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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

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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Broadway In Chicago Announces Fourth Annual Illinois High School Musical Theater Award Winners BEN LOVE & GRACE ETZKORN by Michael J. Roberts

In celebration of outstanding achievement in high school musical theater performances, Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the award recipients of the Fourth Annual Illinois High Sch…

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DR. PHILLIPS CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW SERIES AND SHOWS by Michael J. Roberts

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces upcoming shows and series confirmed to date for the 2015-2016 season. The Dr. Phillips Center’s anchor season of Broadway Across Ameri…

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DR. PHILLIPS CENTER ANNOUNCES MAJOR GIFT FOR ACOUSTICAL THEATER AND PHASE 2 by Michael J. Roberts

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announced today that with a new lead gift of $12 million from Chuck Steinmetz and Margery Pabst Steinmetz the planned third theater will be named …

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Friday, May 29, 2015

JOFFREY BALLET ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ASHLEY WHEATER HONORED WITH JESSE L. ROSENBERGER MEDAL AT UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CONVOCATION, JUNE 13, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

Joffrey Ballet Artistic Director Ashley Wheater will be awarded the prestigious University of Chicago Jesse L. Rosenberger Medal at UChicago’s 523rd Convocation, Saturday, June 13. Wheater…

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Friday, May 22, 2015

SHOWBIZ CHICAGO Social Scene: JERSEY BOYS Cast Members Meet Renowned Famous PEOPLE Players Founder DIANE DUPUY by Michael J. Roberts

JERSEY BOYS cast members met with Order of Canada recipient and internationally renowned Famous PEOPLE Players founder Diane Dupuy and her mother, Mary Thornton after the May 21st performan…

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Thursday, May 21, 2015

COMIC TIG NOTARO APPEARING IN THE ALEXIS & JIM PUGH THEATER MAY 26 by Michael J. Roberts

Comic Tig Notaro, presented by Dr. Phillips Center in association with Foundation Presents, will perform Tuesday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m.in the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater.  Tickets may be pu…

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The Abbey Presents a Double Feature GREASE/GREASE 2 SING-A-LONG by Michael J. Roberts

Back by popular demand, The Abbey presents the GREASE SING-A-LONG for two nights only on Friday, May 29, and Friday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Embrace your inner Pink Lady…

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DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AWARDED 2015 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE by Michael J. Roberts

The Dr. Phillips Center today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. Now in its fifth year, the award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is giv…

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POFAL Studios Presents PETER PAN at Phillips Center on May 31 by Michael J. Roberts

WHAT: Pofahl Studios will celebrate its 59th annual recital, Peter Pan When:  May 31, 2015 at 6:00 PM Where: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Tickets: Available at Phillips…

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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Marriott Theatre’s CITY OF ANGELS Runs June 10- Aug. 2 by Michael J. Roberts

The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, presents the six-time Tony Award-winning classic, CITY OF ANGELS, winner of Best Musical, Best Original Score by David Zippel and Cy Co…

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Missoula Children’s Theatre’s RED RIDING HOOD Runs June 19-20 at Ocala Civic Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

The popular Missoula Children’s Theatre returns to present an imaginative musical retelling of Red Riding Hood June 19-20 at Ocala Civic Theatre. Over the river and through the woods, to G…

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Ocala Civic Theatre’s HARVEY AWARDS To Be Held June 13 by Michael J. Roberts

The annual Harvey Awards, Ocala Civic Theatre’s version of the Tony Awards, will be held on Saturday, June 13. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with a social hour, including a cash bar, hor…

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Make Crosstown Tracks this June with IRON HEART CHICAGO Presented by Old Town School of Folk Music June 10-17 by Michael J. Roberts

The Old Town School of Folk Music presents Iron Heart Chicago, a new festival celebrating the international range of Chicago’s local musical heroes, with a series of free concerts performe…

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Monday, May 18, 2015

Black Ensemble Theater presents the first annual International Cultural Festival June 1-June 6, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

Black Ensemble Theater Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor is proud to announce the first annual International Cultural Festival, June 1-June 6, 2015.  The week-long cultural festival of music, t…

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Northlight Theatre presents The World Premiere of “Shining Lives: A Musical” May 8 – June 14, 2015 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 Shining Lives: A Musical.Directed by Jessica The…

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World Premiere! ASSASSINATION THEATER: Chicago’s Role in the Crime of the Century A Theatrical Investigation by Hillel Levin Directed by Kevin Chris 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…

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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

STOMP Added to Fairwinds Broadway In Orlando Series at DPAC by Michael J. Roberts

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, in partnership with Florida Theatrical Association and Broadway Across America®, has announced the addition of the international percussion …

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Sunday, May 10, 2015

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Actor/Composer BARRY ANDERSON by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Actor/Composer BARRY ANDERSON from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. BARRY ANDERSON discusses his role as Bob Crewe in the National Touring production of JERSEY B…

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Saturday, May 9, 2015

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview American Ballet Theatre’s Artistic Director KEVIN McKENZIE by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview American Ballet Theatre’s Artistic Director KEVIN McKENZIE from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. ABT’s Artistic Director KEVIN MCKENZIE discusses the elit…

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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

LOCAL MUSIC TEACHERS COMPLETE TRAINING WITH PRESTIGIOUS YAMAHA MUSIC EDUCATION SYSTEM by Michael J. Roberts

Teachers, Amado Bobadilla and Sarah Tellier recently graduated from an intensive Music Education Seminar, conducted by Yamaha Corporation of America’s Music Education Division at its natio…

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TICKETS FOR THE SUMMER REFLECTION TOUR: FIFTH HARMONY GO ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 1 at 10 AM by Michael J. Roberts

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces tickets on sale Friday, May 1 for Fifth Harmony appearing at 7:00 p.m. in the Walt Disney Theater on July 31, 2015. Tickets may be p…

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Monday, May 4, 2015

RUSS TUTTEROW LEAVES US WITH A LEGACY OF THEATRE AT ITS FINEST by Michael J. Roberts

One of the most influential figures of sculpting Chicago theatre as we know as passed.  Russ Tutterrow, Artistic Director of Chicago Dramatists, passed yesterday at the age of 68.  An exce…

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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Director/Choreographer STACEY FLASTER by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Director/Choreographer STACEY FLASTER from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo.   STACEY FLASTER discusses her latest directorial triumph as she takes the helm …

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Friday, April 24, 2015

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview Tony And Grammy Winner HEATHER HEADLEY by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview Tony And Grammy Winner HEATHER HEADLEY from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. TONY and GRAMMY AWARD winner HEATHER HEADLEY discusses her incredible career including he…

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Lyric Opera’s Critically Acclaimed Production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL Continues To May 3 by Michael J. Roberts

Lyric Opera of Chicago’s stunning new production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel runs May 3 at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago. Tickets start at $29, and are avai…

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Tony and Grammy winner HEATHER HEADLEY To Star In GARY GRIFFIN directed ‘INTO THE WOODS” at MUNY by Michael J. Roberts

Tony and Grammy winner Heather Headley has been lured back onstage to play a vengeful witch in a fairy tale musical in St. Louis. Mike Isaacson, the artistic director and executive producer …

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Elaine Paige’s 50th Anniversary Concert Begins Screenings Worldwide Tonight by Michael J. Roberts

ScreenLive presents a unique and ground-breaking evening in cinemas on Thursday, April 23rd when the incomparable Elaine Paige brings her sellout Farewell Concert I’m Still Here from the …

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Enter to WIN Broadway weekend in NYC! NewYork.com’s Ultimate Broadway Fan Showdown! by Michael J. Roberts

NewYork.com has kicked off their annual Ultimate Broadway Fan Showdown and is challenging contestants to submit a 30-second video that demonstrates their passion for Broadway for a chance to…

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Bailiwick Chicago Presents Chicago Premiere of MURDER BALLAD Running through May 9th by Michael J. Roberts

Bailiwick Chicago will conclude its 2014-15 season with the Chicago premiere of the intense off-Broadway rock musical MURDER BALLAD, conceived by and with book and lyrics by Julia Jordan,…

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Broadway In Chicago Announces Casting For First National Tour of MATILDA THE MUSICAL by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce casting for the First National Tour of MATILDA THE MUSICAL. Produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers, the First National Tour of …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:59PM

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