Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Interview with DYLAN HANKEY, Navy Pier Music Programming Coordinator by Michael J. Roberts

Navy Pier’s Music Programming Coordinator Dylan Hankey discuss the second annual Global Connections: International Carnivale [...] The post Interview with DYLAN HANKEY, Navy Pier Music Pro…

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MILWAUKEE’S FIRST STAGE PRESENTS ‘BIG RIVER: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ by Michael J. Roberts

Adapted for family audiences from the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, BIG RIVER: The Adventures of [...] The post MILWAUKEE’S FIRST STAGE PRESENTS ‘BIG RIVER: The Adventures of Huck…

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CHICAGO MAGIC LOUNGE KICKS OFF ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE SERIES by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago’s home for close-up magic, kicks off its new Artist-In-Residence series with Mark Toland’s Mind Reader. [...] The post CHICAGO MAGIC LOUNGE KICKS OFF AR…

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BROADWAY IN CHICAGO ANNOUNCES ‘MEAN GIRLS’ NATIONAL TOUR COMING TO NEDERLANDER THEATRE by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce the First National Tour of Mean Girls—the record-breaking new musical [...] The post BROADWAY IN CHICAGO ANNOUNCES ‘MEAN GIRLS’ NATIONAL TO…

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Broadway In Chicago Announces “FALSETTOS” Tix on Sale March 1 by Michael J. Roberts

Max von Essen and Nick Adams, from the First National Tour of FALSETTOS. Photo by [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Announces “FALSETTOS” Tix on Sale March 1 appeared first on Showbiz C…

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Drury Lane’s Acclaimed “MAMMA MIA!” Runs Through April 14 by Michael J. Roberts

The cast of “Mamma Mia!” at Drury Lane Theatre (Brett Beiner photo) Drury Lane Theatre’s [...] The post Drury Lane’s Acclaimed “MAMMA MIA!” Runs Through April 14 appeared first o…

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Monday, February 25, 2019

Sideshow Theatre Presents Midwest Premiere of THE RIDICULOUS DARKNESS by Michael J. Roberts

(pictured) Nichole Green. Photo by Michael Tutino Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to continue its 2018-19 season [...] The post Sideshow Theatre Presents Midwest Premiere of THE RIDICU…

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GLIMPSE THE FUTURE WITH NAVY PIER’S INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATION “LOOP” by Michael J. Roberts

Navy Pier is bringing visual and interactive art in full circle with its latest free [...] The post GLIMPSE THE FUTURE WITH NAVY PIER’S INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATION “LOOP” appeared fir…

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Broadway In Chicago Announces “AMERICAN GIRL LIVE” TIX ON SALE FEB. 27 by Michael J. Roberts

American Girl Live-Campers at Olde Adventure Trail. Photo Credit: Amy Boyle Broadway In Chicago and Mills Entertainment are [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Announces “AMERICAN GIRL L…

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

KAREN MASON TO RECEIVE MANHATTAN ASSOCIATION OF CABARET’S LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD by Michael J. Roberts

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has announced that its 33rd MAC Awards will be [...] The post KAREN MASON TO RECEIVE MANHATTAN ASSOCIATION OF CABARET’S LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWA…

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

CHICAGO LANDMARK RUSSIAN TEA TIME CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL PRIX FIXE DINNER by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago’s iconic culinary treasure, Russian Tea Time, perfectly nestled in the heart of Chicago’s Downtown at [...] The post CHICAGO LANDMARK RUSSIAN TEA TIME CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSAR…

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Broadway In Chicago Announces “ROCK OF AGES” Tix On Sale Feb. 22 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and Fifth Estate Entertainment are delighted to announce that tickets for ROCK OF AGES will go on [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Announces “ROCK OF AGES…

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2nd I HEART HALAL™ LIFESTYLE FESTIVAL EXPANDS FOOTPRINT AT CHICAGO’S NAVY PIER APRIL 12-14 by Michael J. Roberts

Photo Credit: Salman Chaudry I Heart Halal™, the premier halal lifestyle festival in America, announces the second I Heart Halal event, [...] The post 2nd I HEART HALAL™ …

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Sunday, February 17, 2019

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS PRESENTS THE DEBUT SINGLE “I SAY NO” FROM “HEATHERS” ORIGINAL WEST END CAST RECORDING by Michael J. Roberts

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced the release of “I Say No,” the first single from the upcoming album Heathers the [...] The post GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS PRESENTS THE DEBUT SINGLE “I SAY…

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Saturday, February 16, 2019

“BE MORE CHILL KARAOKE” Now Available Through Ghostlight Records by Michael J. Roberts

Ghostlight Records and Two River Theater have announced the release of BE MORE CHILL Karaoke (Original Cast Recording) to celebrate the Broadway-bound [...] The post “BE MORE CHILL …

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Friday, February 15, 2019

Broadway In Chicago Announces “DEAR EVAN HANSEN” RETURN ENGAGEMENT by Michael J. Roberts

Ben Levi Ross as ‘Evan Hansen’ and the Company of the First North American Tour [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Announces “DEAR EVAN HANSEN” RETURN ENGAGEMENT appe…

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Steppenwolf Theatre Company Announces New Ensemble Member Malcolm Ewen by Michael J. Roberts

Malcolm Ewen photographed by Michael Brosilow Steppenwolf Theatre Company Artistic Director Anna D. Shapiro announced today [...] The post Steppenwolf Theatre Company Announces New Ensemble…

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Thursday, February 14, 2019

CHICAGO’S PRE-BROADWAY ENGAGEMENT OF NEW MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL CANCELLED by Michael J. Roberts

The Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage announced today that the new musical Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough will [...] The post CHICAGO’S PRE-BROADWAY ENGAGEMENT OF NE…

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Milwaukee Rep Presents Lloyd Suh’s “THE CHINESE LADY” through March 24 by Michael J. Roberts

Feature Photo: Lisa Helmi Johanson as Afong Moy. Photo by Michael Brosilow Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents The [...] The post Milwaukee Rep Presents Lloyd Suh’s “THE CHINE…

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Multi-Jeff Award Winner “SOUTHERN GOTHIC” Now Playing at Windy City Playhouse South by Michael J. Roberts

Michael Brosilow photographs Arielle Leverett and Sarah Grant in “Southern Gothic”   Windy City Playhouse’s Jeff [...] The post Multi-Jeff Award Winner “SOUTHERN GOTHIC…

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BARTON G. THE RESTAURANT CHICAGO OPENS FEB. 15 by Michael J. Roberts

Barton G.’s Waffle-Cheeseburger  Photo Credit: Leah Davis Barton G. The Restaurant Chicago is about to take [...] The post BARTON G. THE RESTAURANT CHICAGO OPENS FEB. 15 appeared fir…

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World Premiere of Hamilton: The Exhibition Moves Opening to April 27 by Michael J. Roberts

Photo Credit: Shane Marshall Brown The world-premiere of Hamilton: The Exhibition, scheduled to debut in Chicago on Northerly Island [...] The post World Premiere of Hamilton: The Exhib…

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Monday, February 11, 2019

Mel Brooks’ THE PRODUCERS Now Playing Through March 17 at the Paramount Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Jake Morrissy (left) plays Leo Bloom and Blake Hammond is Max Bialystock in The Producers. [...] The post Mel Brooks’ THE PRODUCERS Now Playing Through March 17 at the Paramount Theatr…

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MANIFEST 2019: Chicago’s Iconic South Loop Arts Festival Returns May 10 by Michael J. Roberts

Manifest, Chicago’s iconic arts festival held annually in the South Loop, presents 100+ free public [...] The post MANIFEST 2019: Chicago’s Iconic South Loop Arts Festival Returns May 1…

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International Smash Hit “DJEMBE! The Show” Will Make U.S. Debut at Chicago’s Apollo Theater by Michael J. Roberts

Following a smash-hit international tour, the new, interactive theatrical event, DJEMBE! The Show, makes its U.S. debut [...] The post International Smash Hit “DJEMBE! The Show”…

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Saturday, February 9, 2019

Arts Alliance Illinois and partners to hold Mayoral Arts Forum at Broadway In Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse Feb. 10 by Michael J. Roberts

Arts Alliance Illinois Executive Director Claire Rice,Broadway In Chicago President Lou Raizin and Vice President Eileen LaCario, [...] The post Arts Alliance Illinois and partners to hold…

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Friday, February 8, 2019

Interview with ‘FRIENDS! The Musical Parody’ Cast Members MADISON FULLER & DOMENIC SERVIDIO by Michael J. Roberts

FRIENDS! The Musical Parody cast members MADISON FULLER (Phoebe Buffay) & DOMENIC SERVIDIO (Joey Tribbiani) [...] The post Interview with ‘FRIENDS! The Musical Parody’ Cast M…

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BROADWAY IN CHICAGO LIGHTS UP THE MARQUEE OF THE NEWLY NAMED JAMES M. NEDERLANDER THEATRE by Michael J. Roberts

Today, Broadway In Chicago’s newly named JAMES M. NEDERLANDER THEATRE lit its marquee for the first time. [...] The post BROADWAY IN CHICAGO LIGHTS UP THE MARQUEE OF THE NEWLY NAMED JAME…

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Thursday, February 7, 2019

DIMENSIONS OF CITIZENSHIP: ARCHITECTURE AND BELONGING FROM THE BODY TO THE COSMOS ANNOUNCES NEW OPENING DATE OF THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 by Michael J. Roberts

The Chicago presentation of Dimensions of Citizenship: Architecture and Belonging from the Body to the Cosmos – [...] The post DIMENSIONS OF CITIZENSHIP: ARCHITECTURE AND BELONGING FROM…

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Broadway In Chicago Announces ‘DEAR EVAN HANSEN’ Digital Lottery by Michael J. Roberts

Photo: Ben Levi Ross as ‘Evan Hansen’ and the Company of the First North American [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Announces ‘DEAR EVAN HANSEN’ Digital Lottery appe…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:42PM
Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Broadway In Announces “FRIENDS! The Musical Parody” Digital Lottery by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce there will be a digital lottery and rush [...] The post Broadway In Announces “FRIENDS! The Musical Parody” Digital Lottery appeared …

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards