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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

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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Mark Nadler’s I’M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF Comes to FST’s Stage III Beginning March 17 by Michael J. Roberts

Florida Studio Theatre welcomes Mark Nadler to the Keating stage with his production of I’m A Stranger Here Myself, as part of FST’s Stage III program. It will have a limited eng…

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Orlando Shakes 2015-16 Season by Michael J. Roberts

Artistic Director Jim Helsinger and Managing Director PJ Albert announced the nine productions that will comprise Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF’s upcoming 2015-20…

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Cast Set For Mad Cow Theatre’s PHOTOGRAPH 51 by Michael J. Roberts

Mad Cow Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming run of Photograph 51, by Anna Ziegler, set to open February 20, 2015 in The Zehngebot-Stonerock Theatre as part of S…

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Orlando Shakespeare Theater to Premiere BAD DOG April 8 – May 3, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF will present the World Premiere of Bad Dog from April 8 – May 3, 2015. Jennifer Hoppe-House’s new play returns for a full prod…

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Orlando Shakespeare Theater to Host 7th Annual Mock Trial: Falstaff v. The Merry Housewives of Windsor on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF will hold its 7th Annual Mock Trial: Falstaff v. The Merry Housewives of Windsor on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the John an…

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Directed by Michael Donald Edwards, OUR BETTERS Opens March 13 at Asolo Rep by Michael J. Roberts

Before there was Downton Abbey, there was Our Betters, W. Somerset Maugham’s fiery romantic dramedy about the invasion of sly social-climbing American heiresses into British soci…

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About Face Theatre Presents the Chicago Premiere of A KID LIKE JAKE By Daniel Pearle Feb 6 – March 15 by Michael J. Roberts

About Face Theatre is pleased to continue its 2014-15 season with the Chicago premiere of A KID LIKE JAKE, Daniel Pearle’s contemporary dramedy about parenting, gender and fitting i…

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NEW MOVIE PROJECT TO SHOOT IN CHICAGO ABOUT THE “GODFATHER OF HOUSE MUSIC” FRANKIE KNUCKLES AND THE WAREHOUSE! by Michael J. Roberts

Launch Party and Frankie Knuckles Foundation Benefit at The Underground Nightclub March 31 A new feature film, THE WAREHOUSE, will celebrate the Godfather of House Music, GRAMMY Award-w…

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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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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Asolo Repertory Theatre Presents Inside Asolo Rep: Both Your Houses and Our Betters on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

WHAT:            Michael Donald Edwards, Asolo Rep’s producing artistic director and director of Our Betters, and Frank Galati, the Tony Award®-winning director of Both…

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CHICAGO TAP THEATRE PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF TIGHTWIRE, A TAP OPERA EXPLORING WHAT HAPPENS BEHIND THE BIG TOP OF A 1930S TRAVELING CIRCUS, MARCH by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Tap Theatre (CTT) is proud to present the world premiere production of TightWire, written by Marc Kelly Smith and original music by CTT Music Director Kurt Schweitz, playing at�…

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Marriott’s THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA Runs Feb. 26 – May3 by Michael J. Roberts

From the Kingdom of Ipslonia comes The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences’ first show of the season, THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA, previewing February 26, running through May 3, with a press…

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Bailiwick Chicago Presents the World Premiere of PRINCESS MARY DEMANDS YOUR ATTENTION Through Feb 21, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

On the heels of its wildly-successful production of The Wild Party, Bailiwick Chicago is pleased to continue its 2014-15 season with the world premiere of the fierce new play PRINCESS MA…

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Congo Square Theatre to Host Panel on Equity and Equality for Culturally-Specific Theatre Institutions by Michael J. Roberts

Congo Square Theatre Company will host a panel of national theatre leaders and arts 
funders during the third conversation in its Owning our Worth series, titled Equity and Equality, on We…

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ANALOG SPARK PRESENTS “THE SOUND OF MUSIC” 50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION by Michael J. Roberts

RAZOR & TIE’s new audiophile imprint ANALOG SPARK will launch with the vinyl release of The Sound of Music – 50th Anniversary Edition. The score from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 5-…

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Individual tickets to all FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando shows at the Dr. Phillips Center on sale Friday, February 13 PIPPIN, ANYTHING GOES and I LOVE by Michael J. Roberts

Individual tickets for PIPPIN, ANYTHING GOES and I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE will go on sale Friday, February 13, at 10 a.m., joining MOTOWN THE MUSICAL and Disney’s BEAUTY AND TH…

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UPROAR ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES DEBUT COMEDY CD BY ERIK MYERS by Michael J. Roberts

Uproar Entertainment is excited to announce the release of Erik Myers’ much anticipated debut comedy CD, “Basket Case.” In conjunction with Uproar Entertainment, “Basket Case,” was…

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Co-Founder of Gainesville Women’s Liberation Featured in SHE’S BEAUTIFUL WHEN SHE’S ANGRY at Hippodrome Cinema 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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Monday, February 9, 2015

FAIRMONT CHICAGO, MILLENNIUM PARK OFFERS RED CARPET PACKAGE IN ITS EXCLUSIVE GRAND SUITES DURING THE ACADEMY AWARDS ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 by Michael J. Roberts

“Drink in the View” on Hollywood’s most glamorous evening, when Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, 200 North Columbus Drive, offers a Red Carpet Package on its exclusive 37th floor. Av…

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VarieTEASE Brings New Show CARNIES to The Abbey March 11-28 by Michael J. Roberts

Orlando favorite Blue Star brings her renowned VarieTEASE to The Abbey with a brand new show, Carnies.  VarieTEASE Carnies plays select performances at The Abbey March 11 – 28.  The bra…

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Broadway In Chicago Announces Pre-Broadway Run of Jerry Mitchell Helmed GOTTA DANCE Dec. 13 – Jan17 at Bank Of America Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and producers Dori Berinstein and Bill Damaschke are pleased to announce Gotta Dance, a new musical based on the critically acclaimed 2008 documentary of the same name, w…

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Marriott’s LA CAGE aux FOLLES Shines With Heart and Purpose by Michael J. Roberts

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Theatre In Chicago Review Round-Up Reviewed by: James Murray I remember seeing the original Broadway production of Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein’s La Cage aux Folle…

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Broadway In Chicago Announces Tix On Sale Feb. 13 @ 10am for pre-Broadway Gloria Estafan musical ON YOUR FEET! by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago, The Nederlander Organization and Estefan Enterprises, Inc are pleased to announce that tickets for ON YOUR FEET!,  a new musical based on the life story of seven-time G…

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Sunday, February 8, 2015

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with ‘The Book of Mormon’s’ CODY JAMISON STRAND by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with THE BOOK OF MORMON’S CODY JAMISON STRAND from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Cody Jamison Strand discusses his role as Elder Cunningham in the mega-hit m…

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Saturday, February 7, 2015

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Broadway’s ANIKA LARSEN by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Broadway’s ANIKA LARSEN from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk Award Winner ANIKA LARSEN discusses her new album ‘SI…

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SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Broadway’s ANIKA LARSEN by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Broadway’s ANIKA LARSEN from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk Award Winner ANIKA LARSEN discusses her new album ‘SI…

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THE JEWISH CHANNEL HAS A FUN­FILLED FEBRUARY ON “ROW J” airing on demand Feb 10 by Michael J. Roberts

The Jewish Channel will broadcast the latest edition of its popular theater­ oriented monthly TV show, “Row J,” to begin airing on demand on Tuesday, February 10. Row J” i…

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Friday, February 6, 2015

NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT at the McCALLUM THEATRE March 13 – 15 by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre presents Broadway’s hilarious new musical comedy Nice Work If You Can Get It for five performances on Friday, March 13, at 8:00pm, Saturday, March 14, at 2:00pm an…

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Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and the Florida Blue Foundation Announce First Three Shows In Outdoor Concert Series by Michael J. Roberts

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts launches a two-year partnership with Florida Blue Foundation with the Florida Blue Free Concert Seriesfirst concert Tiempo Libre on the Seneff…

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ROCKY WIRTZ, BULLEY & ANDREWS AND TIM SAMUELSON TO BE HONOROED MARCH 19 AT LANDMARKS ILLINOIS’ LEGENDARY LANDMARKS CELEBRATION by Michael J. Roberts

Landmarks Illinois will mark its tenth annual Legendary Landmarks Celebration by awarding ‘landmark’ status to three civic and cultural leaders: Historian Tim Samuelson, Business Leader …

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