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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Tickets to THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at the Dr. Phillips Center On Sale Friday, September 26 at 10 a.m. by Michael Roberts

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, in partnership with Florida Theatrical Association and Broadway Across America, announces that tickets forCameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd…

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SHREK, FOUR GUYS NAMED JOSE & More Set for Spanish Lyric Theatre’s 2014-15 Season by Michael Roberts

Spanish Lyric Theatre and SLT Productions, the nation’s oldest Hispanic theatre company and the longest running theatre in the greater Tampa Bay Area, has announced its 56th consecutiv…

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St. Petersburg City Theatre’s ‘DRACULA’ Begins October 24 by Michael Roberts

St. Petersburg City Theatre is putting the fun into fundraiser with a cheeky adaption of an “Oh, so British” Pantomime, or Panto. Dracula is on the loose in London hunting for th…

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Podcast with Singer/Songwriter NATALIA SAFRAN by Michael Roberts

Podcast with Singer/Songwriter NATALIA SAFRAN from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Singer/Songwriter/Humanitarian NATALIA SAFRAN discusses her phenomenally successful recording career, her musical…

SOURCE: SHOWBIZ NoFLO at 08:37PM

Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences’ THE WIZARD OF OZ Runs Nov. 7- Jan 4 by Michael Roberts

Follow the yellow brick road to The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive in Lincolnshire, for the enchanting musical production of THE WIZARD OF OZ, running from November …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:23PM

Porchlight’s SWEENEY TODD Featuring David Girolmo & Rebecca Finnegan Runs Oct. 3- Nov. 9 by Michael Roberts

Porchlight Music Theatre’s mainstage 20th Anniversary Season of Sondheim commences with Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book…

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GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS Presents “VENICE” Original Cast Recording Available Online Today, In Stores Dec. 2 by Michael Roberts

The original cast recording of VENICE – the new musical produced by The Public Theater – is now available as an online exclusive with a digital booklet through iTunes, Amazon.com and oth…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:12PM
Monday, September 22, 2014

Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s World’s Stage presents U.S. Debut from Paris Théâtre de le Ville’s Ionesco Suite by Michael Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) continues the dynamic World’s Stage Series with the U.S. debut of Théâtre de la Ville’s Ionesco Suitefrom Paris, France. Directed by Emmanuel Demarcy…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:44PM

Celebrate David Bowie Day with Matt Roan’s Bowie for Thompson Chicago Mix by Michael Roberts

  This Tuesday, September 23rd, Young Americans all across Chicago will be celebrating the Golden Years of Ziggy Stardust himself on David Bowie Day. And what better way to honor the mu…

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YELLOW SOUND LABEL PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE RECORDING “TAMAR OF THE RIVER” STARRING MARGO SEIBERT; ALBUM AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 23 by Michael Roberts

YELLOW SOUND LABEL will release the world premiere recording of the acclaimed new musical TAMAR OF THE RIVER on September 23, 2014. The album is currently available for pre-order atiTunes an…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:26PM

Ocala Civic Theatre’s Education Department Presents MISS ELECTRICITY tour Marion County and Levy County Elementary Schools Sept. 29 through Oct 31 by Michael Roberts

The delightful play Miss Electricity will tour Marion County and Levy County elementary schools from September 29 through October 31 as the Ocala Civic Theatre Education Department’s annua…

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Griffin Theatre Company Presents OKTOBERFEST 2014 Saturday, Sept 27 from 3 – 9 pm Beer, Brats and Live Entertainment by Michael Roberts

WHO: Griffin Theatre Company and Bownmaville Community Organization present… WHAT: OKTOBERFEST 2014 WHEN: Saturday, September 27 from 3 – 9 pm WHERE: The parking lot of the future Gri…

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Ocala Civic Theatre’s THE SPOON RIVER PROJECT Runs Oct. 22-25 by Michael Roberts

The youth production of The Spoon River Project is live on the outdoor stage October 22-25. This beautifully haunting play is based on Edgar Lee Masters’ Spoon River Anthology. Set one hun…

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Friday, September 19, 2014

COURT THEATRE AND AMERICAN BLUES THEATER ANNOUNCE THE EXTENSION OF NATIVE SON DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND Five performances added October 16 – 19 by Michael Roberts

Due to early ticket demand, Court Theatre and American Blues Theater announce an extension to the world premiere of American Blues Ensemble Member Nambi E. Kelley’s new adaptation of Richa…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:02PM

Cast Announcement for The Brown Paper Box Co.’s SPIKE HEELS by Theresa Rebeck Raven Theatre January 23–February 8, 2015 by Michael Roberts

The Brown Paper Box Co. is excited to announce the cast for their upcoming production, SPIKE HEELS, by Theresa Rebeck. The show will run Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays …

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RSC’s “The Two Gentleman of Verona” Nationwide Encore Screenings by Michael Roberts

The Two Gentleman of Verona was broadcast on 3 September 2014. Encore screenings are now taking place. Tickets are now on sale in cinemas – find your nearest cinema. Valentine and Pr…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:45PM

RAUE CENTER ANNOUCES FIRST ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION: RAUETOBERFEST by Michael Roberts

Raue Center For The Arts announces their first annual Oktoberfest celebration for the final weekend of September! The fest will take place 4p-midnight on both Friday, September 26 and Saturd…

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Podcast with Photographer HUGH ARNOLD by Michael Roberts

Podcast with Photographer HUGH ARNOLD from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. World renown fashion photographer HUGH ARNOLD (Australian Vogue, Conde Naste Traveler, Glamour) discusses his gorgeous ne…

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Thursday, September 18, 2014

Marriott’s “THE KING AND I” Helmed by Nick Bowling Runs Oct. 22 – January 4th by Michael Roberts

The romantic and richly textured tale of East versus West, THE KING AND I, comes to The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL., previewing October 22, opening October 29, and…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:30PM
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

RON DE JESÚS DANCE and UCHICAGO’SORIENTAL INSTITUTE PRESENT PREVIEW OF NEW BALLET OSIRIS AND ISIS by Michael Roberts

The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago presents a preview showing of Osiris and Isis, a new evening-length story-ballet choreographed by Chicagoan Ron De Jesús and performed by…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:01PM

TRW’s #NewBroadwayNow: New Catalogue, Survey, New Acquisition and More by Michael Roberts

Our New 2015 VIP All-Access Catalogue is about to hit the mail for our North American customers! Look for it in your mailbox soon. This new, full-color, 100+ page catalogue is the authorita…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:57PM

ArtReach Educational Theatre to Presents Disney’s TARZAN by Michael Roberts

ArtReach Educational Theatre is staging Disney’s Tarzan. Music by Phil Collins, Lyrics by Marshall Barer, Book by David Henry Hwang. Based on the story Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:16PM

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Celebrate 2,500th Performance with Free Concert at Daley Plaza by Michael Roberts

Million Dollar Quartet, the longest-running Broadway musical production in Chicago’s history, will celebrate its 2500th performance in Chicago on Saturday, September 20. To mark the oc…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:11PM

BROADWAY IN CHICAGO TO PARTICIPATE IN NEW COLLEGE STUDENT TICKETING PROGRAM “TIX4STUDENTS” STARTING WITH “EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL” New Mem by Michael Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to feature its shows starting with EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL in a new student ticketing program called “TIX4STUDENTS,” an annual membership program offered exc…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:07PM

THE KISS KISS CABARET CELEBRATES THE SEASONS WITH HALLOWEEN AND HOLIDAY-THEMED BURLESQUE, COMEDY, MAGIC AND MORE by Michael Roberts

The Kiss Kiss Cabaret proudly presents the 5th annual “Peek-A-Boo: An Ooky Spooky Halloween Revue”, Oct. 3 through Nov. 7 followed by “Holiday Spectacular” Nov. 14 th…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:16PM

Profiles Theatre continues 26th Season with the 20th Anniversary Production of The Cryptogram by David Mamet Directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus by Michael Roberts

Profiles Theatre announces the next show of its 26th Season with the 20th Anniversary production ofThe Cryptogram by David Mamet, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus. The production ru…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:07PM

Cody Estle Named Associate Artistic Director of Raven Theatre Company by Michael Roberts

Raven Theatre Co-Artistic Directors Michael Menendian and JoAnn Montemurro have announced the appointment of Cody Estle as Associate Artistic Director. Estle, a Raven ensemble member, has di…

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Honest Theatre Closes Inaugural Season with LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach by Michael Roberts

Honest Theatre closes its inaugural season with John Kolvenbach’s LOVE SONG. This dark romantic comedy revolves around Beane— a depressive recluse, his uptight sister Joan, and her husba…

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LE MERIDIEN DEBUTS IN CHICAGO WITH OPENING OF LE MERIDIEN CHICAGO – OAKBROOK CENTER by Michael Roberts

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the opening of Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center, a Rockbridge Portfolio property, following a $25 million tr…

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The Hippodrome’s CLYBOURNE PARK Is A Socio-Generational Masterpiece by Michael Roberts

Reviewed by: Michael J. Roberts Highly Recommended It has been almost three years to the day since I first saw Bruce Norris’ riveting and critically hailed Clybourne Park at Chicago’s St…

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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…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:21AM

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