Comedian Paul Provenza, director and co-producer of the film “The Aristocrats,” will appear in a one-night stand Saturday at Lakeshore Theater. … Circle Theater says it has just installed air-conditioning, making its Forest Park space newly comfortable in hot weather. … Eric Hoffman and Gary Rudoren (of Annoyance Theatre) will read from their new book “Comedy by the Numbers” Sunday at Quimby’s Bookstore, 1854 W. North Ave. … Broadway in Chicago confirms that the touring production of “Avenue Q” isn’t coming here during the winter 2008 season. Scheduling difficulties apparently prevented a Chicago stand for the adult puppets at least until late 2008 or 2009. … TimeLine Theatre announces that managing director Brian Voelker will be stepping down July 6 after five years on the job. He is moving to Louisville. John Bierbusse will be interim director during what Timeline says will be a national search. … Profiles Theatre says its 2007-08 season will be dedicated to several works of Neil LaBute.
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