After several requests, you can now follow us on Twitter.

We will be posting our usual site updates on there, as well as some random Billy “Blurts”.

The Gallery has been updated with scans from the 2009 “For your Consideration” Emmy DVD, featuring both Billy and Laurence Fishburne.  Thanks for the scan PB!

We have also updated our Multimedia section with another clip from French television, when Billy was back in Cannes earlier this year.  Many thanks to Ninizik for the clip, much appreciated.

Finally, from the Chicago Tribune, Blackbird article focusing on Mattie Hawkinson, The Actress who stands up to Billy Petersen.

Steppenwolf state that Endgame tickets will be going on sale January 28th, 2010.  Endgame runs through Thu. April 1, 2010 — Sun. June 6, 2010.

More Fan Reviews have been sent to us to share with our visitors, thank you again to everyone who has emailed us.

As “tweeted” by us a couple of days ago, the Chicagoist has a review up for Blackbird.

Blackbird news from the Victory Gardens website

Blackbird tickets are SOLD OUT.  To standby for possible returns, please visit our Box Office day of performance.  Line forms 90 minutes before show time. A limited number of Premium Seats and New Subscriber Seats are still available. Please call 773.871.3000 to inquire.

CONGRATULATIONS to everyone at VG for such a successful production.

Also c/o the Victory Gardens website

A special evening with William Petersen & Dennis Zacek

Monday, August 10, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.

William and Dennis have been artistic collaborators and friends for 30 years and are thrilled to share with you their tales from the front line. This is your opportunity to have any of your questions answered honestly. Come be a part of the cross examination!

This unique evening will raise funds that directly support the work we do both on and off the stage at our Biograph Theater. Space is limited! This evening is graciously hosted by Victory Gardens Theater supporters in their home.Tickets start at $300.  To RSVP and for information, please call John Merrifield at 773.549.5788 ext 2140 or email jmerrifield@victorygardens.org by Wednesday, August 5th.

Finally, a reminder for those of you following us on Twitter, if you want a chance to win Blackbird goodies, you must send us your reply by 10pm (wherever you are in the world) this Friday.   We will be making the winning announcement Saturday afternoon.

Showbiz Chicago interviewed Mattie Hawkinson recently to talk about Blackbird and what it’s like working with Billy.

Read the full interview here