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Thursday, March 3, 2016

Akvavit Theatre’s NOTHING OF ME – Through April 3, 2016 at Signal Ensemble Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago’s Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present the U.S. premiere of Norwegian playwright Arne Lygre’s drama NOTHING OF ME, co-directed by company members Chad Eric Bergman and B…

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CAP UCLA Cancels TOROBAKA Due To Injury by Michael J. Roberts

Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA is proud to present TOROBAKA, a collaborative dance performance between two of the world’s finest dance minds. Khan and Galván, masters of dis…

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Chris Botti at the McCallum April 2 by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre and Jim “Fitz” Fitzgerald present Chris Botti as part of the Fitz’s Jazz Café series, on Saturday, April 2, at 8:0pm. A McCallum smooth jazz favorite, the acclai…

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THE TANGLELOWS – new children’s book from acclaimed author GREG McGOON – available 3/15 by Michael J. Roberts

  Traveling the Twisting Troubling Tanglelows’ Trail, the lyrically-written and lushly-illustrated new children’s book by Greg McGoon, will be released on March 15 from Pelekenis Publis…

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The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Announced by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare Artistic Director Barbara Gaines, Executive Director Criss Henderson and Board Chair Sheli Z. Rosenberg were joined by Navy Pier, Inc. CEO Marilynn Gardner and Board Chai…

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Wednesday, March 2, 2016

If Chekhov had wriiten “Dallas” – it might look like “The Old Friends” by Michael J. Roberts

Horton Foote has been described as “America’s Chekhov,” so it’s not surprising that reviewers and our patrons have noted the resemblences between Horton Foote’s…

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NightBlue Performing Arts’ MARY POPPINS – Through March 27, 2016 at Stage 773 by Michael J. Roberts

  NightBlue Performing Arts Company is pleased to present the Chicago Non-Equity premiere of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s MARY POPPINS, a musical based on the stories of P.L. …

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MATILDA THE MUSICAL Runs March 22-April 10 at The Oriental Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that MATILDA THE MUSICAL, produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers will play Chicago’s Oriental Theatre (24 W Randolph) March…

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An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin at the McCallum April 1 by Michael J. Roberts

Through the generosity of Helene Galen, the McCallum Theatre presents “An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin” for one performance on Friday, April 1, at 8:00pm. Lily Tomlin has been delighti…

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UNWRAPPED LIVE Second Show Added at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts by Michael J. Roberts

Due to popular demand, The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and Hidden Beach Experiences announce the addition of a second free Unwrapped™ Live! concert, taking place on Saturda…

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Cast announced for Promethean’s “The Lion in Winter” by Michael J. Roberts

Full casting has been announced for Promethean Theatre Ensemble’s production of James Goldman’s The Lion in Winter, according to Brian Pastor, director of this production and artistic di…

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Chicago Humanities Festival announces full line-up for 2016 spring festival by Michael J. Roberts

  This spring, the Chicago Humanities Festival is telling the world that style possesses more power than the ability to turn heads. Style is not merely what’s hot and what’s not…

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BroadwayHD Announces GYPSY starring IMELDA STAUNTON Streaming by Michael J. Roberts

BroadwayHD just announced that theater lovers can stream eight-time Olivier nominated Gypsy starring Imelda Stauntonon BroadwayHD.com. This Best Musical Revival nominee opened at the Savoy T…

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IDLE MUSE THEATRE OPENS THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES MARCH 3 by Michael J. Roberts

Idle Muse Theatre Company presents The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, newly adapted by Althos Low and directed by IMTC artistic director Evan Jackson. This production i…

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LIGHTWIRE THEATER PRESENTS “MOON MOUSE: A SPACE ODYSSEY” AT THE RAUE by Michael J. Roberts

  Join Raue Center For The Arts on a fantastical neon adventure to the moon as Lightwire Theater presents “Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey” at 7 p.m. on March 10, 2016. The play follows…

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Ocala Civic Theatre Announces Auditions For SISTER ACT: THE MUSICAL by Michael J. Roberts

Hallelujah! Open auditions for the musical Sister Act will be held Monday, March 28 and Tuesday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m. at Ocala Civic Theatre. After nightclub singer Deloris Van Cartier witn…

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CTG’s The Shop Offers Free Theatre Workshops Starting This Saturday, March by Michael J. Roberts

Center Theatre Group’s The Shop program will provide free theatre workshops to community members at the CTG costume and prop shop located at 2856 E. 11th Street. Center Theatre Group staff…

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Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with 42nd Street’s KAITLIN LAWRENCE by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with 42nd Street’s KAITLIN LAWRENCE from SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! on Vimeo. Kaitlin Lawrence discusses playing the iconic role of Dorothy Brock in the new na…

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Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin at the McCallum March 29-31 by Michael J. Roberts

Through the generosity of Dan and Brooke Koehler, the McCallum Theatre presents Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin for four performances, Tuesday, March 29, through Thursday, March 31. Hershey …

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Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with 42nd Street’s KAITLIN LAWRENCE by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with 42nd Street’s KAITLIN LAWRENCE from SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! on Vimeo. Kaitlin Lawrence discusses playing the iconic role of Dorothy Brock in the new na…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:24PM
Monday, February 29, 2016

ANNIE Returns to Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is proud to announce that the U.S. National Tour ofANNIE, now in its second smash year, returns to the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph) for a limited one-week en…

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Piven Theatre Workshop announces The Quality of Mercy Project, March-May by Michael J. Roberts

In conjunction with its upcoming production of Tim Robbins’ Dead Man Walking, April 14-May 15, 2016, Piven Theatre Workshop proudly announces The Quality of Mercy Project, an expansive thr…

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DANCE ALIVE NATIONAL BALLET PRESENTS ‘CARMINA BURANA’ March 18 & 19 @ Curtis M. Phillips Center by Michael J. Roberts

Celebrating its 50 year, Dance Alive National Ballet presents a spectacular work that is ballet – pageant – drama.   Based on medieval poems to music by Carl Orff, DANB’s pro…

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DANCE ALIVE’S GOLDEN GALA SATURDAY MARCH 19TH by Michael J. Roberts

In its third year, DANCING WITH THE STARS is sponsored by Parris Ballroom and features Gainesville notables partnered with DANB professionals. Those attending the event will be able to vote …

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Saturday, February 27, 2016

Steppenwolf Announces CONSTELLATIONS with Jon Michael Hill runs May 26 – July 3 by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is pleased to announce the addition of Constellations by Nick Payne to this summer’s lineup. Directed by Steppenwolf Artistic Producer Jonathan Berry, the Chica…

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Writers Theatre inaugurates new building with Arcadia by Michael J. Roberts

Writers Theatre, under leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, presents the first production in their new home, Arcadia, written by Tom S…

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The Gallery at Oak Hammock at the University of Florida presents a Dada Art Exhibit in celebration of the centennial of the birth of Dada by Michael J. Roberts

A century ago, the art movement was changed forever. Dadaism was created to redefine the idea of art. Dada art includes a diverse subject matter and any medium or combination of media. Wall…

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E/R at Jedlicka Performing Arts Center Runs Through March 5 by Michael J. Roberts

The Jedlicka Performing Arts Center (JPAC), located on the campus of Morton College in Cicero, presents one of the most successful original plays to come out of the Chicago theatre scene. E/…

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Windy City Gay Chorus and Windy City Treble Quire’s CARMINA BURANA with David Cerda’s Hell In A Handbag Productions by Michael J. Roberts

  Windy City Gay Chorus and Windy City Treble Quire are proud to present two performances of composer Carl Orff’s spectacular operatic classic, “Carmina Burana”, Saturday, Ma…

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STEPPENWOLF FOR YOUNG ADULTS PRESENTS THE COMPASS DIRECTED AND DEVISED BY MICHAEL ROHD FEB 24 – MARCH 12 by Michael J. Roberts

Rehearsals are underway for Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ (SYA) world premiere production of The Compass devised and directed by Michael Rohd. At the center of The Compassis a trial determ…

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Friday, February 26, 2016

KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS® WITH JEFFREY SIEGEL “MUSICAL PICTURES” McCALLUM THEATRE Monday – March 28 – 7:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

Through the generosity of Donna MacMillan, the McCallum Theatre presents distinguished American pianist Jeffrey Siegel and his program of Keyboard Conversations® and “Musical Pictures” …

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