Entertainment in Brief

CASH, CONSTRUCTION TO BLAME

PEGASUS DROPS CURTAIN BEFORE 'MUSICAL' RUN

A combination of cash-flow problems attached to its recent production of "The Gimmick" and a seemingly never-ending garage construction project at its Truman College home on West Wilson has resulted in the postponement of Pegasus Players' final show of the season. "Musical of Musicals (the Musical!)," the Off-Broadway hit by Eric Rockwell and Joanna Bogart, was set to run May 6 to June 10 -- but now will become part of the theater's 2010-11 season. That season might, in fact, only begin in January with the celebration of the company's 25th edition of its Young Playwrights Festival. Ticketholders for "Musical of Musicals"' are being contacted, and their tickets will be honored for a later date. Call (773) 878-9761.

CONDON TO HELM 'TWILIGHT' FINALE

'MONSTERS' TO VAMPIRES

Director Bill Condon, who knows a little something about gods and monsters, is set to direct the fourth and final film in the "Twilight" series, "Breaking Dawn." Summit Entertainment, which is releasing the wildly popular vampire franchise, said Wednesday that Condon would take the helm for the latest installment. The script is being written now, with stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner returning. Condon won an Oscar for the screenplay of his 1999 film "Gods and Monsters." He also directed "Dreamgirls" and "Kinsey." The third film in the series based on Stephenie Meyer's books, "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," is set to come out June 30.

SATURDAY AT SHOP IN CHICAGO

HANDBAGS, GLAD RAGS ON SALE

Local designers and boutiques will offer hefty discounts at the Shop in Chicago event from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Park Hyatt Chicago, 800 N. Michigan. The free shopping party will feature sales on clothing, jewelry and accessories -- all from local designers and boutiques. Designers at the event will include Zamrie, a collection of romantic blouses and tunics from Chicago native Ashley Zygmunt; Mili Sataniello, offering one-of-a-kind handbags made of recycled materials, and Sid & Lucille, whose playful accessories -- pink cupcake aprons, anyone? -- are fun and vintage-inspired. Dior will offer complimentary samples from its professional makeup artists for all shoppers. RSVP is required: www.raymiproductions.com.