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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

PFP Names 11 Semi-Finalists in the Great Gay Play and Musical Contest by Michael J. Roberts

A slate of 11 vibrant and kinetic new LGBTQ+ plays and musicals have emerged as Semi-Finalists in Pride Films and Plays’ 2016 Great Gay Play and Musical Contest. They come from writers acr…

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Hubbard Street offers Introduction to Adaptive Dance on June 10 by Michael J. Roberts

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Artistic Director Glenn Edgerton, and its Youth, Education and Community Programs department, under the leadership of Kathryn Humphreys, are pleased to offer …

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Emerald City Theatre’s “Skippyjon Jones ni the Cirque de Ole” opens this Saturday by Michael J. Roberts

  Emerald City Theatre’s production of Skippyjon Jones in the Cirque de Ole, directed by Michael Rashid, opens this Saturday, February 13, 2016. This marks Emerald City’s …

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Pilobolus @ Play Residency Announced at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts by Michael J. Roberts

In continuation of the mission to “inspire wellness in every life” and its award-winning programming, the Dr. Phillips Center Florida Hospital School of the Arts announces a partnership …

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Monday, February 8, 2016

Marcus Center-16/17 Broadway Season Announcement Release by Michael J. Roberts

Associated Bank Broadway at the Marcus Center and Broadway Across America-Milwaukee invite you to experience the sounds and splendor of Broadway at the Marcus Center throughout 2016-2017. Co…

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Sideshow Theatre’s MAI DANG LAO – March 6 – April 10, 2016 at Victory Gardens Theater – World Premiere! by Michael J. Roberts

Following its hit production of No More Sad Things, Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to continue its 2015/16 Season with the world premiere of David Jacobi’s chilling new drama MAI…

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CAP UCLA Presents Taylor Mac’s Los Angeles Debut with A 24-Decade History of Popular Music at Royce Hall March 12 by Michael J. Roberts

Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA (CAP UCLA) is proud to present the Los Angeles , March 12 at Royce Hall. Mac will perform A 24-Decade History of Popular Music: The 20th Century Abr…

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SHIRLEY MACLAINE Returns McCallum Theatre March 7 by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre welcomes the return of Shirley MacLaine on Monday, March 7, at 8:00pm. Academy Award®-winning actress, dancer and author Shirley MacLaine will share with the audience a…

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“An Act of God” with Sean Hayes Opens Feb. 10 at the Ahmanson by Michael J. Roberts

The hit Broadway play “An Act of God” opens Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at the Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. Emmy winner Sean Hayes plays God in a limited six…

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FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE by MICHAEL JOHN LACHIUSA will have digital release 2/26, CDs in stores 4/1 by Michael J. Roberts

Ghostlight Records will release the original cast recording of the world premiere musical FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE, written by Michael John LaChiusa and directedby Kirsten Sanderson. The a…

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Sunday, February 7, 2016

The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences presents World Premiere Musical Tale CINDERELLA…AFTER THE BALL by Michael J. Roberts

The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences will enchant audiences all over Chicago with the World Premiere musical tale, Cinderella… After the Ball, previewingMarch 3 and running through May…

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THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME from GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS tops Billboard Chart by Michael J. Roberts

The highly anticipated Studio Cast Recording of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the only stage collaboration from two masters of the American musical, Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, debuted …

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THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME from GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS tops Billboard charts in first week by Michael J. Roberts

The highly anticipated Studio Cast Recording of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the only stage collaboration from two masters of the American musical, Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, debuted …

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THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME from GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS tops Billboard charts In First Week of Release by Michael J. Roberts

The highly anticipated Studio Cast Recording of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the only stage collaboration from two masters of the American musical, Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, debuted …

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Alhambra Presents Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST June 15- July 21 by Michael J. Roberts

In what has been a closely guarded secret until Tuesday when it was released to its newsletter and season ticket subscribers, the Alhambra Theatre & Dining announced that its summer show…

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Orlando Shakespeare Theater Presents Elephant and Piggies WE ARE IN A PLAY! April 7- May 7 by Michael J. Roberts

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF presents the Central Florida Premiere of Elephant and Piggie’s “We are in a Play!”, script and lyrics written by Mo Will…

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Mad Cow Theatre PAINTING CHURCHES Feb.19 – March 20 by Michael J. Roberts

Mad Cow Theatre is delighted to announce the cast and creative team for the delicate comic drama Painting Churches, opening Feb. 19, 2016 in the Zehngebot-Stonerock Theatre as the fifth prod…

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NAKED BOYS SINGING Runs at Orlando’s PARLIAMENT HOUSE Through March 13 by Michael J. Roberts

The Parliament House Orlando has announced its next mainstage production: The Central Florida debut of Naked Boys Singing! This hilarious revue features 16 original songs, 7 gorgeous guys an…

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Saturday, February 6, 2016

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

Stage and film star Shannon Cochran discusses her role as Fraulein Schneider in Roundabout Theatre Company’s new tour of Kander & Ebb’s CABARET   SHANNON COCHRAN (Fraule…

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Celebrated RSC actor Paterson Joseph in “Sancho: An Act of Remembrance” for Shakespeare 400 Chicago by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) welcomes Oxford Playhouse’s stirring Sancho: An Act of Remembrance, starring celebrated Royal Shakespeare Company actor Paterson Joseph,  as a part…

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Marriott’s SISTER ACT Featuring Hollis Resnik Runs Feb. 10- April 3 by Michael J. Roberts

Chicagoland audiences will rejoice with The Marriott Theatre’s first mainstage production of their 2016 Subscription Season, the heavenly Broadway musical comedy, SISTER ACT, previewing…

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DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FLORIDA HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF THE ARTS STUDENT DIEGO LUCANO MAKES BROADWAY DEBUT IN “SCHOOL OF ROCK” by Michael J. Roberts

Diego Lucano, an active, scholarship-winning student of the Dr. Phillips Center Florida Hospital School of the Arts, will make hisBroadway debut tonight, Friday, February 5, 2016 in the ne…

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Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with GCP’s NEXT TO NORMAL by Michael J. Roberts

Director Dan Christophy and cast members Susan Christophy, Paul Young, Brittney Kelly, Bradley Searles & Bryan Faux discuss Gainesville Community Playhouse’s production of NEXT TO …

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GCP Raises The Bar With A Gripping NEXT TO NORMAL by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: Michael J. Roberts Related:  Michael J. Roberts Interviews J. Robert Spencer Related:  Interview with GCP’s Cast & Director of NEXT TO NORMAL Though I usually make i…

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Friday, February 5, 2016

THE BEN HECHT SHOW To Debut Summer 2016 at Piven Theatre – World Premiere! by Michael J. Roberts

The fascinating life of Chicago newspaperman turned legendary playwright, screenwriter and novelist Ben Hecht takes center stage in Grippo Stage Company’s world premiere of THE BEN HE…

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About Face’s LE SWITCH – Through February 21 2016 at Theater Wit – World Premiere! by Michael J. Roberts

About Face Theatre is pleased to open its 20th Anniversary Season with the world premiere romantic comedy LE SWITCH by Artistic Associate Philip Dawkins, directed by Stephen Brackett …

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Hippodrome’s WOMEN IN JEOPARDY! Runs Feb. 17- March 13 by Michael J. Roberts

Housewives, creepy boyfriends and cougars, oh my! The Southeastern premiere of WOMEN IN JEOPARDY! will leave audience members rolling in the aisles. Get ready for what critics call “t…

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CAP UCLA Presents Akram Khan and Israel Galvan in TOROBAKA at Royce Hall March 18-19 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 dispa…

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Broadway In Chicago Announces Individual Tickets for RIVERDANCE On Sale Now by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and Moya Doherty are pleased to announce that individual tickets for Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary World Tour are on sale to the public now.Riverdance – The 2…

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A Red Orchid announces casting for the World Premiere of Sender by Ike Holter by Michael J. Roberts

A Red Orchid Theatre concludes its 2015-2016 season with the world premiere of Sender by Ike Holter, directed by Ensemble Member Shade Murray. Featuring Ensemble MemberSteve Haggard, t…

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Plan the Perfect Last Minute Valentine’s Day with Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago by Michael J. Roberts

Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago, 100 W. Monroe, one of the first hotels under Hyatt’s new boutique lifestyle brand aimed at the modern explorer, eases the anxiety of Valentine’s Day gift …

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