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Monday, August 24, 2015

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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DORIS DEAR Direct from NYC on September 21 at The Abbey by Michael J. Roberts

Marty Madden and Double D Productions bring the Perfect American Housewife, Doris Dear, to The Abbey September 21 at 8 p.m. after a sold out run in New York City. Doris’ appearance is par…

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TICKETS ON SALE FOR ARTURO SANDOVAL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 by Michael J. Roberts

Arturo Sandoval, one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer will play the Walt Disney Theat…

SOURCE: SHOWBIZ NoFLO at 11:19AM

“BROADWAY BALANCES AMERICA” INVITES YOU TO GO BEHIND THE SCENES OF RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA AIRING EXCLUSIVELY ON “THE BALANCING AC by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway Across America’s collaboration with the award-winning morning show “The Balancing Act®,” on the Lifetime® Channel continues with the Season Two premiere of the six-part seri…

SOURCE: SHOWBIZ NoFLO at 10:52AM
Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Broadway In Chicago Announces THE BOOK OF MORMON Returning For Summer 2016 by Michael J. Roberts

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON returns for a seven-week limited engagement, June 28 – August 14, 2016, at the Bank of America Theatre (18 West Monroe).  THE BOOK OF MORMON hol…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:27AM
Monday, August 17, 2015

AMERICAN THEATER COMPANY ANNOUNCES NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR by Michael J. Roberts

American Theater Company (ATC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Dee Sandt as its new managing director. Dee joins the company full time effective immediately. “On behalf of the board, …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:00PM
Sunday, August 16, 2015

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Broadway’s CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY discusses taking on the iconic role of Johnny Castle in DIRTY DANC…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:50PM
Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Clockwise Theatre Announces The MidWest Premiere of Tammy Ryan’s SOLDIER’S HEART Sept. 25- Oct. 18 by Michael J. Roberts

Soldier’s Heart, award-winning playwright Tammy Ryan’s searing 2013 military play, is receiving its Midwestern premiere at Clockwise Theatre, 221 N. Genesee St., in downtown Waukegan.�…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:54PM

Broadway In Chicago Announces SHERLOCK HOLMES Starring DAVID ARQUETTE by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and Starvox Entertainment are pleased to announce SHERLOCK HOLMES will play Chicago’s Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph) for a limited one-week engagement, November 24 �…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:54PM

Shattered Globe Theatre Announces 25th Season by Michael J. Roberts

Shattered Globe Theatre is pleased to announce its 25th season, kicking off this fall with a 25th anniversary production of MARVIN’S ROOM, Chicago playwright Scott McPherson’s awar…

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Monday, August 10, 2015

Kokandy Productions LOVING REPEATING Through Aug. 30 by Michael J. Roberts

Kokandy Productions is pleased to continue its 2015 season with LOVING REPEATING, a musical tribute to the life and loves of celebrated American author Gertrude Stein. Using Stein’s own…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:04PM

LEVELdance Remounts NOCTURNE Aug. 28 & 29 @ Athenaeum Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Back by popular demand! After selling out both nights of the inaugural shows and having to turn patrons away, LEVELdance has decided to remount their highly successful NOCTURNE shows later t…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:04PM

RING OF FIRE Extends at Mercury Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport Avenue, is thrilled to announce that RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH has been extended through November 1. The musical tribute has received …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:04PM

Chicago’s Celebrated Actors and Writers Unite to Give Voice to Statues Across the City by Michael J. Roberts

The city that launched America’s Cows on Parade plays host to Statue Stories Chicago, an extraordinary new public art exhibition. The statues will speak from August 6, 2015 through s…

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Congo Square Theatre Announces Sweet Sixteen Season – The Power of HER by Michael J. Roberts

Congo Square Theatre Company announces its 2015/2016 season with two productions, a workshop series from the August Wilson New Play Initiative (AWNPI) and the return of the Owning Our Worth …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:04PM

The Hippodrome’s PETER & THE STARCATCHER Runs Sept. 4-25 by Michael J. Roberts

The Hippodrome Theatre and the University of Florida School of Theatre + Dance will co-produce PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, the Tony award-winning play by Rick Elice, directed by Lauren Caldwe…

SOURCE: SHOWBIZ NoFLO at 10:13AM

Hippodrome Fall Play Observership: A Behind-the-Scenes Look into All Girl Frankenstein by Michael J. Roberts

It takes months of planning and dozens of theatre professionals to produce a play on the Hippodrome mainstage. The Hippodrome Play Observership offers the opportunity for the public to go be…

SOURCE: SHOWBIZ NoFLO at 10:06AM
Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Broadway In Chicago Announces New Production of 42nd STREET March 8- 20, 2016 at Cadillac Palace by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the quintessential backstage musical comedy classic 42nd STREET will celebrate a two-week engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randol…

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Broadway In Chicago Announces The Return of Disney’s NEWSIES by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the return engagement of Disney’s NEWSIES. Back by popular demand, Disney’s NEWSIES will play the Oriental Theatre (24 W Randolph) July 28 thr…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:50PM

Dr. Phillips Center Announces Six More Shows for 15/16. Single Tix On Sale Aug. 7 by Michael J. Roberts

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces exciting upcoming performances for the 15/16 fall and winter season.  Single tickets go on sale Friday, August 7 for Martin Lawrence Li…

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Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Broadway In Chicago Announces Casting For First National Tour of A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDERs by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and producer Joey Parnes are pleased to announce that casting for the First National Tour of the Tony® Award-winning Best Musical, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Mu…

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World Premiere! ASSASSINATION THEATER: Chicago’s Role in the Crime of the Century Aug 11 – Nov 7, 2015 at Museum of Broadcast Communications by Michael J. Roberts

Even after 50 years, Americans still question who shot JFK and why. Investigative reporter and author Hillel Levin reveals the most persuasive proof to date – and sheds light on the Wind…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:21AM

Casting Announced For Porchlight’s SIDE SHOW by Michael J. Roberts

Michael Weber, artistic director of Porchlight Music Theatre, is proud to announce, the casts of the Chicago premiere of the 2014 revision of Side Show, the return of Porchlight’s hit…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:21AM

Cast, Creative Team Set for BLOOD BROTHERS at Theo Ubique by Michael J. Roberts

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Artistic Director and Co-Founder Fred Anzevino has announced the cast for Blood Brothers, the megahit British musical by Willy Russell that will open the company&…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:21AM
Saturday, August 1, 2015

Showbiz Chicago Photo Spotlight: Dead Writers Production of David Hare’s THE JUDAS KISS Aug. 6, 7 & 8 by Michael J. Roberts

  Tickets are selling fast for Dead Writers Theatre Collective’s upcoming four performances of the Oscar Wilde bio-play, The Judas Kiss, on August 6 through 8 at the Stage 773 Cab…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:24PM

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S TRADEMARK BLUE-AND-YELLOW BIG TOP HAS ARRIVED IN CHICAGO! KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities™ Premieres Aug. 6th by Michael J. Roberts

Cirque du Soleil has arrived in Chicago and is in complete set-up mode in preparation for the August 6th premiere of its awe-inspiring production KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities™, writte…

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Hell in a Handbag’s Sell Out Hit Production of BETTE, LIVE AT THE CONTINENTAL BATHS Extends to August 28 by Michael J. Roberts

Hell in a Handbag Productions’ sell-out hit BETTE, LIVE AT THE CONTINENTAL BATHS has added one additional performance, extending through August 28, 2015 at Mary’s Attic, 5400…

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Chicago Fringe Festival welcomes THE DANGER CIRCUS COMPANY by Michael J. Roberts

Fire eating, knife juggling, glass walking, impossible escapes, plus illusion and gut wrenching comedy. The modern vaudeville show Danger Circus Company delivers all this and more.  Consist…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:24PM
Friday, July 31, 2015

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Tony Award Winner JOHN RUBINSTEIN by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Actor/Composer JOHN RUBINSTEIN from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Broadway’s original Pippin, JOHN RUBINSTEIN discusses his incredible career on stage, …

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OCALA CIVIC THEATRE HOSTS TRIP TO CANADA’S SHAW THEATRE FESTIVAL September 16-20, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

Ocala Civic Theatre will host its third trip to Canada’s Shaw Theatre Festival from September 16-20, 2015.  The tour group, accompanied by executive director Mary Britt, will depart f…

SOURCE: SHOWBIZ NoFLO at 04:19PM

Ocala Civic Theatre’s Production of 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…

SOURCE: SHOWBIZ NoFLO at 04:17PM

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