Miriam Di Nunzio
Entertainment Arts Editor
Edward Hall and Kimberly Motes will helm the Tony Award-winning theater company on Navy Pier.
Chicago actor Mark Ulrich will step into the role of Spooner, previously held by Pendleton.
El festival de dos días de este año estaba planeado en una nueva ubicación.
News of the abrupt cancellation was made via social media on Monday.
“We will be producing less and in different ways in the coming year as we re-imagine our future,” a company statement said.
There is a strict NASCAR gate entry policy and all bags and patrons may be subject to search.
Sajak is stepping down from the show’s hosting duties at the end of next season, it was announced earlier this month.
In addition to the two-day extravaganza July 1-2 centered at Grant Park with its world-class auto races, there will also be a full-out NASCAR festival area adjacent to the raceway with concerts by Miranda Lambert, JC Brooks Band, The Chainsmokers, The Black Crowes and Charley Crockett.
The special performance by Roman Banks takes place prior to The Loop 121 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at 4 p.m. on July 1.