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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! November 17, 2014 ; Episode Guest CAZWELL by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! November 17, 2014 ; Episode Guest CAZWELL from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Rap/Hip Hop icon CAZWELL joins Showbiz Nation LIVE! and discusses his incredible career, inspira…

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

A RED ORCHID THEATRE PRESENTS THE CHICAGO PREMIERE OF ACCIDENTALLY LIKE A MARTYR; JAN 15 – MARCH 1, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

A Red Orchid Theatre continues its 22nd Season with the Chicago premiere of Accidentally Like a Martyr, written by Grant James Varjas, directed by Ensemble Member Shade Murray and featuring …

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Scare in 2015 at Stage 773’s New Year’s Eve Monster’s Ball by Michael J. Roberts

Back by frighteningly popular demand, Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont in Chicago, thrills patrons by presenting the third annual New Year’s Eve Monster’s Ball Wednesday, December 31 from 9 p.…

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CIC THEATER PRESENTS: MARRIED, A TWO PERSON IMPROVISED SHOW by Michael J. Roberts

CIC THEATER PRESENTS:  MARRIED, A TWO PERSON IMPROVISED SHOW, THURSDAYS, 8PM.  11/19-1/29 CIC THEATER.  1422 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60618 www.cictheater.com Tickets are $5 can be p…

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FAIRMONT CHICAGO, MILLENNIUM PARK HOSTS ITS FIRST ANNUAL CHOCOLATE AND CHEER COOKIE EXCHANGE ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER by Michael J. Roberts

To kick off the winter holiday season, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, 200 North Columbus Drive, is launching its first annual Chocolate and Cheer Cookie exchange. A joyful opportunity to…

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Chicago Theatre Week expands in 2015 February 12 – 22, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

Due to overwhelming success, Chicago Theatre Week is expanding in 2015. The upcoming celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago is returning for its third year and will ta…

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DEAD WRITERS THEATRE COLLECTIVE DEDICATES 2015 SEASON TO LEGENDARY PLAYWRIGHT OSCAR WILDE by Michael J. Roberts

Dead Writers Theatre Collective announces their 2015 season “A Wilde Affair,” focusing on the theme of forbidden love with works by Oscar Wilde and Moliere. All works take place at Stage…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:11PM

CHICAGO SCENE WILL HOST THE 15th ANNIVERSARY NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY AT THE DRAKE HOTEL by Michael J. Roberts

Considered one of the top New Year’s Eve parties by ABC’s Good morning America, Red Eye andAOL City Guide, the Chicago Scene 15th Annual New Year’s Eve Party is back by popular demand …

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Pride Films and Plays Announces 1974 by Christopher M. Halligan is the winner of the 2014 Great Gay Screenplay Contest by Michael J. Roberts

Pride Films and Plays is delighted to announce the winner of our 2014 Great Gay Screenplay contest is 1974 by Christopher M. Halligan. The victor was selected Sunday, November 16 at the conc…

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Bailiwick Chicago Presents the World Premiere of PRINCESS MARY DEMANDS YOUR ATTENTION Jan 15 – Feb 21, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

On the heels of its wildly-successful production of The Wild Party, Bailiwick Chicago is pleased to continue its 2014-15 season with the world premiere of the fierce new play PRINCESS MA…

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RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH ROMANTIC AMBIANCE AT GEJA’S CAFÉ by Michael J. Roberts

Geja’s Café, 340 West Armitage, will offer New Year’s Eve revelers a romantic repast featuring fondue and champagne in a festive, yet intimate, atmosphere complete with classical/flamen…

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Monday, November 17, 2014

Bucky’s Planet Productions/CIC Theater Annual Baskets of Thanks program. by Michael J. Roberts

Though the CIC (Chemically Imbalanced Comedy) Theater is usually full of laughs, a group of area volunteers is coming together to combine compassion and humor this Thanksgiving season – fo…

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Chicago Artists Chorale Presents Inaugural Concert Dec. 16 by Michael J. Roberts

The Chicago Artists Chorale, a new group of more than 50 members entirely from the area’s professional theatre community, will present its inaugural concert on Dec. 16 at the First United …

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MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL PROCLAIMS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 “AUDITORIUM THEATRE DAY” IN CELEBRATION OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK’S 125TH BIRTHDAY by Michael J. Roberts

In celebration of the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University’s 125th Anniversary, Mayor Rahm Emanuel proclaims Tuesday, December 9, 2014 “Auditorium Theatre Day” in the City of Chi…

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Sunday, November 16, 2014

Dancing; Music; and a staged reading of It’s a Wonderful Life at The Acorn by Michael J. Roberts

Tuesday, November 18th: Open Mic 8 PM, No Cover, Full Bar The Acorn Theater is open on Tuesday nights for a night of music, comedy poetry-and anything else the community wants to showcase. P…

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Friday, November 14, 2014

COLORS OF CHRISTMAS McCALLUM THEATRE Sunday – December 14 – 7:00pm Presented through the generosity of Milton and Areta McKenzie by Michael J. Roberts

It’s a soulful holiday performance at the McCallum Theatre! Through the generosity of Milton and Areta McKenzie, the McCallum Theatre presents “Colors of Christmas” starring Peabo Brys…

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Thursday, November 13, 2014

ANTHONY and JOSEPH TOMASKA ANNOUNCE ACQUISITION OF 800 SEAT THEATER IN WISCONSIN DELLS, THE PALACE THEATER by Michael J. Roberts

Anthony and Joseph Tomaska, long-time producers of one of Chicago’s most successful long-running productions (Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding) and proprietors of the former Chicago Center for t…

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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Elements Contemporary Ballet’s FREE Production of THE SUN KING at Jay Pritzker Pavilion Nov. 13-15 by Michael J. Roberts

Elements Contemporary Ballet will premiere a new ballet work, The Sun King, on the beautiful Jay Pritzker Pavilion stage in Chicago’s Millennium Park on November 13-15, 2014 as part of Spi…

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THE IRISH TENORS at the McCALLUM THEATRE Friday – December 12 & 13 8PM by Michael J. Roberts

The Irish Tenors, one of the most successful Irish touring acts ever, celebrate the season with a special holiday concert of traditional carols and classic Irish ballads, accompanied by a li…

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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

THE SPHINX ORGANIZATION HOSTS SPHINXCON, ONE OF THE NATION’S PREMIERE ARTS DIVERSITY CONFERENCES, FROM JANUARY 30 ̶ FEBRUARY 1, 2015 IN DETROIT, MI by Michael J. Roberts

Founder Aaron P. Dworkin announces that The Sphinx Organization, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts, will host the third annu…

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SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! November 10, 2014; Guests: Rupert Holmes, Desiree Sanchez, Maurice Decaul, VANDERPUMP Wedding by Michael J. Roberts

Host: Michael J. Roberts     Co-Host: Michael J. Criste   Guest Co-Host: Barbara Fitos from the Community Foundation of Florida Episode Guests:             …

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SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! November 2, 2014: Guests SUSAN WERNER and CELTIC THUNDER’S RYAN KELLY by Michael J. Roberts

Singer/Composer SUSAN WERNER discusses writing the score for BULL DURAM: THE MUSICAL as well as her upcoming concert at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago. For more information visit SusanWer…

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SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! October 27, 2014 with Guests CHEYENNE JACKSON & KAREN MASON by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! October 27, 2014 with Guests CHEYENNE JACKSON & KAREN MASON from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Broadway and television star CHEYENNE JACKSON discusses his upcoming conce…

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Monday, November 10, 2014

First Lady Michelle Obama recognizes Chicago Shakespeare Theater at White House Ceremony National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award by Michael J. Roberts

Today, at an official White House ceremony, First Lady Michelle Obama presents Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) the prestigious National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award, the nation…

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QUEENS THEATRE and TITAN THEATRE COMPANY Proudly Present the Theatrical Event of the Holiday Season Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL Ada by Michael J. Roberts

Queens Theatre (QT) and its resident theatre company, Titan Theatre Company, join forces to present a soaring, WORLD PREMIERE adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic A CHRISTMAS CARO…

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NEIL SEDAKA McCALLUM THEATRE Saturday – December 6 – 8:00pm Sunday – December 7 – 3:00pm Presented through the generosity of Patrick and Edelt by Michael J. Roberts

Singer. Songwriter. Composer. Pianist. Author. These are just a few of the words used to describe Neil Sedaka. Through the generosity of Patrick and Edeltraud McCarthy, the McCallum Theatre …

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Friday, November 7, 2014

A PETER WHITE CHRISTMAS With guest stars Rick Braun and Mindi Abair Presented by the McCallum Theatre and KJJZ’s Jim “Fitz” Fitzgerald McCALLUM by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre and Fitz’s Jazz Café at the McCallum present A Peter White Christmas for one performance on Friday, December 5, at 8:00pm, with guest artists Rick Braun and Mindi Aba…

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

New York Guitar Icon Marc Ribot Two Ways at CAP UCLA Fri., Nov. 21 at Royce Hall by Michael J. Roberts

Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA is proud to present avant-garde guitarist-composer and downtown NYC icon Marc Ribot in a special two-part showcase performance that highlights a mer…

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New York Guitar Icon Marc Ribot Two Ways at CAP UCLA Fri., Nov. 21 at Royce Hall by Michael J. Roberts

Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA is proud to present avant-garde guitarist-composer and downtown NYC icon Marc Ribot in a special two-part showcase performance that highlights a mer…

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CELTIC THUNDER COMES TO THE CHICAGO THEATRE NOV. 30 BARITONE EMMETT O’HANLON TO JOIN CELTIC THUNDER FOR SYMPHONY TOUR IN FALL 2014 by Michael J. Roberts

Tickets for international singing sensation Celtic Thunder’s upcoming North American Symphony Tour are on sale now. The shows 8th US tour will play Chicago on Nov. 30 at 7:30pm at the Chic…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:36PM

PROFILES THEATRE EXTENDS ACCLAIMED PRODUCTION OF THE CRYPTOGRAM BY DAVID MAMET by Michael J. Roberts

Profiles Theatre announces an extension for its 20th anniversary production of The Cryptogram by David Mamet, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus. The critically-acclaimed production o…

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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 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
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