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Saturday, January 31, 2015

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with Orlando Ballet’s Artistic Director ROBERT HILL by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with Orlando Ballet Artistic Director ROBERT HILL from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Orlando Ballet’s Artistic Director, ROBERT HILL discusses his career and…

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Friday, January 30, 2015

Hippodrome Relaunches the Cinema Lounge Series with HERMITAGE REVEALED by Michael J. Roberts

The Hippodrome Cinema will be reinvigorating its successful Cinema Lounge film series for its third consecutive year with a special interest documentary that explores one of the world’…

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Blue Star Bowles You Over In A Gritty and Haunting CABARET by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: Michael J. Roberts Highly Recommended Kander and Ebb’s masterpiece musical Cabaret is that rare commodity that gets grittier and more relevant as the years pass.  Based …

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STEPPENWOLF AUXILIARY COUNCIL HOSTS 2015 RED OR WHITE BALL TO BENEFIT STEPPENWOLF FOR YOUNG ADULTS ON APRIL 10, 2015 AT VENUE ONE by Michael J. Roberts

The Steppenwolf Auxiliary Council hosts one of Chicago’s most exciting spring events, the 2015 Red or White Ball on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 9pm (with the highly anticipated VIP Reception…

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Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with Broadway’s J. ROBERT SPENCER by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! INTERVIEW WITH J. ROBERT SPENCER from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Tony Award Nominee J. ROBERT SPENCER discusses The Midtown Men, Jersey Boys, Next To Normal and his film …

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Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with Broadway’s J. ROBERT SPENCER by Michael J. Roberts

  Tony Award Nominee J. ROBERT SPENCER discusses The Midtown Men, Jersey Boys, Next To Normal and his film production company is this in-depth interview. For more information visit www.…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:04AM

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with Broadway’s J. ROBERT SPENCER by Michael J. Roberts

Tony Award Nominee J. ROBERT SPENCER discusses The Midtown Men, Jersey Boys, Next To Normal and his film production company is this in-depth interview.  www.MidtownMen.com J. ROBERT SPENCER…

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Thursday, January 29, 2015

GINO VANNELLI at the McCALLUM THEATRE Friday – February 27 – 8:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre and Fitz’s Jazz Café at the McCallum present Gino Vannelli for one performance onFriday, February 27, at 8:00pm. Born and raised in Montreal, Gino was drawn to music …

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CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY WITH A COUPLES MASSAGE SESSION AT MASSAGE ENVY SPA® by Michael J. Roberts

Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend at one of Massage Envy Spa’s 40 Chicagoland locations by scheduling a treatment as a couple. The perfect opportunity to spend relaxing quality time toge…

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ABBA MANIA at the McCALLUM THEATRE Monday – March 2– 8:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

ABBA MANIA is now accepted as the world’s #1 touring ABBA production, delighting audiences of all ages since its formation in 1999. ABBA MANIA sells out U.K. theatres and, in 2002, played …

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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

First Stage’s BIG NATE: THE MUSICAL Feb 27 – March 29 Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts by Michael J. Roberts

First Stage’s 2014-2015 season continues with the madcap misadventures of Nate Wright in BIG NATE: THE MUSICAL February 27 – March 29, 2015 at the Marcus Center’s Todd Wehr Theater, lo…

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Option Up!, Acclaimed Cabaret/Talk Show, Celebrates One Year Anniversary February 8 by Michael J. Roberts

Option Up!, the acclaimed musical theater cabaret and talk-show, celebrates it’s one-year anniversary on Sunday, February 8, 2015 in The Cab at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Avenue, Chic…

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DeLuca & Styles Bring Truth To NEWSIES by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed By: Michael J. Roberts Highly Recommended What happens when a successful Broadway show finally closes?  For most, the cast says a tearful goodbye to their mates and each prepares f…

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HERSHEY FELDER as GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE at the McCallum Theatre, Feb. 28- March 1 by Michael J. Roberts

Presented through the generosity of Dan and Brooke Koehler, the McCallum Theatre presents Hershey Felder asGeorge Gershwin Alone for three performances on Saturday, February 28, at 8:00pm, S…

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Bailiwick Chicago Presents the Chicago Casting Auction Production of WONDERFUL TOWN February 25 – 28, 2015 at Stage 773 by Michael J. Roberts

It’s no ordinary cast!  Dozens of competitors bid for roles in a professionally produced stage production of the Tony Award-winning musical WONDERFUL TOWN at Bailiwick Chicago’s an…

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TICKETS FOR A VOTE: A VOICE GO ON SALE TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2015 Coming to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, February 22, 201 by Michael J. Roberts

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces tickets on sale for A VOTE: A VOICE at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater on February 22, 2015. Tick…

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TICKETS FOR DAVID SEDARIS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2015 AT 10 AM Coming to the Bob Carr Theater on Friday, April 17, 2015. by Michael J. Roberts

 The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces tickets on sale for WMFE presents An Evening with David Sedaris at 8:00 p.m. at the Bob Carr Theater on Friday, April 17, 20…

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The World Premiere of PICTURE IMPERFECT Opens at The Athenaeum Theatre: February 26 – April 4, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

The Athenaeum Theatre and Bread & Roses Productions in association with Inglis Hall Productions and Suzanne M. Gray, are proud to announce the World Premiere of PICTURE IMPERFECT, previe…

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FAIRMONT CHICAGO, MILLENNIUM PARK OFFERS WINTER ROMANCE SPECIALS TO CHARM YOUR LOVED ONE THIS FEBRUARY by Michael J. Roberts

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, 200 North Columbus Drive, offers the opportunity to treat your Valentine all month long during its Winter Romance  celebration, now through March 1, 2015.…

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American Theater Company World Premiere of ‘The Project(s)’ April 24–May 24, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

American Theater Company (ATC) presents the third world premiere in its 30th Anniversary season: The Project(s), a documentary play about the history of public housing in Chicago, April 24-M…

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RELAX IN ROMANCE WITH EXCLUSIVE VALENTINE’S DAY PACKAGES FROM LE MERIDIEN CHICAGO – OAKBROOK CENTER by Michael J. Roberts

Love is heating up the cold Chicago air this Valentine’s Day at Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center, 2100 Spring Road in Oak Brook, Illinois, with three special packages. Chosen by Ch…

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Monday, January 26, 2015

Runaway Lab Theatre’s “FAUST (SAVE ME OR I’LL DIE)” In Different Locations Throughout City Of Chicago by Michael J. Roberts

February 27th through March 22nd 2015, The Runaways Lab Theatre Company will present their production of “Faust: Part 1″ by Johann Von Goethe in 19 different secret locations acr…

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Sean Graney To Resume Post as The Hypocrites’ Artistic Director; Halena Kays Stepping Down by Michael J. Roberts

Sean Graney will resume his post as Artistic Director of The Hypocrites, the Chicago company he created 18 years ago. Halena Kays, who for three years has lead the company’s most succes…

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Barrel of Monkeys Presents THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA: Spring Into Action! April 5 – 26, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

It’s finally time to say “ta-ta” to Old Man Winter as Barrel of Monkeys presents THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA: Spring Into Action! directed by Meredith Ibey Milliron, playing Sundays a…

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Ocala Civic Theatre Presents A Sensory-Friendly Public Reading of David Shannon’s children’s books “No, David!” and “A Bad Case of Stripes� by Michael J. Roberts

There will be a sensory-friendly public reading of David Shannon’s children’s books No, David! and A Bad Case of Stripes on Saturday, February 21 at Ocala Civic Theatre. The reading is p…

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FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training Presents TITLE OF SHOW Feb. 17- March 8 by Michael J. Roberts

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training continues its 2014-15 season with the Tony-nominated and Obie-winning Broadway hit [TITLE OF SHOW], a witty and hip musical that replays the rea…

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West Coast Players Production of OTHER DESERT CITIES by Jon Robin Baitz, March 6-22, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

West Coast Players presents the universally acclaimed OTHER DESERT DCITIES by Jon Robin Baitz, March 6-22, 2015.This funny and searing play by the creator of TV’s Brothers & Sister…

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Tampa Repertory Theatr’s TRT2 Presents BETHANY Through Feb. 8th by Michael J. Roberts

TRT2, Tampa Repertory Theatre’s laboratory arm, opened Bethany, by Laura Marks, on January 23rd at the Silver Meteor Gallery in Ybor City. The show continues Friday, January 30th throu…

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Former FACTS OF LIFE Star Lisa Whelchel Headlines BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE at Alhambra Theatre Beginning Feb. 18 by Michael J. Roberts

From Muskeeers to Blair on “The Facts of Life” to “Survivor” to The Alhambra Theatre & Dining in Jacksonville, FL, it’s a new adventure for Lisa Whelchel an…

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Orlando Shakespeare Theater THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Runs Feb. 4- March 7 by Michael J. Roberts

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF presents The Merry Wives of Windsor from February 4 – March 7, 2015 in the Margeson Theater. Directed by Brian Vaughn (2013’s …

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Garden Theatre to Launch New PETER PAN Digital Experience by Michael J. Roberts

Last night the City of Winter Garden approved a $100,000 funding request for a project that will revolutionize how digital technology is used in entertainment and provide a sustainable commu…

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