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Friday, May 12, 2017

Broadway In Chicago Announces Nominees for 6 Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce the twenty-four students nominated for Best Actor and Best [...]

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Monday, May 1, 2017

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with RENT's MICHAEL McCLURE by Michael J. Roberts

Michael McClure (Dance Captain & Swing/Understudy for Mark) discusses the importance and continuing relevance of [...]

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Saturday, April 29, 2017

Showbiz Chicago Photo Spotlight: Drury Lane's "CHICAGO runs through June 18 by Michael J. Roberts

Photo credit: Brett Beiner Photography Drury Lane Theatre opens its electrifying new production of Chicago, featuring [...]

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Broadway In Chicago Announces "RENT" 20th Anniversary Cast To Perform Sidetrack Benefit Concert by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour are excited to announce A SEASON OF LOVE BENEFIT [...]

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Broken Nose Theatre's Hit AT THE TABLE Returns June 29 " July, 28, 2017 at The Den Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Following its critically acclaimed, completely sold-out run at the Berger Park Coach House this winter, Broken [...]

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Thursday, April 27, 2017

Chicago Theatre Mourns The Passing of Martha Lavey by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago theatre has lost a pioneer. Martha Lavey, ensemble member and former Steppenwolf Artistic Director, passed [...]

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Underscore Theatre's World Premiere of MY NAME IS ANNIE KING runs through May 28, 2017 at Pride Arts Center by Michael J. Roberts

Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to present the world premiere musical thriller MY NAME IS ANNIE KING, the [...]

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About Face Presents Chicago Premiere of BRIGHT HALF LIFE " May 26 " July 1@Theater Wit by Michael J. Roberts

Following hit performances of I Am My Own Wife and The Temperamentals, About Face Theatre concludes its 2016-17 Season with the Chicago [...]

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5000 STUDENTS TO ATTEND HAMILTON's CELEBRATED EDUCATION PROGRAM ON APRIL 26 by Michael J. Roberts

The innovative educational program that launched in 2016 at HAMILTON on Broadway, and has subsequently [...]

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EXHIBITIONISM " THE ROLLING STONES, Opens in Chicago Saturday, April 15 by Michael J. Roberts

The Rolling Stones' first ever major exhibition, Exhibitionism, delivered by DHL, makes its Chicago debut [...]

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Monday, April 24, 2017

Broadway In Chicago Announces Annual Summer Monday, August 14, 2017 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce their annual FREE BROADWAY IN CHICAGO SUMMER CONCERT, sponsored by ABC 7 [...]

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Broadway In Chicago Announces ALADDIN Day-Of-Show Rush Seats by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the premiere engagement of the eagerly-anticipated North American [...]

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Monday, April 17, 2017

SHOWBIZ NATION With MICHAEL ROBERTS/ Interview with ADAM STEVENSON by Michael J. Roberts

ADAM STEVENSON discusses preparing for his dual roles as standby for Jafar & Sultan in [...]

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Monday, March 13, 2017

BROADWAY IN CHICAGO ANNOUNCES NEXT SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce its next season line-up: Andrew Lloyd Webber's SCHOOL [...]

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Chicago Theatre Week 2017 Smashes Record In Fifth Year by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Theatre Week, an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago, reached [...]

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Sunday, March 12, 2017

SHOWBIZ NATION with Michael Roberts: Interview with Circus 1903 Puppeteer DANIEL FANNING by Michael J. Roberts

CIRCUS 1903 "The Golden Age of Circus, Elephant puppeteer DANIEL FANNING discusses bringing these two [...]

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Friday, March 10, 2017

Hubbard Street welcomes Alexandra Wells as Director of Artist Training by Michael J. Roberts

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, under the artistic direction of Glenn Edgerton and executive leadership of [...]

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Spotlight: Kokandy Productions' THE WIZ " Through April 16, 2017 at Theater Wit by Michael J. Roberts

Kokandy Productions is pleased to launch its fifth anniversary season with a revival of the Tony [...]

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GROUNDBREAKING ART AIDS AMERICA EXHIBITION MUST CLOSE APRIL 2 by Michael J. Roberts

The groundbreaking traveling exhibition Art AIDS America must close at the new Alphawood Gallery (2401 [...]

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MCA Presents PETER BROOK + MARIE-HÉLÈNE ESTIENNE BATTLEFIELD by Michael J. Roberts

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago presents Battlefield, an interpretation of the great Indian epic [...]

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Brown Paper Box Co.'s Presents "Positively Present: An Uplifting Cabaret" by Michael J. Roberts

Brown Paper Box Co. is thrilled to announce their upcoming cabaret event, hosted by company [...]

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Hamilton Comes To Lullabies: Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Songs From Hamilton, Out March 31 by Michael J. Roberts

Half history lesson, half Broadway wildfire hit, the music from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking musical ‘Hamilton’ [...]

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Wednesday, March 8, 2017

SHOWBIZ NATION With MICHAEL ROBERTS: Interview with MIKE TYLER, Co-Creator of THE NAKED MAGICIANS by Michael J. Roberts

MIKE TYLER, co-creator of THE NAKED MAGICIANS, discusses the R-rated magic show which is which [...]

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Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Lyric Opera's "Jesus Christ Superstar" Tickets Go On Sale One Year Early by Michael J. Roberts

In anticipation of high ticket demand, Lyric Opera of Chicago announced today that the initial block [...]

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Monday, March 6, 2017

SHOWBIZ NATION With MICHAEL ROBERTS: INTERVIEW WITH TOM D'ANGORA by Michael J. Roberts

Theater producer and political activist TOM D’ANGORA discusses the 2016 Presidential campaign for which he [...]

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Paramount Announces Cast for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR April 19-May 28 by Michael J. Roberts

What began as a 1970s rock opera concept album became a global stage phenomenon that [...]

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Sunday, March 5, 2017

Orlando Philharmonic 25th Anniversary Season To Include Yo-Yo Ma by Michael J. Roberts

The Orlando Philharmonic announced its 25th Anniversary Season today, including a one-night-only gala anniversary concert [...]

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SHOWBIZ NATION with MICHAEL ROBERTS: Interview with KAREN MASON by Michael J. Roberts

One of my favorite guests, Broadway and Cabaret star KAREN MASON discusses the release of [...]

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Thursday, March 2, 2017

Drury Lane announces casting for CHICAGO by Michael J. Roberts

Drury Lane Theatre announces casting for its electrifying new production of Chicago, featuring a book [...]

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TIMELINE THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES 2017-18 SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

TimeLine Theatre Company, recipient of the 2016 MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions and [...]

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Broadway In Chicago Announces Daniel Breaker joining HAMILTON Chicago Company as Aaron Burr by Michael J. Roberts

Producer Jeffrey Seller is thrilled to announce Tony Award® nominee DANIEL BREAKER will join the [...]

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All that Chat

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Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off