Gavin Lee, the British actor who originated the role of Bert in London and Broadway productions of “Mary Poppins” is coming to Chicago. Disney is taking the unusual step of removing both leads from the Broadway cast and sending them on the road. It was previously announced that Ashley Brown, the Broadway nanny, will headline the tour, opening March 11 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre and running for about four months. … Annoyance Theatre is bringing back its legendary camp classic of the Chicago stage, “Co-Ed Prison Sluts,” beginning July 11. The show’s original run lasted 11 years. … Raven Theatre has announced its 2008-09 season. “Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train” by Stephen Adly Guirgis opens Oct. 12 under Michael Menendian’s direction; Tom Patrick’s “Misamerica” opens Feb. 1 (Greg Kolack directs); and the Jon Robin Baitz adaptation of Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler” opens May 3, also directed by Menendian. … TimeLine Theatre Company’s “Fiorello!” has announced a long extension, through July 20.
