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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Barrel of Monkeys Presents “THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA: Back To School” Through Sept. 7 by Michael J. Roberts

The summer fun never has to end! Barrel of Monkeys ushers in the school year with its revue THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA: Back To School, directed by Artistic Director Joseph Schupbach, playi…

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“ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: LIVE ON STAGE!” COMES TO THE ROSEMONT THEATRE FOR FOUR PERFORMANCES NOV 20 & 21 by Michael J. Roberts

Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and Iconic Entertainment Studios will bring “ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: LIVE ON STAGE!,” a brand new, music-filled interactive live show, to the Ros…

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Premier Long Island Haunt Makes STEM Scary Fun by Michael J. Roberts

Have you ever watched in wonder as dry ice vaporizes in to cloudy haze? That effect takes places when carbon dioxide transitions from its frozen state, which can only exist below -110 degree…

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Ocala Civic Theatre’s MARY POPPINS Runs Sept. 3- Oct. 4 by Michael J. Roberts

The musical Mary Poppins is live on stage to open the 2015-2016 season at Ocala Civic Theatre from September 3 – October 4, 2015. There’s only one word to describe it: “Supercalifr…

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SEAN HAYES To Star In AN ACT OF GOD at CTG/AHMANSON Jan 30- March 13 by Michael J. Roberts

Producer Jeffrey Finn and Center Theatre Group announced today that Emmy winner Sean Hayes will play God in a limited six-week engagement of the new Broadway play AN ACT OF GOD at the CTG/Ah…

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DEATH OF THE PERSIAN PRINCE Returns for Limited Engagement at NYC’s The DMAC-Duo Multicultural Arts Center Sept. 17-26 by Michael J. Roberts

Following a piercing expose in The Advocate and two critically-acclaimed, sold-out runs in The South Asian International Performing Arts Festival (where it was named Best Play) and The …

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The Hypocrites Present BURNING BLUEBEARD Nov 19– Jan 10 by Michael J. Roberts

The Hypocrites are thrilled to continue their 2015-16 with return of The Ruffians’ critically acclaimed holiday hit, BURNING BLUEBEARD by Jay Torrence, directed by Halena Kays and f…

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Chicago Humanities Festival Announces Schedule For 26th Fall Festival by Michael J. Roberts

The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) announced today the complete schedule for the 26th Fall Festival, 130 events which will explore the theme of Citizens, Oct. 24-Nov. 8, 2015 at venues ac…

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Shattered Globe Theatre Presents 25th Anniversary Production of MARVIN’S ROOM by Michael J. Roberts

Shattered Globe Theatre is pleased to open its 25th season with a 25th anniversary production of MARVIN’S ROOM, Chicago playwright Scott McPherson’s award-winning dark and mordantl…

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ANNOUNCING THE MOST AMBITIOUS ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE CINEMA SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

The Royal Opera House Live Cinema Season 2015/16 is the most ambitious to date. Six ballets and six operas, including five new productions, will be screened in over 1,000 cinemas across 45 c…

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AMERICAN THEATER COMPANY KICKS OFF SEASON 31 WITH LEGACY CELEBRATION ON WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30 by Michael J. Roberts

American Theater Company (ATC) honors its late artistic director PJ Paparelli and kicks off Season 31 with a Legacy Celebration fundraiser on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The event features a perfo…

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ANNOUNCING THE MOST AMBITIOUS ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE CINEMA SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

The Royal Opera House Live Cinema Season 2015/16 is the most ambitious to date. Six ballets and six operas, including five new productions, will be screened in over 1,000 cinemas across 45 c…

SOURCE: Showbiz So Cal at 09:50AM

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS CELEBRATES 11,000 FAIRWINDS BROADWAY IN ORLANDO SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE 2015/2016 SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, together with Florida Theatrical Association and Broadway Across America® announced today that Mary Ann Derleth of Orlando is the 11,000th s…

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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN FOR EXCLUSIVE ADVENTURE TO SANTA EXPERIENCE AT OAKBROOK CENTER by Michael J. Roberts

Don’t delay! Reservations are now open for DreamWorks Animation’s Adventure to Santa – a state-of-the-art “Shrektacular” holiday cottage at Oakbrook Center, complete with an immers…

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Raven Theatre to observe 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with “The Play About My Dad” by Michael J. Roberts

The Play About My Dad by Boo Killebrew, which opened at New York’s 595 E 59 Theatres in June 2011, tells of the author’s father, a doctor in Gulfport, Mississippi who stayed behi…

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2nd ANNUAL NEW YORK CITY DRONE FILM FESTIVAL EXPANDS TO 3-DAY EVENT, RETURNS TO THE DGA THEATER by Michael J. Roberts

The 2nd Annual New York City Drone Film Festival will be held from March 4th through March 6th 2016. The three-day event will feature a dynamic slate of interactive panel discussions, g…

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CHICAGO DANCEMAKERS FORUM AWARDED $150,000 GRANT FROM THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST by Michael J. Roberts

The Chicago Dancemakers Forum (CDF) is thrilled to announce today its receipt of a $150,000 challenge grant from The Chicago Community Trust, bringing funds raised for CDF’s Breakout Ca…

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Refuge Theatre Project will bring High Fidelity home to Wicker Park to open the company’s 2016 season by Michael J. Roberts

For its second season, Refuge Theatre Project will continue its mission of showcasing the work of a new generation of musical theater writers. Company co-founders Ross and Morgan Glynn Egan …

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Monday, August 24, 2015

CIVIL TWILIGHT Embark on US Tour New album, “Story Of An Immigrant” Available Now; Coming to Chicago Oct. 20 by Michael J. Roberts

The now Nashville based Civil Twilight (comprised of lead singer Steven McKellar, his brother and guitarist Andrew, drummer Richard Wouters and Kevin Dailey on keys and guitar) are living p…

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Yellow Sound Label Announces New Album by Broadway and TV Star TELLY LEUNG by Michael J. Roberts

YELLOW SOUND LABEL has announced the new album from TELLY LEUNG, star of this season’s new Broadway musical Allegiance opposite George Takei and Lea Salonga. A dynamic singer and actor bes…

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SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Broadway’s MARY TESTA by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Broadway Belter MARY TESTA from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Broadway powerhouse MARY TESTA discusses her new album HAVE FAITH which she has collaborated wit…

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Northlight’s FUNNYMAN with George Wendt & Tim Kazurinsky Runs Sept. 11-Oct. 18 by Michael J. Roberts

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, presents the World Premiere of Bruce Graham’s Funnyman,kicking off Northlight…

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PEGASUS THEATRE CHICAGO ANNOUNCES 2015-16 SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

Pegasus Theatre Chicago is pleased to announce its 2015-16 season, kicking off this fall with the world premiere drama FOR HER AS A PIANO by Nambi E. Kelley, playwright of the critically…

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SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Broadway’s MARY TESTA by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Broadway Belter MARY TESTA from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Broadway powerhouse MARY TESTA discusses her new album HAVE FAITH which she has collaborated wit…

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SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Broadway’s MARY TESTA by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Broadway Belter MARY TESTA from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Broadway powerhouse MARY TESTA discusses her new album HAVE FAITH which she has collaborated wit…

SOURCE: Showbiz So Cal at 08:21PM

“RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER™: THE MUSICAL” TO BE PRESENTED AT THE ROSEMONT THEATRE DECEMBER 18 AND 19 by Michael J. Roberts

In 1964, the beloved stop-motion animated television classic, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” made its network television debut delighting audiences across the country. The longest-run…

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Stage Left Theatre announces Downstage Left Residency recipients for Season 34 by Michael J. Roberts

Stage Left Theatre announces the recipients of the Downstage Left Playwright Residencies for Season 34. Residencies are designed to help playwrights take a project from the conceptual stage …

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AMERICAN THEATER COMPANY PRESENTS CO-WORLD PREMIERE OF THOMAS BRADSHAW’S “FULFILLMENT” NOV 6 – DEC 13 by Michael J. Roberts

American Theater Company (ATC), 1909 W. Byron Street, kicks off Season 31: The Legacy Season with the co-world premiere of Fulfillment, written by Thomas Bradshaw and directed by Ethan McSwe…

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Pride Films and Plays’ LezPlay Weekend Features Five Outstanding New Works at Center on Halsted September 11 to 13, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

Pride Films and Plays is delighted to announce the results of our LezPlay contest. The judges have named five finalists, including a teleplay and four stage plays. and these writers will hav…

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HERSHEY FELDER REVIVING ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE’S MAINSTAGE WITH FULL SEASON OF SHOWS by Michael J. Roberts

Hershey Felder is setting up camp on Royal George Theatre’s mainstage for a full season of shows starting September 8. The season includes the record-breaking production of Hershey Felder …

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Tix For Orlando Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER Now On Sale; Performances Dec. 17-20 at Dr. Phillips Center by Michael J. Roberts

If the heat and humidity have you down, turn your thoughts to visions of sugar plum fairies. It’s never too early to make plans for the holidays. Orlando Ballet tickets for The Nutcracker …

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