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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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MCCALLUM THEATRE TO HOST THIRD ANNUAL FAMILY FUN DAY by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre will kick off its 2014-15 season with the Third Annual McCallum Theatre Family Fun Day set for Sunday, October 19, 2014.Proceeds from this special event will support the…

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GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS Presents “VENICE” Original Cast Recording Available Online Today, In Stores Dec. 2 by Michael J. Roberts

The original cast recording of VENICE – the new musical produced by The Public Theater – is now available as an online exclusive with a digital booklet through iTunes, Amazon.com and oth…

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Monday, September 22, 2014

YELLOW SOUND LABEL PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE RECORDING “TAMAR OF THE RIVER” STARRING MARGO SEIBERT; ALBUM AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 23 by Michael J. Roberts

YELLOW SOUND LABEL will release the world premiere recording of the acclaimed new musical TAMAR OF THE RIVER on September 23, 2014. The album is currently available for pre-order atiTunes an…

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The McCallum Theatre’s 17th Annual Choreography Festival Nov. 8 & 9 by Michael J. Roberts

McCallum Theatre Institute will present exciting original choreography by choreographers from across the nation at the 17th Annual Choreography Festival. This one of a kind festival, schedul…

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Friday, September 19, 2014

REHEARSALS BEGIN FOR WORLD PREMIERE OF DAEL ORLANDERSMITH’S “FOREVER” AT CTG/KIRK DOUGLAS THEATRE by Michael J. Roberts

The world premiere of Dael Orlandersmith’s “Forever,” a DouglasPlus presentation, begins rehearsals September 23 at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre where it will open on …

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RSC’s “The Two Gentleman of Verona” Nationwide Encore Screenings by Michael J. Roberts

The Two Gentleman of Verona was broadcast on 3 September 2014. Encore screenings are now taking place. Tickets are now on sale in cinemas – find your nearest cinema. Valentine and Pr…

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North American Tour of Noel Cowards BLITHE SPIRIT With Five Time Tony Award®-Winner Angela Lansbury Launches at Center Theatre Group’s Ahmanson The by Michael J. Roberts

  Following the internationally acclaimed production with sold-out engagements on Broadway and inLondon’s West End, television legend, Oscar recipient and five-time Tony Award®-winne…

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GRAMMY AWARD WINNER RAY LAMONTAGNE SUPERNOVA SUMMER TOUR McCALLUM THEATRE Tuesday – October 21 – 8:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre presents Grammy Award winner Ray LaMontagne and his Supernova Summer Tour on Tuesday, October 21, at 8:00pm. With his remarkable, rough hewn vocals and evocative, finely…

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Thursday, September 18, 2014

KPLM “THE BIG 106” PRESENTS LEE BRICE McCALLUM THEATRE Monday – October 20 – 8:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre and KPLM “The Big 106” present country star Lee Brice on Monday, October 20, at 8:00pm. Lee Brice’s writing has been lauded in industry circles for some time now. …

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Monday, September 15, 2014

JORDAN HARRISON’S WORLD PREMIERE “MARJORIE PRIME” OPENS AT THE CTG/MARK TAPER FORUM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2014, AT 7 P.M. by Michael J. Roberts

           The world premiere of Jordan Harrison’s “Marjorie Prime” opens at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on Sunday, September 21, 2014, at 7 p.m.  Directed by Obie…

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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE OFFERS ENCORE SCREENINGS FOR FRANKENSTEIN Starring Olivier Award Winners BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH & JONNY LEE MILLER Alternating by Michael J. Roberts

Due to unprecedented audience demand, NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE is pleased to announce special encore screenings of The National Theatre of Great Britain’s acclaimed Olivier Award winning prod…

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Friday, September 12, 2014

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Directed by Jack O’Brien Will Kick Off National Tour Next Fall at Ahmanson Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Producer Ken Gentry for NETworks Presentations, in collaboration with Ted Chapin, President and Executive Director of Rodgers & Hammerstein: An Imagem Company, announced today that a bra…

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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

The Celebrated Singer/Pianist Covers Christmas Classics with GRAMMY® Award-Winning Pianist Alan Broadbent on A Michael Feinstein Christmas by Michael J. Roberts

First Digital and Wide Release Set for Release October 14, 2014  Preorder Album Here: http://smarturl.it/FeinsteinChristmasCD Concord Records is delighted to announce the release of A Micha…

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CTG’S 2015 SEASON AT THE MARK TAPER FORUM IS ANNOUNCED by Michael J. Roberts

Three bold new plays and two classic dramas will be presented in Center Theatre Group’s 2015 season at the Mark Taper Forum, it was announced today by CTG Artistic Director Michael Ritchie…

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Monday, September 8, 2014

JERSEY BOYS STAR BRINGS TOGETHER ALL-STAR PERFORMERS FOR FOURTH ANNUAL “NF HOPE CONCERT” AT VENETIAN LAS VEGAS by Michael J. Roberts

Jeff Leibow of JERSEY BOYS will once again bring The Strip’s most notable headliners together under one roof in the fight against Neurofibromatosis (NF) for the fourth annual benefit “NF…

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The Last Five Years, Starring Anna Kendrick & Jeremy Jordan, Lands U.S. Distribution Deal by Michael J. Roberts

Anna Kendrick and Finding Neverland’s Jeremy Jordan will soon be in a movie theater near you! According toThe Hollywood Reporter, the film version of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Fi…

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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

GRAMMY-NOMINATED CUBAN JAZZ PIANIST ROBERTO FONSECA ANNOUNCES FALL TOUR DATES by Michael J. Roberts

In the span of less than fifteen years and numerous solo and collaborative recordings, Cuban-born pianist and composer Roberto Fonseca has established himself as one of the most innovative…

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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Michael Kass’ CEREMONY Coming to Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles by Michael J. Roberts

Ceremony, the award-winning solo show about love, fear and ayahuasca written and performed by Michael Kass and directed by Diana Wyenn, continues its national tour with performances at the C…

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Tickets Now on Sale for Universal Studios Hollywood ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ by Michael J. Roberts

Tickets are now on sale for “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood as Southern California’s leading Halloween event becomes “More Dead Than Ever,&…

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Wells Fargo Center Announces Celtic Woman and San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus Added to 2014-15 Season by Michael J. Roberts

Today, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts announced four new shows to be presented at the Ruth Finley Person Theater (50Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA): Grammy and Blues Award-winning…

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Monday, August 18, 2014

REDCAT, CalArts’ Downtown Center for Contemporary Arts, by Michael J. Roberts

REDCAT, CalArts’ Downtown Center for Contemporary Arts, located in the Walt Disney Concert Hall Complex is renowned for its innovative visual, performing and multimedia arts programming. I…

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Sunday, August 17, 2014

Kentwood Players Presents ORPHANS at the Westchester Playhouse Sept. 12 by Michael J. Roberts

Kentwood Players presents “ORPHANS” by Lyle Kessler from Friday, September 12 to Saturday, October 18, 2014 for a six-week run on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm with Sunday matin…

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Pasadena Playhouse to Honor Diahann Carroll with 2014 Diversity Award by Michael J. Roberts

The Pasadena Playhouse announced today that trailblazing actress Diahann Carroll will be the 2014 Diversity Award Honoree at the 8th Annual Pasadena Playhouse Wells Fargo Theatrical Di…

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Old Globe’s THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, Featuring Adam Kantor and Hubert Point-Du Jour Runs Though Sept. 14 by Michael J. Roberts

The Old Globe’s production of Shakespeare’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona, directed by Globe alumnus, and Tony Award nominee Mark Lamos (Compleat Female Stage Beauty, Pentecost, …

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Moonlight Stage Productions’ 2015 Winter Season to Feature SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM by Michael J. Roberts

Producing Artistic Director Steven Glaudini announces the 2015 Winter Season at the AVO Playhouse. The winter season kicks off Moonlight’s celebration of its 35th anniversary year wit…

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Saturday, August 16, 2014

Podcast with ACTION ITEM’S BRIAN CAG by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with ACTION ITEM’S BRIAN CAG from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Action Item’s lead vocalist BRAIN CAG discusses the band’s success and their new EP, Great Mission: Life. For mo…

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Friday, August 15, 2014

REHEARSALS HAVE BEGUN FOR JORDAN HARRISON’S “MARJORIE PRIME”AT THE CTG/MARK TAPER FORUM Featuring Lois Smith, Lisa Emery, Jeff Ward, Frank Wood by Michael J. Roberts

Rehearsals have begun for the world premiere of Jordan Harrison’s haunting drama“Marjorie Prime,” which begins previews September 10, 2014, at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper…

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The Museum Association of Taos (MAT) Super Ticket: Five Museums. One Ticket by Michael J. Roberts

Taos, New Mexico was ranked the top August destination by USA Today 10 Best. “August is one of the hottest months in the desert Southwest, and the charming town of Taos offers a cooler…

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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Hollywood Arts Council’s 29th Annual Children’s Festival Draws Nearly 5,000 by Michael J. Roberts

The Hollywood Arts Council (HAC) presented their 29th Annual FREE Children’s Festival of the Arts at Paramount Pictures in Hollywood on Sunday, August 10, 2014. Shauna McClure, Ex…

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Grove Theatre’s ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST Runs Sept. 12-28 by Michael J. Roberts

The Grove Theatre announces the opening of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest on Friday, September 12th at 7:29 pm and runs on weekends through September 28th. One Flew Over the Cuckoo…

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