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Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Showbiz Chicago Breaking News! Broadway In Chicago Announces HAMILTON: AN AMERICAN MUSICAL Coming To Chicago at PRIVATEBANK THEATRE by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and The PrivateBank today proudly announced a new long-run strategic partnership that will rename what many refer to as a crown jewel of the Chicago Theatre District, at …

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Monday, December 7, 2015

Marc Kudisch, Nathan Gunn & Mark Delavan are BARITONES UNBOUND at The Royal George Dec. 11- Jan. 3 by Michael J. Roberts

Continuing to bring original musical stories and new productions to beloved Chicago audiences, ‘Hershey Felder Presents’ (George Gershwin Alone, Maestro Bernstein, The Pianist of Willesd…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:50PM

Showbiz Chicago’s Own RUSS GOELTENBODT’s ‘OY TO THE WORLD’ Dec. 5th @ Skokie Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

After acclaimed performance with his sold out concerts Let’s Hear it For the Goy, and My Goyfriend’s Back, your favorite “goyfriend,” Chicago gay vocalist Russ Goelte…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:50PM
Friday, December 4, 2015

Dr. Phillips Charities Kids Day Offers More Than 300 Children Dinner and A Show by Michael J. Roberts

Dr. Phillips Charities launches what hopes to be an annual event Dr. Phillips Charities Kids Day by providing underprivileged youth in Orlando an opportunity to enjoy a holiday show and a me…

SOURCE: www.showbiznoflo.com at 03:24PM

POTTERY BARN KIDS HOSTS STORY TIME WITH THE GRINCH ON TUESDAY, DEC.8 by Michael J. Roberts

Pottery Barn Kids and the Dr. Phillips Center invite kids of all ages to meet the star of the hit Broadway show Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical.  Enjoy a reading of…

SOURCE: www.showbiznoflo.com at 03:22PM
Wednesday, December 2, 2015

LONGTIME THEATRE AT THE CENTER ARTISTIC DIRECTOR WILLIAM PULLINSI STEPS DOWN, PASSING THE BATON TO LINDA FORTUNATO by Michael J. Roberts

Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, one of Chicagoland’s leading regional theatres, announces today that as of January 1, William Pullinsi will step down after over …

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Monday, November 30, 2015

ANDREA BOCELLI RETURNS TO THE ALLSTATE ARENA FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY, FRIDAY, JUNE 10 by Michael J. Roberts

As part of a special five-city tour, legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli will return to the Allstate Arena, for one night only on Friday, June 10, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. The unique performance will fe…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:38PM
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Friday, November 27, 2015

Dead Writers Theatre Collective Announces New Season and Director’s Club by Michael J. Roberts

The 2016 season for the Dead Writers Theatre Collective at the Athenaeum Theatre will include “The Importance of Being Earnest” directed by Jim Schneider on July 1–July 31, “Oh, C…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:45PM
Sunday, November 22, 2015

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview With IRAQI ODYSSEY Director SAMIR by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview With IRAQI ODYSSEY Director SAMIR from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Film director Samir discusses his emotionally inspiring Academy Award nominated documentary fi…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:06PM
Wednesday, November 18, 2015

About Face Theatre Benefit Reading of THE HOMOSEXUALS – Saturday, December 19 at The Chicago History Museum by Michael J. Roberts

About Face Theatre is excited to present a one-night-only benefit reading of its 2011 runaway hit THE HOMOSEXUALS by AFT Artistic Associate Philip Dawkins, directed by original director…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:31AM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015

FLORIDA BLUE CONCERT SERIES WITH THE RICO MONACO BAND THIS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 by Michael J. Roberts

Who:                The Dr. Phillips Center in partnership with Florida Blue Foundation, presents the free Florida Blue Concert Series. The concert series takes place on the o…

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Monday, November 16, 2015

Los Angeles Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” at the McCallum December 15 by Michael J. Roberts

As part of its tenth season, the Los Angeles Ballet presents a special performance of The Nutcracker on Tuesday, December 15, at 7:00pm at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert. This is Los An…

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Sunday, November 15, 2015

DANCE ALIVE NATIONAL BALLET PRESENTS ITS 50TH YEAR OF NUTCRACKER! by Michael J. Roberts

The all-time family favorite returns with more beauty, more joy and more thrills than ever before. Dance Alive National Ballet presents the all-time family favorite. NUTCRACKER returns with …

SOURCE: www.showbiznoflo.com at 10:33AM
Saturday, November 14, 2015

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announces Shakespeare 400 Chicago by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel was joined by Chicago Shakespeare Theater Artistic Director Barbara Gaines, Executive Director Criss Henderson, and leaders of the City’s cultural institutio…

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MCA Chicago Debuts New Visual Identity by Michael J. Roberts

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago announces the launch of its new visual identity, developed by internationally renowned design studio Mevis & Van Deursen (MVD).The design includes …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:25PM

THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER SETS SAIL AT THE MERCURY THEATER CHICAGO by Michael J. Roberts

Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport Avenue, announces that The Christmas Schooner will be sailing for its fifth year at Mercury Theater Chicago, running November 25 through December 2…

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SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with EMPIRE VAMPIRE’s KAT AUSTER, WILSON JARAMILLO, ISIS MASOUL & ROGER INGRAHAM by Michael J. Roberts

EMPIRE VAMPIRE is a short musical film about epic change, starring The Goodnight Darlings, featuring performers from Cirque Du Soleil, The Orlando Ballet, and a cast of dancers, actors, magi…

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First Floor Theater presents ANIMALS COMMIT SUICIDE Nov. 15- Dec. 12 by Michael J. Roberts

First Floor Theater (FFT) is thrilled to announce the first show of their fourth season, the world premiere of ANIMALS COMMIT SUICIDE, playwright J. Julian Christopher’s high-octane and da…

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Friday, November 13, 2015

JOHN RIVERS TO HOST AND COOK WITH EMERIL IN THE FIRST IN THE PUBLIX CHEFS AT DR. PHILLIPS CENTER PERFORMANCE DECEMBER 1 by Michael J. Roberts

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts today announced that John Rivers, 4R Restaurant Group Chef and Owner will host the live performance of Emeril, part of the Publix Chefs at Dr. Phi…

SOURCE: www.showbiznoflo.com at 09:15AM

Showbiz Chicago Breaking News: Patti LuPone & Christine Ebersole To Star In World Premiere of WAR PAINT at the Goodman Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

They were the brand name on every woman’s lips. Goodman Theatre announces it will produce the world premiere of War Paint, a new musical that charts the ascent and arch-rivalry of cosm…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:14AM
Thursday, November 12, 2015

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Will Haunt The Reilly Arts Center Nov.19-21 by Michael J. Roberts

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece, The Phantom of the Opera, will come to the stage of the beautiful, newly renovated Reilly Arts Center in Ocala, Florida, Nov. 19-21, 2015. Talented vocal…

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CINDERELLA Teaches The Impossible by Michael J. Roberts

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Reviewed by: Michael J. Roberts Photos: Carol Rosegg For the past few years we have seen the world as we know it seem to be in a socio-political dyadic shift.   National…

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Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Founding Member of Hippodrome Theatre Wins Florida Theatre Award by Michael J. Roberts

 Marilyn A. Wall is one of the Hippodrome Theatre’s most valued artistic treasures, and this year is no exception- Marilyn was just named the 2015 recipient of the Outstanding Contrib…

SOURCE: www.showbiznoflo.com at 09:35PM

THE HOLIDAY SEASON STARTS AT THE HIPPODROME THANKSGIVING WEEKEND! by Michael J. Roberts

Spend your holiday season with the magic of the Hippodrome’s annual production of Charles Dickens’  A CHRISTMAS CAROL with a twist and go on a magical icy adventure in Hans Chr…

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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

The Hippodrome Welcomes A Trifecta of Sarahs by Michael J. Roberts

This fall, Hippodrome Theatre proudly welcomes three exceptional new hires: Director of Development, Sarah Alice Barnes; Director of Marketing and Communications, Sarah Darden; and Director …

SOURCE: www.showbiznoflo.com at 01:14PM

Ocala Civic Theatre Announces Auditions for HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, Dec. 7 & 8 by Michael J. Roberts

Open auditions for the drama How I Learned to Drive will be held Monday, December 7 and Tuesday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Ocala Civic Theatre. In rural 1960s Maryland, Li’l Bit is an out…

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Sunday, November 8, 2015

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Civil Rights Activist DAVID MIXNER by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Civil Rights Activist DAVID MIXNER from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Civil rights activist DAVID MIXNER discusses his upcoming Chicago show, “Oh, Hell …

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SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with RABBI JACK MOLINE by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with RABBI JACK MOLINE from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Interfaith Alliance Executive Director RABBI JACK MOLINE discusses his spiritual road to becoming a Rabbi…

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SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with RABBI JACK MOLINE by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with RABBI JACK MOLINE from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Interfaith Alliance Executive Director RABBI JACK MOLINE discusses his spiritual road to becoming a Rabbi…

SOURCE: Showbiz So Cal at 09:54AM
Friday, November 6, 2015

BROADWAY IN CHICAGO DEBUTS NEW BROADWAY IN CHICAGO BLEND FROM BOW TRUSS COFFEE ROASTERS by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and Chicago-based independent coffee roaster Bow Truss Coffee are thrilled to debut the new Broadway In Chicago Blend created by Bow Truss Coffee Roasters.  The Broadway…

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