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Monday, October 28, 2013

“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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Podcast with Singer/Songwriter KEITH CHAGALL by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with Singer/Songwriter KEITH CHAGALL from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo KEITH CHAGALL talks about his new chart-topping single and video SAIL ON BESTY ROSS which reflects hope and dreams …

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Thursday, October 24, 2013

Chicago Humanities Festival Explores the Theme ANIMAL: What Makes Us Human With More Than 60 Events Near Downtown Chicago Nov. 1-10 by Michael J. Roberts

The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) presents the 24th annual Fall Festival, with more than 60 events that will explore the theme of ANIMAL: What Makes Us Human, Nov. 1-10 at venue…

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Selected Songs From SIGNS OF LIFE: A TALE OF TEREZIN by Michael J. Roberts

SONGS FROM THE NEW MUSICAL: SIGNS OF LIFE SIGNS OF LIFE, A Tale of Terezin, is playing at the Zacek McVay Theater at Victory Gardens Theater (2433 N Lincoln Ave) through  October 27,…

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Viva La Bush…50 Shades! The Musical Is The Ultimate Of Parodies by Michael J. Roberts

Fully staging a parody musical is a very difficult task  for many reasons.  There is a fine balance of keeping true to the source material which everyone recognizes, then tweaking that mat…

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Podcast with Harry Groener, Julie Jesneck & Ross Lehman from Chicago Shakespeare’s CYRANO DE BERGERAC by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with cast of Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s CYRANO De BERGERAC from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. A insightful discussion about bringing this classic to modern day audiences, with c…

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Brian Justin Crum Is A Triumph In WE WILL ROCK YOU by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by. William Pierson The influence the rock group Queen has had and continues to have on our culture comes front and center in the spectacular musical We Will Rock You, the London hi…

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Monday, October 21, 2013

WICKED Is Painting Chicago Green As The 10 Day Countdown Begins For The 10TH ANNIVERSARY Return On October 30th at the Oriental Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is honored to announce that WICKED, Broadway’s biggest blockbuster, will spend its 10th anniversary with Chicago audiences, celebrating ten phenomenal years on Broad…

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Podcast with 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL’S Director/Writer/Producer ALBERT SAMUELS by Michael J. Roberts

ALBERT SAMUELS (Director, Producer, Writer) discusses the evolution of the hit show 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL – THE ORIGINAL PARODY which is returning to Chicago and will play at the Broa…

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Podcast with Discovery Channel’s BAR HUNTERS Host TOM POWERS by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast withThe Discovery Channel’s BAR HUNTERS Host TOM POWERS from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo.   Chicago restaurateur Tom Powers discusses hosting the new Discovery Channel series…

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Sunday, October 20, 2013

Porchlight Music Theatre Hosts “ROCK THE AUDITION” POP/ROCK SONG AUDITION MASTER CLASS WITH SHERI SANDERS and Austin Cook by Michael J. Roberts

“ROCK THE AUDITION” POP/ROCK SONG AUDITION MASTER CLASS WITH SHERI SANDERS and Austin Cook,Jeff-Award Winner and Music Director of Porchlight’s Putting It Together, Million Dollar Qu…

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Dead Writers’ Concert Staged Reading of Oscar Wilde’s LADY WINDERMERE’S FAN October 22 & 23 at Stage 773 by Michael J. Roberts

Dead Writers’ Theatre Collective continues their Concert Staged Reading Series with Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan, directed by Artistic Director Jim Schneider. Atten…

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Saturday, October 19, 2013

Rock Musical Audition Pioneeress Sheri Sanders teams up with Chicagos Hottest Music Director Doug Peck for an EXCLUSIVE ONE-NIGHT-ONLY class devoted t by Michael J. Roberts

  Rock Musical Audition Pioneeress Sheri Sanders teams up with Chicago’s Hottest Music Director Doug Peck for an EXCLUSIVE ONE-NIGHT-ONLY class devoted to the Pop/Rock Audition. R…

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Thursday, October 17, 2013

Podcast with CBS News Travel Editor and ‘Travel Detective’ PETER GREENBERG by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with CBS Travel Editor PETER GREENBERG from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. CBS News Travel Editor PETER GREENBERG discusses his new PBS series The Travel Detective which premieres on WTTW…

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THE AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTS ALLIANCE OF CHICAGO CELEBRATES THE CITY’S RICH CULTURE AND TALENT AT THE 13TH ANNUAL BLACK EXCELLENCE AWARDS PRESENTING TH by Michael J. Roberts

The Black Excellence Awards, a program produced by the African American Arts Allianceof Chicago, announces the 13th Annual Awards Ceremony, an elegant evening at the DuSable Museum, 740 E…

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Blind Summit’s THE TABLE Would Make Charlton Heston Jealous by Michael J. Roberts

Now appearing Upstairs at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater is Moses, in all his biblical glory,  like you have never seen him.   Oh, no my friend, this is not Charlton Heston parting the R…

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LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE, FRONTERA GRILL, AND SILVERGUY ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT THE RETURN OF RICK BAYLESS IN CASCABEL DINNER – DARING – DESIRE WITH NEW by Michael J. Roberts

Lookingglass Theatre, Frontera Grill and Silverguy Entertainment present the return of Rick Bayless in Cascabel: Dinner – Daring – Desire, the unforgettable theatrical adventure fea…

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Podcast with The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra’s Band Leader TERRY MYERS by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Band Leader TERRY MYERS from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. An Iowa native, Terry was a member of the US Marine Corps Reserves for five years. After colleg…

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Stage Left Theatre presents a revival of A Day in the Death of Joe Egg by Peter Nichols January 11– February 16, 2014 by Michael J. Roberts

Stage Left Theatre announces their upcoming revival of A Day in the Death of Joe Egg  written by Peter Nichols and directed by ensemble member Greg Werstler. A Day in the Death of Joe Eg…

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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Podcast with BRIAN JUSTIN CRUM by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with BRIAN JUSTIN CRUM from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. One of Showbiz Chicago’s original guests returns! My friend BRIAN JUSTIN CRUM discusses is new role of Galileo Figaro in t…

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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

The Royal Opera House Ballet Series Presents “Don Quixote” In U.S. Cinemas From Great Britain’s Royal Ballet by Michael J. Roberts

  WHAT:   This Wednesday, audiences will be able to go to their local theater and step inside the famed Royal Opera House and experience the ballet“Don Quixote” from the renowne…

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Monday, October 14, 2013

Travel Expert Peter Greenberg’s THE TRAVEL DETECTIVE Premieres on WTTW October 20th @ 1:30pm by Michael J. Roberts

The Travel Detective with Peter Greenberg. It’s a new series that covers all things travel – from what to do when the airline loses your bag, how to get your money back from an awful tri…

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SCENEMAKERS BOARD ANNOUNCES THREE SPECIAL EVENTS, NEW MEMBERSHIP IN THE 2013/2014 SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

Goodman Theatre’s Scenemakers Board, the young professionals group that supports the theater through audience development and advocacy, hosts three fundraising events and welcomes four new…

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CCP’s 15th Anniversary Gala Singing Our Own Song a Celebration of Chicago Cabaret; Sunday October 20th, 2013 7pm by Michael J. Roberts

Join us for a spectacular evening!! Park West Theater, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL  www.parkwestchicago.com Doors open at 5:45: Cocktail show from 6:15 to 7:00pm Honoring: Daryl Nitz, Chi…

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Dean Richards To Host Pride Films and Plays’ Simply Sensational Benefit on October 28th by Michael J. Roberts

Join celebrity host, WGN’s Dean Richards, who will be ably assisted by comedian/performer Richard Pryor, Jr., as they welcome some of the great entertainers from Chicago’s broad landsc…

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JIM BELUSHI JOINS THE COMEDY BAR AS NEW PARTNER; POPULAR RIVER NORTH VENUE RELAUNCHES WITH EXPANDED ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE by Michael J. Roberts

 Comedian and entrepreneur Kyle Lane, founder of The Comedy Bar at 157 W. Ontario Street, announces a new partnership with comedian/actor/musician Jim Belushi. A Chicago native, Belushi bri…

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THE GIFT THEATRE ANNOUNCES ITS 2014 SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

The Gift Theatre artistic director and co-founder Michael Patrick Thornton proudly announces its 2014 season featuring two Chicago premieres and the theater’s first staging of Shakespear…

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Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents CPS Ensemble from Across Chicago Neighborhoods in CPS Shakespeare! Othello Intensive Five-Week Rehearsal Process by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) presents CPS Shakespeare! Othello, a citywide ensemble of 29 students and teachers from elevenChicago Public Schools (CPS) high schools who develop and st…

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HARRY LENNIX’S H4 WORLD PREMIERES AT THE 2013 CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL by Michael J. Roberts

 On October 19th, the Chicago International Film Festival will unveil H4, the highly anticipated re-imagining of William Shakespeare’s King Henry IV: Parts I and II as a 21st century blac…

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HAVEN THEATRE CHICAGO PRESENTS THE WEDDING SINGER, A MUSICAL BASED ON THE 1998 ROMANTIC COMEDY FILM, AT THEATRE WIT, OCTOBER 13 – NOVEMBER 17 by Michael J. Roberts

Haven Theatre Chicago follows their hit run of Hedwig and the Angry Inch with The Wedding Singer, October 13 – November 17, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Based on the 1998 romantic …

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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Podcast with Emergent Theatre Company’s JIM SALTOUROS by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with JIM SALTOUROS from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Founder and Co-Artistic Director of Emergent Theatre Company, Jim Saltouros discusses his role as Jim Brennen in Bruce Graham’…

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