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Friday, February 5, 2016

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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HALCYON THEATRE TO HOST POST-SHOW DISCUSSION ADDRESSING SOCIAL ISSUES FACING YOUNG LATINA WOMEN, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 by Michael J. Roberts

In association with its mission to present new voices from inadequately represented communities, Halcyon Theatre will host a one-night-only post-show discussion immediately following the�…

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Geja’s Café makes Open Table’s list of 2016 “Most Romantic Restaurants in America” by Michael J. Roberts

Recently voted the nation’s Most Romantic Restaurant by USA TODAY, legendary Chicago institution, Geja’s Café, 340 W. Armitage, is planning the most romantic Valentine’s Festival cele…

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CHF Announces New Annual Spring Festival by Michael J. Roberts

The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) announces the launch of the 2016 Spring Festival,Style, with more than 20 programs taking place in and around Chicago April 28-May 1. Exploring how…

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Thursday, February 4, 2016

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with CABARET’S RANDY HARRISON by Michael J. Roberts

Former Queer As Folk Star RANDY HARRISON discusses taking on the role of the Emcee in Roundabout Theatre Company’s new national tour of Kander & Ebb’s CABARET.   Randy als…

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Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with CABARET’S RANDY HARRISON by Michael J. Roberts

Former Queer As Folk Star RANDY HARRISON discusses taking on the role of the Emcee in Roundabout Theatre Company’s new national tour of Kander & Ebb’s CABARET.   Randy als…

SOURCE: Showbiz So Cal at 09:15PM

MCA Stage Presents Three Works by Britain’s FORCED ENTERTAINMENT by Michael J. Roberts

Over the course of two weeks, MCA Stage presents three distinct projects by the experimental British theater group Forced Entertainment, led by director and writer Tim Etchells. Forced Enter…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:13PM

UF Provost Dr. Joe Glover Establishes New Scholarship for Musical Theatre Students by Michael J. Roberts

University of Florida (UF) alumni are no strangers to Broadway. Recent graduates have toured nationally with shows such as Here Lies the Love, Godspell, Mamma Mia!, Joseph and the Amazing Te…

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Rita Rudner at the McCallum March 3 by Michael J. Roberts

Through the generosity of JoAnn McGrath, the McCallum Theatre presents Rita Rudner on Thursday, March 3, at8:00pm. Be prepared to laugh as Rita Rudner returns to the McCallum. The nine-time …

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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Griffin Theatre’s LONDON WALL – Through February 14, 2016 at The Den Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Following its hit production of Pocatello, Griffin Theatre Company is pleased to continue its 2015-16 season with the Midwest premiere of John Van Druten’s romantic drama LONDON WALL,…

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Irish Theatre of Chicago’s Midwest Premiere of IN A LITTLE WORLD OF OUR OWN – March 2 – April 10, 2016 by Michael J. Roberts

Irish Theatre of Chicago is pleased to continue its 2015-16 Season with the Midwest premiere of Gary Mitchell’s intense thriller IN A LITTLE WORLD OF OUR OWN, directed by Associate Art…

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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Barrel of Monkeys’ THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA: 15TH ANNIVERSARY SHOWS – April 17 – 18, 2016 at Neo-Futurist Theater by Michael J. Roberts

Company members old and new will reunite as Barrel of Monkeys celebrates 15 years of its hit revue THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA with two special anniversary performances on Sunday April 17 a…

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Belarus Free Theatre returns to Chicago with subversive “King Lear” by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) welcomes Belarus Free Theatre for the third time as they return to Chicago for the American premiere of their internationally acclaimed production of Willi…

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Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel heats up Chicago tomorrow with “Winter Escape” by Michael J. Roberts

Staytion Market & Bar at the revamped Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, 1 W. Wacker Drive, announces an array of unique social happenings throughout February. Offering a twist on typic…

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Mary-Arrchie’s AMERICAN BUFFALO – Through March 6, 2016 – Final Production! by Michael J. Roberts

Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. closes its 30th and final season with David Mamet’s gripping and often hilarious drama AMERICAN BUFFALO, directed by Carlo Lorenzo Garcia, playing January…

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Shattered Globe’s IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT – April 21 – June 4, 2016 at Theater Wit by Michael J. Roberts

Shattered Globe Theatre concludes its 25th anniversary season with the gripping, racially charged mystery IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, based on the novel by John Ball, adapted by Matt Pel…

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Monday, February 1, 2016

MICHAEL FEINSTEIN Proves He Is The Greatest Showman Of Our Generation by Michael J. Roberts

If anyone ever wondered what a perfect evening of entertainment would be like, then all you would have had to do is attend Michael Feinstein’s sold out concert at the Dr. Phillips Cent…

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Chris Botti & Joshua Bell In Concert at the Dr. Phillips Center — Tickets on Sale This Friday by Michael J. Roberts

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces world-renowned and critically acclaimed Grammy® Award-winning musicians Chris Botti and Joshua Bell, together alongside a full orch…

SOURCE: www.showbiznoflo.com at 09:04PM

Gordon Lightfoot at the McCallum March 1 by Michael J. Roberts

Through the generosity of Jerry and Sarah Mathews, the McCallum Theatre presents Gordon Lightfoot in “50 Years of the Carefree Highway Tour” on Tuesday, March 1, at 8:00pm. After 50 acti…

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Saturday, January 30, 2016

New Stars Added to the McCallum’s March 5th Celebration of Carol Channing’s 95th Birthday by Michael J. Roberts

Lucie Arnaz, Laura Bell Bundy, Carole Cook and Eden Espinosa will join the galaxy of stars already assembled to salute international stage and screen superstar Carol Channing at an excl…

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Gainesville Community Playhouse’s NEXT TO NORMAL Runs Jan. by Michael J. Roberts

Next To Normal is an unflinching look at how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 TONY Awards including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer…

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Friday, January 29, 2016

Pride Film & Plays Presents Delila Kropp in “Raggedy And” by Michael J. Roberts

Pride Films and Plays is excited to present the World Premiere of David Valdes Greenwood’s comedy Raggedy And, opening March 12, 2016 at Rivendell Theater. Delia Kropp will be the first tr…

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THE PRODUCERS comes to the McCallum February 26-28 by Michael J. Roberts

Award-winning comic sensation The Producers takes the stage at the McCallum Theatre for five performances, Friday, February 26 through Sunday, February 28. The Producers is the hilarious Mel…

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CAP UCLA Presents Regina Carter’s ‘Southern Comfort’ plus Sam Amidon at Royce Hall Feb. 26 by Michael J. Roberts

Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA is proud to present the rich stylings of jazz violinist Regina Carter, who will perform from her newest album Southern Comfort—a journey through t…

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Showbiz Nation LIVE! at TEDx: Interview with CHARLES A. ARCHER by Michael J. Roberts

Charles Anderson Archer is a lawyer, author, speaker, entrepreneur, CEO, and co-founder of the Evelyn Douglin Center for Serving People in Need (EDCSPIN). EDCSPIN services thousands of …

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Thursday, January 28, 2016

Kokandy’s Chicago Premier of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL – February 28 – April 24, 2016 at Theater Wit by Michael J. Roberts

Kokandy Productions is pleased to launch its 2016 season with the Chicago premiere of the dark “mean teen” comedy HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, based on the hit 1980s cult film of the same na…

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Raven Theatre’s A LOSS OF ROSES Runs Feb. 17- April 2, 2016 by Michael J. Roberts

Raven’s production of William Inge’s A Loss of Roses will be the play’s first professional staging in the Chicago area since early 1999. The Raven production will run on the compan…

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Steppenwolf Announces Tix On Sale Jan. 29th for MARY PAGE MARLOWE by Tracy Letts (Mar 31 – May 29) by Michael J. Roberts

Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday, January 29 at 11am for the highly anticipated world premiere production of Mary Page Marlowe, written by Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright and e…

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Hubbard Street announces Spring Series + World Premiere at Harris Theater by Michael J. Roberts

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, under the artistic direction of Glenn Edgerton, announces today its third mainstage engagement of the 2015–16 dance season. March 17–20, 2016 at the Harris …

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Lookingglass Theatre Company Elects HEIDI STILLMAN New Artistic Director by Michael J. Roberts

Lookingglass Theatre Company announces the election of its newest Artistic Director, Ensemble Member Heidi Stillman. Stillman has served as Artistic Director of New Work since 2004 and repla…

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The McCallum Theatre Announces Springtime Trip to New York by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre, in partnership with Break-Away Tours, is pleased to announce its 2016 Springtime Theatre Tour to New York. The New York trip is 7 days/6 nights departing Palm Springs …

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