Friday, May 24, 2013

Podcast with ROSS MATHEWS by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with comedian ROSS MATHEWS from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Ross Mathews discusses his new book Man Up!: Tales of My Delusional Self-Confidence and his upcoming performance at Park W…

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About Face Youth Theatre Presents Remount of Last Year’s “What’s The T?” by Joseph Hillenmeyer

Reviewed by: Joseph Hillenmeyer The About Face Youth Theatre Company has remounted last year’s “What’s The T?”, this time with a focus on the changing Boystown district, raci…

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Podcast with The Book of Mormon’s JAMES VINCENT MEREDITH by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with The Book of Mormon’s JAMES VINCENT MEREDITH from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Steppenwolf ensemble member James Vincent Meredith discusses his role in the mega hit musical Th…

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Podcast with The Book of Mormon’s JAMES VINCENT MEREDITH by Michael J. Roberts

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

InFUSION Launches A Proton Torpedo Of Comedy And Action With “Fight Girl Battle World” by Joseph Hillenmeyer

Reviewed by: Joseph Hillenmeyer The title alone should give away that “Fight Girl Battle World” is not your usual storefront theatre production, but don’t judge it by its name: you…

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

2013 VILLAGE VOICE OBIE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED by Michael J. Roberts

The 58th Annual Village Voice Obie Awards, celebrating achievement in the Off-Broadway and off-off Broadway theater, were given out at a ceremony last night at Webster Hall in Greenwich Vill…

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Court Theatre’s Moliere Festival Starts Out Strong With “The Misanthrope” by Joseph Hillenmeyer

Reviewed by: Joseph Hillenmeyer Court Theatre, in residence at The University of Chicago, is launching its Center for Classic Theatre with The Molière Festival: The Misanthrope and Tartuffe…

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Monday, May 20, 2013

Podcast with Filmmaker ROBERT TRACHTENBERG by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with Filmmaker ROBERT TRACHTENBERG from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo.

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Podcast with “Mel Brooks: Make A Noise” Director ROBERT TRACHTENBERG by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with Filmmaker ROBERT TRACHTENBERG from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. ROBERT TRACHTENBERG: Writer, Director, Producer, and Editor Robert Trachtenberg is a Los Angeles-based photograp…

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“Orange Flower Water” Is A Life Changing Affair by Russell Goeltenbodt

When marriages fail due to infidelity, it is earth shattering and heartbreaking to the innocent parties, devastating and life changing to any children involved, and ultimately not always the…

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“In The Company Of Men” As Good As Ever In Profiles Theatre’s Revival To The Stage by Joseph Hillenmeyer

  Reviewed by: Joseph Hillenmeyer Fed up with nepotism and educational elitism at work? Tired of giving women everything just to have them stomp on your heart? If you’re a real ma…

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

2013 BROADWAY LEAGUE AWARDS HONOR GOVERNOR PAT QUINN AND THE ILLINOIS STATE LEGISLATURE RECIPIENT OF 2013 STAR OF TOURING BROADWAY AWARD by Michael J. Roberts

 Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and the Illinois State Legislature have received thedistinguished 2013 STAR OF TOURING BROADWAY AWARD at …

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Showbiz Chicago Photo Spotlight! STELLA & LOU After Party by Michael J. Roberts

On Friday, May 10th, guests enjoyed an opportunity to mix and mingle with the cast & crew of Northlight Theatre’s production of Stella & Lou , including Ed Flynn, Francis Guinan an…

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Amadeus presented by Oak Park Festival Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Peter Shaffer’s Tony-award winning drama Amadeus will open the 39th summer season at the Oak Park Festival Theatre on June 15, 2013 at 8:00pm in Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Avenue in Oa…

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New York Times Tony Ballot! by Michael J. Roberts

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JUDAS REDUX TEAM ANNOUNCES CASTING FOR THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT TO BE PRESENTED AT CHICAGO’S STAGE 773, Aug 23 – Sept 8, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

The Judas Redux team (led by Executive Producers Julia Albain and Corey Lubowich of Team StarKid fame) proudly announces casting for a new production of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot b…

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MB FINANCIAL PARK AT ROSEMONT ANNOUNCES ‘ROCKIN’ IN THE PARK’ FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES LINEUP by Michael J. Roberts

After last year’s successful inaugural celebration, the Village of Rosemont announces the return of their free summer concert series, ‘Rockin’ in The Park.’ Expanding upon last year…

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BLUE MAN GROUP ANNOUNCES A CALL FOR ARTISTS TO SUBMIT ORIGINAL ART WORK FOR EYE-POPPING LARGE SCALE OUTDOOR ART GALLERY AT THE BRIAR STREET THEATRE by Michael J. Roberts

Blue Man Group, the critically hailed theatrical phenomenon, announces a one-of-a-kind Art Competition open to professional and emerging artists. Six winners will be chosen and 10’ by 10…

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Chicago Opera Theater Hosts The 39th Anniversary Gala At City Winery in the West Loop: Thursday, May 16, 2013 – 6-9pm by Michael J. Roberts

 On Thursday, May 16, Chicago Opera Theater (COT) is celebrating their 39th Anniversary Gala at the West Loop’s interactive restaurant and event space, City Winery (1200 W. Randolph) …

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Mayor Emanuel Announces Expanded Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks Program by Michael J. Roberts

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today the expanded Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks program as part of the City’s “Night Out in the Parks” initiative. Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST), t…

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“The Pianist of Willesden Lane” Is A Tribute to Mothers and a Musical Masterpiece by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: Russell Goeltenbodt: The Pianist of Willesden Lane tells the true story of classical pianist Lisa Jura by her daughter and author Mona Golabek. Mona Golabek, who is also an acco…

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

JILLIAN MICHAELS Is On A Mission To Change Your Life by Tyler Rathje

We’ve all seen her on The Biggest Loser yelling and pushing the contestants to their limits, but when I saw that Jillian Michaels was doing a tour called “Maximize Your Life,” I had to…

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“Stella & Lou” A Journey for Happiness through Loneliness and Change by Michael J. Roberts

By: Russell Goeltenbolt: When people fight loneliness they search for solutions and possibly some special person to fill that void. Northlight Theater’s World Premiere production of “Ste…

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Raven’s “Brighton Beach Memoirs” Is An Enjoyable Classic That Never Ages by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: Russell Goeltenbodt: There is something to say about classics. No matter how often you see some classic productions, you continue to enjoy them and often find new things to appr…

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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

New-York Historical Society to Celebrate its 15th Annual American Musicals Project Benefit with An Evening of Music from Broadway’s Golden Era by Michael J. Roberts

The New-York Historical Society will honor supporters of musical theater education Myrna and Freddie Gershon and Manhattan P94M principal Ronnie Shuster during the fifteenth annual American …

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InFUSION THEATRE CO. PRESENTS THE MIDWEST PREMIERE OF QUI NGUYEN’S FIGHT GIRL BATTLE WORLD, MAY 14 – JUNE 16 by Michael J. Roberts

 InFusion Theatre Company is proud to announce its second collaboration with award-winning playwright Qui Nguyen with the Midwest premiere of Fight Girl Battle World, directed by InFusion…

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Now Casting: Amateur Chefs for MTV’s Food School! by Michael J. Roberts

For the first time ever MTV and Doron Ofir Casting are seeking aspiring chefs to fulfill a lifelong dream in the culinary arts that will lead to the job of a lifetime and launch a career of …

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BROADWAY MUSICALS: A JEWISH LEGACY Is A Must Have DVD For Your Collection by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway Musicals; A Jewish Legacy is a must see for two reasons.  First, it features interviews with some of the most prolific musical theater composers and lyricists ever to set pen to pa…

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Monday, May 6, 2013

Podcast with THE BRIG by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with Mary Arrchie Theater’s THE BRIG from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo.

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Podcast with Mary Arrchie Theatre’s THE BRIG by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with Mary Arrchie Theater’s THE BRIG from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. THE BRIG director Jennifer Markowitz and cast members Connor McNamara, G. Riley Mills, Aaron Norman, Mike Ne…

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Saturday, May 4, 2013

Oracle’s THE MOTHER Is The Pinnacle Of Immersive Theater by Michael J. Roberts

If you ever wanted to experience immersive theatre at its finest then Oracle Theatre’s new production of Bertolt Brecht’s The Mother is a must see.  Based on Maxim Gorky’s…

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