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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Podcast with Irma Vep’s Michael Graham, Brandon Johnson & Ben Muller by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with Irma Vep’s Michael Graham, Brandon Johnson & Ben Muller from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Brandon Johnson, Ben Muller and Michael Graham discuss Piccolo Theatre’s h…

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Friday, September 20, 2013

EVITA Becomes A Modern Day Classic by Michael J. Roberts

EVITA Fun Fact:  The original lyrics to Don’t Cry For Me Argentina were  ”It’s only your lover returning, the truth is I never left you.”  While watching opening n…

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Thursday, September 19, 2013

Sting’s Pre-Broadway Bound THE LAST SHIP Will Play The Bank of America Theatre June 10- 14 by Michael J. Roberts

Producers Jeffrey Seller and Kathryn Schenker announced today that THE LAST SHIP, with an original score by 16-time Grammy Award® winner Sting, will have its pre-Broadway World Pre…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:56PM
Wednesday, September 18, 2013

SINGS OF LIFE: A TALE OF TEREZIN Now Playing at The Biograph Through October 27, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

SIGNS OF LIFE, A Tale of Terezin, is thrilled to announce the full cast for its Chicago premiere this fall at the Zacek McVay Theater at the Biograph (2433 N Lincoln Ave).  SIGNS OF LI…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:39PM

MARC ANTHONY, HENRY CARDENAS SET TO HOST MAESTRO CARES FUNDRAISER IN NEW YORK CITY OCTOBER 10 by Michael J. Roberts

The Maestro Cares Foundation is set to host its second annual fundraiser in New York City on Thursday, October 10 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at STAGE 48, located at 605 West 48th Street, in New …

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Chicago History Museum Presents SIAM: The Queen and the White City Beginning Sept. 21 by Michael J. Roberts

On September 21, the Chicago History Museum presents SIAM: The Queen and the White City, an exhibition which celebrates the grand introduction of Siam (modern Thailand) on the world’s s…

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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Podcast with ‘To Master The Art’s’ KAREN JANES WODITSCH by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with ‘To Master The Art’s’ KAREN JANES WODITSCH from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Karen Janes Woditsch discusses reprising her iconic role of Julia Child in the remoun…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:32PM

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Press Launch At The Hard Rock Cafe Chicago by Michael J. Roberts

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Press Launch At The Hard Rock Cafe Chicago from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. roadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that MOTOWN THE MUSICAL has chosen Chicago as the firs…

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Monday, September 16, 2013

INAUGURAL EXPO ART WEEK SURROUNDING EXPO CHICAGO KICKS OFF TODAY, SEPT. 16 by Michael J. Roberts

EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art, in conjunction with Choose Chicago and Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE),…

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Profiles Theatre presents the Midwest premiere of acclaimed Neil LaBute play Wrecks starring John Judd by Michael J. Roberts

Profiles Theatre continues its 25th Anniversary Season with the Midwest premiere of Wrecks by Resident Artist Neil LaBute, directed by Guest Artist Jason Gerace and featuring acclaime…

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EDITH PIAF’S BEACON THEATRE TRIBUTE TO BE TELEVISED WORLDWIDE ON TV5MONDE YVES BIGOT, NETWORK’S NEW CEO AND EX-MUSIC INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE COMING TO by Michael J. Roberts

Having started his music and media industry career at the age of 17 when he opened a record store (Disque Import), it seems fitting that Yves Bigot will come to New York as the new CEO of T…

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Podcast with ‘Signs of LIfe’ Producer VIRGINIA CRISTE by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with ‘Signs of LIfe’ Producer VIRGINIA CRISTE from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Signs of Life producer Virginia Criste discusses this poignant new drama with music based on …

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National Alliance for Musical Theatre Announces ‘Eastland: The Musical’ Part of The 25th Annual Festival Of New Musicals At New World Stages In NY by Michael J. Roberts

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced initial casting for the 25th Annual Festival of New Musicals on Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18 at New World S…

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Thursday, September 12, 2013

Milwaukee Rep’s RAGTIME Begins SEPTEMBER 21, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

Voted by Time Magazine as among the Top 100 Best Novels of the last century, this sweeping musical portrait of early 20th century America tells the powerful tale of a white, upper-middle …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:55PM

Legendary Performer Ben Vereen Takes Raue Center Stage One Night Only on Sept. 21 by Michael J. Roberts

On September 21, 2013 at 8:00 pm Raue Center For The Arts welcomes  Emmy-nominated, Tony-Award and Drama Desk-Award winning actor, dancer and singer, Ben Vereen. His legendary performances …

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Legendary Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Comes To Drury Lane Oct. 29 & 30t by Michael J. Roberts

Iconic Big Band ensemble THE TOMMY DORSEY ORCHESTRA will present two concerts at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, on Monday, October 28 at 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday, October 29 at 1:30 …

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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Steppenwolf For Young Adults’ LORD OF THE FLIES Runs OCTOBER 16 – NOVEMBER 15, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

When the game turns deadly, how will you play? Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ 2013/14 season asks this question with Nigel Williams’s adaptation of William Golding’s classic, Lord of t…

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COURT THEATRE REVIVES THE AWARD-WINNING AN ILIAD BY DENIS O’HARE AND LISA PETERSON DIRECTED BY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR CHARLES NEWELL November 13 – Dece by Michael J. Roberts

Court Theatre continues its 2013-2014 season with the revival of the OBIE Award-winning play An Iliad byDenis O’Hare and Lisa Peterson, directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell a…

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ONCE UPON A DREAM Starring THE RASCALS Comes To Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Nov. 5-10, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and Producers Steven Van Zandt and Maureen Van Zandt, Marc Brickman, and BASE ENTERTAINMENT, are thrilled to announce that following a critically acclaimed, sold-out…

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Theatre at the Center Announces 2014 Season with 5 Premieres by Michael J. Roberts

Building on their reputation for presenting quality theatrical productions that are simultaneously entertaining and enlightening, Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, IN announce…

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FALL 2013 THEATER HIGHLIGHTS by Michael J. Roberts

Fall 2013 will see Chicago continue to produce some of the most exciting theater in the country.  Offerings from the city’s more than 200 producing theaters includes a range of special fa…

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Friday, September 6, 2013

Profiles’ IN GOD’S HAT Explores Brotherly Love That Society Shuns by Michael J. Roberts

Profiles Theatre gets back to their gritty roots with playwright Rhett Rossi’s Chicago Premiere of In God’s Hat, firmly directed and creatively staged by Artistic Director Joe Ja…

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Thursday, September 5, 2013

The Poetry Foundation hosts the Chicago premiere of Dear Elizabeth by acclaimed playwright Sarah Ruhl by Michael J. Roberts

The Poetry Foundation hosts the Chicago premiere of Dear Elizabeth by acclaimed playwright Sarah Ruhl. OnSeptember 18 and 19, Mary Beth Fisher stars in a staged reading of Dear Elizabeth…

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LEARN TO MASTER THE ART OF COOKING WITH SUR LA TABLE BEFORE SEEING HIT PLAY AT BROADWAY PLAYHOUSE by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that TO MASTER THE ART, by William Brown and Doug Frew, has partnered with Sur La Table (900 North Michigan) for an exclusive offer for patro…

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“SIGNS OF LIFE” A NEW MUSICAL DRAMA ABOUT THE HUMAN SPIRIT PLAYING VICTORY GARDENS THEATER SEPTEMBER 18 – OCTOBER 27, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

 SIGNS OF LIFE, A Tale of Terezin, is thrilled to announce the full cast for its Chicago premiere this fall at the Zacek McVay Theater at Victory Gardens Theater (2433 N Lincoln Ave). �…

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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

BLACK ENSEMBLE THEATER PRESENTS THE STORY OF CURTIS MAYFIELD: IT’S ALL-RIGHT TO HAVE A GOOD TIME; Sept. 14- Oct. 20 by Michael J. Roberts

Black Ensemble Theater announces The Story of Curtis Mayfield: It’s All-Right To Have A Good Time produced, written and directed by Black Ensemble Theater Founder and CEO Jackie Tayl…

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ENO OFFERS MONTLY “ENOVERSITY” WINE EDUCATION SERIES THIS AUTUMN by Michael J. Roberts

The chic wine lounge ENO, located at Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, 200 N. Columbus Drive, will feature an autumn series of “ENOversity” education classes. Perfect for wine novices …

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Marriott’s MARY POPPINS Arrives October 23 thru January 5, 2014 by Michael J. Roberts

The world’s most beloved Nanny MARY POPPINS drops in to The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Broadway’s supercalifragilistic, award-winning hit arrives on stage Wedn…

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PETER GETHERS & DAN OKRENT, CREATORS OF THE HIT COMEDY OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES, AT SPERTUS INSTITUTE, THURSDAY, OCT. 3 Old Jews Telling Jokes beg by Michael J. Roberts

What’s so funny about OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES?  Everything!  From birth to death – and everything in between – these Old Jews show the need to laugh at it all. Better yet, they MAKE …

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MOTOWN THE MUSICAL TO HOLD OPEN CALL AUDITIONS IN CHICAGO SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 AT THE ORIENTAL THEATRE by Michael J. Roberts

Producers Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris and Berry Gordy are proud to announce“Makin’ It Motown,” a nationwide open call casting search for African American singers for both the Bro…

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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Northlight Theatre celebrates New Year’s Eve with Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Kurt Elling December 31, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

Northlight Theatre announces New Year’s Eve with Kurt Elling.  This one-night-only concert with the Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist will run at 8:00pm on December 31, 2013 at Nort…

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
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