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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
Friday, November 9, 2018

Interview with “AMERICA’S GOT TALENT” PRODUCER, ADAM DAVIS by Michael J. Roberts

“America’s Got Talent” Producer ADAM DAVIS returns to to the broadcast as we discuss the [...] The post Interview with “AMERICA’S GOT TALENT” PRODUCER, AD…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:54AM
Wednesday, November 7, 2018

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS WILL RECORD “THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT” by Michael J. Roberts

Ghostlight Records has announced that it will record The Jonathan Larson Project to be released in early 2019. The album will [...] The post GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS WILL RECORD “THE …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:12PM
Monday, November 5, 2018

“Kris Kringle: The Musical” New Studio Cast Recording Released by Yellow Sound Label by Michael J. Roberts

Yellow Sound Label has released the new studio cast recording of Kris Kringle The Musical. Kris Kringle is the [...] The post “Kris Kringle: The Musical” New Studio Cast Reco…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:32PM

Tony Nominated MELISSA ERRICO’S NEW ALBUM “SONDHEIM SUBLIME” RELEASED BY GHOSTLIGHT DELUXE by Michael J. Roberts

GHOSTLIGHT DELUXE, an imprint of Ghostlight Records, has announced that Sondheim Sublime — the new album from Tony Award-nominated singer and [...] The post Tony Nominated MELISSA ER…

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Laurence Maslon’s “BROADWAY TO MAIN STREET: HOW SHOW TUNES ENCHANTED AMERICA” Now Available Online & In Bookstores by Michael J. Roberts

Oxford University Press has announced the release of Broadway to Main Street: How Show Tunes Enchanted America, [...] The post Laurence Maslon’s “BROADWAY TO MAIN STREET: HOW SHO…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:32PM

NEW STUDIO CAST RECORDING OF COLE PORTER’S “SOMETHING FOR THE BOYS” TO BE RELEASED BY PS CLASSICS by Michael J. Roberts

PS CLASSICS, the label that celebrates the heritage of Broadway and American popular song, will [...] The post NEW STUDIO CAST RECORDING OF COLE PORTER’S “SOMETHING FOR THE BOYS&…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:32PM

TELLY LEUNG’S NEW DIGITAL SINGLE “ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU” TO BENEFIT ARTISTS STRIVING TO END POVERTY by Michael J. Roberts

TELLY LEUNG — currently starring as the title role in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway — will release a new digital single, an [...] The post TELLY LEUNG’S NEW DIGITAL SINGLE…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:32PM

Margo Seibert’s Debut Solo Album “77th Street” Released by Yellow Sound Label by Michael J. Roberts

Yellow Sound Label has announced that 77th Street, the compelling and heartfelt debut solo album from MARGO SEIBERT – [...] The post Margo Seibert’s Debut Solo Album “77th …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:32PM

Ghostlight Records Releases Bilingual Children’s Album “Singing You Home: Children’s Songs for Family Reunification” by Michael J. Roberts

Ghostlight Records has released Singing You Home: Children’s Songs for Family Reunification — a new bilingual children’s album featuring multiple [...] The post Ghostlight Records…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:32PM
Tuesday, October 30, 2018

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT 14TH SEASON AUDITIONS ANNOUNCED by Michael J. Roberts

Serving as the nation’s preeminent talent show, NBC’s America’s Got Talent (AGT) will once again hit the [...] The post AMERICA’S GOT TALENT 14TH SEASON AUDITIONS ANNOUNCED appeare…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:24AM
Saturday, October 27, 2018

Interview with Tony Award Winner BETTY BUCKLEY by Michael J. Roberts

As our favorite guest is enjoying rave reviews for her performance in HELLO, DOLLY!, Betty [...] The post Interview with Tony Award Winner BETTY BUCKLEY appeared first on Showbiz Chicago.

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:24PM
Wednesday, October 24, 2018

BETTY BUCKLEY BRINGS TO THE STAGE A QUINTESSENTIAL “HELLO, DOLLY!” by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: Kenneth Shaw HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Photos: Julieta Cervantes Perhaps it is the sign of [...] The post BETTY BUCKLEY BRINGS TO THE STAGE A QUINTESSENTIAL “HELLO, DOLLY!”…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:24PM
Monday, October 15, 2018

SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE ADDING NINE “HAIRSPRAY” PERFORMANCES by Michael J. Roberts

Skylight Music Theatre today announced that due to overwhelming demand, nine additional performances have been [...] The post SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE ADDING NINE “HAIRSPRAY” PERFO…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:54PM

Broadway In Chicago Announces “FIDDLER ON THE ROOF” TIX ON SALE FRIDAY OCT. 19 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce tickets for the Tony Award ®- nominated Broadway [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Announces “FIDDLER ON THE ROOF” TIX ON SALE FRID…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:54PM

Interview with “PRIVATE PEACEFUL” Star SHANE O’REGAN by Michael J. Roberts

Actor Shane O’Regan discusses his role as Tommo Peaceful, a young WWI soldier who faces the firing [...] The post Interview with “PRIVATE PEACEFUL” Star SHANE O’REG…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:48PM
Tuesday, October 9, 2018

“IN THE HEIGHTS” BECOMES BEST SELLING MUSICAL IN MILWAUKEE REP HISTORY by Michael J. Roberts

The sizzling Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights by Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda has become the bestselling musical in Milwaukee [...] The post “IN THE HEIGHTS”…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:33AM

“Q Brothers Christmas Carol” returns to Chicago Shakespeare Theater Nov. 20 by Michael J. Roberts

Photo by Liz Lauren Chicago Shakespeare Theater  announces the highly anticipated return of the raucous and irreverent [...] The post “Q Brothers Christmas Carol” returns to Chicago S…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:33AM
Monday, October 8, 2018

TIMELINE’S “MASTER CLASS” FEATURING JANET ULRICH BROOKS RUNS OCT. 19 – DEC. 9 by Michael J. Roberts

Photo Credit: Joe Mazza / brave lux, inc. TimeLine Theatre Company announces members of the [...] The post TIMELINE’S “MASTER CLASS” FEATURING JANET ULRICH BROOKS RUNS OCT.…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:06AM

Interview with LUMA8 President & CEO SHARENE SHARIATZADEH by Michael J. Roberts

Sharene Shariatzadeh discusses producing Chicago’s fourth annual ARTS IN THE DARK parade as well as [...] The post Interview with LUMA8 President & CEO SHARENE SHARIATZADEH appear…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:06AM
Thursday, October 4, 2018

Interview with Broadway’s JAMES YOUNG by Michael J. Roberts

With a career spanning over 40 years, James Young discusses his newest role playing Grandpa [...] The post Interview with Broadway’s JAMES YOUNG appeared first on Showbiz Chicago.

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:32PM
Wednesday, October 3, 2018

SHOWBIZ CHICAGO INTERVIEW: “PIPPIN’S” AYANA STRUTZ by Michael J. Roberts

Interview with PIPPIN’s AYANA STRUTZ from Showbiz Chicago on Vimeo. Ayana Strutz discusses her multiple [...] The post SHOWBIZ CHICAGO INTERVIEW: “PIPPIN’S” AYANA STR…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:06PM

WRITERS THEATRE ANNOUNCES DAVID CROMER HELMED “NEXT TO NORMAL” CAST by Michael J. Roberts

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, announces casting for its [...] The post WRITERS THEATRE ANNOUNCE…

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Saturday, September 29, 2018

HAMILTON’s Jose Maxi Ramos Featured At PFP’s 2018 SIMPLY SENSATIONAL Benefit by Michael J. Roberts

Pride Films and Plays’ annual fall benefit, SIMPLY SENSATIONAL, will feature Chicago native Jose Maxi [...] The post HAMILTON’s Jose Maxi Ramos Featured At PFP’s 2018 SIMPLY SENSATIONA…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:24PM

Broadway’s GAVIN LEE Brings “GRINCH” To Chicago Theatre Nov. 16-25 by Michael J. Roberts

The Madison Square Garden Company announced today that two-time Tony Award®-nominated Broadway actor Gavin Lee will steal [...] The post Broadway’s GAVIN LEE Brings “GRINCH…

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Sequence Ch!cago Returns to Navy Pier with Talented Lineup of Local Artists by Michael J. Roberts

For the second consecutive year, Navy Pier is welcoming the fall/winter season with Sequence Ch!cago, a free [...] The post Sequence Ch!cago Returns to Navy Pier with Talented Lineup of Lo…

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Shane O’Regan Inhabits 24 Characters in Critically Hailed “PRIVATE PEACEFUL” Oct 17-Nov 11 at The Greenhouse by Michael J. Roberts

From Michael Morpurgo, the celebrated author of the international hit War Horse, comes the critically acclaimed production, Private [...] The post Shane O’Regan Inhabits 24 Characte…

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Friday, September 28, 2018

INTERVIEW WITH DIFFA/ART FOR LIFE CHICAGO CO-CHAIR OLIVER AGUILAR by Michael J. Roberts

Co-Chair Oliver Aguilar discusses the upcoming 2nd Annual Art For Life Chicago fundraiser Art For [...] The post INTERVIEW WITH DIFFA/ART FOR LIFE CHICAGO CO-CHAIR OLIVER AGUILAR appeared fi…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:04PM
Thursday, September 27, 2018

U.S. Premiere of Jamie Allan’s “iMagician” Dec. 22 – Jan. 6 by Michael J. Roberts

Starvox Touring, Inc. presents Jamie Allan’s iMagician, a show combining trickery and illusion with technology, and [...] The post U.S. Premiere of Jamie Allan’s “iMagician…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:36PM

BROADWAY IN CHICAGO ANNOUNCES NEW BLOCK OF “HAMILTON’ TIX ON SALE OCT. 1 by Michael J. Roberts

Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway In Chicago announced today that a new 18 week block of tickets for HAMILTON at CIBC [...] The post BROADWAY IN CHICAGO ANNOUNCES NEW BLOCK OF ̶…

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Thursday, September 20, 2018

First Look At Milwaukee Rep’s “IN THE HEIGHTS” by Michael J. Roberts

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents In the Heights, the 2008 Tony Award winner for Best Musical by Hamilton creator Lin Manuel [...] The post First Look At Milwaukee Rep’s “IN …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:48PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic