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Monday, April 16, 2018

First Look At Lyric Opera’s “JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR” by Michael J. Roberts

The North American premiere of Timothy Sheader’s explosive Olivier Award-winning production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:24PM

BOING! Festival Saturday, June 10 at Chicago Children’s Theatre – The Station by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago has a new, family-friendly summer festival to look forward to: the BOING! Festival (Big [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:24PM

Sideshow Theatre To Honor Chicago Women’s Health Center by Michael J. Roberts

Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to announce the Chicago Women’s Health Center is the recipient of its 2018 Sideshow Impact Award [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:24PM

PRIDE FILM FESTIVAL on May 8 to be “Celebrating Who We Are” by Michael J. Roberts

Pride Films and Plays’ eighth monthly festival of LGBTQ independent films will be screened on [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:24PM
Monday, April 9, 2018

Broadway Legend Betty Buckley Debuts New Live Album “HOPE” June 8 by Michael J. Roberts

Tony Award-winning Broadway legend BETTY BUCKLEY will release her inspiring and emotionally-compelling new live album Hope – a profound [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:00PM
Friday, March 16, 2018

FIREBRAND THEATRE CONCLUDES SEASON WITH “9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL” April 7- May 20 by Michael J. Roberts

Following its critically acclaimed hit LIZZIE, Firebrand Theatre, the first musical theatre company committed to employing and empowering [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:50PM

About Face Theatre Announces Casting For Midwest Premiere of “BULL IN A CHINA SHOP” by Michael J. Roberts

About Face Theatre is pleased to announce casting for its Midwest premiere of Bryna Turner’s comedy BULL IN A CHINA [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:44PM

About Face Theatre’s Midwest Premiere of “TIME IS ON OUR SIDE” Runs Through April 7 by Michael J. Roberts

Following its sell-out hit Significant Other, About Face Theatre is pleased to continue its 2017-18 season with the Midwest [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:39PM

April PRIDE FILM FESTIVAL to focus on “LGBT Families” by Michael J. Roberts

Pride Films and Plays’ monthly festival of LGBTQ independent films, which was launched in October, [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:31PM

Raven Theatre’s World Premiere of Philip Dawkins’ “THE GENTLEMAN CALLER” Runs March 28 – May 13 by Michael J. Roberts

Raven Theatre is pleased to continue its 35th anniversary season with the world premiere of Philip Dawkins’ provocative [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:18PM

Gift Theatre’s “HANG MAN” playing through April 29 by Michael J. Roberts

The Gift Theatre is pleased to launch its 17th season with the world premiere of Stacy Osei-Kuffour’s haunting [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:12PM

Prop Thtr Announces 2018-19 Season by Michael J. Roberts

The Prop Thtr is pleased to announce its 2018-19 Season, kicking off this fall with NEVERLAND, a new [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:05PM

Lyric Opera’sNorth American premiere of Timothy Sheader’s explosive Olivier Award-winning production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera Jes by Michael J. Roberts

Artists from the bands Postmodern Jukebox, tUnE-yArDs and Diane Coffee join Broadway and West End talent for Lyric Opera’s North American premiere [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:52PM

New American Folk Theatre’s HOT PINK, OR READY TO BLOW Runs Through April 7 @ The Den by Michael J. Roberts

 t’s Pompeii meets Heathers as New American Folk Theatre presents the Midwest premiere of Johnny Drago’s 1980s-infused comedy HOT PINK, OR READY [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:33PM

Kokandy Productions “GRAND HOTEL” Runs April 15-May 27 at Theater Wit by Michael J. Roberts

Kokandy Productions is pleased to present the final production of its fifth anniversary season: the Tony [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:25PM

Hell in a Handbag Presents “L’IMITATION OF LIFE” March 31-May 6 @ Stage 773 by Michael J. Roberts

Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to kick off its 2018 Season with a revival [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:18PM

Barrel of Monkeys Presents THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA: Stories That Groove Through April 9 by Michael J. Roberts

 Barrel of Monkeys is pleased to present THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA: Stories That Groove, the company’s annual all-musical revue, [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:10PM

Walkabout Theater’s U.S. Premiere of “THE BRINK! or Nobody’s Ever Kissed Me Like That…” Runs Through March 30th by Michael J. Roberts

Walkabout Theater Company and Links Hall, in association with the National Performance Network, is pleased to present the [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:39PM

TIMELINE THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES 2018-19 SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

TimeLine Theatre Company, acclaimed for presenting plays inspired by history that connect to today’s social [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:15PM

Former FBI Director James Comey will headline Chicago Humanities Festival event on Friday April 20 by Michael J. Roberts

The Chicago Humanities Festival announced today it will host former Director of the Federal Bureau [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:07PM

Corn Productions “HISTORY OF THE INTERNET” Runs March 29-April 28 by Michael J. Roberts

Corn Productions announces the world premiere of “History of the Internet” running Thursdays, Fridays, and [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:58PM
Friday, February 2, 2018

Broadway In Chicago Announces Tickets Now On Sale For World Premiere/Broadway-bound PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL by Michael J. Roberts

 Rehearsal for the World Premiere of the Broadway-bound PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL began  January 22, 2018.  PRETTY WOMAN: [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:00AM

Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series Presents Patti LuPone with Seth Rudetsky March 5th at 6:30pm and 9pm by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series and Mark Cortale are pleased to present Patti LuPone with Seth Rudetsky as pianist and host. The [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:51AM

About Face Theatre Announces WONKA BALL at Saturday Night Live: The Experience! Friday, May 11, 2018 at Museum of Broadcast Communications by Michael J. Roberts

About Face Theatre is pleased to announce its annual gala and Chicago’s hottest party: WONKA BALL at Saturday Night [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:07AM

Greenhouse Theater Center Announces Casting for Chicago Premiere of ‘BIRDS OF A FEATHER’ by Michael J. Roberts

The Greenhouse Theater Center is pleased to announce casting for the Chicago premiere of Marc Acito’s touching and humorous play BIRDS [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:47AM
Thursday, February 1, 2018

GIFTED PIANIST ORLI SHAHAM JOINS ERIC JACOBSEN AND THE ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC TO CELEBRATE BERNSTEIN AND DVOŘÁK’S NEW WORLD by Michael J. Roberts

One of today’s most gifted pianists, Orli Shaham, joins conductor Eric Jacobsen and the Orlando [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:34PM

THE AUDITORIUM THEATRE AWARDED $425,000 GRANT FROM MACARTHUR FOUNDATION by Michael J. Roberts

The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University has been awarded a $425,000 grant from the John D. [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:28PM

American Blues Theater announces casting for the World Premiere of Gary Griffin helmed “Six Corners” written by Keith Huff by Michael J. Roberts

American Blues Theater announces casting for the World Premiere of Six Corners, written by Keith [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:23PM

Steppenwolf’s Chicago Premiere of Obie Award-Winning Play “You Got Older” Plays Through March 11 by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere production of the Obie Award-winning play You Got Older, [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:12PM

Chimera Ensemble presents the World Premiere of ‘CAM BABY’ Feb 9 – March 3 at Collaboraction Studios by Michael J. Roberts

After a provocative first season, Chimera Ensemble is launching into Season Two with the world [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:04PM
Wednesday, January 17, 2018

‘RAGTIME’ Kicks Off Marriott Theatre’s 2018 Season, Jan. 24- March 18 by Michael J. Roberts

From the volatile melting pot of New York City at the dawn of a new [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:32PM

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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