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Monday, February 25, 2019

GLIMPSE THE FUTURE WITH NAVY PIER’S INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATION “LOOP” by Michael J. Roberts

Navy Pier is bringing visual and interactive art in full circle with its latest free [...] The post GLIMPSE THE FUTURE WITH NAVY PIER’S INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATION “LOOP” appeared fir…

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Broadway In Chicago Announces “AMERICAN GIRL LIVE” TIX ON SALE FEB. 27 by Michael J. Roberts

American Girl Live-Campers at Olde Adventure Trail. Photo Credit: Amy Boyle Broadway In Chicago and Mills Entertainment are [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Announces “AMERICAN GIRL L…

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

KAREN MASON TO RECEIVE MANHATTAN ASSOCIATION OF CABARET’S LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD by Michael J. Roberts

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has announced that its 33rd MAC Awards will be [...] The post KAREN MASON TO RECEIVE MANHATTAN ASSOCIATION OF CABARET’S LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWA…

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

CHICAGO LANDMARK RUSSIAN TEA TIME CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL PRIX FIXE DINNER by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago’s iconic culinary treasure, Russian Tea Time, perfectly nestled in the heart of Chicago’s Downtown at [...] The post CHICAGO LANDMARK RUSSIAN TEA TIME CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSAR…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:16PM

Broadway In Chicago Announces “ROCK OF AGES” Tix On Sale Feb. 22 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and Fifth Estate Entertainment are delighted to announce that tickets for ROCK OF AGES will go on [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Announces “ROCK OF AGES…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:04PM

2nd I HEART HALAL™ LIFESTYLE FESTIVAL EXPANDS FOOTPRINT AT CHICAGO’S NAVY PIER APRIL 12-14 by Michael J. Roberts

Photo Credit: Salman Chaudry I Heart Halal™, the premier halal lifestyle festival in America, announces the second I Heart Halal event, [...] The post 2nd I HEART HALAL™ …

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Sunday, February 17, 2019

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS PRESENTS THE DEBUT SINGLE “I SAY NO” FROM “HEATHERS” ORIGINAL WEST END CAST RECORDING by Michael J. Roberts

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced the release of “I Say No,” the first single from the upcoming album Heathers the [...] The post GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS PRESENTS THE DEBUT SINGLE “I SAY…

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Saturday, February 16, 2019

“BE MORE CHILL KARAOKE” Now Available Through Ghostlight Records by Michael J. Roberts

Ghostlight Records and Two River Theater have announced the release of BE MORE CHILL Karaoke (Original Cast Recording) to celebrate the Broadway-bound [...] The post “BE MORE CHILL …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 08:32PM
Friday, February 15, 2019

Broadway In Chicago Announces “DEAR EVAN HANSEN” RETURN ENGAGEMENT by Michael J. Roberts

Ben Levi Ross as ‘Evan Hansen’ and the Company of the First North American Tour [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Announces “DEAR EVAN HANSEN” RETURN ENGAGEMENT appe…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 08:12PM

Steppenwolf Theatre Company Announces New Ensemble Member Malcolm Ewen by Michael J. Roberts

Malcolm Ewen photographed by Michael Brosilow Steppenwolf Theatre Company Artistic Director Anna D. Shapiro announced today [...] The post Steppenwolf Theatre Company Announces New Ensemble…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 08:12PM
Thursday, February 14, 2019

CHICAGO’S PRE-BROADWAY ENGAGEMENT OF NEW MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL CANCELLED by Michael J. Roberts

The Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage announced today that the new musical Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough will [...] The post CHICAGO’S PRE-BROADWAY ENGAGEMENT OF NE…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:48PM

Milwaukee Rep Presents Lloyd Suh’s “THE CHINESE LADY” through March 24 by Michael J. Roberts

Feature Photo: Lisa Helmi Johanson as Afong Moy. Photo by Michael Brosilow Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents The [...] The post Milwaukee Rep Presents Lloyd Suh’s “THE CHINE…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:48PM

Multi-Jeff Award Winner “SOUTHERN GOTHIC” Now Playing at Windy City Playhouse South by Michael J. Roberts

Michael Brosilow photographs Arielle Leverett and Sarah Grant in “Southern Gothic”   Windy City Playhouse’s Jeff [...] The post Multi-Jeff Award Winner “SOUTHERN GOTHIC…

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BARTON G. THE RESTAURANT CHICAGO OPENS FEB. 15 by Michael J. Roberts

Barton G.’s Waffle-Cheeseburger  Photo Credit: Leah Davis Barton G. The Restaurant Chicago is about to take [...] The post BARTON G. THE RESTAURANT CHICAGO OPENS FEB. 15 appeared fir…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:48PM

World Premiere of Hamilton: The Exhibition Moves Opening to April 27 by Michael J. Roberts

Photo Credit: Shane Marshall Brown The world-premiere of Hamilton: The Exhibition, scheduled to debut in Chicago on Northerly Island [...] The post World Premiere of Hamilton: The Exhib…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:18AM
Monday, February 11, 2019

Mel Brooks’ THE PRODUCERS Now Playing Through March 17 at the Paramount Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Jake Morrissy (left) plays Leo Bloom and Blake Hammond is Max Bialystock in The Producers. [...] The post Mel Brooks’ THE PRODUCERS Now Playing Through March 17 at the Paramount Theatr…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:24PM

MANIFEST 2019: Chicago’s Iconic South Loop Arts Festival Returns May 10 by Michael J. Roberts

Manifest, Chicago’s iconic arts festival held annually in the South Loop, presents 100+ free public [...] The post MANIFEST 2019: Chicago’s Iconic South Loop Arts Festival Returns May 1…

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International Smash Hit “DJEMBE! The Show” Will Make U.S. Debut at Chicago’s Apollo Theater by Michael J. Roberts

Following a smash-hit international tour, the new, interactive theatrical event, DJEMBE! The Show, makes its U.S. debut [...] The post International Smash Hit “DJEMBE! The Show”…

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Saturday, February 9, 2019

Arts Alliance Illinois and partners to hold Mayoral Arts Forum at Broadway In Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse Feb. 10 by Michael J. Roberts

Arts Alliance Illinois Executive Director Claire Rice,Broadway In Chicago President Lou Raizin and Vice President Eileen LaCario, [...] The post Arts Alliance Illinois and partners to hold…

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Friday, February 8, 2019

Interview with ‘FRIENDS! The Musical Parody’ Cast Members MADISON FULLER & DOMENIC SERVIDIO by Michael J. Roberts

FRIENDS! The Musical Parody cast members MADISON FULLER (Phoebe Buffay) & DOMENIC SERVIDIO (Joey Tribbiani) [...] The post Interview with ‘FRIENDS! The Musical Parody’ Cast M…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:04PM

BROADWAY IN CHICAGO LIGHTS UP THE MARQUEE OF THE NEWLY NAMED JAMES M. NEDERLANDER THEATRE by Michael J. Roberts

Today, Broadway In Chicago’s newly named JAMES M. NEDERLANDER THEATRE lit its marquee for the first time. [...] The post BROADWAY IN CHICAGO LIGHTS UP THE MARQUEE OF THE NEWLY NAMED JAME…

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Thursday, February 7, 2019

DIMENSIONS OF CITIZENSHIP: ARCHITECTURE AND BELONGING FROM THE BODY TO THE COSMOS ANNOUNCES NEW OPENING DATE OF THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 by Michael J. Roberts

The Chicago presentation of Dimensions of Citizenship: Architecture and Belonging from the Body to the Cosmos – [...] The post DIMENSIONS OF CITIZENSHIP: ARCHITECTURE AND BELONGING FROM…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:36PM

Broadway In Chicago Announces ‘DEAR EVAN HANSEN’ Digital Lottery by Michael J. Roberts

Photo: Ben Levi Ross as ‘Evan Hansen’ and the Company of the First North American [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Announces ‘DEAR EVAN HANSEN’ Digital Lottery appe…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:42PM
Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Broadway In Announces “FRIENDS! The Musical Parody” Digital Lottery by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce there will be a digital lottery and rush [...] The post Broadway In Announces “FRIENDS! The Musical Parody” Digital Lottery appeared …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:12PM

7th Annual ‘Chicago Theatre Week’ Runs Feb. 7-17 by Michael J. Roberts

 Tickets for Chicago Theatre Week (#CTW19), an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago [...] The post 7th Annual ‘Chicago Theatre Week’ Runs Feb. …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:12PM

Ghostlight Records Releases “River Deep – Mountain High” From Upcoming TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Cast Album by Michael J. Roberts

The first single from the upcoming TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL cast album is released today, [...] The post Ghostlight Records Releases “River Deep – Mountain High” From Upc…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:12PM
Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Navy Pier to offer free rides on the iconic Centennial Wheel for Valentine’s Day by Michael J. Roberts

Feature Photo Courtesy of Navy Pier Navy Pier is celebrating “wheel love” with free Centennial Wheel rides in [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:12PM

BROADWAY IN CHICAGO ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF ‘RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES’ by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce that individual tickets for RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO [...]

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PARAMOUNT THEATRE ANNOUNCES NEW SEASON INCLUDING KINKY BOOTS by Michael J. Roberts

Eight seasons. 32 productions. 1,362 performances. 41,000+ subscribers. Today, Aurora’s Paramount Theatre – now the [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:06AM

Andrew Lippa’s “Unbreakable” Original Cast Recording Releases Feb. 8 on Ghostlight Records by Michael J. Roberts

Ghostlight Records has announced the release of Unbreakable – Original Cast Recording in physical, digital and streaming formats on Friday, [...]

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Northlight Theatre Critically Hailed “Nina Simone: Four Women” Continues Through March 2 by Michael J. Roberts

Photo credit: Michael Brosilow Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:06AM

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