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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

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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Ocala Civic Theatre’s 24th Annual Golf Benefit To Be Held March 26 by Michael J. Roberts

The 24th annual golf tournament to benefit Ocala Civic Theatre will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2015. The tournament will be held this year at Ocala Golf Club (Muni) at 3130 East Silver S…

SOURCE: SHOWBIZ NoFLO at 01:53PM

Piccolo Returns to Its Commedia Roots with The Venetian Twins by Michael J. Roberts

The Piccolo Theatre Ensemble explores devised staging and storytelling with The Venetian Twins, a collaborative commedia production that blends Renaissance and mid-century modern delights in…

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Broadway In Chicago Announces BOOK OF MORMON Day of Show Drawing by Michael J. Roberts

THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, is pleased to announce a day-of-show drawing for the Second National Tour, which returns to Chicago by popular demand f…

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Broadway Star Melissa van der Schyff Performs at The Abbey on February 23 by Michael J. Roberts

Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominee Melissa van der Schyff, accompanied by award-winning jazz pianist and composer Sharon Minemoto, performs an all-new cabaret at The Abbey on Februa…

SOURCE: SHOWBIZ NoFLO at 12:11PM
Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training to Announce 2015-2016 Seasons on Monday, March 16, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

WHAT:            Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training are thrilled to announce their highly anticipated 2015-2016 seasons on Monday, March 16, 2015 in the Me…

SOURCE: SHOWBIZ NoFLO at 03:34PM

Red – A Study in Pretentious Art by Michael J. Roberts

Highly Recommended: Theatre In Chicago Review Round Up Reviewed by: Jim Murray John Logan’s study of artist Mark Rothko, Red (winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Play) is an honest a…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:00PM

LAURENCE LUCKINBILL IN “TEDDY TONIGHT!” at the McCALLUM THEATRE Thursday – March 19 – 7:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

Through the generosity of Helene Galen, the McCallum Theatre presents Teddy Tonight! starring Laurence Luckinbill for one performance on Thursday, March 19, at 7:00pm. Emmy-winning an…

SOURCE: Showbiz So Cal at 01:34PM

RENEE FLEMING IN RECITAL with PHILIPPE JORDAN at the McCALLUM THEATRE Wednesday – March 18 – 7:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre presents Renee Fleming in recital on Wednesday, March 18, at 7:00pm, as part of the Festival of the Desert. Ms. Fleming, accompanied by Philippe Jordan, will perfor…

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Florida Prisoner and Master of Escape Featured in Upcoming Documentary at the Hippodrome by Michael J. Roberts

For one-night only, the Hippodrome Cinema will be presenting THE LIFE AND MIND OF MARK DEFRIEST, a documentary about a legendary Florida escape artist who comes up for parole after more than…

SOURCE: SHOWBIZ NoFLO at 01:10PM
Friday, February 13, 2015

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with RED’s Aaron Kirby, Brian Parry & Steve Scott by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with RED’s Aaron Kirby, Brian Parry & Steve Scott from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Actors Aaron Kirby, Brian Parry and director Steve Scott discuss Red…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:38PM

Jason Dottley Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Madonna’s “Crazy For You” With Newly Recorded Version by Michael J. Roberts

Celebrating the 30-year anniversary of Madonna’s “Crazy For You”, Sordid Lives actor-turned-singer Jason Dottley has teamed with Dee Martello  (aka DJ Twisted Dee) to recreate the cla…

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Jason Dottley Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Madonna’s “Crazy For You” With Newly Recorded Version by Michael J. Roberts

Celebrating the 30-year anniversary of Madonna’s “Crazy For You”, Sordid Lives actor-turned-singer Jason Dottley has teamed with Dee Martello  (aka DJ Twisted Dee) to recreate the cla…

SOURCE: Showbiz So Cal at 01:10PM

DON McLEAN at McCALLUM THEATRE Tuesday – March 17 – 8:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre presents Don McLean for one performance on Tuesday, March 17, at 8:00pm. Don McLean was born in New Rochelle, New York, and by the age of five, had developed an interest…

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Paige Faure & Kecia Lewis In “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA” March 17-April 26 at The Ahmanson Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

The cast for the Los Angeles engagement of “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” the 2013 Tony Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of “South Pacific&…

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Thursday, February 12, 2015

Asolo Repertory Theatre Wins WEDU Be More Award by Michael J. Roberts

Asolo Repertory Theatre received the 2015 WEDU Be More Brilliant Award during the special 10th anniversary ceremony held on Thursday, February 12, 2015 in Tampa. The theatre was also one…

SOURCE: SHOWBIZ NoFLO at 04:51PM

Steppenwolf Releases Rehearsal Photos: THIS IS MODERN ART by Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin (Feb 25 – Mar 14)v by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) presents This Is Modern Art (based on true events) written by acclaimed playwright and hip-hop artist Idris Goodwin (Blackademics, How We Got On) and “Lo…

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Ocala Civic Theatre’s TOM, DICK and HARRY runs March 19-April 12 by Michael J. Roberts

The comedy Tom, Dick, and Harry will be live on stage March 19 – April 12, 2015 at Ocala Civic Theatre. Tom Kerwood (John Esbenshade) and his wife Linda (Angie Petty) are hoping to a…

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HOLLAND-DOZIER-HOLLAND, MOTOWN LEGENDS AND COMPOSERS OF BROADWAY-BOUND “FIRST WIVES CLUB: THE MUSICAL” TO BE HONORED WITH STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WA by Michael J. Roberts

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly announced that songwriters and producers Holland-Dozier-Holland will be honored with the 2,543rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame tomorrow, Friday…

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STEPPENWOLF THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS THE CHICAGO PREMIERE OF DAVID ADJMI’S MARIE ANTOINETTE FEBRUARY 5 – MAY 10, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2014/15 Subscription Season with the Chicago premiere production of Marie Antoinette, a modern, witty portrayal of the young queen of France by Davi…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:16PM

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! with Michael Roberts/February 5, 2015/ Guests: Film Director Jeremy Whelehan & Broadway Star Loni Ackerman by Michael J. Roberts

& SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! with Michael Roberts/February 5, 2015/ Guests: Film Director Jeremy Whelehan & Broadway Star Loni Ackerman from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Film Director Jeremy …

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SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! with Michael Roberts/February 5, 2015/ Guests: Film Director Jeremy Whelehan & Broadway Star Loni Ackerman by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! with Michael Roberts/February 5, 2015/ Guests: Film Director Jeremy Whelehan & Broadway Star Loni Ackerman from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Film Director Jeremy Wheleh…

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Showbiz Nation LIVE! with Michael Roberts/ Feb. 9, 2015 Episode Guest RICK KUSHMAN by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Nation LIVE! with Michael Roberts/ Episode Guest RICK KUSHMAN from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. New York Times Best Selling Author, Radio Host and wine expert, RICK KUSHMAN discusses hi…

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REDCAT Presents Miwa Yanagi’s Zero Hour: Tokyo Rose’s Last Tape February 26-28, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

REDCAT, CalArt’s Downtown Center for Contemporary Arts, proudly presents Zero Hour: Tokyo Rose’s Last Tape, multimedia theater work conceived, written and directed by internationally ren…

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“MAD MEN” AND ‘HOUSE OF CARDS” WRITER/PRODUCER KEITH HUFF’S LATEST STAGE WORK, “UP THE HILL,” TO RECEIVE WORLD PREMIERE FEBRUARY 27 – by Michael J. Roberts

Carthage College, a four-year, private college of the liberal arts and sciences in Kenosha, Wisconsin, will stage the world premiere of “Up The Hill”, a new work by Keith Huff, one of th…

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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

ALEC BALDWIN, ALFRE WOODARD AND ALI SHAHEED MUHAMMAD JOIN CHICAGO POETS AND MUSICIANS FOR LOUDER THAN A BOMB’S 15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION BENEFIT, by Michael J. Roberts

Young Chicago Authors (YCA), producers of the world’s largest youth poetry festival,Louder Than A Bomb (LTAB), will present a day-long series of special events to celebrate its 15thanniver…

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Kokandy Productions THE FULL MONTY Runs March 10- April 12 at Theatre Wit by Michael J. Roberts

Kokandy Productions will open its 2015 season with the hilarious and heartfelt musical comedy THE FULL MONTY with music and lyrics by David Yazbek, book by Terrence McNally, direction by Co-…

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Paramount Theatre’s LES MISERABLES Runs March18-26 by Michael J. Roberts

You’re not dreaming a dream. Aurora’s Paramount Theatre, wower of audiences and critics this season with consecutive smash hits CATS, Mary Poppins and The Who’s Tommy, is c…

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CHF Names Jonathan Elmer New Artistic Director by Michael J. Roberts

The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) announced today the appointment of Jonathan Elmer as its new Marilynn Thoma Artistic Director and Alison Cuddy as Associate Artistic Director. Elmer joi…

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Matthew Hydzik, Jarrod Emick, Charlotte d’Amboise, and Tony Roberts complete principal cast of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL by Michael J. Roberts

Lyric Opera of Chicago announced casting for the remaining principal roles in its new production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel. Matthew Hydzik will portray Enoch Snow alongside To…

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Ocala Civic Theatre’a Winter/Spring 2015 After-School Classes Begin Feb. 23-27 thru March 23-27 by Michael J. Roberts

The second round of the Education Department’s Winter/Spring 2015 after-school classes begins the week of February 23-27 and runs through the week of March 23-27, 2015. For ages 4-6, we ha…

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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
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