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Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Cher stage musical headed to Broadway in 2018 by Miriam Di Nunzio

According to the New York Post's story earlier this year, Jason Moore ("Avenue Q") will direct,

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 10:21AM
Monday, June 5, 2017

Rachel Kraft stepping down as Lookingglass executive director by Miriam Di Nunzio

Among the highlights of her tenure was a 2011 Regional Theatre Tony Award.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 01:34PM
Thursday, June 1, 2017

Goodman Theatre receives $100k grant from Disney for schools program by Miriam Di Nunzio

The funding will be used to bring the "Disney Musicals in Schools" initiative to Chicago-area elementary school students.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 01:27PM
Sunday, February 28, 2016

Michael Flatley bidding farewell to ‘Dance’ with final tour by Miriam Di Nunzio

You could say that for the past two decades, Michael Flatley has let his feet ... The post Michael Flatley bidding farewell to ‘Dance’ with final tour appeared first on Chicago E…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 09:00AM
Thursday, February 25, 2016

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

Still haven’t locked down your plans for the weekend? Here are some suggestions sure to ... The post The Mix — Some cool things to do in Chicago this weekend appeared first on Chicag…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 08:00AM
Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Steppenwolf to stage ‘Constellations'; Jon Michael Hill to star by Miriam Di Nunzio

Steppenwolf Theatre today announced it has added British playwright Nick Payne’s “Constellations” to its summer ... The post Steppenwolf to stage ‘Constellations'; Jo…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 12:00PM
Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Carole King ‘Beautiful’ stage musical to return to Chicago by Miriam Di Nunzio

If you missed “Beautiful— The Carole King Musical,” which just wrapped up its three-month run ... The post Carole King ‘Beautiful’ stage musical to return to Ch…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 10:52AM
Monday, February 15, 2016

‘Curious Dog in the Night-Time,’ ‘The Bodyguard’ join ‘Hamilton’ for Broadway in Chicago season by Miriam Di Nunzio

"Hedwig and the Angry Inch," "The Bodyguard" and "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" are among the lineup for Broadway In Chicago's 2016-17 season, joining the previously ann…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 10:30AM
Thursday, February 11, 2016

The Mix — The Chicago Auto Show (and 4 more cool things to check out this weekend) by Miriam Di Nunzio

Still haven’t locked down your plans for the weekend? Here are some suggestions sure to ... The post The Mix — The Chicago Auto Show (and 4 more cool things to check out this weekend…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Lyric Opera’s charming ‘Der Rosenkavalier’ a beauty to behold, but too ‘earthbound’ to enchant by Miriam Di Nunzio

By Wynne Delacoma | For the Sun-Times Richard Strauss’s “Der Rosenkavalier” is a poignant blend ... The post Lyric Opera’s charming ‘Der Rosenkavalier’ a beauty …

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 02:02PM
Thursday, February 4, 2016

The Mix – Tracy Morgan (and more cool things to check out this weekend in Chicago) by Miriam Di Nunzio

Welcome back! Comedian and “SNL” and “30 Rock” alum Tracy Morgan kicks off his new standup ... The post The Mix – Tracy Morgan (and more cool things to check out t…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, January 28, 2016

The Mix — Disney on Ice and 5 more cool things to do in Chicago this weekend by Miriam Di Nunzio

1. ON THE FRINGE The 27th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival, curated by Curious Theatre Branch, ... The post The Mix — Disney on Ice and 5 more cool things to do in Chicago this weekend a…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016

‘Aladdin’ to launch 2017 North American tour in Chicago by Miriam Di Nunzio

The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “Aladdin” will kick off its new North American tour in ... The post ‘Aladdin’ to launch 2017 North American tour in Chicago ap…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 01:14PM
Monday, January 25, 2016

Casting announced for ‘SpongeBob’ musical by Miriam Di Nunzio

Who will live in that pineapple under the sea? Okay, actually on the stage of ... The post Casting announced for ‘SpongeBob’ musical appeared first on Chicago Entertainment - Chi…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:02AM
Thursday, January 21, 2016

Steppenwolf Theatre launches new cafe, theater space by Miriam Di Nunzio

Steppenwolf Theatre and Boka Restaurant Group have joined forces in a new cafe/theater venture to ... The post Steppenwolf Theatre launches new cafe, theater space appeared first on Chicago …

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:35PM
Thursday, January 14, 2016

‘Flanagan’s Wake’ joins ‘We Gotta Bingo’ at Chicago Theater Works by Miriam Di Nunzio

Chicago Theater Works today announced the return of “Flanagan’s Wake,” the hugely popular interactive musical ... The post ‘Flanagan’s Wake’ joins ‘…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 06:07PM
Monday, January 11, 2016

Kate Baldwin, Paolo Montalban to star in Lyric Opera’s ‘King and I’ by Miriam Di Nunzio

Lyric Opera of Chicago today announced that Tony Award-nominated Kate Baldwin and Broadway actor Paolo Montalban ... The post Kate Baldwin, Paolo Montalban to star in Lyric Opera’s &#…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 03:00PM

Renowned mentalist Marc Salem bringing stage show to Chicago by Miriam Di Nunzio

World-renowned mentalist Marc Salem is bringing a Chicago-centric version of his interactive “Mind Over” series ... The post Renowned mentalist Marc Salem bringing stage show to …

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:30AM
Tuesday, January 5, 2016

‘Hamilton’ group tickets on-sale crashes phone system in Chicago by Miriam Di Nunzio

Composer, lyricist, librettist, rapper and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, currently starring on Broadway in the impossible-to-get-tickets-for ... The post ‘Hamilton’ group tickets on-…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 06:30PM
Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Joffrey Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ named year’s best production by Miriam Di Nunzio

The Joffrey Ballet’s beloved production of “The Nutcracker” was chosen as the year’s best out ... The post Joffrey Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ named year…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 02:23PM

‘Hamilton’ stage musical garners more than 1 million tweets by Miriam Di Nunzio

By Mark Kennedy | Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Another milestone has fallen thanks ... The post ‘Hamilton’ stage musical garners more than 1 million tweets appeared fi…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 12:23PM
Thursday, December 3, 2015

Dance star Michael Flatley’s farewell tour includes Chicago stop by Miriam Di Nunzio

MARK KENNEDY | ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Michael Flatley’s ailing legs will apparently be ... The post Dance star Michael Flatley’s farewell tour includes Chicago stop a…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 12:31PM

The Mix: ‘The Lion King’ (and 5 more cool things to do in Chicago this weekend) by Miriam Di Nunzio

1. A ROARING GOOD TIME Disney’s “The Lion King” opens Dec. 4 at the Cadillac ... The post The Mix: ‘The Lion King’ (and 5 more cool things to do in Chicago this…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 08:00AM
Thursday, November 26, 2015

The Mix – Wreathing of the Lions and 6 other cool things to do in Chicago this weekend by Miriam Di Nunzio

1. ROARING HOLIDAY FUN The 24th annual “Wreathing of the Lions” takes place Friday at ... The post The Mix – Wreathing of the Lions and 6 other cool things to do in Chicago thi…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 08:00AM
Thursday, November 19, 2015

The Mix — Magnificent Mile Lights Festival (and 5 more cool things to do in Chicago this weekend) by Miriam Di Nunzio

​1.. MAGNIFICENT HOLIDAYS​ The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival is set for Nov. 21 along North ... The post The Mix — Magnificent Mile Lights Festival (and 5 more cool things to do in…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 08:00AM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Goodman artistic director Robert Falls inducted into Theater Hall of Fame by Miriam Di Nunzio

Goodman Theatre artistic director Robert Falls was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame on ... The post Goodman artistic director Robert Falls inducted into Theater Hall of Fame appeared f…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 02:13PM
Tuesday, November 10, 2015

For more than a decade, actress spreads holiday cheer in Goodman Theatre’s ‘Christmas Carol’ by Miriam Di Nunzio

For veteran Chicago actress Penelope Walker, spreading Christmas cheer (with a little bit of holiday stage ... The post For more than a decade, actress spreads holiday cheer in Goodman Thea…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 02:00PM
Sunday, November 8, 2015

Renee Fleming, Danielle de Niese headline Chicago’s Christmas tree lighting in Millennium Park by Miriam Di Nunzio

The city of Chicago’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 24 ... The post Renee Fleming, Danielle de Niese headline Chicago’s Christmas tree ligh…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 03:00PM
Tuesday, November 3, 2015

City of Chicago announces 2016 festival dates by Miriam Di Nunzio

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events today announced the 2016 dates for festivals ... The post City of Chicago announces 2016 festival dates appeared first on Chicago Entert…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 06:34PM
Thursday, October 29, 2015

Hubbard Street to present ‘Solo Echo’ as part of Winter Series by Miriam Di Nunzio

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago today announced details of its Winter Series, Dec. 10-13, at the ... The post Hubbard Street to present ‘Solo Echo’ as part of Winter Series appeared…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 02:04PM
Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Second City, Goodman Theatre unite again for ‘Twist Your Dickens’ by Miriam Di Nunzio

The Second City’s seasonal satire “Twist Your Dickens,” returns to the stage of the Goodman ... The post Second City, Goodman Theatre unite again for ‘Twist Your Dickens&…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 02:55PM

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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
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