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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

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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Broadway In Chicago Announces Casting for Broadway Bound FIRST WIVES CLUB THE MUSICAL: PREVIEWS BEGIN AT CHICAGO’S ORIENTAL THEATRE FEBRUARY 17, 20 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and producers Jonas Neilson, Paul Lambert and Elizabeth Williams are pleased to announce that they’ve found the founding members of the First Wives Club for the new Bro…

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

The New Colony Presents the World Premiere Musical PLASTIC REVOLUTION January 16 – February 22, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

The New Colony is pleased to launch its 2014-15 mainstage season with the world premiere musical PLASTIC REVOLUTION at its new permanent home – The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. …

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THE JOFFREY BALLET WARMS THE SEASON WITH ITS ANNUAL HOLIDAY CLASSIC, ROBERT JOFFREY’S THE NUTCRACKER At Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre, December 5 by Michael J. Roberts

The Joffrey Ballet celebrates the 27th annual presentation of Robert Joffrey’s The Nutcracker, Chicago’s most popular holiday tradition, in a 24-performance engagement at the Auditorium …

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Podcast with Playwright/Composer RUPERT HOLMES by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with Playwright/Composer RUPERT HOLMES from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Rupert Holmes is one of theatre’s most prolific playwrights and composers. From The Mystery of Edwin Drood to …

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Podcast with Playwright/Composer RUPERT HOLMES by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with Playwright/Composer RUPERT HOLMES from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Podcast with Playwright/Composer RUPERT HOLMES Rupert Holmes is one of theatre’s most prolific playwrights and…

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STEPPENWOLF THEATRE COMPANY CONTINUES SEASON WITH THE WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION OF BROADWAY-BOUND AIRLINE HIGHWAY DECEMBER 4, 2014 – FEBRUARY 8, 201 by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2014/15 subscription season with the world premiere production of Airline Highway, written by Lisa D’Amour (Detroit, How to Build a Forest) and di…

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STEPPENWOLF FOR YOUNG ADULTS EXTENDS CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED WORLD PREMIERE ADAPTATION OF ANIMAL FARM by Michael J. Roberts

By popular demand, Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) extends Animal Farm, a world premiere adaptation by Althos Low and directed by SYA Artistic and Educational Director Hallie Gordon. This…

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McCALLUM THEATRE ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR ITS ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4TH SIX-TIME TONY AWARD-WINNER AUDRA MCDONALD AND TONY & by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre announced today that Tony Award winners Audra McDonaldand Martin Short will headline its annual fundraising gala to be held on Thursday, December 4th, joined by a 60-pie…

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LOS ANGELES THEATRE DIRECTOR SEAN CAWELTI SELECTED FOR 2015 RICHARD E. SHERWOOD AWARD Center Theatre Group’s Award for Early-Career L.A. Artists by Michael J. Roberts

Sean Cawelti, a Los Angeles-based theatre director, has been selected as the recipient of Center Theatre Group’s 2015 Richard E. Sherwood Award. Created in memory of Richard E. Sherwood, t…

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2014 “DAME EDNA’S GLORIOUS GOODBYE – THE FAREWELL TOUR” AT THE CTG/AHMANSON THEATRE JANUARY 24 – by Michael J. Roberts

Tickets go on sale this Sunday, November 2, 2014, for “Dame Edna’s Glorious Goodbye –The Farewell Tour,” which begins previews at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on January…

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Rebecca Wang to chair upcoming amfAR Inspiration Gala 2014 Honoring Longtime Supporter Tom Ford by Michael J. Roberts

American fashion designer and film director Tom Ford will be honoured at the 2014 Los Angeles Inspiration Gala. amfAR Chairman Kenneth Cole, philanthropist Aileen Getty and MD of Creative Ar…

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ORIGINAL CAST COMES TO L.A. WITH REBECCA GILMAN’S “LUNA GALE” Goodman Theatre’s World Premiere Production Begins Previews November 23, 2014, by Michael J. Roberts

The world premiere production of Rebecca Gilman’s powerful and arresting “Luna Gale” begins previews November 23, opens December 2 and continues through December 21, 2014, at the Cente…

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VINCE GILL AND THE TIME JUMPERS McCALLUM THEATRE Monday – November 10 – 8:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

One of the most popular singers in modern country music, Vince Gill returns to the McCallum Theatre on Monday, November 10, at 8:00pm in a one-night only performance with his guest artists, …

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SWINGTIME Featuring The Jive Aces and The Satin Dollz Special Guest Appearance by Toni Prima McCALLUM THEATRE Friday – November 21 – 8:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

Swing into the new McCallum Theatre season on Friday, November 21, with Swingtime featuringThe Jive Aces, The Satin Dollz and a special guest appearance by vocalist Toni Prima, the daughter …

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LAST COMIC STANDING McCallum Theatre Sunday – November 23 – 7:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre presents the Last Comic Standing live tour at the McCallum Theatre onSunday, November 23, at 7:00pm. This tour features the funniest comedians from NBC’s Emmy-nominate…

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A JOHN WATERS CHRISTMAS McCALLUM THEATRE Tuesday – December 2 – 8:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

John Waters (Pink Flamingos, Hairspray, A Dirty Shame) performs an unforgettable night of holiday mischief on Tuesday, December 2, at 8:00pm at the McCallum Theatre. In his critically acclai…

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KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS® WITH JEFFREY SIEGEL “THE THREE GREAT Bs” McCALLUM THEATRE Monday – December 1 – 7:00pm Presented through the generos by Michael J. Roberts

Distinguished American pianist Jeffrey Siegel presents Keyboard Conversations® and “The Three Great Bs” on Monday, December 1, at 7:00pm. Jeffrey Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations® is …

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Friday, October 24, 2014

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview With CHEYENNE JACKSON by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with CHEYENNE JACKSON from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Stage, television and film star CHEYENNE JACKSON discusses his upcoming concert “Music From The Mad…

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Thursday, October 23, 2014

PATTI AUSTIN Presented by the McCallum Theatre and KJJZ’s Jim “Fitz” Fitzgerald McCALLUM THEATRE Saturday – November 22 – 8:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre and Fitz’s Jazz Café at the McCallum present Patti Austin for one performance on Saturday, November 22, at 8:00pm. Grammy winner Patti Austin crosses all musical genr…

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Thursday, October 16, 2014

THE NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS With Special Guest Barry McGuire McCALLUM THEATRE Sunday – November 16 – 3:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

Founded by Randy Sparks in 1961, The New Christy Minstrels are still going strong. On Sunday, November 16, at 3:00pm, The New Christy Minstrels return to the McCallum Theatre with special gu…

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McCALLUM THEATRE ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR ITS ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4TH SIX-TIME TONY AWARD-WINNER AUDRA MCDONALD AND TONY & by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre announced today that Tony Award winners Audra McDonald andMartin Short will headline its annual fundraising gala to be held on Thursday, December 4th, joined by a 60-pie…

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Thursday, October 9, 2014

FULL CASTING IS SET FOR JOE ORTON’S RIOTOUS FARCE “WHAT THE BUTLER SAW” OPENS NOVEMBER 23, 2014, AT THE CTG /MARK TAPER FORUM by Michael J. Roberts

Casting is set for award-winning British playwright Joe Orton’s riotous farce “What the Butler Saw,” opening at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on November 23, 2014. Rehearsa…

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SECOND ANNUAL PALM DESERT INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL COMES TO THE MCCALLUM THEATRE TNovember 6th through November 15th by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre will present the second annual Palm Desert International Dance Festival, from Thursday, November 6th through Sat. November 15th.  The Festival will feature performances…

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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

WORLD PREMIERE OF DAEL ORLANDERSMITH’S “FOREVER” OPENS AT CTG/KIRK DOUGLAS THEATRE OCTOBER 12 by Michael J. Roberts

The world premiere of Dael Orlandersmith’s “Forever,” directed by Center Theatre Group Associate Artistic Director Neel Keller, opens this Sunday, October 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the CTG/Ki…

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Sunday, October 5, 2014

CAP UCLA Presents ‘Exposed: Songs for Unseen Warhol Films’ at Royce Hall Fri, Oct. 2 by Michael J. Roberts

Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA presents the west coast exclusive performance of “Exposed: Songs for Unseen Warhol Films” Friday, October 24 at 8 p.m. in Royce Hall. The sound-…

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MS. SUZANNE FARRELL TO BE HONORED AT MCCALLUM THEATRE’S CHOREOGRAPHY FESTIVAL by Michael J. Roberts

The most influential ballerina of the 20th century, Suzanne Farrell, will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the McCallum Theatre’s 17th Annual Choreography Festival on Saturd…

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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

CHEYENNE JACKSON “Music of the Mad Men Era” McCALLUM THEATRE Saturday – November 1 – 8:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre presents Cheyenne Jackson and his performance of “Music of the Mad Men Era” on Saturday, November 1, at 8:00pm. The performance by Cheyenne Jackson is the first in a…

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Saturday, September 27, 2014

CICELY TYSON, VANESSA WILLIAMS AND BLAIR UNDERWOOD IN “THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL” OPENS THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 AT 8 PM AT THE CENTER THEATRE GRO by Michael J. Roberts

The Center Theatre Group engagement of the Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Horton Foote’s American masterpiece “The Trip to Bountiful” opens Friday, September 26 at the Ahmanson The…

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Chemically Altered & Telly Leung Productions Annouce Premiere of “GRIND: THE MOVIE” STARRING ANTHONY RAPP, CLAIRE COFFEE AND PASHA PELLOSIE by Michael J. Roberts

CHEMICALLY ALTERED and TELLY LEUNG PRODUCTIONS have announced the public premiere of their new musical short film GRIND: THE MOVIE starring Anthony Rapp (If/Then, Rent), Claire Coffee (“G…

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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Podcast with Singer/Songwriter NATALIA SAFRAN by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with Singer/Songwriter NATALIA SAFRAN from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Singer/Songwriter/Humanitarian NATALIA SAFRAN discusses her phenomenally successful recording career, her musical…

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