The show “Girls Night Out” is eyeing a spot at the Royal George Theatre Cabaret. … Beginning next week, the Second City’s mainstage will begin previews for a new show with its new cast. And thus “Between Barack and a Hard Place” will officially become “Between Barack and a New Show.” The hit Obama material will be around for a while, with judicious, post-Iowa updates. … House Theatre of Chicago says it plans to produce its next (2008-09) season at the Chopin Theatre on West Division Street. House plans to occupy the upstairs mainstage, a fairly expansive joint not so far removed from House’s old digs at the Viaduct Theatre. … An announcement is pending regarding a return of the Keith Huff play “A Steady Rain”; this taut cop drama by Chicago Dramatists was one of the best shows of 2007. … Redmoon Theatre has extended its production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” through Feb. 3.
