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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Amazing Sammo Productions Closes 2014 Season With “FRIENDISIMO!” by Michael Roberts

Amazing Sammo Productions will round out its 2014 season at Gorilla Tango Bucktown with comedic variety show, “Sam and Mickey Are Friends: FRIENDISIMO!” Performances will run F…

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DANCING PROS Hosted by Alan Thicke Announces Cast Coming to Cadillac Palace Nov 1 & 2 by Michael Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the casting of the 2014-2015 National Tour of Dancing Pros: Live! which will have its tour launch at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 West Randol…

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Tuesday, September 16, 2014

THE HOUSE THEATRE OF CHICAGO PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF “SEASON ON THE LINE” RUNS SEPT 12 – OCT 26 AT THE CHOPIN by Michael Roberts

The House Theatre of Chicago presents Season on the Line, the first production of the company’s 13thseason, at the Chopin Theatre Upstairs Theatre, 1543 W. Division St., Friday, Sept. 12 �…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:11PM

Broadway In Chicago Announces Individual Tix On Sale Sept. 19 for ANNIE, Playing Nov. 18-30 at the Cadillac Palace by Michael Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that individual tickets for the new U.S. National Tour of ANNIE will go on sale to the public Friday, Sept. 19 at 10 AM.   Directed by original l…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:53PM
Monday, September 15, 2014

VIA Festival 2014 – Audio/Visual Festival in Chicago Starring Mykki Blanco, Anamanaguchi, Princess Nokia + Many More by Michael Roberts

VIA Fest is an audio & visual festival that uses traditional and unconventional spaces along with a heavy focus on visuals to create a unique one-time experience. This year’s VIA Festi…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:45PM

Elements Contemporary Ballet’s World Premiere of THE SUN KING at Jay Pritzker Pavilion Nov. 13-15, 2014 by Michael Roberts

Elements Contemporary Ballet will premiere a new ballet work, The Sun King, on the beautiful Jay Pritzker Pavilion stage in Chicago’s Millennium Park on November 13-15, 2014 as part of Spi…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:01PM

Theatre Communications Group Announces Ninth Round of Recipients of Fox Foundation Resident Actor Fellowships by Michael Roberts

The William & Eva Fox Foundation and Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, are pleased to announce the ninth round of Fox Foundation Resident Actor F…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:30PM

VETERAN SOLO-PERFORMANCE GROUP SWEAT GIRLS PREMIERE THE SWEAT GIRLS ARE … 21 AND FINALLY LEGAL! AT THE HEARTLAND STUDIO, SEPTEMBER 26 – OCTOBER 12 by Michael Roberts

Solo-performance group Sweat Girls are proud to announce their latest stand-alone production, The Sweat Girls are …21 and Finally Legal!, playing at the Heartland Studio, 7016 N. Glenwood …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:25PM

“THIRSTY” RETURNS FOR A STAGGERING SEVENTH SEASON by Michael Roberts

Thirsty: Chicago’s Premier Improv Drinking Party makes its triumphant return for its staggering SEVENTH season at the Apollo Studio Theater this weekend, Friday and Saturday night, Sept. 1…

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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE OFFERS ENCORE SCREENINGS FOR FRANKENSTEIN Starring Olivier Award Winners BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH & JONNY LEE MILLER Alternating by Michael Roberts

Due to unprecedented audience demand, NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE is pleased to announce special encore screenings of The National Theatre of Great Britain’s acclaimed Olivier Award winning prod…

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Sunday, September 14, 2014

Podcast with ‘Evil Dead-The Musical’s’ CALLIE JOHNSON by Michael Roberts

Podcast with CALLIE JOHNSON from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. One of Chicago’s most compelling actresses, Callie Johnson discusses her dual roles in the new tour of EVIL DEAD- THE MUSICAL…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:43PM

STEPPENWOLF THEATRE COMPANY BEGINS 2014/15 SUBSCRIPTION SEASON WITH THE NIGHT ALIVE BY CONOR McPHERSON by Michael Roberts

Steppenwolf Theatre Company launches its 2014/15 Subscription Season with the Chicago premiere production of The Night Alive by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson. Henry Wishcamper direct…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:57AM

CHICAGOLAND’S HOTTEST NEW SPANISH RESTAURANT, EL TAPEO, PRESENTS “THE SOUND FACTORY” FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS by Michael Roberts

Chicagoland’s hottest new dining destination El Tapeo is proud to announce the launch of The Sound Factory, a weekly lineup of live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. …

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Saturday, September 13, 2014

Chicago Theatres Dim Lights In Honor of GYNN, YVON & LEONARD. SpitzBurger To Open On Sept. 15th With Profits To Go To Families of Molly & Ber by Michael Roberts

In memory of beloved Chicago actors Bernie Yvon, Molly Glynn and  legendary radio personality Roy Leonard, theaters throughout the City of Chicago, including all four Broadway In Chicago ho…

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Redtwists’ World Premiere of ANOTHER BONE Runs Sept. 20- Oct. 19 by Michael Roberts

Marie is a 9/11 widow who lost her fireman husband in the tragedy. Five years later, she is remarried to a fine man, and her teenage son is doing well. That’s when the bones start comi…

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DEAD WRITERS THEATRE COLLECTIVE PRESENTS TWO BENEFIT PERFORMANCES OF PIERRE CARLET DE MARIVAUX’S “THE GAME OF LOVE AND CHANCE” TRANSLATED AND AD by Michael Roberts

Dead Writers Theatre Collective presents two benefit performances of Pierre Carlet De Marivaux’s “The Game of Love & Chance,” translated and adapted by Stephen Wadswort…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:03PM

FAIRMONT CHICAGO, MILLENNIUM PARK ANNOUNCES ROOM NIGHTS FOR RASCALS PROGRAM by Michael Roberts

This holiday season, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, 200 North Columbus Drive, encourages meeting planners to put their meeting, gala or holiday party to work for their communities throug…

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Broadway In Chicago Announces The Return of “RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles”, April 14 – 19, 2015 by Michael Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that direct from their phenomenally successful Broadway engagement, the internationally-acclaimed Beatles concert, RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles,…

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Thursday, September 11, 2014

HEALING HEART at Brick City Center For the Arts by Michael Roberts

For a few weeks every year, the Brick City Center for the Arts fills its walls with art therapy. These are pieces created by people who have felt hopeless, helpless or unworthy; people who h…

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Florida Studio Theatre National Showcase of New Plays at Keating Theatre, 11/21-23 by Michael Roberts

Playwrights, directors, and agents alike will gather in FloridaStudio Theatre’s Keating Theatre on November 21, 22, and 23, 2014 for the National Showcase of New Plays. The National Ne…

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Audra McDonald, Kathy Griffin, ‘STARCATCHER’, Itzak Perlman, Alvin Ailey and More Set for the Van Wezel’s 2014-15 by Michael Roberts

Once again crowned as the No. 1 Performing Arts Hall of its size in North America (Venues Today, 2000 seat category), the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is proud to announce a new season bus…

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Tickets to ANNIE at Jacksonville’s Times-Union Center’s Moran Theater On Sale Sept. 12 by Michael Roberts

The new U.S. National Tour of ANNIE will play at Jacksonville’s Times-Union Center’s Moran Theater from Tuesday, October 21st through Sunday, October 26th for eight performances …

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Alhambra to Present MAN OF LA MANCHA Through Oct. 12 by Michael Roberts

In his previous appearance at the Alhambra as the lead in South Pacific, Christopher Sanders received a standing ovation each night. On September 10, the dashing singer returns to the Alhamb…

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Mad Cow Theatre Presents Wesley Slade in THE WHO’S TOMMY Oct. 3- Nov. 2 by Michael Roberts

Mad Cow Theatre Presents, Wesley Slade in THE WHO’S TOMMY – October 3-November 2. Come on the Amazing Journey for this mind-expanding tale of the world’s first Pinball Wiza…

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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Broadway In Chicago Announces The Return of STOMP For One Week Only Jan. 20 – 25 by Michael Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce STOMP, the international percussion sensation, returns to Chicago by popular demand for a limited one-week engagement at the Bank of America Theat…

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The Celebrated Singer/Pianist Covers Christmas Classics with GRAMMY® Award-Winning Pianist Alan Broadbent on A Michael Feinstein Christmas by Michael Roberts

First Digital and Wide Release Set for Release October 14, 2014  Preorder Album Here: http://smarturl.it/FeinsteinChristmasCD Concord Records is delighted to announce the release of A Micha…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:28PM

Winter Break Camps at Emerald City Theatre School Learning through Play over the Holidays by Michael Roberts

If you’re not sure how to stimulate your little one’s imagination during the winter break, bring them to Emerald City Theatre School’s Winter Camps. Camps take place at the…

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About Face Theatre Presents 2nd Annual THE BLACK AND TAN SUPPER CLUB Friday, October 10, 2014 аt the InterContinental Chicago Exclusive Throwback to by Michael Roberts

For one exclusive night, step back into the golden age of Chicago’s Bohemian society as About Face Theatre presents THE BLACK AND TAN SUPPER CLUB on Friday, October 10, 2014 fro…

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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Writers Theatre to break ground on new Theatre Center with contractor W.E. O’Neil by Michael Roberts

Writers Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma are pleased to announce the next phase of development of its new Theatre Center: demolition, gro…

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Chicago Shakespeare Theater Presents a World’s Stage production from South Africa Isango Ensemble’s The Magic Flute Thirty Actors and Musicians tr by Michael Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) presents Isango Ensemble’s The Magic Flute (Impempe Yomlingo), bringing thirty actors and musicians from South Africa to Chicago as part of CST’s celebr…

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A RED ORCHID THEATRE OPENS 22ND SEASON WITH THE US PREMIERE OF STRANDLINE BY ABBIE SPALLEN DIRECTED BY JR SULLIVAN OCTOBER 23 – DECEMBER 7, 2014 by Michael Roberts

A Red Orchid Theatre opens its 22nd Season with the US premiere of Strandline, written by Abbie Spallen and directed by JR Sullivan (The Faith Healer). The production runsOctober 23 – Dece…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:03PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards