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Thursday, June 18, 2015

Eurochannel Short Film Tour to Make Stop at the Hippodrome Cinema by Michael J. Roberts

The Hippodrome Cinema and Alliance Francaise de Gainesville are proud to present the Eurochannel Short Film Tour coming to the Cinema on Tuesday, June 23 and Sunday, June 28. The Eurochann…

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Wednesday, June 17, 2015

ShowBiz Nation LiVE! Interview with Film Director LUKE KOREM by Michael J. Roberts

  ShowBiz Nation LiVE! Interview with Film Director LUKE KOREM from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Film director LUKE KOREM discusses his documentary feature LORD MONTEGU,  England’s most…

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ShowBiz Nation LIVE! Interview with Film Director LUKE KOREM by Michael J. Roberts

Film director LUKE KOREM discusses his documentary feature LORD MONTEGU,  England’s most infamous aristocrat who arrested for “homosexual” offenses and became the focus of a l…

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ShowBiz Nation LIVE! Interview with Film Director LUKE KOREM by Michael J. Roberts

ShowBiz Nation LiVE! Interview with Film Director LUKE KOREM from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Film director LUKE KOREM discusses his documentary feature LORD MONTEGU,  England’s most infamo…

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Monday, June 15, 2015

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF KURIOS – CABINET OF CURIOSITIES IN CHICAGO THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2015! by Michael J. Roberts

Due to overwhelming advance ticket sales, Cirque du Soleil announced today that additional performances of KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities in Chicago are available for pre-sale to Cirque C…

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Pride Films and Plays Presents the Chicago Premiere of THE BOY FROM OZ, August 5=30 at Stage 773 by Michael J. Roberts

The Boy From Oz tells the amazing life story of celebrated songwriter and performer Peter Allen. Featuring songs by Peter Allen, book by Martin Sherman and Nick Enright, Direction by David Z…

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Sunday, June 14, 2015

A TWIST OF LEMMON Transcends Theater Walls by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: Michael J. Roberts/  June 13, 2015 Last night was one of those rarified nights that a theatre critic may witness once or twice in their lifetime if they are lucky.   It was j…

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Friday, June 12, 2015

HOW TO BE A ROCK CRITIC” OPENS JUNE 17 AT 8 P.M. AT THE CENTER THEATRE GROUP/KIRK DOUGLAS THEATRE The World Premiere Production Continues Through Ju by Michael J. Roberts

The world premiere production of “How to be a Rock Critic” opens Wednesday, June 17 at 8 p.m. and continues through June 28 in a limited engagement of 12 performances at the Center Theat…

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Chicago Shakespeare Announces Casting for Disney’s The Little Mermaid Summer Family Musical on Navy Pier, July 3 – August 16 by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) continues its summer tradition of bringing exceptional family entertainment to Navy Pier with Disney’s The Little Mermaid, a Broadway musical adaptation o…

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PROFILES THEATRE EXTENDS ACCLAIMED PRODUCTION OF OUR NEW GIRL BY NANCY HARRIS by Michael J. Roberts

Profiles Theatre announces an extension for its hit production of Our New Harris by Nancy Harris, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus. The critically-acclaimed Midwest premiere opened …

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DANCE COMPANIES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY CONVERGE IN CHICAGO FOR 9th ANNUAL CHICAGO DANCING FESTIVAL by Michael J. Roberts

The Chicago Dancing Festival is proud to announce the 9th annual program will take place August 25-29, 2015. Co-produced by renowned choreographer Lar Lubovitch and highly esteemed Chicago …

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MAKE MUSIC CHICAGO Celebrates 5th Year of Free Day-Long, Citywide Music Event on Sunday, June 21, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

Presented by Rush Hour Concerts, Make Music Chicago, a completely free musical celebration across Chicago, returns for its fifth annual event on the first day of summer and longest day of t…

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Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview With Film Star & Author CHRIS LEMMON by Michael J. Roberts

In this rebroadcast, CHRIS LEMMON discusses his critically acclaimed one man show A TWIST OF LEMMON: A TRIBUTE TO MY FATHER JACK (formerly Jack Lemmon Returns), written and directed by Hersh…

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Showbiz Chicago First Look: Rehearsal Photos of Goodman Theatre’s VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE by Michael J. Roberts

The Broadway smash sensation makes its Chicago premiere! Christopher Durang’s “deliriously funny” (The New York Times) Tony Award-winning Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spi…

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Thursday, June 11, 2015

About Face Youth Theatre Ensemble Presents 15 BREATHS July 23 – August 7 by Michael J. Roberts

About Face Theatre is pleased to present the world premiere of 15 BREATHS, written by and featuring members of the the About Face Youth Theatre Ensemble and directed by AFT Education and…

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FIRST FLOOR THEATER ANNOUNCES 2015/16 SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

After an extremely successful third season, which presented a smash-hit comedy by Mindy Kaling, the explosive Chicago premiere of a work by an up-and-coming playwright, and a topical world p…

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KENJI BUNCH’S NATIVE AMERICAN-INSPIRED SYMPHONY NO. 3: DREAM SONGS MAKES WORLD PREMIERE AT GRANT PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL by Michael J. Roberts

The Grant Park Music Festival, the nation’s only free, summer-long outdoor classical music series of its kind, announces the world premiere performances of composer/violist Kenji Bunch’s…

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A RED ORCHID THEATRE ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL ENSEMBLE CASTING FOR 2015-2016 SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

A Red Orchid Theatre announces additional Ensemble casting for its 2015-2016 season. Founding Ensemble Member and Oscar Nominee Michael Shannon joins Artistic Director Kirsten Fitzgerald on …

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The Neo-Futurists add one extension performance of Trust Us/Screw You by Michael J. Roberts

Trust Us/Screw You Created by Dan Kerr-Hobert and Phil Ridarelli Regular performances continue through June 13: Thurs/Fri/Sat at 7:30 p.m. One extension performance on Wednesday, June 17 at …

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STEPPENWOLF 40TH SEASON BEGINS WITH ‘EAST OF EDEN’ by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf Theatre Company celebrates 40 years as America’s longest running, most distinguished ensemble theater with a remarkable lineup of plays in the 2015/16 Subscription Season, all …

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AUDITORIUM THEATRE’S CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES SUMMER COMMUNITY INITIATIVES by Michael J. Roberts

Closing out the celebration of the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University’s 125thAnniversary Season, the Auditorium’s Creative Engagement Department announces community initiatives t…

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Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with I Love Lucy® Live On Stage Stars THEA BROOKS and EURIAMIS LOSADA by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with I LOVE LUCY, LIVE ON STAGE’S Thea Brooks and Euriamis Losada from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE comes to the Dr. Phillips …

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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Hippodrome Theatre’s HONKY TONK ANGELS! Extends To July 12 by Michael J. Roberts

“Honky Tonk Angels was last seen on the Hipp stage about a dozen years ago. And if that seems like an eternity in theater years, it was worth the wait. These new angels are fun and fun…

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Tuesday, June 9, 2015

GRANT PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL OPENS 2015 SEASON WITH BEETHOVEN’S SYMPHONY NO. 7 Wednesday, June 17 in Millennium Park by Michael J. Roberts

Summer in Chicago begins next week with the Opening Night of the Grant Park Music Festival on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. Opening N…

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Broadway In Chicago Announces The Return of “Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff” by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce Starvox Entertainment and Potted Productions’ hit off-Broadway show, Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Je…

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Monday, June 8, 2015

Acclaimed Actor and Filmmaker Crispin Glover To Make Special Appearance at the Hippodrome by Michael J. Roberts

Crispin Hellion Glover will make a special appearance at the Hippodrome to present the first and second parts of the “It” trilogy, “What is it?” and “It is fine…

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Dr. Phillips Center Announces New Date & Time For Chef GUY FIERI by Michael J. Roberts

New Series: Chefs at the Dr. Phillips Center Emeril Lagasse – December 1, 2015, Walt Disney Theater, 8:00 p.m. As a national TV personality, Emeril Lagasse has hosted more than 2,000 shows…

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Writers Theatre DOUBT: A PARABLE Extends To Aug. 2 by Michael J. Roberts

Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the extension of Writers Theatre production of Doubt: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley, directed by Wi…

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CASTING SET FOR “WE GOTTA BINGO,” THE HILARIOUS INTERACTIVE DINNER THEATER EXPERIENCE, OPENING AUG. 3, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

Bill Collins, the producer of the hilarious, interactive dinner theater experience “We Gotta Bingo,” has announced the cast of the production, which will officially open in Chicago Monda…

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RENT & BLOOD BROTHERS Among THEO UBIQUE’S 2015-16 Season by Michael J. Roberts

Theo Ubique’s 2015-16 season will have a decidedly Anglo-American flavor, featuring two of the longest-running musicals from each side of the Atlantic along with cabarets saluting America�…

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Underscore Theatre Company Announces 2nd Annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL by Michael J. Roberts

Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to announce the line-up and full casting for its second annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, featuring an unprecedented 13 world-premiere musical…

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
TBA: Titanic