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Thursday, August 14, 2014

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…

SOURCE: Showbiz So Cal at 12:46AM

VOX LUMIERE – THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Set for LATC by Michael J. Roberts

Silents you can hear! Blending the 1925 silent film with original songs and powerful live performances to create a show-stopping-spectacle, Vox Lumiere-The Phantom of the Opera brings the L…

SOURCE: Showbiz So Cal at 12:41AM

AN EVENING OF CLASSIC BROADWAY w/ GLEE’s Brad EllisUpstairs at Vitellos Aug. 25 by Michael J. Roberts

Following spectacular performances at Upstairs at Vitello’s , The Catalina Jazz Club and the El Caballero Country Club, Fraser Entertainment Group is back at Vitello’s for a thir…

SOURCE: Showbiz So Cal at 12:37AM
Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Hold The APPLAUSE……Film and Stage Legend LAUREN BACALL Has Died At 89 by Michael J. Roberts

From People Magazine: BY STEPHEN M. SILVERMAN Lauren Bacall, the sultry presence who first hit movie screens in 1944 and then went on to play a series of sophisticated, tough-as-nails roles…

SOURCE: Showbiz So Cal at 08:41PM
Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Lyric Opera Gives THE SOUND OF MUSIC a Defining Breath by Michael J. Roberts

HIGHY RECOMMENDED: THEATRE IN CHICAGO To say that Lyric Opera’s opulent and poignant new production of Roger’s and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music is perfection would be an understate…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:40PM

Historic Screening of Award-Winning Conservation Documentary “Jens Jensen The Living Green” Millennium Park and WTTW Will Both Show Film about Ur by Michael J. Roberts

For the first time ever, Millennium Park will partner with WTTW (PBS) for a public screening of an award-winning documentary about a pioneering landscape architect described as “Poet of th…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:46PM
Monday, March 10, 2014

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Announces Chicago Native ALLISON SEMMES & CLIFTON OLIVER Cast as DIANA ROSS & BERRY GORDY by Michael J. Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:44PM
Thursday, March 6, 2014

HEARTBEAT OF HOME Reflects A Changing World Demographic by Michael J. Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:33PM
Friday, February 28, 2014

Redmoon’s Annual SPECTACLE LUNATIQUE Gala Dazzles the Senses March 15, 2014 by Michael J. Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:03AM
Thursday, February 27, 2014

BIC Announces Tix For BUYER & CELLAR starring Michael Urie On Sale Friday, Feb. 28th by Michael J. Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:59PM
Wednesday, February 26, 2014

MacLeod and Marroquin Create The Ultimate CHICAGO by Michael J. Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:19PM
Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Podcast with Chicago The Musical’s TERRA C. MacLEOD by Michael J. Roberts

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Monday, February 24, 2014

Podcast with “Heartbeat of Home’s” BOBBY HODGES by Michael J. Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:01PM
Friday, February 21, 2014

CHICAGO COMMERCIAL COLLECTIVE ANNOUNCES SPRING 2014 REMOUNTS OF “HIT THE WALL” AND “5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE” by Michael J. Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:40PM

OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES TO COMPLETE FIVE+ MONTH RUN AT ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE SUNDAY, MARCH 2 by Michael J. Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:10PM
Monday, February 17, 2014

The Hypocrites Vibrantly Re-Imagine INTO THE WOODS by Michael J. Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:40PM
Friday, February 14, 2014

INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED BAND PAINTED ON WATER LAUNCHES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR IN CHICAGO ON MARCH 15 by Michael J. Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:51PM

Broadway In Chicago Announces Casting For Sting’s THE LAST SHIP by Michael J. Roberts

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Tix On Sale Friday, Feb. 14th for pre-Broadway World Premiere of Sting’s THE LAST SHIP by Michael J. Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:12PM
Friday, February 7, 2014

Jonathan Larson’s RENT Closes Out Paramount’s Groundbreaking Third Season, March 12-April 6 by Michael J. Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:52PM

The Royal Opera House Cinema Series Presents Puccini’s “La Bohème” In Select U.S. Movie Theaters Beginning February 20, 2014 by Michael J. Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:33PM
Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Broadway In Chicago Announces Individual Tix For PETER AND THE STARCATCHER On Sale Friday, Feb. 7th by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that individual tickets for five‐time Tony Award® winning PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, written by Tony Award nominee Rick Elice and directed…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:16PM

Podcast with DEB CLAPP, Executive Director of the League Of Chicago Theatres by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with DEB CLAPP, Executive Director of the League Of Chicago Theatres Executive Director of the League Of Chicago Theatres, Deb Clapp discusses the Chicago Theatre Week 2014 which thi…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:31AM
Tuesday, February 4, 2014

CHICAGO THEATRE WEEK 2014 Runs Feb. 11-16 by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Theatre Week 2014, which celebrates the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago, is returning for its second year after beating expectations in its inaugural season.  Over 100 pr…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:42AM

Broadway In Chicago Announces World Premiere of AMAZING GRACE starring Josh Young; Oct. 9 – Nov 2 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the world premiere of AMAZING GRACE, a new musical starring Tony Award nominee® Josh Young (Jesus Christ Superstar) as John Newton, directed b…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:00AM

Podcast with Resident Director of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ DAVID RUTTURA by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with Resident Director of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ DAVID RUTTURA from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:38AM

Stage Left Theatre and Theatre Seven of Chicago present the world premiere of “Principal Principle” April 12– May 18, 2014 by Michael J. Roberts

Theatre Seven of Chicago and Stage Left Theatre announce the upcoming world premiere of Principal Principle, written by Theatre Seven Associate Artist Joe Zarrow and directed by Stage Left …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:17AM

Drury Lane Offers YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Valentine Dinner/Theatre Package by Michael J. Roberts

In celebration of the most romantic day of the year, Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, will offer a three-course dinner and theatre package including tickets to the Mel Brooks Broadway hit…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:10AM
Monday, February 3, 2014

Filament Theatre Ensemble Presents PETER OYLOE IN CONCERT February 15 by Michael J. Roberts

The Filament Theatre Ensemble is pleased to announce a special concert performance by singer-songwriter Peter Oyloe on Saturday, February 15 at 7:30pm in the new Filament Theatre at 4041 Nor…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:50PM

17th Annual Grand Chefs Gala Winners!! by Michael J. Roberts

On Friday, January 31st, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation hosted 17th Annual Grand Chefs Gala at the gorgeous Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, 200 N. Columbus Drive.  In an exciting, Osca…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:47PM

Full Cast Announced For 2014 National Tour of “JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT” Playing The Cadillac Palace March 18-30, 2014 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and the Independent Presenters Network are delighted to announce that casting for the 2014 national tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is complete.  …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:03PM

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