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Thursday, July 5, 2018

American Blues Theater accepting submissions for National 2018 Blue Ink Playwriting Award by Michael J. Roberts

American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity Ensemble, under the continued leadership of Artistic DirectorÂ Gwendolyn [...]

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Sunday, July 1, 2018

Hell in a Handbag Announces Casting for THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE Sept 20 " Oct 29 Stage 773 by Michael J. Roberts

Hell in a Handbag ProductionsÂ is pleased to announce casting forÂ THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE, the final play [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:12PM[SHARE]

Broadway In Chicago Announces Tony® Award-winning KINKY BOOTS by Michael J. Roberts

Feature Photo: The National Tour of Kinky Boots. Photo credit: Matthew Murphy Broadway In ChicagoÂ andÂ TROIKA [...]

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Chicago Shakespeare Theater Announces Free Chicago Shakespeare In The Parks by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare TheaterÂ announces freeÂ Chicago Shakespeare in the ParksÂ tour performances in Peoria,Â IllinoisÂ to celebrate the 2018Â Illinois Bicentennial. [...]

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Friday, June 29, 2018

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with "Heartbreak Hotel's" ERIN BURNISTON by Michael J. Roberts

ERIN BURNISTON discusses her role as Elvis Presley’s high school sweetheart in the new musical [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:06PM[SHARE]

Broadway In Chicago Announces Casting For Pre-Broadway Premiere of "TOOTSIE" by Michael J. Roberts

Scott Sanders ProductionsÂ andÂ Broadway In ChicagoÂ have announced the complete cast for the world premiere Chicago production [...]

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Fresh Fest! Presented by Allstate Insurance Company Showcases Talented Local Youth at Navy Pier, July 12 and 13 by Michael J. Roberts

Navy Pier is spotlighting Chicago's emerging young artists at its first-everÂ Fresh Fest! Presented by Allstate [...]

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Monday, June 25, 2018

Chris & David's Top 40 Showtunes You've (Probably) Never Heard @ Davenport's July 9-30 by Michael J. Roberts

Terrific but little known musical theatre gems will be given the spotlight in Chris & [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:42PM[SHARE]

Saturday, June 23, 2018

Casting Announced for Prop Thtr's "NEVERLAND" Running Oct 25 " Nov 2 by Michael J. Roberts

Prop ThtrÂ is pleased to announce casting for the first production of its 2018-19 season:Â NEVERLAND, a [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:42PM[SHARE]

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview Guest: SKLYER ADAMS by Michael J. Roberts

One of our favorite guests, SKLYER ADAMS discusses being back on the road in the [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:42PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Writers Theatre opens 2018/19 Season with Qui Nguyen's "VIETGONE" Aug 15- Sept 23 by Michael J. Roberts

Writers Theatre, under the leadership ofÂ Artistic Director Michael HalberstamÂ andÂ Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma,Â opens its 2018/19 [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:54PM[SHARE]

Steppenwolf Announces Full Casting and Directors for First Four Shows of 2018/19 Season by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf Theatre CompanyÂ is pleased to announce the complete casting and directors for the first four [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:54PM[SHARE]

MILWAUKEE REP WELCOMES "FEAST OF CRISPIAN" AS NEW RESIDENT THEATER COMPANY by Michael J. Roberts

Milwaukee Repertory TheaterÂ continues its commitment to diversity and inclusion as well as promoting up-and-coming arts [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:54PM[SHARE]

Black Button Eyes Announces Casting for World Premiere of "NIGHTMARES AND NIGHTCAPS: The Stories of John Collier" by Michael J. Roberts

Black Button Eyes ProductionsÂ is pleased to announce casting for its world premiere ofÂ NIGHTMARES AND NIGHTCAPS: [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:54PM[SHARE]

Navy Pier's Water Colors Presented by CIBC Offers Dynamic Jazz Performances Along the Lakefront by Michael J. Roberts

Navy Pier has teamed up with the Jazz Institute of Chicago once again to hostÂ Water [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:42AM[SHARE]

THE COMMONS AT THE MCA FEATURES FREE 2018 FIFA WORLD CUPâ„¢ MATCHES by Michael J. Roberts

This summer, theÂ Museum of Contemporary ArtÂ offers selectÂ 2018 FIFA World Cup™matches for free in its popular [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:42AM[SHARE]

Friday, June 15, 2018

About Face Youth Theatre Presents SCARY STORIES TO SAVE YOUR LIFE July 14-22 by Michael J. Roberts

TheÂ About Face Theatre Youth Theatre EnsembleÂ is pleased to present the world premiere ofÂ SCARY STORIES TO [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:04PM[SHARE]

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with THE FUTURE KINGZ Co-Founder ZAYA SOSHO by Michael J. Roberts

Choreographer/Co-Founder ZAYA SOSHO discusses THE FUTURE KINGZ evolution leading up to their sensational appearance on [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:04PM[SHARE]

MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER'S Associate Artistic Director May Adrales Receives the 2018 Alan Schneider Director Award by Michael J. Roberts

Milwaukee Repertory Theater'sÂ Associate Artistic DirectorÂ May AdralesÂ is the recipient of this year’sÂ Alan Schneider Director Award. The [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:04PM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Artistic Director Jacob Harvey To Depart Greenhouse Theater Center by Michael J. Roberts

he Greenhouse Theater CenterÂ (GTC) announced today Artistic DirectorÂ Jacob HarveyÂ will depart the Lincoln Park institution at [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:48PM[SHARE]

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Chicago Blues Icon MS. TRYSH by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago’s very own Blues/R&B artist, Ms. Trysh discusses winning over all four judges with her [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:48PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Victory Gardens Theater Announces Lineup for 10th Anniversary IGNITION Festival of New Plays 2018 Festival runs August 3 " 5, 2018 by Michael J. Roberts

Victory Gardens Theater Artistic DirectorÂ Chay Yew,Â Managing DirectorÂ Erica DanielsÂ andÂ Director of New Play DevelopmentÂ Skyler GrayÂ announce the lineup [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:24PM[SHARE]

THE JOFFREY BALLET BREAKS ATTENDANCE RECORD IN 2017-2018, ACHIEVES HIGHEST GROSSING SEASON IN COMPANY HISTORY by Michael J. Roberts

he Joffrey Ballet set a new attendance record in 2017-2018 and achieved the highest grossing [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:18PM[SHARE]

CHICAGO'S STEPPENWOLF ENSEMBLE MEMBERS BRING THEIR TALENTS TO NEW YORK THIS SUMMER by Michael J. Roberts

Photo Credit: Michael Brosilow Steppenwolf Theatre Company began producing ensemble-driven plays in a church basement [...]

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"Get on Up" at Navy Pier's Inaugural Chi-Soul Fest June 27-June 30 by Michael J. Roberts

Navy Pier is paying homage to Chicago's longstanding history of soul music with the inauguralÂ Chi-Soul [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:18PM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

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All stories by Michael J. Roberts on BroadwayStars

American Blues Theater accepting submissions for National 2018 Blue Ink Playwriting Award by Michael J. Roberts

Hell in a Handbag Announces Casting for THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE Sept 20 " Oct 29 Stage 773 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago Announces Tony® Award-winning KINKY BOOTS by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Announces Free Chicago Shakespeare In The Parks by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with "Heartbreak Hotel's" ERIN BURNISTON by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago Announces Casting For Pre-Broadway Premiere of "TOOTSIE" by Michael J. Roberts

Fresh Fest! Presented by Allstate Insurance Company Showcases Talented Local Youth at Navy Pier, July 12 and 13 by Michael J. Roberts

Chris & David's Top 40 Showtunes You've (Probably) Never Heard @ Davenport's July 9-30 by Michael J. Roberts

Casting Announced for Prop Thtr's "NEVERLAND" Running Oct 25 " Nov 2 by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview Guest: SKLYER ADAMS by Michael J. Roberts

Writers Theatre opens 2018/19 Season with Qui Nguyen's "VIETGONE" Aug 15- Sept 23 by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf Announces Full Casting and Directors for First Four Shows of 2018/19 Season by Michael J. Roberts

MILWAUKEE REP WELCOMES "FEAST OF CRISPIAN" AS NEW RESIDENT THEATER COMPANY by Michael J. Roberts

Black Button Eyes Announces Casting for World Premiere of "NIGHTMARES AND NIGHTCAPS: The Stories of John Collier" by Michael J. Roberts

Navy Pier's Water Colors Presented by CIBC Offers Dynamic Jazz Performances Along the Lakefront by Michael J. Roberts

THE COMMONS AT THE MCA FEATURES FREE 2018 FIFA WORLD CUPâ„¢ MATCHES by Michael J. Roberts

About Face Youth Theatre Presents SCARY STORIES TO SAVE YOUR LIFE July 14-22 by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with THE FUTURE KINGZ Co-Founder ZAYA SOSHO by Michael J. Roberts

MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER'S Associate Artistic Director May Adrales Receives the 2018 Alan Schneider Director Award by Michael J. Roberts

Artistic Director Jacob Harvey To Depart Greenhouse Theater Center by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Chicago Blues Icon MS. TRYSH by Michael J. Roberts

Victory Gardens Theater Announces Lineup for 10th Anniversary IGNITION Festival of New Plays 2018 Festival runs August 3 " 5, 2018 by Michael J. Roberts

THE JOFFREY BALLET BREAKS ATTENDANCE RECORD IN 2017-2018, ACHIEVES HIGHEST GROSSING SEASON IN COMPANY HISTORY by Michael J. Roberts

CHICAGO'S STEPPENWOLF ENSEMBLE MEMBERS BRING THEIR TALENTS TO NEW YORK THIS SUMMER by Michael J. Roberts

"Get on Up" at Navy Pier's Inaugural Chi-Soul Fest June 27-June 30 by Michael J. Roberts

Ghostlight Records To Release Salazar & Iconis "Two-Player Game" July 27 by Michael J. Roberts

WOW BAO To Launch New Dishes on June 11 by Michael J. Roberts

STAR OF "HAMILTON" MANDY GONZALEZ INTRODUCES FIVE NEW TRACKS ON "FEARLESS: B-SIDES" by Michael J. Roberts

Ghostlight Deluxe Releases Sutton Foster's "ME TO THE WORLD" by Michael J. Roberts

DRURY LANE ANNOUNCES CAST FOR "CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF" HELMED BY TONY NOMINEE MARCIA MILGROM DODGE by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Chicago Photo Spotlight: Steppenwolf's "THE ROOMMATE" Directed by Phylicia Rashad by Michael J. Roberts