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Sunday, October 9, 2016

You may not even know you’re with celebs at this off-Broadway show by Johnny Oleksinski

You may have partied with Justin Timberlake, howled with Margot Robbie or clinked glasses with Bono — and not even known it. That’s true for theatergoers at “Sleep No More,” the off-…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 12:00PM
Thursday, September 29, 2016

Broadway is no place for podcast-like ‘Encounter’ by Johnny Oleksinski

Who doesn’t love a good podcast? Picture yourself sinking into a comfy couch, clad in pajamas with a glass of wine, chowing down on hummus and pita chips, and getting caught up on “Seria…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:00PM
Saturday, September 3, 2016

Darren Criss’ perfect night out — a Koreatown karaoke bar by Johnny Oleksinski

Darren Criss became a heartthrob when he starred on Fox’s “Glee,” but since then the actor has built a thriving music and Broadway career, appearing onstage in “How To Succeed in Bus…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 04:27AM
Thursday, August 18, 2016

Lady Gaga wasn’t born to remake ‘A Star Is Born’ by Johnny Oleksinski

Judy, Barbra, Gaga? On Wednesday it was confirmed that Lady Gaga will play the leading role in a new Warner Bros. remake of “A Star Is Born,” to be directed by the actor Bradley Cooper, …

SOURCE: The New York Post at 09:38PM
Friday, July 1, 2016

These ‘Hamilton’ fans have the ultimate buyers’ remorse by Johnny Oleksinski

For many lucky theatergoers who scored “Hamilton” tickets, July 9 will be the gloomiest day ever. That’s when Lin-Manuel Miranda ends his run in the show. So will co-stars Phillipa Soo…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 03:24AM
Sunday, June 12, 2016

James Corden on Tony Awards gig: ‘I feel sort of sick to my stomach’ by Johnny Oleksinski

James Corden is really nervous to host tonight’s Tony Awards (8 p.m. on CBS). “I feel sort of sick to my stomach about the thought of it,” Corden tells The Post. “It’s all mind-bog…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 08:29AM
Friday, June 10, 2016

The 100-year-old secrets of Broadway’s first ‘Hamilton’ by Johnny Oleksinski

“Hamilton,” Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical phenomenon, is sure to win a heap of Tony Awards on Sunday night. But it’s not the first show about America’s original treasury se…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 04:27PM
Saturday, May 28, 2016

Meet the 92-year-old still making music on Broadway by Johnny Oleksinski

Most theater fans don’t know Seymour “Red” Press by name, but they cherish the famous Broadway musicals he’s worked on throughout the decades.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 02:39PM
Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Why this singer is addicted to Liza Minnelli and Judy Garland by Johnny Oleksinski

While most millennial music lovers are obsessing over Beyoncé and “Lemonade,” one young New York singer is focused on a different diva — Liza Minnelli. The singer is Seth Sikes, and h…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:35PM
Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Give up on ‘Gypsy’, Barbra Streisand by Johnny Oleksinski

Ready or not, here comes Barbra. A new film version of the classic 1959 musical “Gypsy,” starring Barbra Streisand, might finally happen. Variety reports that STX Entertainment is in “…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 07:30PM
Monday, April 4, 2016

Parents who censor high school theater are morons by Johnny Oleksinski

The terrific 1972 musical “Pippin” begins with a call from a charismatic leading player to “join us.” What ensues is a wild, funny, inclusive coming-of-age story about the son of Cha…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 05:33PM
Monday, February 1, 2016

‘Grease Live’ was the best TV musical so far by Johnny Oleksinski

A wap bam boom! Before dissecting TV’s latest live musical presentation, let’s get something out of the way: “Grease Live,” which aired Sunday night on FOX, was the f…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 06:36AM
Friday, October 23, 2015

Laverne Cox not seasoned enough to play Tim Curry’s ‘Rocky Horror’ role by Johnny Oleksinski

Let’s do the Time Warp, again? Fox’s new “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” debuting next year, is the most misguided and unnecessary TV retread yet. The beloved 40-year-old cult class…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 07:54AM
Thursday, October 15, 2015

Why ‘Hamilton’ fans are flocking to Harlem by Johnny Oleksinski

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical “Hamilton” is hands down the hottest show in town. A-list celebrities like Paul McCartney, Meryl Streep and even President Obama have flocked to t…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 01:51PM
Sunday, September 6, 2015

Meet the hottest chorus boys on Broadway by Johnny Oleksinski

On any given night outside the stage door of the Lyric Theatre on 43rd Street, there’s a madhouse crowd waiting for “On the Town” star Misty Copeland to emerge. But...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 11:59AM
Friday, June 26, 2015

'Jamaica Farewell' will return to Chicago by Johnny Oleksinski

The one-woman play "Jamaica Farewell" will come to the Royal George Theatre this summer, courtesy of producer Hersey Felder.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:49PM
Thursday, June 25, 2015

A steamy song from 'City of Angels' by Johnny Oleksinski

This week's Theater Loop Showcase is Erin McGrath from "City of Angels" at the Marriott Theatre.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:32PM

Interrobang announces 2015-16 season by Johnny Oleksinski

Interrobang Theatre Project announced its 2015-16 season on Thursday. The three-play roster includes the local premiere of the newest play by Rajiv Joseph.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:32PM

American Theater Co. announces 2015-16 season by Johnny Oleksinski

American Theater Company announced its 2015-16 season on Thursday. It's the company's first season following the death of its artistic director PJ Paparelli in May.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:32AM
Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Steep Theatre announces a season of local premieres by Johnny Oleksinski

Steep Theatre announced an ambitious season of local premieres by widely admired playwrights on Wednesday.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:29PM
Tuesday, June 23, 2015

MCA Stage announces 2015-16 season by Johnny Oleksinski

The Museum of Contemporary Art announced its 2015-16 MCA Stage season on Tuesday. As always, it's a blend of theater, dance and music works by local, national and international artists.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:00PM
Monday, June 22, 2015

Northlight announces 'You Can't Take It With You' cast by Johnny Oleksinski

Northlight Theatre announced the cast of its upcoming production of George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's "You Can't Take It With You" on Monday.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:08PM
Friday, June 19, 2015

Ithamar Enriquez is a dancing traffic cop by Johnny Oleksinski

This video features Ithamar Enriquez, performing a segment of his new show "Ithamar Has Nothing to Say" at Donny's Skybox.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:34PM

'Churchill' will close off-Broadway and reopen in Chicago by Johnny Oleksinski

"Churchill," Ronald Keaton's surprise hit one-man show about the eponymous British prime minister, will return to the Greenhouse Theater Center this summer.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:57PM
Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Actors Theatre receives $1.2 million from Powerball winner by Johnny Oleksinski

Actors Theatre of Louisville is the latest recipient of a large grant from Roy Cockrum, the Tennessee Powerball winner who took home $259 million ($115 after taxes) last June.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:15PM

Actors Theatre receives $1.2 million from Powerball winner by Johnny Oleksinski

Actors Theatre of Louisville is the latest recipient of a large grant from Roy Cockrum, the Tennessee Powerball winner who took home $259 million ($115 million after taxes) last June.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:48AM
Monday, June 15, 2015

Winter is leaving... in this song from 'The Secret Garden' by Johnny Oleksinski

This week’s Showcase video is Aubrey McGrath and Suzanne Gillen from "The Secret Garden," currently onstage at Court Theatre.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 07:19PM

Kristin Chenoweth will perform at Chicago Theatre by Johnny Oleksinski

Kristin Chenoweth, the Tony Award winner and the host of this year’s Tony Awards, will play the Chicago Theatre this fall, the venue said Monday.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 07:19PM

Winter is leaving... in this song from 'The Secret Garden' by Johnny Oleksinski

This week's Showcase video is Aubrey McGrath and Suzanne Gillen from "The Secret Garden," currently onstage at Court Theatre.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:38PM

Kristin Chenoweth will perform at Chicago Theatre by Johnny Oleksinski

Kristin Chenoweth, the Tony Award winner and the host of this year's Tony Awards, will play the Chicago Theatre this fall, the venue said Monday.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:12PM
Friday, June 12, 2015

'Little Mermaid' cast announced by Johnny Oleksinski

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast of its upcoming production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:39PM