About Face's Wonka Ball April 21
About Face will hold its annual Wonka Ball Thursday, April 21, at the School of the Art Institute's ballroom, 112 S. Michigan.
The theme is "Wonka Throws a Royal Wedding."
The VIP reception is 5:30 p.m.; general admission starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $150-$250; see www.aboutfacetheatre.com .
'What He Did for Love' April 3-6; Billings to sing
Lampkin Music Group (LMG) has announced that What He Did for Love: A Chicago Musical Menu will run April 3-6 at Stage 773 (formerly the Theatre Building), 1229 W. Belmont.
The seriesa celebration of founder Ralph Lampkin's three decades of work in the Midwest cabaret, theater, and music sceneswill feature Chicago artist Alexandra Billings, singer Spider Saloff and Jeff Award-winning actor Jeremy Rill in the line-up, among others. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit Groceryland/Vital Bridges and PrideFilmsandPlays.com .
Tickets are $15; two tickets are $250. Vouchers for all eight shows are available for $85 and come with a VIP bag. Visit www.stage773.com . More information about LMG is at www.lampkinmusic.com .