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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, Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere production of The Roommate by Jen [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:04PM

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

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced it will record the new musical Miss You Like Hell, the New York premiere production from The [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:04PM

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

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

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:54PM
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

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

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 [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:36PM

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

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, Osceola [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:36PM

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

Broadway In Chicago and Producers Flody Suarez and Jeffrey Seller arepleased to announce a digital lottery, powered by Broadway Direct, for the Pre-Broadway [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:36PM

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 FESTIVAL (#1MPF) returns for its ninth year! [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:36PM

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 [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:36PM
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
Wednesday, June 6, 2018

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

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

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:48PM

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

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

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:48PM

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 m…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:48PM
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

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

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

 Milwaukee Repertory Theater kicks off the 65th Anniversary Season with the four-time Tony Award- winning musical In the [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:24AM

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

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

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:24AM

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

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

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:24AM
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
Saturday, June 2, 2018

Steppenwolf’s Phylicia Rashad Helmed “The Roommate” Runs June 21-Aug 5 by Michael J. Roberts

Now in rehearsals, Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere production of The Roommate by Jen Silverman, directed by Tony [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:24PM

Broken Nose Theatre’s “THE OPPORTUNITIES OF EXTINCTION” Runs June 1 – 30 at The Den Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

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

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:24PM
Friday, June 1, 2018
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

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

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:48PM

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

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

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:48PM

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

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

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:48PM

Calling All Young Ladies Celebrating a Quinceañera! by Michael J. Roberts

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

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:54PM
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

 Experience the bold and future sounds of Latin music at Navy Pier’s inaugural LatiNxt Presented by [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:24PM

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 25th Anniversary [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:24PM
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

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 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic