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Thursday, September 20, 2018

First Look At Milwaukee Rep’s “IN THE HEIGHTS” by Michael J. Roberts

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents In the Heights, the 2008 Tony Award winner for Best Musical by Hamilton creator Lin Manuel [...] The post First Look At Milwaukee Rep’s “IN …

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Bros do Prose Presents 2-Actor PETER PAN at The Mercury Theater Nov. 3-Dec. 23 by Michael J. Roberts

Bros do Prose puts a fresh new spin on J.M. Barrie’s beloved PETER PAN  featuring [...] The post Bros do Prose Presents 2-Actor PETER PAN at The Mercury Theater Nov. 3-Dec. 23 appeared fi…

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DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 7th ANNUAL ‘CHICAGO THEATRE WEEK’ by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Theatre Week (#CTW19), an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which [...] The post DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 7th ANNUAL ‘CHICAGO THEATRE WEE…

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018

WOMEN OF SOUL (WITH A TRIBUTE TO THE QUEEN) ADDED TO BLACK ENSEMBLE THEATRE’S SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

Black Ensemble Theater continues its 2018 Season (Movers and Shakers) with Women of Soul, (With a Tribute to the Queen) written and directed [...] The post WOMEN OF SOUL (WITH A TRIB…

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RED THEATRE CHICAGO OPENS 7TH SEASON WITH TIM CROUCH’S “AN OAK TREE” by Michael J. Roberts

Red Theater Chicago announces the start of their 7th season with their upcoming production of [...] The post RED THEATRE CHICAGO OPENS 7TH SEASON WITH TIM CROUCH’S “AN OAK TREE&#…

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018

THE BOOK OF MORMON RETURNS FOR FOURTH ENGAGEMENT by Michael J. Roberts

Back by popular demand for a fourth engagement, THE BOOK OF MORMON returns to Chicago for a [...] The post THE BOOK OF MORMON RETURNS FOR FOURTH ENGAGEMENT appeared first on Showbiz Chicag…

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SARAH SIDDONS SOCIETY HONORS BETTY BUCKLEY AT ANNUAL AWARDS GALA by Michael J. Roberts

Betty Buckley, star of stage, screen and television will accept the “Actor of the Year” [...] The post SARAH SIDDONS SOCIETY HONORS BETTY BUCKLEY AT ANNUAL AWARDS GALA appeared first on …

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ART FOR LIFE CHICAGO RETURNS OCT 18 AT VENUE WEST by Michael J. Roberts

Looking to start or augment an art collection? Join celebrated Chicago artists, designers, philanthropists, and [...] The post ART FOR LIFE CHICAGO RETURNS OCT 18 AT VENUE WEST appeared firs…

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Cast announced for Terrence McNally’s IT’S ONLY A PLAY at Pride Arts Center by Michael J. Roberts

The second production of Pride Films and Plays’s 2018-19 season will be IT’S ONLY A [...] The post Cast announced for Terrence McNally’s IT’S ONLY A PLAY at Pride Arts Center appeare…

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Sunday, September 16, 2018

Underscore Theatre Company Announces 2018-19 Season by Michael J. Roberts

Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to announce its full 2018-19 Season, featuring two fully-produced musicals, plus the [...] The post Underscore Theatre Company Announces 2018-19 Seaso…

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COMPLETE CASTING AND CITIES ANNOUNCED FOR NORTH AMERICAN TOUR OF “FIDDLER ON THE ROOF” by Michael J. Roberts

Casting has been announced for the North American tour of the Tony Award ®– nominated Broadway [...] The post COMPLETE CASTING AND CITIES ANNOUNCED FOR NORTH AMERICAN TOUR OF “…

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Saturday, September 15, 2018

Chicago Magic Lounge presents “The Halloween Show” by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago’s new home for close-up magic, brings magic, mystery and the macabre [...] The post Chicago Magic Lounge presents “The Halloween Show” appeared fi…

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Thursday, September 13, 2018

Broadway In Chicago Announces “LOVE, CHAOS & DINNER” Launching this Spring In Brand New Venue in Chicago Theatre District by Michael J. Roberts

With great excitement, Teatro ZinZanni today announced the premiere of Love, Chaos, & Dinner, the critically [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Announces “LOVE, CHAOS & DINNE…

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Monday, September 10, 2018

STOMP RETURNS TO THE BROADWAY PLAYHOUSE DEC. 5 – 30 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that STOMP, the international percussion sensation, returns to Chicago for [...] The post STOMP RETURNS TO THE BROADWAY PLAYHOUSE DEC. 5 – …

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Wednesday, September 5, 2018

BROADWAY IN CHICAGO’S ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS SCHOOL APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE SEPT. 6 by Michael J. Roberts

Beginning Thursday, September 6, high school educators may fill out a School Application form. Application details [...]

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Firebrand Theatre’s Caroline, or Change Runs Sept. 22- Oct. 28. by Michael J. Roberts

Firebrand Theatre, in partnership with TimeLine Theatre Company, is pleased to launch its 2018-19 season with [...]

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SKB Records Releases LENA HALL’S “Obsessed: Beck” Sept. 7 by Michael J. Roberts

 SKB Records has announced the ninth month of the groundbreaking new music and video series LENA HALL Obsessed from [...]

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Saturday, September 1, 2018

“Curious Incident” Kicks Off Steppenwolf for Young Adults 2018-19 Season by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) begins rehearsals next week for its first play of the 2018-19 [...]

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BROADWAY IN CHICAGO ANNOUNCES RETURN OF “TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS” by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and Emerald City Theatre are delighted to announce that KEN LUDWIG’S ‘TWAS THE NIGHT [...]

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Friday, August 31, 2018

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS ANNOUNCES ORIGINAL CAST OF “BE MORE CHILL” NOW AVAIL ON VINYL by Michael J. Roberts

BE MORE CHILL – the musical whose hit album and social media following have propelled it to [...]

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Thursday, August 30, 2018

SUTTON FOSTER, JOSHUA HENRY, ALEX NEWELL, AND DARREN CRISS TO HEADLINE 4TH ANNUAL ELSIE FEST IN NYC OCT. 7 by Michael J. Roberts

Two-time Tony Award winning actress, singer and dancer Sutton Foster (TV Land’s Younger, ABC Family’s Bunheads, Anything Goes,Thoroughly Modern Millie, [...]

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Monday, August 27, 2018

Broadway In Chicago Announces “DEAR EVAN HANSEN” TIX ON SALE SEPT. 9 by Michael J. Roberts

 Broadway In Chicago and Producer Stacey Mindich are pleased to announce that tickets will go [...]

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Broadway In Chicago Announces HEARTBREAK HOTEL To Close Sept. 9th by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and the producers of HEARTBREAK HOTEL announced today the final three weeks of HEARTBREAK HOTEL at [...]

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NEW PHILHARMONIC SHOWCASES WORKS BY HAMMERSTEIN AND KERN AND RODGERS AND HART IN “SHOW BOAT AND SHOW TUNES” CONCERTS SEPT. 29 & 30 by Michael J. Roberts

Four guest vocalists and the 100-voice Northwest Indiana Symphony Chorus join New Philharmonic for “Show [...]

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Tony Winning Actor GARY BEACH Has Died At Age 70 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway actor Gary Beach has passed away in Palm Springs at the age of 70.  [...]

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‘The Shape of Chicago: John Massey’s 1968 Banners Revisited’ Celebrates Chicago Designer by Michael J. Roberts

Fifty years ago, downtown Chicago was brightened by a campaign of striking, graphic banners by [...]

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Monday, July 16, 2018

“Hamilton: The Exhibition” to Open April 6, 2019 In Chicago by Michael J. Roberts

HAMILTON: THE EXHIBITION – a 360-degree, immersive ​exhibit ​that will travel to select U.S. cities [...]

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Broadway In Chicago Announces “THE COLOR PURPLE” Digital Ticket Lottery by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and the producers of the Tony Award-winning revival of THE COLOR PURPLE, the [...]

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Thursday, July 5, 2018

MICHAEL O’GRADY IS NEW BOARD CHAIR OF THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART by Michael J. Roberts

Pritzker Director Madeleine Grynsztejn has announced the election of Michael O’Grady as the new Chair of the Board of [...]

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SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL WOMEN IN PODCASTING FESTIVAL by Michael J. Roberts

Southgate Media Group is hosting the first annual Women in Podcasting Festival (WiP) and is [...]

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American Blues Theater accepting submissions for National 2018 Blue Ink Playwriting Award by Michael J. Roberts

American Blues Theater, Chicago’s second oldest Equity Ensemble, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn [...]

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