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Friday, March 6, 2015

CHICAGO DATING EXPERT, MELINDA MCINTIRE, WILL HOST “LOVE IQ: ONLINE DATING 101” Q & A AT FIRST DATE AT THE ROYAL GEORGE CABARET ON THURSDAY, M by Michael J. Roberts

Being single and navigating the dating scene can be tricky, especially in a city where online dating is becoming the norm. Chicago dating expert Melinda McIntire will host a “Love IQ: Onli…

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Thursday, March 5, 2015

CORINTHIA HOTEL LONDON LAUNCHES OPERA AS ITS THEME FOR ARTIST IN RESIDENCE 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

Corinthia Hotel London has announced that its fourth annual Artist in Residence program is opera.  Also announced today is the prestigious panel of judges who will choose a winning ide…

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The Hypocrites Announce Chicago Premiere of AMERICAN IDIOT by Michael J. Roberts

The Hypocrites are thrilled to launch their 2015-16 season this fall with the Chicago premiere of the smash Broadway musical AMERICAN IDIOT, featuring music by Grammy Award-winning punk ro…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:03PM

Bailiwick Chicago Presents Chicago Premiere of MURDER BALLAD April 2 – May 9, 2015 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 Jorda…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:59PM

TICKETS FOR AN EVENING WITH JUSTIN FURSTENFELD OF BLUE OCTOBER GO ONSALE FRIDAY, MARCH 6 by Michael J. Roberts

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces tickets on sale Friday, March 6 for An Evening with Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October appearing at 8:00 p.m. in the Alexis & Ji…

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ippodrome Presents SHE’S BEAUTIFUL WHEN SHE’S ANGRY Tuesday, March 10 by Michael J. Roberts

Carol Giardina, the co-founders of Gainesville Women’s Liberation, the first female liberation group in the South,  is one of the many women featured in the special interest documenta…

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Sideshow Theatre Company’s ANTIGONICK By Sophokles, Freely Translated by Anne Carson March 1 – April 5, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

  Following its critically acclaimed hit Stupid Fucking Bird, Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased continue its 2014/15 season with ANTIGONICK, a re-imagining of the Greek tragedy Antig…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:36PM

Broadway In Chicago Announces THE ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER AWARDS To Be Held June 1st by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the fourth annual Illinois High School Musical Theater Awards held at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 East Chestnut Place) on Mon…

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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

BROADWAY IN CHICAGO ANNOUNCES 15th SEASON INCLUDING “IF/THEN” AND “MATILDA” by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the upcoming 2015-2016 season line-up celebrating Broadway In Chicago’s 15thanniversary.  The hits just keep on coming to Chicago with th…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:16PM

JESSIE MUELLER NAMED SARAH SIDDONS SOCIETY 2015 ACTRESS OF THE YEAR by Michael J. Roberts

The Sarah Siddons Society’s Artistic Director, Dominic Missimi, announced plans to bestow on Jessie Mueller the organization’s prestigious Actress of the Year Award. Ms. Mueller won a To…

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SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Illusionist KEVIN JAMES by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Illusionist KEVIN JAMES from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Celebrated magician Kevin James discusses touring in the hit production THE ILLUSIONISTS, which wil…

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Sunday, March 1, 2015

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with PICTURE IMPERFECT Playwright JOEL Z. CORNFIELD by Michael J. Roberts

Playwright JOEL Z. CORNFIELD discusses his new play PICTURE IMPERFECT which is having its World Premiere at Chicago’s Athenaeum Theatre. The Athenaeum Theatre and Bread & Roses Pro…

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Thursday, February 26, 2015

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with La Cage Aux Folles GENE WEYGANDT, DAVID HESS and JOE LEONARDO by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with La Cage Aux Folles GENE WEYGANDT, DAVID HESS and JOE LEONARDO from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. GENE WEYGANDT, DAVID HESS and JOE LEONARDO discuss Marriott T…

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Ocala Civic Theatre’s THE AMOROUS AMBASSADOR Runs March 29- April 10 by Michael J. Roberts

The comedy The Amorous Ambassador will be live on stage March 29 – April 10 at Ocala Civic Theatre. Suave playboy Harry Douglas (Jeff Cole), United States ambassador to Great Britain, is a…

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GEORGE BENSON Presented by the McCallum Theatre and Easy 103.9’s Jim “Fitz” Fitzgerald at the McCALLUM THEATRE Saturday – March 28 – 8:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre and Fitz’s Jazz Café at the McCallum present George Benson on Saturday, March 28, at8:00pm. So many times in contemporary popular music – in jazz, rock, blues, folk…

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MUSES & PATRONESS CIRCLE OF THE McCALLUM THEATRE TO HOST DENIM TO DIAMONDS EVENT TO BENEFIT ARTS EDUCATION by Michael J. Roberts

The Muses and Patroness Circle of the McCallum Theatre will be hosting DENIM TO DIAMONDS, a glittery evening of Western-themed fun to benefit the education and outreach programs of the McCal…

SOURCE: Showbiz So Cal at 01:55PM

THE McCALLUM THEATRE CONCERT BAND “MUSIC FROM THE MOVIES” at the McCALLUM THEATRE Sunday – March 29 – 3:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre presents The McCallum Theatre Concert Band in an old-fashioned band concert and ice cream social on Sunday, March 29, at 3:00pm. Back for a third year by audience demand…

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LINDA EDER at the McCALLUM THEATRE Wednesday – March 25 – 8:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway diva and star of the smash hit musical Jekyll and Hyde returns to the McCallum Theatre on Wednesday, March 25, at 8:00pm. Showcasing one of the greatest contemporary voices of our t…

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Chicago Humanities Festival Presents Cristina Henríquez Author of Amazon-Selected Top 10 Book of 2014 The Book of Unknown Americans Wednesday, March by Michael J. Roberts

The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) presents Chicago author Cristina Henríquez on Wednesday, March 18 at 6 p.m. at the Instituto Cervantes of Chicago (31 W Ohio St).The Crain’s R…

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CASTING NOW COMPLETE FOR THE FIVE PLAYS SCHEDULED MARCH THROUGH JULY 2015 AT GOODMAN THEATRE by Michael J. Roberts

Award-winning Chicago favorites take the Goodman stage from March through July 2015 in the five plays that round out the theater’s 90th Anniversary “Season to Celebrate.” Artists’ na…

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The Palace Theatre Announces 2015 Season by Michael J. Roberts

Palace Theater, Wisconsin Dells’ newest professional theater, 564 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy South, has announced its exciting new season full of critically acclaimed shows for the whole family.…

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Credit: Michael Brosilow Writers Theatre presents Doubt: A Parable Directed by William Brown April 28, 2015 – July 19, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

Writers Theatre presents Doubt: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley and directed by William Brown. The show runs April 28 – July 19, 2015 at Glencoe Union Church, 263 Park Ave, Glencoe.  Th…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:02PM

LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS THE MIDWEST PREMIERE OF TITLE AND DEED BY WILL ENO FEATURING MICHAEL PATRICK THORNTON by Michael J. Roberts

Continuing its 27th Season, Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the Midwest Premiere of Title and Deed, by Will Eno and directed by Marti Lyons. Title and Deed runs March 18 – May 3, 201…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:57PM

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with filmmaker Jeremy Whelehan Part 2 by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with filmmaker Jeremy Whelehan Part 2 from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. An in depth discussion with filmmaker/director Jeremy Whelehan including philosophy, art a…

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SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with filmmaker Jeremy Whelehan Part 2 by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with filmmaker Jeremy Whelehan Part 2 from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. An in depth discussion with filmmaker/director Jeremy Whelehan including philosophy, art a…

SOURCE: Showbiz So Cal at 03:27PM

Asolo Rep to Host Auditions for Local Non-Equity Roles in Fall 2015 Musical by Michael J. Roberts

WHAT: Asolo Repertory Theatre will host auditions for non-Equity ensemble roles for its upcoming Fall 2015 Musical on Wednesday, March 4, with callbacks the week of March 9. The theatre is …

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DPAC Announces Tix For BOB DYLAN On Sale Friday, Feb. 20 at 10am For April 19 Performance by Michael J. Roberts

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces tickets going on sale on February 20 at 10:00 a.m. for Bob Dylan.  Bob Dylan will perform at 8:00 p.m. in the Walt Disney Theater o…

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man Coming To Marcus Center April 30 & May 1 by Michael J. Roberts

Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man, the hit comedy written by Matt Murphy, based on the best-selling book by Dan Anderson and Maggie Berman, is making a stop in Milwaukee at the …

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SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview The Walking Dead’s JOSH McDERMITT by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview The Walking Dead’s JOSH McDERMITT from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. JOSH McDERMITT discusses his role as Dr. Eugene Porter on AMC’s hit tv show THE WA…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:54PM

TIMELINE THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES 2015-16 SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

TimeLine Theatre Company, acclaimed for presenting plays inspired by history that connect today’s social and political issues, announces its 2015-16 season, which features the return to Ti…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:13PM

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Dancer/Choreographer ARCADIAN BROAD by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with dancer/choreographer ARCADIAN BROAD from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. The Orlando Ballet and La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil present “A Choreographers Showca…

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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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