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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL TOURING COMPANY OF ‘WICKED’ HOST A HOLIDAY BENEFIT PERFORMANCE “The WICKED Night Before Christmas” Sunday, December 8 by Michael J. Roberts

 Members of the National Touring Company of WICKED will host “THE WICKED NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS,” a staged holiday performance at The Laugh Factory (3175 N. Broadway) Sunday, D…

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Saturday, November 9, 2013

Podcast with CHEF RICK BAYLESS and Lookingglass Theatre’s HEIDI STILLMAN by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with Chef Rick Bayless and Lookingglass Theatre’s Heidi Stillman from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Celebrity Chef RICK BAYLESS and Lookingglass Theatre Ensemble Member/Director HE…

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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

LEPE PRODUCTIONS Presents: “The 4 Skins of Comedy” a diverse solo showcase! by Michael J. Roberts

“The 4 Skins of Comedy” opens at Stage 773 (1225 W Belmont Ave.) on Sunday, November 3rd at 10:00pm. It will run for 4 consecutive Sundays, with the final performance on Novemb…

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ShowBiz Chicago Partners with MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL by Michael J. Roberts

 Yes, its true.  I am so proud to announce our ongoing partnership with the largest licensing company for theater.  Music Theatre International through MTIShowSpace and ShowBizChicago.com…

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LEE STARK, SHANE KENYON AND ERIC LYNCH CAST IN THE CHICAGO PREMIERE OF BUZZER BY TRACEY SCOTT WILSON, DIRECTED BY JESSICA THEBUS (FEBRUARY 8 – MARC by Michael J. Roberts

Gentrification comes to a head in Tracey Scott Wilson’s Buzzer—a “taut, well-structured work about the difficulty of moving past history” (Minneapolis Star Tribune), making its Chic…

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ONCE UPON A DREAM Starring THE RASCALS Is Full of Good Lovin!! by Michael J. Roberts

The impact that great musicians have on one another is said to be spiritually inspirational.  So it must be as Steven Van Zandt (Bruce Springsteen and Tony Soprano’s right hand man) embar…

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HYATT REGENCY McCORMICK PLACE OFFERS SPECIAL WINTER ESCAPE PACKAGE Enjoy Chicago’s winter festivities with ease for as low as $119 per night inc by Michael J. Roberts

The newly expanded and renovated Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, Illinois, welcomes the hustle and bustle of the busy holiday season in Chicago by …

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Eclectic’s ALL MY SONS Haunts With Other Ghosts by Michael J. Roberts

While store-bought Halloween ghosts have become a common sight this time of year, Chicago’s Eclectic Full Contact Theatre begins its second season by showing us some different kinds of gho…

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CHARLIE TROTTER DIES AT 54 by Michael J. Roberts

FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. With a culinary style he likened to improvisational jazz, Charlie Trotter changed the way Americans view fine dining, pushing himself, his staff, his food and even…

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REO SPEEDWAGON SET TO ROCK ROSEMONT THEATRE ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 AT 8 PM ; Tickets on sale Friday, November 8 at 10 a.m. by Michael J. Roberts

 REO SPEEDWAGON will bring its classic hits to the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, as the multi-platinum group comes to Rosemont on Sat., Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. The upcoming concert w…

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“Holiday Lights in Homewood” 2013 Boasts Unique Shopping, Outdoor Ice Skating and Spectacular Tree-Lighting December 6 and 7 by Michael J. Roberts

“Holiday Lights in Homewood” weekend festival celebrates the season with a tree lighting ceremony, outdoor marketplace, unique shopping opportunities and a free synthetic ice ska…

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Sundance Institute Announces Seven Artists Selected for 2014 Playwrights Retreat at Ucross Foundation, Feb. 3-21 Eisa Davis, Frank London and Dave Ma by Michael J. Roberts

Sundance Institute today announced the seven artists selected for its 2014 Playwrights Retreat at Ucross Foundation. The 15th annual writing colony at the 20,000-acre working cattle ranch ou…

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The New Colony Presents the World Premiere of KATE AND SAM ARE NOT BREAKING UP By Joel Kim Booster Directed by Sarah Gitenstein Through December 14, 2 by Michael J. Roberts

The New Colony is pleased to continue its 2013-14 season with the world premiere of KATE AND SAM ARE NOT BREAKING UP by Joel Kim Booster, directed by Sarah Gitenstein, playing November…

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PIVOT ARTS AND LOYOLA UNIVERSITY’S DEPARTMENT OF FINE & PERFORMING ARTS PARTNER ON UNIQUE ARTS INCUBATOR PROGRAM by Michael J. Roberts

 Pivot Arts and Loyola University’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts (DFPA) further their partnership with a unique performing arts incubator program for artists that includes …

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THE JOFFREY BALLET ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE CHOREOGRAPHERS OF COLOR AWARD Three aspiring choreographers will present World Premieres at the Harris T by Michael J. Roberts

              The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, is pleased to announce the winners of the third annual Choreographers …

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Salute to Vienna returns to Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center on January 5, 2014 by Michael J. Roberts

Salute to Vienna celebrates 19 years of New Year’s tradition, rounding off the holiday season with its famous simultaneous concert series. Modeled after Vienna’s Neujahrskonzert traditio…

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THE PALMER HOUSE HILTON WELCOMES REELING: THE CHICAGO LGBT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL by Michael J. Roberts

The Palmer House Hilton (17 E. Monroe) is proud to announce its role as the official hotel sponsor of Reeling: The Chicago LGBT International Film Festival. As one of the most anticipated …

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The Strange Tree Group, in association with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Presents the World Premiere Muzical THE DE by Michael J. Roberts

The Strange Tree Group, in association with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, is pleased to kick off its 2013-14 Season with the world premiere of THE DEAD PRIN…

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Loop Players at Harold Washington College Presents “Fences” by August Wilson by Michael J. Roberts

Loop Players, the acclaimed 25-year-old theatre company at Harold Washington College, will perform the Pulitzer Prize winning play “Fences” by August Wilson. “Fences” tells the story…

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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Lookingglass’ THE LITTLE PRICE Begins Dec. 5th by Michael J. Roberts

Continuing its 26th Season, Lookingglass Theatre Company presents The Little Prince, produced in Association with The Actors Gymnasium, by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar, based on the…

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Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare TimeLine and Porchlight theatres take top honors at the 45th Annual Jeff Awards Dale Benson receives Special Lifetim by Michael J. Roberts

At the gala 45th Annual Equity Jeff Awards held at Drury Lane Oakbrook on Monday, November 4, Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s “Good People” received the award for Production-Play in a la…

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Sunday, November 3, 2013

ACTORS TRAINING CENTER’S REPERTORY COMPANY PRESENTS STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S “ASSASSINS” AT THE WILMETTE THEATRE by Michael J. Roberts

The Actors Training Center (ATC) at the Wilmette Theatre  will present the Stephen Sondheim musical, “ASSASSINS”, for a limited 4 performance run beginning Saturday, November 9, 2013…

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Saturday, November 2, 2013

Chicago Theatre Review on Comcast with Guest David Zak by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Chicago Related PostsGuest Hosting Chicago Theatre Review on ComcastHosting Chicago Theatre Review w/ Guest Jim Schneider

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Comcast’s Chicago Theatre Review October 1-15, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Chicago Related PostsChicago Theatre Review on Comcast with Guest David ZakGuest Hosting Chicago Theatre Review on Comcast

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WICKED RETURNS HOME MUCH MORE GROUNDED AFTER 10 YEARS by Michael J. Roberts

It has been ten years since Wicked parked itself at the Gershwin Theatre on Broadway, and from almost the moment the Time Dragon clock starting counting box office receipts, the juggernaut h…

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Podcast with SOFA Chicago’s Director DONNA DAVIES by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with SOFA Chicago’s DONNA DAVIES from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Exhibition Director DONNA DAVIES discusses SOFA Chicago’s 20th Anniversary. For more information visit So…

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Thursday, October 31, 2013

Podcast with KIM ZIMMER by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with KIM ZIMMER from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Four Time Emmy Award Actress KIM ZIMMER discusses playing the iconic role of Madame Morrible in the mega-hit musical WICKED, which retu…

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Monday, October 28, 2013

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS PRESENTS “MARRY ME A LITTLE” SONGS BY STEPHEN SONDHEIM NEW CAST RECORDING STARRING LAUREN MOLINA AND JASON TAM by Michael J. Roberts

Ghostlight Records has announced the release of MARRY ME A LITTLE – the New Cast Recording. The album, based on the recent hit production by The Keen Company and featuring the songs…

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LAURA BENANTI TO FOLLOW NEW LIVE CD “IN CONSTANT SEARCH OF THE RIGHT KIND OF ATTENTION” WITH APPEARANCES IN “THE SOUND OF MUSIC” ON N by Michael J. Roberts

LAURA BENANTI  the Tony Award winning actress and singer, also known for her TV roles on “Go On,” “The Playboy Club” and “Law & Order: SVU” – will follow the recent releas…

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GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS PRESENTS “NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812” DIGITAL ALBUM AVAILABLE OCTOBER 29 TWO-DISC SET IN STORES DECEMBER 1 by Michael J. Roberts

Ghostlight Records has announced the release of the original cast recording of Dave Malloy’s hit electropop opera NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812. The complete 111 minute …

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“THE LAST FIVE YEARS” 2013 OFF-BROADWAY CAST RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE FROM SH-K-BOOM / GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS by Michael J. Roberts

Sh-K-Boom / Ghostlight Records will release the 2013 Off-Broadway cast recording of  the hit Second Stage Theatreproduction of The Last Five Years, created and directed by Jason Robert …

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