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Monday, July 15, 2013

FAIRMONT CHICAGO, MILLENNIUM PARK FEATURES SUMMER SHOPPING AND SIGHT-SEEING PACKAGES by Michael J. Roberts

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, 200 North Columbus Drive, offers a variety of packages that will allow guests to enjoy luxurious accommodations and explore the best of the Windy City all …

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Friday, July 12, 2013

Cirque Shanghai Better Than Ever with DRAGON’S THUNDER by Michael J. Roberts

The troupe at Cirque Shanghai, returning once again to Navy Pier with their most thrilling show to date, has become a welcome Chicago tradition.   Cirque’s latest show entitled Dragon’…

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Susie McMonagle is Diana in Drury Lane’s NEXT TO NORMAL, Aug, 15-Oct. 6, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, presents the regional premiere of the recent Broadway sensation NEXT TO NORMAL, previewing August 15, opening August 22, and running through October…

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Podcast with Australian Bee Gee’s MATT BALDONI by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with Australian Bee Gee’s MATT BALDONI from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Currently touring the world as Barry Gibb in the THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES SHOW, classical guitarist MATT BA…

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Award-winning Hip Hop Poet Marc Bamuthi Joseph’s Word Becomes Flesh Tuesday, August 6, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

Award-winning hip hop poet Marc Bamuthi Joseph’s powerful Word Becomes Flesh returns to Chicago, re-invented with an ensemble cast from a new generation, in a one-night-only performan…

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Thursday, July 11, 2013

Victory Gardens names Christopher Mannelli as its Managing Director by Michael J. Roberts

Artistic Director Chay Yew and Board President Steve Miller announce the appointment of the theater’s new Managing Director, Christopher Mannelli.  Mannelli joined Victory Gardens as Gene…

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STEPPENWOLF FOR YOUNG ADULTS ANNOUNCES CASTING FOR WILLIAM GOLDING’S LORD OF THE FLIES by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf for Young Adults is pleased to announce casting for the upcoming production of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. Halena Kays directs a cast featuring William Burke, Sp…

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AstonRep Theatre Company Announces Full 2013-14 Season by Michael J. Roberts

AstonRep Theatre Company is pleased to announce its 2013-14 season at its new, larger home at Chicago’s Raven Theatre.  The season kicks off this fall with the Chicago premiere of There…

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FAME CHICAGO SET TO OPEN IN WICKER PARK JULY 2013 Becker Entertainment’s Newest Venture to Elevate Wicker Park’s Food, Art and Mixology Experience by Michael J. Roberts

Becker Entertainment is redefining Chicago’s Division Street scene with their newest venture, FAME; an art-centric bar bringing nationally acclaimed artists’ work to one of the city’s…

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The Inconvenience, The New Colony & U of C’s Theater Performance Studies Program Present the World Premiere of B-SIDE STUDIO by Michael J. Roberts

      Join a live studio audience on the set of a ‘70s-style sitcom as The Inconvenience, The New Colony and the University of Chicago’s Theater and Performance Studie…

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Academy Award nominated actor Michael Shannon hosts A Red Orchid Theatre’s 20th Anniversary Bash at Metro by Michael J. Roberts

Join Academy Award® nominated actor and A Red Orchid Theatre co-founding ensemble member Michael Shannon on Monday, July 29 for a celebration of A Red Orchid Theatre’s 20th Annivers…

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EXTENDED DUE TO EARLY INTEREST & POPULAR DEMAND! ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA IN A SPECTACULAR NEW PRODUCTION BY CAMERO by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA has added two weeks to its premiere i…

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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

ENO WINE LOUNGE LAUNCHES “ENOVERSITY” WINE EDUCATION SERIES by Michael J. Roberts

The chic wine lounge ENO, located at Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, 200 N. Columbus Drive, has launched a series of “ENOversity” education classes. Perfect for wine novices and afic…

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Mercury Theater Chicago presents THE COLOR PURPLE, The Award-Winning Musical, from August 14 through October 27, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N Southport Ave., presents the Broadway musical THE COLOR PURPLE, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker, previewing August 14, opening Mo…

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Chicago Shakespeare Theater Announces Cyrano de Bergerac Directed by Penny Metropulos September 24–November 10, 2013 in CST’s Courtyard Theater by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) presents Cyrano de Bergerac directed by Penny Metropulos September 24–November 10, 2013 inCST’s Courtyard Theater. The stars have aligned to reunit…

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SIDESHOW THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES FULL 2013/14 SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to announce its full 2013/14 Season, beginning this fall with the Chicago premiere of Bill Cain’s spellbinding drama 9 CIRCLES directed by Marti Lyon…

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About Face Theatre’s Hit Production of THE PRIDE Add Two Weeks of Performances Extended Through July 27, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

 Due to popular demand, About Face Theatre’s critically acclaimed Chicago premiere of THE PRIDE by Alexi Kaye Campbell (Olivier Award) and directed by Bonnie Metzgar has added two…

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Monday, July 8, 2013

NEW YORK WELCOMES AMERICA’S TEACHERS TO THE FOURTH ANNUAL ‘FREDDIE G BROADWAY EXPERIENCE’ by Michael J. Roberts

Eight exceptional educators from schools and performing arts centers around the country will work one-on-one with Broadway greats at the 4th Annual FREDDIE G BROADWAY EXPERIENCE July 10th…

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FULL CASTING ANNOUNCED! Chicago’s About Face Theatre’s WE THREE LIZAS In Concert at Joe’s Pub at The Public by Michael J. Roberts

Escape the New York summer heat with “Christmas in July” at Joe’s Pub at The Public where Chicago’s About Face Theatre in association with John Sanders presents a concert vers…

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A Red Orchid Theatre’s SIMPATICO Featuring MICHAEL SHANNON & GUY VAN SWEARINGEN Runs Through Aug. 25th by Michael J. Roberts

A Red Orchid Theatre closes out its 20th Anniversary Season with Simpatico, written by Sam Shepard and directed by Ensemble Member Dado featuring Ensemble Members Michael Shannon and G…

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Sunday, July 7, 2013

Steppenwolf’s BELLEVILLE Is Disturbingly Gripping by Michael J. Roberts

Just how well you really now someone is turned on its ear with the Chicago premiere of Amy Herzog’s disturbing Belleville, which opened this weekend at Steppenwolf.    This four acto…

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Podcast with Emerald City Theatre’s DANNY TAYLOR by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with Emerald City Theatre’s DANNY TAYLOR from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo.

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Podcast with Emerald City Theatre’s DANNY TAYLOR by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with Emerald City Theatre’s DANNY TAYLOR from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Currently starring in Emerald City Theatre Company’s remount of THE CAT IN THE HAT (a co-productio…

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Saturday, July 6, 2013

Encore Performance of Helen Mirren in THE AUDIENCE at The Music Box, July 16th by Michael J. Roberts

 Chicagoans can experience the rare privilege of seeing Helen Mirren’s acclaimed West End performance as Queen Elizabeth II in The Audience, which returns for an encore performance July…

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Friday, July 5, 2013

MUSIC BOX THEATRE WELCOMES JEFF GARLIN IN PERSON FOR OPENING WEEKEND OF HIS NEW BASEBALL COMEDY DEALIN’ WITH IDIOTS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JULY 12 &am by Michael J. Roberts

Curb Your Enthusiasm co-star Jeff Garlin takes the director’s chair with his youth baseball comedy Dealin’ With Idiots from IFC Films, opening in Chicago July 12 at Music Box Theatre,  …

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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Goodman’s THE JUNGLE BOOK Shows The Natural Power of Assimilation by Michael J. Roberts

Assimilation.  That is the essence of author Rudyard Kipling’s brilliantly epic The Jungle Book which tells the story of a human raised among the animals in the jungles on India.   K…

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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

HAVEN THEATRE CHICAGO PRESENTS HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, JULY 5 – AUGUST 11 AT THEATER WIT by Michael J. Roberts

Haven Theatre Chicago is proud to present the company’s inaugural production, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, July 5 – August 11, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Hedwig and the Angry Inc…

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Broken Nose Theatre Presents Chi Premiere of ROOMS: A ROCK ROMANCE, July 6-Aug 11 by Michael J. Roberts

Broken Nose Theatre (BNT) is proud to present the Chicago premiere of ROOMS: a rock romance, a new musical by Paul Scott Goodman and Miriam Gordon, in Collaboraction’s Pentagon space in th…

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LiveWire Chicago Theatre Presents VisionFest 5: Johnny 5 Is Alive July 17 – August 2, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

LiveWire Chicago Theatre “gets technical” at VisionFest 5: Johnny 5 Is Alive, ten short plays inspired by technology’s influence on society (or what happens when things short circ…

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BLUE MAN GROUP ANNOUNCES JUDGES FOR THE 2013 BLUE MAN GROUP ART COMPETITION by Michael J. Roberts

Blue Man Group, announces the judging team for the 2013 Blue Man-themed Art Competition. The panel includes: Alison Cuddy, Arts and Culture Reporter, Chicago Public Radio (WBEZ); Tom Galassi…

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Monday, July 1, 2013

Black Ribbon Theater Presents Shepard & Smiths COWBOY MOUTH, July 5-15, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

Black Ribbon Theater is excited to announce its premiere of Cowboy Mouth by Sam Shepard and Patti Smith.  Cowboy Mouth will be performed at the Athenaeum Theatre (2936 N. Southport Ave, Chi…

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