The League of Chicago Theatres, in partnership with ChooseChicago.com, is putting together the first-ever Chicago Theater Week, scheduled for Feb. 12-17, 2013, Chicago Sun-Times' Hedy Weiss explains.

Designed to encourage residents and visitors alike to attend a live show, the project will feature discounted tickets and added incentives such as talkbacks with artists, drink specials and hotel and restaurant discounts.

More than 100 shows at theaters throughout the city are expected to participate, with each theater offering $15 or $30 tickets during the specified period.

Starting Jan. 9, 2013, tickets will be available at a centralized website: www.chicagotheatreweek.com.