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Friday, May 31, 2013

7th ANNUAL CHICAGO DANCING FESTIVAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCED Free Annual Event Remains Nation’s Destination for Summer Dance AUGUST 20 – 24, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

The Chicago Dancing Festival is pleased to announce the programming schedule for its seventh season.  Co-produced by internationally renowned choreographer and native Chicagoan Lar Lubovi…

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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Million Dollar Quartet celebrates record-breaking run in Chicago! by Michael J. Roberts

Million Dollar Quartet proudly announces that this Saturday, May 26, 2013 marks the official date at which it becomes the longest-running musical production in Chicago’s history.  With …

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Podcast With Cast of TEA WITH EDIE & FITZ by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with cast of TEA WITH EDIE & FITZ from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Cast members from Dead Writers Theatre Collective’s World Premiere of Adam Pasen’s TEA WITH EDIE &…

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Auditions for RUTHLESS! Monday, June 10th & Wednesday, June 12th, 2013 at Light Opera Works Rehearsal Center by Michael J. Roberts

Big Noise Theatre Company, a division of Winnetka Theatre, will hold auditions for RUTHLESS!, the first production of their 2013-14 season.   Ruthless is a musical comedy with music b…

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LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF BIG LAKE BIG CITY WRITTEN BY KEITH HUFF DIRECTED BY ENSEMBLE MEMBER DAVID SCHWIMMER by Michael J. Roberts

Closing out its 25th Anniversary Season, Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Big Lake Big City, written by Keith Huff and directed by Ensemble Member David Sch…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:36PM

TBS Just For Laughs Chicago, presented by State Farm®, Announces Addition of More Huge Names to America’s Biggest Comedy Festival by Michael J. Roberts

 TBS Just For Laughs Chicago has announced the addition of Russell Brand, Pete Holmes, Paul F. Tompkins, Brian Posehn, Doug Benson, Todd Glass, Scott Adsit, Kevin Dorff, Jon Glase…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:32PM

TBS Just For Laughs Chicago to Break Boundaries With All-Access Pass to the Digital Comedy Hub at Stage 773 by Michael J. Roberts

 TBS Just For Laughs Chicago presented by State Farm, America’s largest comedy festival, will break new boundaries by providing comedy fans around the country with an all-access pass to …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:25PM

JEFF GARLIN, TIPPI HEDREN & ALEX WINTER Part of MUSIC BOX THEATRE SUMMER SPECIAL EVENTS by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago’s Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport, hosts a variety of special screenings and appearances throughout the summer, including Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Jeff Garlin in person for…

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Friday, May 24, 2013

Podcast with ROSS MATHEWS by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with comedian ROSS MATHEWS from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Ross Mathews discusses his new book Man Up!: Tales of My Delusional Self-Confidence and his upcoming performance at Park W…

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Podcast with The Book of Mormon’s JAMES VINCENT MEREDITH by Michael J. Roberts

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Podcast with The Book of Mormon’s JAMES VINCENT MEREDITH by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with The Book of Mormon’s JAMES VINCENT MEREDITH from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Steppenwolf ensemble member James Vincent Meredith discusses his role in the mega hit musical Th…

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

2013 VILLAGE VOICE OBIE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED by Michael J. Roberts

The 58th Annual Village Voice Obie Awards, celebrating achievement in the Off-Broadway and off-off Broadway theater, were given out at a ceremony last night at Webster Hall in Greenwich Vill…

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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Podcast With The Cast Of Rajiv Joseph’s THE LAKE EFFECT by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast With The Cast Of THE LAKE EFFECT from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo.

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Friday, May 17, 2013

Podcast With The Cast Of THE LAKE EFFECT by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast With The Cast Of THE LAKE EFFECT from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Cast members Adam Ross, Mark Smith and Manita Ghandi discuss their roles in Rajiv Joseph’s new play The Lake Eff…

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Podcast with Filmmaker ROBERT TRACHTENBERG by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with Filmmaker ROBERT TRACHTENBERG from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo.

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Podcast with “Mel Brooks: Make A Noise” Director ROBERT TRACHTENBERG by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with Filmmaker ROBERT TRACHTENBERG from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. ROBERT TRACHTENBERG: Writer, Director, Producer, and Editor Robert Trachtenberg is a Los Angeles-based photograp…

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Showbiz Chicago Photo Spotlight! STELLA & LOU After Party by Michael J. Roberts

On Friday, May 10th, guests enjoyed an opportunity to mix and mingle with the cast & crew of Northlight Theatre’s production of Stella & Lou , including Ed Flynn, Francis Guinan an…

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2013 BROADWAY LEAGUE AWARDS HONOR GOVERNOR PAT QUINN AND THE ILLINOIS STATE LEGISLATURE RECIPIENT OF 2013 STAR OF TOURING BROADWAY AWARD by Michael J. Roberts

 Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and the Illinois State Legislature have received thedistinguished 2013 STAR OF TOURING BROADWAY AWARD at …

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Mayor Emanuel Announces Expanded Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks Program by Michael J. Roberts

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today the expanded Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks program as part of the City’s “Night Out in the Parks” initiative. Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST), t…

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BLUE MAN GROUP ANNOUNCES A CALL FOR ARTISTS TO SUBMIT ORIGINAL ART WORK FOR EYE-POPPING LARGE SCALE OUTDOOR ART GALLERY AT THE BRIAR STREET THEATRE by Michael J. Roberts

Blue Man Group, the critically hailed theatrical phenomenon, announces a one-of-a-kind Art Competition open to professional and emerging artists. Six winners will be chosen and 10’ by 10�…

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Chicago Opera Theater Hosts The 39th Anniversary Gala At City Winery in the West Loop: Thursday, May 16, 2013 – 6-9pm by Michael J. Roberts

 On Thursday, May 16, Chicago Opera Theater (COT) is celebrating their 39th Anniversary Gala at the West Loop’s interactive restaurant and event space, City Winery (1200 W. Randolph) …

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MB FINANCIAL PARK AT ROSEMONT ANNOUNCES ‘ROCKIN’ IN THE PARK’ FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES LINEUP by Michael J. Roberts

After last year’s successful inaugural celebration, the Village of Rosemont announces the return of their free summer concert series, ‘Rockin’ in The Park.’ Expanding upon last year�…

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New York Times Tony Ballot! by Michael J. Roberts

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JUDAS REDUX TEAM ANNOUNCES CASTING FOR THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT TO BE PRESENTED AT CHICAGO’S STAGE 773, Aug 23 – Sept 8, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

The Judas Redux team (led by Executive Producers Julia Albain and Corey Lubowich of Team StarKid fame) proudly announces casting for a new production of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot b…

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Amadeus presented by Oak Park Festival Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Peter Shaffer’s Tony-award winning drama Amadeus will open the 39th summer season at the Oak Park Festival Theatre on June 15, 2013 at 8:00pm in Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Avenue in Oa…

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“The Pianist of Willesden Lane” Is A Tribute to Mothers and a Musical Masterpiece by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: Russell Goeltenbodt: The Pianist of Willesden Lane tells the true story of classical pianist Lisa Jura by her daughter and author Mona Golabek. Mona Golabek, who is also an acco…

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Raven’s “Brighton Beach Memoirs” Is An Enjoyable Classic That Never Ages by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: Russell Goeltenbodt: There is something to say about classics. No matter how often you see some classic productions, you continue to enjoy them and often find new things to appr…

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“Stella & Lou” A Journey for Happiness through Loneliness and Change by Michael J. Roberts

By: Russell Goeltenbolt: When people fight loneliness they search for solutions and possibly some special person to fill that void. Northlight Theater’s World Premiere production of “Ste…

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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Now Casting: Amateur Chefs for MTV’s Food School! by Michael J. Roberts

For the first time ever MTV and Doron Ofir Casting are seeking aspiring chefs to fulfill a lifelong dream in the culinary arts that will lead to the job of a lifetime and launch a career of …

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New-York Historical Society to Celebrate its 15th Annual American Musicals Project Benefit with An Evening of Music from Broadway’s Golden Era by Michael J. Roberts

The New-York Historical Society will honor supporters of musical theater education Myrna and Freddie Gershon and Manhattan P94M principal Ronnie Shuster during the fifteenth annual American …

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InFUSION THEATRE CO. PRESENTS THE MIDWEST PREMIERE OF QUI NGUYEN’S FIGHT GIRL BATTLE WORLD, MAY 14 – JUNE 16 by Michael J. Roberts

 InFusion Theatre Company is proud to announce its second collaboration with award-winning playwright Qui Nguyen with the Midwest premiere of Fight Girl Battle World, directed by InFusion…

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