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Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Northlight Theatre Critically Hailed “Nina Simone: Four Women” Continues Through March 2 by Michael J. Roberts

Photo credit: Michael Brosilow Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:06AM
Monday, February 4, 2019

Tony/Grammy/Oscar Winning Composer Alan Menken In Concert March 30th at Auditorium Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

The legendary songwriter Alan Menken comes to Chicago for a one-night-only performance at the historic [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:04PM
Friday, February 1, 2019

Greenhouse Theater Center Seeks Aspiring and Established Lyricists and Composers To Develop New Musical by Michael J. Roberts

The Greenhouse Theater Center (GTC), in conjunction with Forum Productions, seeks aspiring and established lyricist/composer teams to [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:42PM
Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Dimensions of Citizenship: Architecture and Belonging from the Body to the Cosmos Exhibition Postpones Feb. 15 Opening by Michael J. Roberts

The Chicago presentation of Dimensions of Citizenship: Architecture and Belonging from the Body to the Cosmos – [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:42PM

TONY WINNER LEA SALONGA RESCHEDULES UK CONCERT DATES DUE TO LEG INJURY by Michael J. Roberts

Due to a broken leg, Broadway powerhouse Lea Salonga, has rescheduled her 2019 UK tour. In addition [...]

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HAMILTON PERFORMANCES CANCELLED (MAT & EVE) JAN 30 DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER by Michael J. Roberts

Due to extreme weather conditions, and for the safety and comfort of our patrons, the [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:24AM
Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Tickets To  Hamilton: The Exhibition On Sale Feb. 15 by Michael J. Roberts

Tickets to Hamilton: The Exhibition will go on sale to the general public at 10AM on Friday, [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:12PM

Gift Theatre’s ‘DOUBT’ Presented As Part of Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series by Michael J. Roberts

The Gift Theatre is pleased to launch its 18th season with a revival of John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer and [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:04AM
Monday, January 28, 2019

BLACK ENSEMBLE THEATER ANNOUNCES 2019 SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

Photo: Rueben Echoles, center, as Mr. Maurice in “Dynamite Divas” at Black Theater Ensemble with Kyle [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:54PM

Broadway In Chicago Announces CRUEL INTENTIONS Tix On Sale Jan. 30 by Michael J. Roberts

 Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce tickets for “the ultimate night out” (Entertainment Weekly) CRUEL INTENTIONS: [...]

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Broadway In Chicago Will Premiere New Broadway Bound Michael Jackson Musical by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago, The Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage have announced that the [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Will Premiere New Broadway Bound Michael Jackson Musical ap…

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Broadway In Chicago Announces “KINKY BOOTS” Digital Lottery by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce there will be a digital lottery and rush [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Announces “KINKY BOOTS” Digital Lottery appeared first on Showbiz…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:18AM
Friday, January 4, 2019

Interview with “THE LIGHTNING THIEF’S” CHRIS MCCARRELL by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway’s CHRIS MCCARRELL discusses reprising his critically acclaimed role of Percy Jackson for the new national tour [...] The post Interview with “THE LIGHTNING THIEF’S” CHRIS …

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Interview with “THE LIGHTNING THIEF’S” chris mCcarrell by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway’s CHRIS MCCARRELL discusses reprising his critically acclaimed role of Percy Jackson for the new [...] The post Interview with “THE LIGHTNING THIEF’S” chris …

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Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Shattered Globe Theatre and Theater Wit Present Chicago premiere of “THE REALISTIC JONESES” by Michael J. Roberts

 Shattered Globe Theatre and Theater Wit are pleased to present the Chicago premiere of Will Eno’s heartbreaking new comedy THE REALISTIC [...] The post …

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LES MISÉRABLES WILL PLAY BROADWAY IN CHICAGO’S CADILLAC PALACE THEATRE JULY 9-27, 2019 by Michael J. Roberts

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, [...] The post LES MISÉRABLES WILL…

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Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Interview with STOMP Performer ARTIS OLDS by Michael J. Roberts

STOMP performer Artis Olds discusses the cross cultural importance of dance and percussion and his [...] The post Interview with STOMP Performer ARTIS OLDS appeared first on Showbiz Chicago.

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:33PM
Sunday, December 2, 2018

LENA HALL CELEBRATES CHRIS CORNELL IN FINAL “OBSESSED” VIDEO SERIES RELEASING DEC. 7 by Michael J. Roberts

SKB Records has announced the twelfth and final month of the groundbreaking new music and video [...] The post LENA HALL CELEBRATES CHRIS CORNELL IN FINAL “OBSESSED” VIDEO SERIE…

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Ghostlight Records Releases “HUNDRED DAYS” Cast Album by Michael J. Roberts

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced the release of Hundred Days, the original cast recording of the critically acclaimed new musical, on CD [...] The post Ghostlight Records Releases R…

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Friday, November 30, 2018

Interview with Producer/Author/Educator LAURENCE MASLON by Michael J. Roberts

Prof. Laurence Maslon discusses his new book Broadway to Main Street: How Show Tunes Enchanted [...] The post Interview with Producer/Author/Educator LAURENCE MASLON appeared first on Showbi…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:04PM

Broadway In Chicago Announces STOMP $25 Tix Digital Lottery by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce that a digital lottery will begin Dec. 4 [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Announces STOMP $25 Tix Digital Lottery appeared first on Showbiz Chi…

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Ghostlight Records Releases New Single “LOSER GEEK WHATEVER” from Joe Iconis’ BE MORE CHILL by Michael J. Roberts

Ghostlight Records has announced the release of “Loser Geek Whatever” – the brand-new single from the Broadway-bound musical sensation BE MORE [...] The post Ghostlight Records R…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:04PM

Elements Ballet Announces World’s First Full Length Improvised Ballet by Michael J. Roberts

Elements Ballet announces its Winter Program, SOAKED. A two-night world-premiere, this event promises and exciting new [...] The post Elements Ballet Announces World’s First Full Leng…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:04PM

Interview with ‘KRIS KRINGLE THE MUSICAL’ Writer/Co-Lyricist MARIA CIAMPI by Michael J. Roberts

MARIA CIAMPI discusses the creation and process of bringing KRIS KRINGLE The Musical to the stage.  [...] The post Interview with ‘KRIS KRINGLE THE MUSICAL’ Writer/Co-Lyricist …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:04PM
Monday, November 26, 2018

Interview with THE BOOK OF MORMON’S JAKE EMMERLING by Michael J. Roberts

After six years, original THE BOOK OF MORMON tour cast member JAKE EMMERLING returns to [...] The post Interview with THE BOOK OF MORMON’S JAKE EMMERLING appeared first on Showbiz Chic…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:24PM
Monday, November 19, 2018

Interview with Artistic Director JACQUELINE STONE by Michael J. Roberts

Jacqueline Stone discusses the importance and responsibility of exposing young audiences to theatre for the [...] The post Interview with Artistic Director JACQUELINE STONE appeared first on…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:54PM
Thursday, November 15, 2018

KINKY BOOTS RETURNS TO CHICAGO by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and TROIKA Entertainment are delighted to announce tickets for the Tony Award ®- winning KINKY BOOTS will go [...] The post KINKY BOOTS RETURNS TO CHICAGO appeared…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:18PM
Wednesday, November 14, 2018

BROADWAY IN CHICAGO HONORS THE LATE JAMES M. NEDERLANDER AND HIS BROADWAY LEGACY IN CHICAGO BY RENAMING THE ORIENTAL THEATRE by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago today proudly announced their plans to honor the late James M. Nederlander, [...] The post BROADWAY IN CHICAGO HONORS THE LATE JAMES M. NEDERLANDER AND HIS BROADWAY LEG…

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Monday, November 12, 2018

“PHILIP CHAFFIN: WILL HE LIKE ME?” RELEASED BY PS CLASSICS by Michael J. Roberts

PS CLASSICS, the label that celebrates the heritage of Broadway and American popular song, has [...] The post “PHILIP CHAFFIN: WILL HE LIKE ME?” RELEASED BY PS CLASSICS appeared …

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GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS RELEASES “BRIGADOON” NEW YORK CITY CENTER 2017 CAST RECORDING by Michael J. Roberts

Ghostlight Records has announced the release of Lerner & Loewe’s Brigadoon – New York City Center 2017 [...] The post GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS RELEASES “BRIGADOON” NEW YORK CITY CENT…

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Sunday, November 11, 2018

Interview with Playwright/Director SPENSER DAVIS by Michael J. Roberts

Director/Writer SPENSER DAVIS discusses his newest play PLAINCLOTHES which is being premiered at BROKEN NOSE [...] The post Interview with Playwright/Director SPENSER DAVIS appeared first on…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:48PM

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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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