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Wednesday, December 3, 2014

TICKETS FOR AN EVENING WITH SARAH MCLACHLAN PRODUCED BY BEAVER PRODUCTIONS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2014 by Michael J. Roberts

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces that tickets for An Evening with Sarah McLachlan, produced by Beaver Productions, part of the “Shine On Tour” will go on sale De…

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TICKETS FOR JAY LENO GO ON SALE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2014 at 10 a.m. by Michael J. Roberts

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces that tickets for Jay Leno will go on sale December 5, 2014. Tickets for his March 30, 2015 performance may be purchased by calling t…

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TICKETS FOR IDINA MENZEL’S JULY 25, 2015 PERFORMANCE AT THE DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 by Michael J. Roberts

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces that tickets for Idina Menzel’s Orlando performance will go on sale December 5, 2015. Tickets for the July 25, 2015 performance ma…

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BLACK ENSEMBLE THEATER ANNOUNCES 2015 SEASON “STIR UP THE POT” by Michael J. Roberts

Black Ensemble Theater’s Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor announces the 2015 “Stir Up The Pot” Season.  The season opens with a World Premiere non-singing drama with music, The Trial of …

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Proposition Love Jewelry Donates Custom Design Wedding Rings for BravoTV Star Lisa Vanderpump’s Inaugural LGBT Wedding by Michael J. Roberts

Newly ordained minister and Bravo TV Star Lisa Vanderpump recently officiated her inaugural same sex wedding ceremony in the garden of her new restaurant/lounge PUMP in West Hollywood. Propo…

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Lampkin Music Group Presents A CELEBRATION OF HAROLD ARLEN Featuring Martha Lorin at DON’T TELL MAMA DEC 18 by Michael J. Roberts

Lampkin Music Group proudly presents vocalist   Martha Lorin pianist   John di Martino bassist   Harvey S Encore Performance   A CELEBRATION OF HAROLD ARLEN Through the interpretation…

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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

EMMY AND OBIE AWARD-WINNING ACTOR AND ORIGINAL ENSEMBLE MEMBER LAURIE METCALF TO BE HONORED AT STEPPENWOLF SALUTES WOMEN IN THE ARTS FUNDRAISER MARCH by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf Theatre Company proudly announces award-winning star of stage and screen Laurie Metcalf as the guest of honor at the 2014/15 annual Steppenwolf Salutes Women in the Arts fundrais…

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Bing Crosby Rediscovered Airs Tonight on PBS’ American Masters, Encore Dec. 26/ DVD Available Today by Michael J. Roberts

Bing Crosby (May 3, 1903-October 14, 1977) was, without doubt, the most popular and influential multi-media star of the first half of the 20th century. For more than three decades, through r…

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SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! December 1, 2014: Episode Guests: Kathryn Crosby, Deidre Hall, Jack Forbes Wilson & Mike Tepeli by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! December 1, 2014: Episode Guests: Kathryn Crosby, Deidre Hall, Jack Forbes Wilson & Mike Tepeli Co-Host: Barbara Fitos First up, television icon Deidre Hall discusse…

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DR. PHILLIPS CENTER LAUNCHES MOBILE APP AVAILABLE TODAY by Michael J. Roberts

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts app is available for the iPhone starting December 2, 2014. The Dr. Phillips Center app, sponsored by Mears Taxi, creates a mobile entrance to …

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Monday, December 1, 2014

GENA ROWLANDS to be honored at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX® With Hand and Feet Ceremony by Michael J. Roberts

Award-winning actress Gena Rowlands is to be honored at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX with the handprint-footprint ceremony on December 5 in celebration of Ms. Rowlands incredible contributio…

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December, 2014 at The Acorn Theater by Michael J. Roberts

Our regular Tuesday Open Mic at 8PM.  All Info and Ticket Purchases: Either go online www.acorntheater.com or call 269. 756. 3879 Performers: email [email protected] to reserve spot A…

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CHICAGO THEATRES TO GIVE FREE PERFORMANCES AT CHISTKINDLMARKET DECEMBER 2, 2014 by Michael J. Roberts

In conjunction with The League of Chicago Theatres, companies from Chicago will be performing a Tag (“day” in German) of theatre performances at the Christkindlmarket on Tuesday, Decembe…

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Michael Feinstein, Bob Newhart, Hershey Felder & Memphis The Musical Highlights February, 2015 at the McCALLUM THEATRE by Michael J. Roberts

FEBRUARY CALENDAR For information or to purchase tickets, call the box office 760-340-ARTS (2787) or  online at www.mccallumtheatre.com.  McCallum Theatre accepts payments by cash, person…

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NEWSIES DAY-OF-PERFORMANCE DRAWING FOR $25 TICKETS DRAWING TO BE HELD FOR EACH PERFORMANCE AT BLOCK 37 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that Disney’s NEWSIES day-of-performance drawing for a limited number of orchestra seats will take place inside Block 37.  Block 37 is located a…

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RING IN THE NEW YEAR IN STYLE AT CHICAGOLAND’S HOTTEST SPANISH RESTAURANT EL TAPEO by Michael J. Roberts

Chicagoland’s hottest tapas restaurant, El Tapeo, invites guests to end the year with delicious food and lively atmosphere with two exclusive New Year’s Eve packages. Located on the 9th …

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2015 Dates Announced Minimum Age Requirement of 18+ Holiday Pre-sale Tickets Available Now by Michael J. Roberts

React Presents is thrilled to announce that the fourth annual Spring Awakening Music Festival (SAMF) will return to the historic Soldier Field in Chicago, IL, Friday, June 12th, Saturday, …

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Willie Nelson, Vennessa Williams and Jackie Evancho Among McCALLUM THEATRE’S Fantastic January 2015 Line-Up by Michael J. Roberts

For information or to purchase tickets, call the box office 760-340-ARTS (2787) or  online at www.mccallumtheatre.com.  McCallum Theatre accepts payments by cash, personal check, VISA, Ma…

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Friday, November 28, 2014

Dead Writers Theatre Collective Launches Its Training Wing by Michael J. Roberts

For the first time Dead Writers is offering a truly unique class for Chicago Actors, Playwrights & New Directors with a 6 – Week British Comedic Technique Intensive and a A 2-day…

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Irish Theatre of Chicago (formerly Seanachaí Theatre Company) Launches 20th Anniversary Season With SHINING CITY By Conor McPherson Directed by Ens by Michael J. Roberts

Irish Theatre of Chicago, formerly Seanachaí Theatre Company, is pleased to launch its 20th anniversary season with Conor McPherson‘s haunting drama SHINING CITY directed by ensem…

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IN HONOR OF THE HOLIDAY DEE SNIDER GIVES THANKS BY AUCTIONING HIS PERSONAL AWARDS AND MEMORABILIA TO BENEFIT BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS by Michael J. Roberts

Dee Snider, creator and star of DEE SNIDER’S ROCK & ROLL CHRISTMAS TALE, will auction off various personally autographed awards and memorabilia for charity. In the spirit of the holi…

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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Goodman Theatre’s World Premiere Production “LUNA GALE” OPENS TUESDAY, DEC. 2 AT 8 P.M. AT THE CTG/KIRK DOUGLAS THEATRE Performances Continue Th by Michael J. Roberts

The Goodman Theatre’s world premiere production of Rebecca Gilman’s “Luna Gale,” directed by Robert Falls, opens Tuesday, December 2 at 8 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Dougla…

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THE DEBUT SOLO ALBUM FROM TONY AWARD NOMINEE ANIKA LARSEN “SING YOU TO SLEEP” /CD ONLINE AND IN STORES DECEMBER 9 by Michael J. Roberts

YELLOW SOUND LABEL will release Sing you to Sleep, the debut solo CD of dreamy ballads and standards from ANIKA LARSEN, currently starring on Broadway in Beautiful – The Carole King Musica…

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Singer-Songwriter Natalia Safran Teams with DJ/Producer Cajjmere Wray Remix “All I Feel Is You.” A Tribute to The Memory of Friend & Collabora by Michael J. Roberts

L.A. based singer-songwriter Natalia Safran has teamed with Canadian DJ/Producer Cajjmere Wray to remix her single “All I Feel Is You” into a driving tribal/house anthem, an ode to love…

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SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! with Michael Roberts November 24, 2014 ; Episode Guests: GOV. JESSE VENTURA/ Producers JIM BURBA & BOB HAYES by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! with Michael Roberts November 24, 2014 ; Episode Guests: Gov. Jesse Ventura/ Jim Burba & Bob Hayes Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura joins us for a lively discussi…

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SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! with Michael Roberts November 24, 2014 ; Episode Guests: GOV. JESSE VENTURA/ Producers JIM BURBA & BOB HAYES by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! with Michael Roberts November 24, 2014 ; Episode Guests: Gov. Jesse Ventura/ Jim Burba & Bob Hayes Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura joins us for a lively discussi…

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Broadway In Chicago Announces The Return of STOMP, Limited One-Week Engagement January 20-25, 2015 at the Bank of America Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce  that individual tickets for STOMP, the international percussion sensation, go on sale to the public Friday, November 28 at 10 AM. STOMP returns t…

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Monday, November 24, 2014

Idina Menzel Announces Summer 2015 World Tour by Michael J. Roberts

It is with utmost excitement that we announce Idina Menzel’s 2015 World Tour!  Today we bring you North American dates; international dates will be announced soon! Fan pre-sale begins De…

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Idina Menzel Announces Summer 2015 World Tour by Michael J. Roberts

This just in! Idina Menzel has just announced a summer 2015 World Tour, crashing the star’s overloaded web site, and revealing North American dates for 2015. The site writes “Fan…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:18PM

Milwaukee Rep’s HARVEY is a Rabbit For All Seasons by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: Matthew Perta Highly Recommended/Photo Credit: Michael Brosilow.  Did you ever have an imaginary friend?  Well, I did.  As a matter of fact, I had a house full of imaginary …

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