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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

SHOWBIZ NATION with MICHAEL ROBERTS/ AMERICAN IDOL XIV AUDITIONS Featuring CODY FRY, Part 1 by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION with MICHAEL ROBERTS/ AMERICAN IDOL XIV AUDITIONS Featuring CODY FRY, Part 1 from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo.Chicago’s own   CODY FRY discusses preparing for his audi…

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SHOWBIZ NATION with MICHAEL ROBERTS/ AMERICAN IDOL XIV AUDITIONS Featuring CODY FRY, Part 1 by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION with MICHAEL ROBERTS/ AMERICAN IDOL XIV AUDITIONS Featuring CODY FRY, Part 1 from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo.Chicago’s own CODY FRY discusses preparing for his audition on…

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About Face Theatre Presents the Chicago Premiere of A KID LIKE JAKE, February 6 – March 15, 2015 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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Congo Square Theatre Celebrates Artistic Excellence By Welcoming New Artistic Associates for 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

Congo Square Theatre Company is excited to add more energy to its illustrious ensemble 
and proud to announce for its 15th year a group of new associates that will enhance the artistic exc…

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THE AUDITORIUM THEATRE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF “TOO HOT TO HANDEL: THE JAZZ-GOSPEL MESSIAH,” JANUARY 17 AND 18 by Michael J. Roberts

The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University presents the 10th anniversary performance of “Too Hot To Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah,” honoring the life of Civil Rights activist and c…

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Monday, January 5, 2015

Orlando Ballet’s UNCORKED! AT THE ABBEY, Jan 13 @ 7pm by Michael J. Roberts

 A little dance, some wine… Uncorked! returns with your inside scoop on Robert Hill’s artistic process and motivations behind some of his greatest choreographic works.  Called by the O…

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Drury Lane’s WEST SIDE STORY Directed by Rachel Rockwell and Featuring Jim DeSelm and Christina Nieves Runs Jan. 15 – March 22 by Michael J. Roberts

Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, is kicking off the New Year with WEST SIDE STORY, the revolutionary Tony Award-winning production that forever changed American musical theater. Experienc…

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GARRISON KEILLOR at the McCALLUM THEATRE Tuesday – February 3 – 8:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre presents best-selling author and host of “A Prairie Home Companion,” Garrison Keillor, on Tuesday, February 3, at 8:00pm. True to radio form, Garrison Keillor will s…

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VEGAS COMES TO NEW YORK: LAS VEGAS’ MOST ICONIC SHOW, JUBILEE AT BALLY’S LAS VEGAS, TO HOLD AUDITIONS IN NEW YORK CITY JANUARY 15 AND 16 by Michael J. Roberts

Jubilee at Bally’s Las Vegas, the longest-running show on the famous Las Vegas Strip and the last remaining showgirl production of its kind is holding auditions for female and male dancers…

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Writers Theatre opens the 2015 tour of The MLK Project: The Fight for Civil Rights By Yolanda Androzzo Directed by Jimmy McDermott with a free perform by Michael J. Roberts

Writers Theatre opens its 9th annual tour of The MLK Project: The Fight for Civil Rights, written by Yolanda Androzzo, directed by Jimmy McDermott and featuring Caren Blackmore. A special Ma…

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Broadway In Chicago Announces Individual Tix for THE ILLUSIONISTS – WITNESS THE IMPOSSIBLE™ On Sale Friday, Jan. 9 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that direct from Broadway, THE ILLUSIONISTS – WITNESS THE IMPOSSIBLE™, the world’s best-selling touring magic show, will play the Cadill…

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Ocala Civic Theatre’s SLEUTH Runs Jan. 10-18 by Michael J. Roberts

The mystery/thriller Sleuth will be live on stage January 10-18, 2015 at Ocala Civic Theatre. Mystery writer Andrew Wyke (Alex Pinkston) and handsome Milo Tindle (Deion Bruce Howard) have tw…

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Saturday, January 3, 2015

THE FULL CAST IS SET FOR ARTHUR MILLER’S “THE PRICE” AT THE CENTER THEATRE GROUP / MARK TAPER FORUM FEBRUARY 11 – MARCH 22, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

The full cast is set for the Center Theatre Group / Mark Taper Forum production of “The Price” by Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award and National Medal of Honor-winner Arthur Miller. The penetra…

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Friday, January 2, 2015

SING-ALONG-A GREASE Hosted by “Bulldog” Bill Feingold McCALLUM THEATRE Sunday – February 1 – 2:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

Hosted by local radio star “Bulldog” Bill Feingold, the McCallum Theatre presents “Sing-along-a Grease” onSunday, February 1, at 2:00pm, when the unique, interactive show rolls into …

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Thursday, January 1, 2015

SHOWBIZ CHICAGO’S TOP TEN OF 2014 by Michael J. Roberts

  BY: MICHAEL J. ROBERTS 2014 proved another great year for Chicago theatre and to pick just ten proved a challenge as always, but here we go: 1. CICADA,  Written by Jerre Dye/ Direct…

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Wednesday, December 31, 2014

RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES at the McCALLUM THEATRE Jan. 30 & 31 by Michael J. Roberts

Direct from their phenomenally successful Broadway engagement, The McCallum Theatre presents RAIN – A Tribute to The Beatles for three performances – Friday, January 30, at 8:0pm, and …

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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! December 8, 2014: Episode Guests: JOHN MAHONEY, MICHAEL FEINSTEIN & BRENT BATTERSON Showbiz Nation LIVE! by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! December 8, 2014: Episode Guests: JOHN MAHONEY, MICHAEL FEINSTEIN & BRENT BATTERSON Showbiz Nation LIVE! with Michael Roberts broadcasts this episode from the histor…

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OPEN CALL TALENT PROJECT 2015 – CALL FOR ENTRIES Perform live on stage at the McCallum Theatre and be the next Grand Prize Winner by Michael J. Roberts

McCallum Theatre Institute, the education division of the McCallum Theatre, is pleased to announce its annual Call for Entries for OPEN CALL TALENT PROJECT 2015! This always highly-anticip…

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FOLK LEGENDS THE BROTHERS FOUR & THE LIMELITERS at the McCALLUM THEATRE Wednesday – January 28 – 8:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

It’s a return to the best of the folk music era when the McCallum Theatre presents The Brothers Four & The Limeliters on Wednesday, January 28, at  8:00pm. The Brothers Four have …

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The Hippodrome’s VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Runs Jan. 7- Feb. 1 by Michael J. Roberts

The Hippodrome Theatre presents VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE by Christopher Durang, directed by Dr. David Shelton, on stage January 7-February 1. VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIK…

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Tommy Tutone (867-5309) Hosts Episode 2 of Do I Have a Hit Song – Taping in Jacksonville, FL on January 6th by Michael J. Roberts

Episode 2 of “Do I Have A Hit Song”, the world’s first and only television talent search​, produced and created by Musik and Film, www.musikandfilm.com that focuses on …

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Chicago Publicist ERIC EATHERLY Passes at Age 35 by Michael J. Roberts

It is with a sad heart that I have to report that our dear friend and colleague Eric Eatherly, Vice President of The Silverman Group, has passed away from injuries caused by a car accident h…

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PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST “RAPTURE, BLISTER”, BURN BY GINA GIONFRIDDO at GOODMAN THEATRE JANUARY 17 – FEBRUARY 22*** by Michael J. Roberts

“It’s that 40-something thing when you start thinking about the life not lived.” Three generations of women balance choice, reality and expectations in the Chicago premiere of Rapture,…

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THE AWARD-WINNING NEW SHANGHAI CIRCUS BRINGS THEIR SPECTACULAR CHINESE ACROBATIC AND DANCE PERFORMANCE TO THE MAC JAN. 9 by Michael J. Roberts

McAninch Arts Center (MAC), located at 425 Fawell Blvd. on the campus of College of DuPage, opens 2015 with the New Shanghai Circus, a highly entertaining evening of entertainment for the …

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About Face Launches Reading Series With SEED By Artistic Associate Scott Bradley Jan 12 at 7 pm by Michael J. Roberts

About Face Theatre is pleased to launch its new FIRST DRAAFT reading series, dedicated to showcasing the latest works by AFT’s talented company of Artistic Associates, with a free�…

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The Abbey Orlando Announces JEREMY JORDAN Sells Out Concert For Jan. 5 by Michael J. Roberts

The Abbey has announced Broadway and screen star Jeremy Jordan’s solo cabaret Breaking Character has sold out of General Admission and VIP tickets. The Abbey is offering one final chan…

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Lampkin Music Group presents A Reprise of A CELEBRATION OF HAROLD ARLEN at Don’t Tell Mama by Michael J. Roberts

Lampkin Music Group proudly presents A Reprise of A CELEBRATION OF HAROLD ARLEN Through the interpretations of jazz singers and musicians who performed Arlen’s songs! @ DON’T TELL M…

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Hal Linden Leads The Old Globe’s THE TWENTY-SEVENTH MAN Feb. 14-March 15 by Michael J. Roberts

The Old Globe today announced Tony and Emmy Award winner Hal Linden (“Barney Miller,” The Rothschilds) will star in the West Coast Premiere of The Twenty-seventh Man by award-win…

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Tracy Letts Adaptation of Chekov’s THREE SISTERS at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre, Feb. 12- March 8 by Michael J. Roberts

The Douglas Morrisson Theatre is excited to announce the regional premiere of Anton Chekhov’s THREE SISTERS in a new version by playwright-actor Tracy Letts, Feb. 12-Mar. 8. Based on d…

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Ahrens & Flaherty’s LITTLE DANCER could have life at LA’s Ahmanson Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts just wrapped up the world premiere musical production Little Dancer in November, and according to the New York Times, the show will continu…

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Pasadena Playhouse Presents CLOWN BAR Thursday Nights in January by Michael J. Roberts

Clown Bar is an immersive play in a genre best described as “clown noir.” redwhite+bluezzArt Productions is presenting the West Coast premiere of this off-Broadway smash hit by A…

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