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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

Underscore’s 4th Annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL Runs Feb. 6 -16 by Michael J. Roberts

Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to present its 4th annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, created to showcase and support [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:20PM

The Joyce Foundation names Links Hall a 2018 Joyce Awards recipient by Michael J. Roberts

 The Joyce Foundation announced today that Links Hall and dancer/choreographer Onye Ozuzu have been awarded a 2018 Joyce Award to activate their [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:20AM

Broadway In Chicago Announces Return of ‘ON YOUR FEET!’ THE EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFAN BROADWAY MUSICAL by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and ON YOUR FEET! are delighted to announce that individual tickets for the hit [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:08AM

BLUE MAN GROUP ANNOUNCES EXPANDED SPRING PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE AT CHICAGO’S BRIAR STREET THEATRE by Michael J. Roberts

Blue Man Group, celebrating 20 years at Chicago’s Briar Street Theatre (3133 N. Halsted), will [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:27AM

Broadway In Chicago Announces THE MAGIC OF ADAM TRENT To Play Cadillac Palace March 16 & 17 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and the producers of the world’s best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS, [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:18AM

Rehearsal Photos of Steppenwolf’s Chicago Premiere of Obie Award Winning Play ‘YOU GOT OLDER’ by Michael J. Roberts

Photo Credit: Joel Moorman Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere production of the Obie [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:57AM

Broadway In Chicago Announces Tickets On Sale Today For Chicago Premiere of ‘A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME’ by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and the producers of A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME are delighted to announce that [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:35AM
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Monday, December 18, 2017

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with TONY Nominee MONTEGO GLOVER by Michael J. Roberts

TONY Award Nominee MONTEGO GLOVER discusses playing Angelica Schuyler in the hit Chicago company of [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:06PM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017

ART BASEL IN MIAMI BEACH 2017 Dec. 7-10 by Michael J. Roberts

Now in its 16th edition, Art Basel in Miami Beach brings together art enthusiasts from [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:18PM

Conversations: Art Basel’s 2017 Program in Miami Beach by Michael J. Roberts

Conversations, Art Basel’s talks series, will bring together leading artists, gallerists, collectors, art historians, curators, [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:18PM

Art Basel announces details of its 2017 Film program in Miami Beach by Michael J. Roberts

From December 7 to December 9, 2017, Art Basel will present a premier program of film and video [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:18PM

Your Guide To Untitled, Miami Beach, 2017 by Michael J. Roberts

The sixth edition of Untitled, Miami Beach continues the fair’s unique curatorial vision with 137 [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:18PM

Philipp Kaiser To Curate Public Sector at Art Basel in Miami by Michael J. Roberts

2017 marks the first year that Philipp Kaiser, independent curator and critic, will curate the [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:18PM
Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Pegasus Theatre’s “SHAKIN’ THE MESS OUTTA MISERY” NOV 8 – DEC 10 at CHICAGO DRAMATISTS by Michael J. Roberts

Pegasus Theatre Chicago is proud to announce the first production in its 2017 – 2018 season, “Legacies,” Shakin’ [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 08:04PM

Porchlight’s Smash Hit “Billy Elliot” Extends To Dec. 31 by Michael J. Roberts

 Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to announce the second extension of Billy Elliot the [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 08:04PM
Sunday, November 5, 2017

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Episode Guest: “Billy Elliot” Director/Choreographer BRENDA DIDIER by Michael J. Roberts

One of our favorite creative ladies of the stage, Brenda Didier returns to the broadcast [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:12PM

Broadway In Chicago Announces The Return of “Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Potter Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff” by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago, Starvox Entertainment and Potted Productions are delighted to announce the return of [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:12PM

Porchlight’s “Billy Elliot” Is Pure Electricity by Michael J. Roberts

R.P. Alberto Highly Recommended About 15 minutes after walking out of Porchlight Music Theatre’s sold [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:54AM
Saturday, November 4, 2017

“SCHOOL OF ROCK” PROVES THE IMPORTANCE OF ARTS IN SCHOOLS by Michael J. Roberts

Highly Recommended Reviewed by: R.P. Alberto It is great to see a composer getting back [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:54PM
Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Broadway In Chicago Announces RICHARD THOMAS & DAISY EAGAN Among Cast of “THE HUMANS” NATIONAL TOUR by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and Producers Scott Rudin and Barry Diller today announced the cast and itinerary for the national [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:42PM

Guest Conductor and Concert Pianist Jeffrey Kahane Joins The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra For Beethoven & Mozart by Michael J. Roberts

Equally at home at the keyboard or on the podium, Jeffrey Kahane has established an [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:42PM

CONTEMPORARY GRAPHIC DESIGN EXHIBIT LAUNCHES AT INSTITUTO CERVANTES: DESIGNERS WITH CHARACTER by Michael J. Roberts

Instituto Cervantes of Chicago, 31 W. Ohio, proudly presents Designers with Character, a group show by contemporary [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:42PM

Northlight Theatre’s Midwest Premiere of “The Book of Will” Runs Nov. 9- Dec. 17 by Michael J. Roberts

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:42PM
Monday, October 23, 2017

Griffin Theatre Company Announces 30th Anniversary Season by Michael J. Roberts

Griffin Theatre Company is pleased to announce its 30th Anniversary Season, featuring four productions exploring the theme “the [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:42PM

CHITA RIVERA & SETH RUDETSKY COMING TO STEPPENWOLF’S LookOut SERIES by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series is pleased to announce their exciting Winter 2017-18 Lineup, which will feature two-time [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:12PM

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Episode Guest: “School Of Rock’s” MATT BITTNER by Michael J. Roberts

Fresh off the smash Broadway run of Noel Coward’s “Present Laughter” opposite Kevin Kline, MATT [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:12PM

“Gateway to OZ” Gala For Cancer Research To Feature EARTH, WIND & FIRE Nov. 18 @ McCormick Place Grand Ballroom by Michael J. Roberts

Gateway for Cancer Research (Gateway) founder Richard J Stephenson and Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson announce world-renowned [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:12PM

INSTITUTO CERVANTES OF CHICAGO PRESENTS FREE CHILDREN’S BILINGUAL STOP-MOTION FILM WORKSHOP by Michael J. Roberts

In partnership with the 34th Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, Instituto Cervantes of Chicago presents ¡Anímate with Animayo!, a stop-motion [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:12PM

MCA OPENS NEW COMMONS SPACE FOR LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT by Michael J. Roberts

On Saturday, October 21, 2017, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago officially activated its new multi-purpose learning [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:12PM

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