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Monday, March 25, 2019

JERSEY BOYS RETURNS TO CHICAGO FOR LIMITED ENGAGEMENT by Michael J. Roberts

Back by popular demand, JERSEY BOYS will return to Chicago for a limited one-week engagement [...] The post JERSEY BOYS RETURNS TO CHICAGO FOR LIMITED ENGAGEMENT appeared first on Showbiz Ch…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:06PM
Friday, March 22, 2019

BROADWAY IN CHICAGO ANNOUNCES “ANASTASIA” DIGITAL LOTTERY by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce there will be a digital lottery for ANASTASIA, which [...] The post BROADWAY IN CHICAGO ANNOUNCES “ANASTASIA” DIGITAL LOTTERY appeared first…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:33AM
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

PF&P’S “BUYER & CELLAR” FEATURING EMMY WINNER SCOTT GRYDER RUNS 4/11-5/19 by Michael J. Roberts

Emmy Award winner and Chicago Musical Theatre and Cabaret performer Scott Gryder has been cast [...] The post PF&P’S “BUYER & CELLAR” FEATURING EMMY WINNER SCOTT GRYDER RUNS 4/…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:50PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Ghostlight Records To Release “BE MORE CHILL” OBC by Michael J. Roberts

Ghostlight Records has announced it will record a new cast album of the hit Broadway musical [...] The post Ghostlight Records To Release “BE MORE CHILL” OBC appeared first on Showbiz C…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:45PM

RAMONS BIO MUSICAL “FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN” COMING TO BROADWAY PLAYHOUSE by Michael J. Roberts

Photo Credit:Dahlia Katz Broadway In Chicago and Starvox Touring, Inc. are pleased to announce FOUR CHORDS [...] The post RAMONS BIO MUSICAL “FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN” COMING TO BROADWAY P…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:36PM

Interview with ANASTASIA’s LILA COOGAN by Michael J. Roberts

ANASTASIA star Lila Coogan discusses the complexities of portraying the historical character and how she [...] The post Interview with ANASTASIA’s LILA COOGAN appeared first on Showbiz Chi…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:25PM
Monday, March 18, 2019

Frozen, Oslo & Once On This Island Among Broadway In Chicago’s 19/20 Season by Michael J. Roberts

Pictured (l to r): Mia Williamson, Alex Newell, Hailey Kilgore and the cast of Broadway’s [...] The post Frozen, Oslo & Once On This Island Among Broadway In Chicago’s 19/20 Season a…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:22AM
Friday, March 15, 2019

CHICAGO OPERA THEATER ANNOUNCES 47TH SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

Photo: Soldier Songs Ada Nieuwendijk   Chicago Opera Theater’s Orli and Bill Staley Music Director Lidiya [...] The post CHICAGO OPERA THEATER ANNOUNCES 47TH SEASON appeared first on Sho…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:21PM

BROADWAY IN CHICAGO ANNOUNCES WORLD PREMIERE OF NEW BRITTANY SPEARS INSPIRED MUSICAL by Michael J. Roberts

James L. Nederlander and Broadway In Chicago are pleased to announce ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME, a new Broadway-bound [...] The post BROADWAY IN CHICAGO ANNOUNCES WORLD PREMIERE OF NEW …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:13PM

8th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards To Be Held May 6 at Broadway Playhouse by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce that the eighth annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA) [...] The post 8th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awa…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:05PM
Thursday, March 14, 2019

Interview with “A BRONX TALE’S” ROBERT PIERANUNZI by Michael J. Roberts

Actor & Elmhurst native, ROBERT PIERANUNZI, discusses the national tour of A BRONX TALE: THE [...] The post Interview with “A BRONX TALE’S” ROBERT PIERANUNZI appeared first on Show…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:57PM
Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Lyric Opera Dramaturg Roger Pines On The Upcoming RENÉE FLEMING 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT & GALA by Michael J. Roberts

Dramaturg and radio personality Roger Pines discusses the upcoming RENÉE FLEMING 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT & [...] The post Lyric Opera Dramaturg Roger Pines On The Upcoming RENÉE FLEMI…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:39AM
Monday, March 11, 2019

Interview with CONNOR GOING from ‘THE CHOIR OF MAN’ by Michael J. Roberts

Actor/musician Connor Going discusses how ‘THE CHOIR OF MAN’ evolved from a fringe festival show [...] The post Interview with CONNOR GOING from ‘THE CHOIR OF MAN’ appeared first on …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:22AM
Friday, March 8, 2019

Drury Lane’s ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ Begins March 7 by Michael J. Roberts

Drury Lane Theatre for Young Audiences presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, based on the [...] The post Drury Lane’s ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ Begins March 7 appear…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:11PM

Broadway In Chicago Announces ‘A BRONX TALE’ 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 Chicago Announces ‘A BRONX TALE’ Digital Lottery appeared first on Showbi…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:09PM
Thursday, March 7, 2019

BROADWAY IN CHICAGO ANNOUNCES TIX FOR CHICAGO STARRING EDDIE GEORGE ON SALE MARCH 8 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce tickets for CHICAGO, starring NFL legend Eddie George, [...] The post BROADWAY IN CHICAGO ANNOUNCES TIX FOR CHICAGO STARRING EDDIE GEORGE ON SALE…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:14AM
Wednesday, March 6, 2019

FOUR CHICAGO ACTORS CAST IN NORTH AMERICAN TOUR OF CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE ‘90s MUSICAL by Michael J. Roberts

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the cult classic film Cruel Intentions, producers have [...] The post FOUR CHICAGO ACTORS CAST IN NORTH AMERICAN TOUR OF CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE ‘9…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:34PM
Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Steppenwolf Breaks Ground on New Campus Expansion by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theatre, proudly breaks ground today on the next phase [...] The post Steppenwolf Breaks Ground on New Campus Expansion appeared…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:25PM

Broadway In Chicago Announces Disney’s FROZEN To Play Exclusive Engagement by Michael J. Roberts

From the producers of The Lion King and Aladdin, Disney’s Frozen, the Tony®-nominated Best Musical, will play an exclusive [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Announces Disney’s FROZ…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:58PM
Monday, March 4, 2019

ACTRESS/RECORDING ARTIST RASHADA DAWAN DISCUSSES DJEMBE! THE SHOW by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago’s multi-talented RASHADA DAWAN discusses the U.S. premiere of DJEMBE! THE SHOW and cross-cultural effect [...] The post ACTRESS/RECORDING ARTIST RASHADA DAWAN DISCUSSES DJEMBE! THE…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:33PM
Friday, March 1, 2019

NORTHLIGHT THEATRE’S WORLD PREMIERE OF LANDLADIES BEGINS MARCH 14 by Michael J. Roberts

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. [...] The post NORTHLIGHT THEATRE’S WORLD PREMIERE OF LANDLADIES BEGINS MARCH 14 app…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:51PM

TRACY LETTS TO RECEIVE 2019 SARAH SIDDONS SOCIETY “ACTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD” IN NYC by Michael J. Roberts

(Photo Credit: Associated Press) Tracy Letts, award winning actor, playwright and screenwriter will accept the [...] The post TRACY LETTS TO RECEIVE 2019 SARAH SIDDONS SOCIETY “ACTOR OF TH…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:43PM

Broadway In Chicago Announces RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Tix On Sale March 6 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce tickets for the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour will go on sale [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Announces RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Tix On Sa…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:45AM
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…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:00PM

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…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:21PM

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…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:12PM

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…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:57AM
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…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:32PM

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…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:29PM
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…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 08:55PM

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…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 08:43PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime