) to talk about the subject they know best...themselves! For more information on this unique event, visit www.wiltby.com.

The Don Stiernberg Jazz Mandolin Trio Friday, February 20 at 8:00 PM Admission: $20 [tickets] For decades, Don Stiernberg has been known around Chicago as a busy and versatile musician, turning up on recording sessions and at performances of all kinds to play mandolin, guitar, other string instruments, and sing. Don brings his Jazz Trio to Apple Tree for a night of magical music.

Apple Tree Vaudeville
Saturday, February 21 at 8:00 PM
Admission: $20 [tickets]

Apple Tree Vaudeville is a hip and modern night of performance unlike any other. An eclectic mix of magic, music, clowning and burlesque performers transform Apple Tree into a music hall of the golden age of theater with a fresh twist.