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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Donny & Marie Osmond postpone Aurora shows by Miriam Di Nunzio

Donny and Marie Osmond today announced the postponement of their Aug. 12-16 engagement at the ... The post Donny & Marie Osmond postpone Aurora shows appeared first on Chicago Entertain…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 12:50PM
Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Chicago World Music Festival 2015 lineup announced by Miriam Di Nunzio

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today announced the full lineup for ... The post Chicago World Music Festival 2015 lineup announced appeared first on Chicago En…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 05:32PM
Thursday, July 16, 2015

The Mix — Taylor Swift (and 7 more) cool things to do around Chicago this weekend by Miriam Di Nunzio

RED HOT Taylor Swift rolls into Soldier Field on Saturday with her 1989 World Tour in ... The post The Mix — Taylor Swift (and 7 more) cool things to do around Chicago this weekend appear…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 08:00AM
Monday, July 13, 2015

Public memorial set for ATC’s PJ Paparelli by Miriam Di Nunzio

American Theater Company today announced details for a public memorial for the company’s late artistic ... The post Public memorial set for ATC’s PJ Paparelli appeared first on C…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 12:43PM
Thursday, July 9, 2015

The Mix – 8 cool things to do around Chicago this weekend by Miriam Di Nunzio

1. COUNTRY BBQ The annual Windy City Smokeout takes place July 10-12 at 560 W. ... The post The Mix – 8 cool things to do around Chicago this weekend appeared first on Chicago Entertainmen…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 08:00AM
Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Chicago Dancing Festival repertoire announced by Miriam Di Nunzio

The Chicago Dancing Festival today announced the full repertoire for the 9th annual extravaganza, taking ... The post Chicago Dancing Festival repertoire announced appeared first on Chicago …

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 05:32PM
Thursday, July 2, 2015

The Mix — Some cool things to do around Chicago this weekend by Miriam Di Nunzio

1. LIGHT UP THE SKY Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks at Navy Pier, 600 E. ... The post The Mix — Some cool things to do around Chicago this weekend appeared first on Chicago Enter…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 08:00AM
Friday, June 26, 2015

The Chicago Reader reveals ‘The Best of 2015′ by Miriam Di Nunzio

The results are in! The readers and critics of the Chicago Reader weigh in on ... The post The Chicago Reader reveals ‘The Best of 2015′ appeared first on Chicago Entertainment -…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 12:40AM
Thursday, June 25, 2015

American Theater Company announces ‘Legacy’ season in honor of PJ Paparelli by Miriam Di Nunzio

American Theater Company today announced that its upcoming season will honor the legacy of the ... The post American Theater Company announces ‘Legacy’ season in honor of PJ Papa…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 07:00AM
Thursday, June 18, 2015

The Mix – Some cool things to do this weekend by Miriam Di Nunzio

Not sure what to do this weekend? Here are some suggestions to make it a ... The post The Mix – Some cool things to do this weekend appeared first on Chicago Entertainment - Chicago Su…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 12:06PM

PHOTO: Gloria & Emilio Estefan join cast for ‘On Your Feet’ curtain call by Miriam Di Nunzio

Chicago got on its feet at tonight’s opening of “On Your Feet!” the world-premiere Broadway-bound ... The post PHOTO: Gloria & Emilio Estefan join cast for ‘On Y…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:02AM
Monday, June 1, 2015

Paramount Theatre announces 2015-2016 season by Miriam Di Nunzio

The Paramount Theatre in Aurora today announced its full lineup (in addition to the previously ... The post Paramount Theatre announces 2015-2016 season appeared first on Chicago Entertainme…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:00AM
Thursday, May 28, 2015

Joffrey Ballet’s Ashley Wheater to receive Rosenberger Medal by Miriam Di Nunzio

Joffrey Ballet Artistic Director Ashley Wheater will be awarded the University of Chicago Jesse L. ... The post Joffrey Ballet’s Ashley Wheater to receive Rosenberger Medal appeared fi…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:57PM
Thursday, May 21, 2015

PJ Paparelli, artistic director at American Theater Company, dies by Miriam Di Nunzio

PJ Paparelli, the artistic director of American Theater Company, 40, has died. Mr. Paparelli died ... The post PJ Paparelli, artistic director at American Theater Company, dies appeared firs…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 04:40PM
Thursday, May 7, 2015

Hayden Milanes loving his ‘Jersey Boys’ life by Miriam Di Nunzio

“Big Girls Don’t Cry.” “Sherry.” “Rag Doll.” “Walk Like a Man.” That’s just a sampling ... The post Hayden Milanes loving his R…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 10:06PM
Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Sideshow Theatre Company announces trio of shows for 2015-16 season by Miriam Di Nunzio

Sideshow Theatre Company today announced its 2015-2016 season, which will feature three productions. The season ... The post Sideshow Theatre Company announces trio of shows for 2015-16 seas…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 04:41PM
Thursday, April 16, 2015

Chicago’s Jessie Mueller lands lead role in ‘Waitress’ musical on Broadway by Miriam Di Nunzio

Tony Award-winner (“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical”) Jessie Mueller’s star continues to rise. The Chicago ... The post Chicago’s Jessie Mueller lands lead role in…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 08:21PM
Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Rebecca Gilman wins top honor from American Theater Critics Association by Miriam Di Nunzio

The American Theater Critics Association has awarded the 2015 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics ... The post Rebecca Gilman wins top honor from American Theater Critics Asso…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:19PM
Monday, April 13, 2015

Josh Segarra, Ana Villafane cast in Gloria & Emilio Estefan musical by Miriam Di Nunzio

The actors who will portray Gloria and Emilio Estefan in the upcoming world-premiere Broadway musical ... The post Josh Segarra, Ana Villafane cast in Gloria & Emilio Estefan musical ap…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 09:00AM
Thursday, April 9, 2015

13 world premieres comprise Chicago Musical Theatre Festival by Miriam Di Nunzio

Thirteen world premieres will be presented at the second annual Chicago Musical Theatre Festival, June 30-July 19, ... The post 13 world premieres comprise Chicago Musical Theatre Festival…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 03:12PM
Friday, April 3, 2015

A Starkeeper is born: Tony Roberts set for celestial role in Lyric Opera’s ‘Carousel’ by Miriam Di Nunzio

For veteran Broadway and film actor Tony Roberts, arriving in Chicago to take on the ... The post A Starkeeper is born: Tony Roberts set for celestial role in Lyric Opera’s ‘Caro…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 10:00AM
Thursday, April 2, 2015

Ithamar Enriquez silent one-man show headed to Second City by Miriam Di Nunzio

Second City alum Ithamar Enriquez is bringing his critically acclaimed silent one-man sketch show, “Ithamar ... The post Ithamar Enriquez silent one-man show headed to Second City appe…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 07:07PM
Monday, March 30, 2015

Stephen Sondheim to receive Carl Sandburg Award by Miriam Di Nunzio

Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim is the 2015 recipient of the Carl ... The post Stephen Sondheim to receive Carl Sandburg Award appeared first on Chi…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:45AM
Friday, March 27, 2015

Veteran actor Tony Roberts pens memoir, stars in ‘Carousel’ at Lyric Opera by Miriam Di Nunzio

Veteran film and Broadway actor Tony Roberts has arrived in Chicago to join the cast ... The post Veteran actor Tony Roberts pens memoir, stars in ‘Carousel’ at Lyric Opera appea…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 02:23PM

‘American Idiot,’ ‘Glass Menagerie’ set for Hypocrites 2015-2016 season by Miriam Di Nunzio

A world premiere and returning favorites are on the bill for The Hypocrites’ 2015-2016, boasting ... The post ‘American Idiot,’ ‘Glass Menagerie’ set for Hypocr…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:41PM
Wednesday, March 25, 2015

‘Little Mermaid,’ ‘Othello,’ part of the eclectic mix for Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s 2015-2016 season by Miriam Di Nunzio

The 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare will be commemorated worldwide in 2016, ... The post ‘Little Mermaid,’ ‘Othello,’ part of the eclectic mix f…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 10:46PM

Karin McKie named managing director of ComedySportz Chicago by Miriam Di Nunzio

ComedySportz Chicago announced Monday that Karin McKie will be its new managing director,  taking the ... The post Karin McKie named managing director of ComedySportz Chicago appeared first…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 08:52AM
Monday, March 23, 2015

Dan Savage-penned ‘Miracle!’ to open Hell in a Handbag season by Miriam Di Nunzio

Hell in a Handbag Productions will open its 13th season in Chicago this summer with ... The post Dan Savage-penned ‘Miracle!’ to open Hell in a Handbag season appeared first on C…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 06:14PM
Friday, March 20, 2015

Cirque du Soleil headed back to Chicago with ‘Kurios’ by Miriam Di Nunzio

It’s been four years since the familiar blue-and-yellow Big Top tent put down stakes in ... The post Cirque du Soleil headed back to Chicago with ‘Kurios’ appeared first on…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 04:32PM
Thursday, March 19, 2015

Twyla Tharp anniversary, Billy Strayhorn tribute among Auditorium Theatre’s new season by Miriam Di Nunzio

A newly commissioned work from Twyla Tharp, a Billy Strayhorn jazz festival and the Chicago ... The post Twyla Tharp anniversary, Billy Strayhorn tribute among Auditorium Theatre’s new…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 05:00PM
Monday, March 16, 2015

‘Arcadia,’ Second City slated for Writers Theatre 2015-2016 season by Miriam Di Nunzio

When Writers Theatre kicks off its 2015-16 season in its new home later this year ... The post ‘Arcadia,’ Second City slated for Writers Theatre 2015-2016 season appeared first o…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 04:54PM

All that Chat

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 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime