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Tuesday, June 12, 2018

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

Photo Credit: Joel Moorman Now in rehearsals,Â Steppenwolf Theatre CompanyÂ presents the Chicago premiere production ofÂ The RoommateÂ byÂ Jen [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:04PM[SHARE]

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS WILL RECORD THE NEW MUSICAL FROM THE PUBLIC THEATER "MISS YOU LIKE HELL" Featuring Daphne Rubin-Vega by Michael J. Roberts

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDSÂ has announced it will record the newÂ musicalÂ Miss YouÂ LikeÂ Hell, the New York premiere production fromÂ The [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:04PM[SHARE]

Rachel Rockwell's Legacy Lives In The Actors She Influenced by Michael J. Roberts

By: Michael J. Roberts Feature Photo:Â Rachel Rockwell in rehearsal for “Shakespeare in Love” at Chicago [...]

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Monday, June 11, 2018

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with America's Got Talent Contestant CAROLINE BARAN by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago native Caroline Baran discusses winning over the America’s Got Talent judges with her soulful [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 08:42PM[SHARE]

ACTRESS TURNED AMERICAN PSYCHIC AUTHOR MARLA FREES TO INSPIRE AUDIENCES JULY 14 AT AURORA'S COPLEY THEATRE by Michael J. Roberts

While shooting a TV commercial in Los Angeles, actress Marla Frees was given a message. [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 08:42PM[SHARE]

Navy Pier and Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Ferris Wheel on June 21 by Michael J. Roberts

More than 2,000 miles may separate them, but Chicago's Navy Pier and Santa Monica Pier [...]

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Broadway In Chicago Announces "WAITRESS" Casts Two Young Chicago Actresses In Role of 'Lulu' by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that two young local actresses have been cast [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:36PM[SHARE]

EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF OSCEOLA COUNTY AND ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCE NEW SUMMER PARTNERSHIP by Michael J. Roberts

The Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County and Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra announced a new partnership,Â Osceola [...]

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Broadway In Chicago Announces "THE CHER SHOW" $25 Tix Lottery by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In ChicagoÂ and ProducersÂ Flody SuarezÂ andÂ Jeffrey SellerÂ arepleased toÂ announce a digital lottery, powered by Broadway Direct,Â forÂ the Pre-Broadway [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:36PM[SHARE]

9th ANNUAL CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL: June 26 & 27, 2018 at The Den Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Photo by: Juan Carlos Pelayo/HighFiveFoto. The CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVALÂ (#1MPF) returns for its ninth year! [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:36PM[SHARE]

THE LATINX THEATRE COMMONS PRESENTS CARNAVAL 2018: "ConeXion!" July 19-21 by Michael J. Roberts

The Latinx Theatre Commons (LTC) proudly presents the 2018 LTC Carnaval of New Latinx Work [...]

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Friday, June 8, 2018

RENT Is More Relevant Now Then Ever by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: Michael J. Roberts Highly Recommended One of the most frequently asked questions posed [...]

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

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Third Annual Navy Pier Pride Celebrates LGBTQ+ Community and Culture by Michael J. Roberts

Navy Pier Pride Presented by American AirlinesÂ is coming through with flying colors this year! Kicking [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:48PM[SHARE]

BROADWAY IN CHICAGO ANNOUNCES FULL CASTING FOR "HEARTBREAK HOTEL" by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago, the producers ofÂ HEARTBREAK HOTEL, and Authentic Brands Group (ABG), owner of Elvis [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:48PM[SHARE]

Marriott Theatre's "MURDER FOR TWO" runs July 3- Aug 26 by Michael J. Roberts

"This production provides a fantastic evening of murder mystery, zany comedy, and true virtuoso performances. There are only two performers that take on 13 roles throughout the entire 90 min…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:48PM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with IHSMTA Best Actor Nominee JOHNNY RABE by Michael J. Roberts

One of Chicago’s finest young actors, JOHNNY RABE discusses his lead role in The Chicago [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:24AM[SHARE]

SHOWBIZ CHICAGO: Interview IHSMTA Best Actress Nominee JOY WOODS by Michael J. Roberts

JOY WOODS, Best Actress Nominee, discusses her performance as "Deloris Van Cartier" in Homewood-Flossmoor High [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:24AM[SHARE]

www.MilwaukeeRep.com | @MilwRep MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER HOLDS SPECIAL ONE DAY SALE ON MONDAY, JUNE 18 FOR THE TONY AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL " by Michael J. Roberts

Â Milwaukee Repertory TheaterÂ kicks off the 65thÂ Anniversary Season with the four-time Tony Award- winning musicalÂ In the [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:24AM[SHARE]

TONY® AWARD-WINNER LEN CARIOU PRESENTS & STARS IN "BROADWAY AND THE BARD: AN EVENING OF SHAKESPEARE & SONG" AT STAGE 773 JUNE 6-10 by Michael J. Roberts

TonyÂ® award-winning actor Len Cariou (Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music, Applause), in collaboration with [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:24AM[SHARE]

BROADWAY IN CHICAGO ANNOUNCES ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS RECIPIENTS by Michael J. Roberts

Â In celebration of outstanding achievement in high school musical theater performances,Â Broadway In ChicagoÂ is thrilled to [...]

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Monday, June 4, 2018

Sing and Dance Along to Movies with Music at Navy Pier's 2nd Annual Water Flicks by Michael J. Roberts

Navy Pier, Chicago's iconic year-round destination, has teamed up with Chicago International Film Festival and [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:12PM[SHARE]

Saturday, June 2, 2018

Steppenwolf's Phylicia Rashad Helmed "The Roommate" Runs June 21-Aug 5 by Michael J. Roberts

Now in rehearsals,Â Steppenwolf Theatre CompanyÂ presents the Chicago premiere production ofÂ The RoommateÂ byÂ Jen Silverman, directed by Tony [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:24PM[SHARE]

Broken Nose Theatre's "THE OPPORTUNITIES OF EXTINCTION" Runs June 1 " 30 at The Den Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Broken Nose Theatre,Â recipient of theÂ 2018 Broadway In Chicago Emerging Theatre Award,Â is pleased to continue its [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:24PM[SHARE]

Friday, June 1, 2018

Chicago Jazz Orchestra's "Mondays at the Mill" summer cocktail hour series, every Monday in June & July, launches Mon 6/4 w/Dee Alexander @ by Michael J. Roberts

Join the Chicago Jazz Orchestra every Monday in June and July at the Green Mill, [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:04PM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 31, 2018

FUNNY LADIES AROUND THE WORLD ARE INVITED TO APPLY FOR THE 7th ANNUAL CHICAGO WOMEN'S FUNNY FESTIVAL by Michael J. Roberts

Â Stage 773Â Executive Producer Jill Valentine and co-producer Liz McArthur are thrilled to announce that they [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:48PM[SHARE]

RENAISSANCE CHICAGO DOWNTOWN HOTEL PRESENTS "GLOBAL DAY OF DISCOVERY R.E.D. FEST" TUESDAY, JUNE 5th by Michael J. Roberts

Â On Tuesday, June 5th, all 160 Renaissance Hotels around the world will unite to [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:48PM[SHARE]

EAGLEWOOD RESORT & SPA ANNOUNCES RENOVATION AND NEW RESTAURANT by Michael J. Roberts

The sophisticated, AAA Four-DiamondÂ Eaglewood Resort & Spa, 1401 Nordic Road, Itasca,Â is pleased to present its [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:48PM[SHARE]

Calling All Young Ladies Celebrating a QuinceaÃ±era! by Michael J. Roberts

Photo Credit: James Richards IV Photography / Navy Pier For the second consecutive year, Navy [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:54PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Navy Pier's Free Inaugural 'LatiNxt' Brings World-Renowned Talent in Latin Music to Chicago's Lakefront Stage by Michael J. Roberts

Â Experience the bold and future sounds of Latin music at Navy Pier's inauguralÂ LatiNxt Presented by [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:24PM[SHARE]

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Raises More Than $630,000 Through 25th Anniversary Season Gala Celebration by Michael J. Roberts

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra announced that it has raised more than $630,000 during its 25thÂ Anniversary [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:24PM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 24, 2018

MAC'S 2018 LAKESIDE PAVILION FREE OUTDOOR SUMMER SERIES OF FILMS AND CONCERTS by Michael J. Roberts

McAninch Arts Center, located at 425 Fawell Blvd. on the campus of College of DuPage [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 08:06PM[SHARE]

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