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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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Halcyon Theatre announces casting for Dreams of the Penny Gods by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago’s Halcyon Theatre announces casting for the World Premiere of Dreams of the Penny Gods by Callie Kimball. Directed by Jennifer Adams, Co-Founder of Halcyon Theatre, the company clo…

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IF/THEN Is A Heartfelt But Messy Musical by Michael J. Roberts

Recommended Reviewed by: Stacey L. Crawley Capturing the pathos of life, If/Then is an emotionally transparent musical that follows two distinct storylines for Elizabeth (Jackie Burns), who …

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Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with Encore Cast’s TOMMY MENDOZA & CAMERON MATTHEWS by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with Encore Cast’s TOMMY MENDOZA & CAMERON MATTHEWS from SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! on Vimeo. TOMMY MENDOZA & CAMERON MATTHEWS discuss Encore Cast Perf…

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Thursday, February 25, 2016

Broadway In Chicago Announces The Return of BEAUTIFUL by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing are thrilled to announce the First National Tour of Beautiful—The Carole King Musical, the smash hit musical abou…

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Showbiz Photo Flash: “Othello” at Chicago Shakespeare Theater by Michael J. Roberts

  Fresh from Shakespeare’s Globe and the Royal Shakespeare Company, renowned British director Jonathan Munby returns to Chicago to stage Shakespeare’s most intimate tragedy. In a bl…

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SAY YOU LOVE ME: Fleetwood Mac Turns 40 – Saturday, March 26 at Davenport’s by Michael J. Roberts

After several sell-out performances, Chicago’s hit concert SAY YOU LOVE ME: Fleetwood Mac Turns 40 is back with old favorites and new songs, playing one night only on Saturday, March …

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Kokandy Productions Announces TOMORROW MORNING For Summer 2016 at Theater Wit by Michael J. Roberts

Kokandy Productions is pleased to announce its “new” summer 2016 production: the funny, intimate and moving musical TOMORROW MORNING with book, music and lyrics by Laurence Mark Wyth…

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DISENCHANTED! To Play Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place May 10 – June 5 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and Starvox Entertainment are pleased to announce the hilarious hit musical DISENCHANTED! will play Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut) …

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Ghee & Kaplan Raise You Up In KINKY BOOTS by Michael J. Roberts

Highly Recommended Reviewed By: Michael J. Roberts It has been the long standing tradition that Broadway productions were the gold standard of theater. The last decade has challenged that no…

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NETworks Presents Beauty and The Beast at the McCallum March 25-27 by Michael J. Roberts

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Palm Desert. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production…

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Come To Me Angel Of Music! PHANTOM RETURNS TO CHICAGO by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will make its highly anticipated return to Ch…

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Ghee & Kaplan Raise You Up In KINKY BOOTS by Michael J. Roberts

Highly Recommended Reviewed By: Michael J. Roberts It has been the long standing tradition that Broadway productions were the gold standard of theater. The last decade has challenged that no…

SOURCE: www.showbiznoflo.com at 10:29PM
Tuesday, February 23, 2016

CHARLES ROSS TAKES RAUE CENTER TO A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY by Michael J. Roberts

Prepare to travel to a galaxy far, far away as Charles Ross brings his “One Man Star Wars Trilogy” to Raue Center For The Arts at 8 p.m. on February 26, 2016. Experience the original “…

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Showbiz Nation LIVE! With Michael Roberts INTERVIEW WITH FILM & STAGE LEGEND DEBBIE REYNOLDS by Michael J. Roberts

Stage and screen legend Debbie Reynolds discusses her upcoming concert at Drury Lane Theatre as well as great moments that shaped her career, including memories of filming Singing in the Rai…

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Igudesman and Joo at the McCallum March 18 by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre presents Igudesman & Joo on Friday, March 18, at 8:00pm. It’s an evening of more infectious lunacy and musical mash-ups from the YouTube faves; virtuosos in music …

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Monday, February 22, 2016

New images for Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher’s ROMEO AND JULIET at Lyric Opera by Michael J. Roberts

Lyric Opera of Chicago continues its 61st season with Romeo and Juliet in a new-to-Chicago production created by Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher Monday, February 22 through Saturda…

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WTTW honors Black History Month and 50th Anniversary of Kartemquin with broadcast of The Trials of Muhammad Ali at 10pm on February 25th by Michael J. Roberts

WTTW, Chicago’s premier public television station, will broadcast The Trials of Muhammad Ali at 10pm on Thursday, February 25th as part of a year-long series honoring the 50th annivers…

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Tribute to the Follies at the McCallum March 10 & 11 by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre presents Tribute to the Follies on Thursday, March 10, at 8:00pm, and Friday, March 11, at2:00pm and 8:00pm.  From the legendary Folies Bergère to the Ziegfeld Follies…

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Yanni at the McCallum March 15 by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre presents Yanni on Tuesday, March 15, at 8:00pm. A phenomenal composer and live performer, Yanni’s music has been performed before millions of fans internationally and …

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Ocala Civic Theatre Presents “Fancy Nancy Day” on March 26 by Michael J. Roberts

  It’s “Fancy Nancy Day” at the Ocala Civic Theatre Education Department open house on Saturday, March 26 from noon to 2:00 p.m.!  This free event is themed to the delightful Fan…

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Roundabout Theatre Company’s Cabaret Offers Workshop To Milwaukee High School Students by Michael J. Roberts

The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and Milwaukee Public Schools continue to team up for a new outreach program called Arts Connect. The Center is thrilled to continue to offer this pr…

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Sunday, February 21, 2016

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with CABARET’s SHANNON COCHRAN from SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with CABARET’s SHANNON COCHRAN from SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! on Vimeo. Stage and film star Shannon Cochran discusses her role as Fraulein Schneider in Rounda…

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YANK! Runs Through March 6 at Manatee Performing Arts Center by Michael J. Roberts

Photo Credit: Hanna Persson YANK! tells the story of Stu, a Midwestern kid who gets drafted for World War II in 1943, and becomes a reporter for Yank Magazine, the journal ‘for the ser…

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Orlando Shakespeare Theater to Host Free Outdoor Screening of WEST SIDE STORY on May 7 by Michael J. Roberts

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF invites Central Florida to its 4th Annual Free Movie Night in the Park on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 8:30 p.m. Presented in association with…

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Mad Cow Theatre’s OUTSIDE MULLINGAR Opens Feb. 19 by Michael J. Roberts

Mad Cow Theatre is delighted to announce the cast for the romantic comedy OUTSIDE MULLINGAR by John Patrick Shanley. OUTSIDE MULLINGAR opens tonight, Feb. 19, 2016, in the Zehngebot-Stoneroc…

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The Hypocrites’ ADDING MACHINE: A Musical – March 18 – May 15, 2016 at The Den Theatre’s Heath Main Stage by Michael J. Roberts

This spring, The Hypocrites are pleased to bring the award winning, Off-Broadway musical hit ADDING MACHINE: A Musical back to Chicago where it first premiered. Directed by Geoff Button…

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The Hypocrites’ JOHANNA FAUSTUS – May 20 – 29, 2016 at The Den Theatre – World Premiere! by Michael J. Roberts

The Hypocrites will conclude its 2015-16 Season with the world premiere of JOHANNA FAUSTUS, co-adapted by Emily Casey and Artistic Director Sean Graney from Christopher Marlowe‘…

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The Hypocrites Receives $200,000 MacArthur Award by Michael J. Roberts

The Hypocrites today was awarded the prestigious MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. The Award recognizes exceptional nonprofit organizations who have demonstrated cre…

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TIMELINE THEATRE COMPANY RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS MACARTHUR AWARD FOR EXTRAORDINARY CREATIVITY AND EFFECTIVENESS by Michael J. Roberts

TimeLine Theatre Company today was awarded the prestigious MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. The Award recognizes exceptional nonprofit organizations that have demonst…

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Saturday, February 20, 2016

Albany Park Theater Project Receives $400,000 MacArthur Award by Michael J. Roberts

Albany Park Theater Project (APTP) today was awarded the prestigious MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. The Award recognizes exceptional nonprofit organizations who hav…

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