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Thursday, April 11, 2013

Podcast with American Idiot’s ALEX NEE by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with American Idiot’s ALEX NEE from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo.

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Podcast with American Idiot’s ALEX NEE by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with American Idiot’s ALEX NEE from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Northwestern University’s own Alex Nee discusses his role of Johnny in the national touring company of Green…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:46PM
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Chicago Production of OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES Begins Limited Engagement at Royal George Theatre September 24, 2013: Tickets On Sale Now by Michael J. Roberts

The producers of the hit Off-Broadway show OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES arekvelling to announce that the upcoming engagement at Chicago’s Royal George Theatre will feature a quintet of famil…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:11PM

JOSH GARRELS & 10-PIECE MASON JAR MUSIC TO PERFORM IN HISTORIC ATHENAEUM THEATRE IN CHICAGO, APRIL 14 by Michael J. Roberts

Critically-acclaimed Portland songwriter Josh Garrels will be performing with the New York City-based orchestral ensemble Mason Jar Music this Sunday, April 14, at the historic Athenaeum The…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:06PM

STRAWDOG THEATRE COMPANY CONCLUDES ITS 25th ANNIVERSARY SEASON WITH CHARLES L. MEE’S BIG LOVE, APRIL 18 – MAY 25 by Michael J. Roberts

Strawdog Theatre Company concludes their 25th anniversary season with Big Love by Charles L. Mee, directed by Strawdog Artistic Associate Matt Hawkins, April 18 – May 25, at the Strawdo…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:58PM

Catholic Charities, Holy Family Villa & Bishop Lyne Residences Host An Evening to Honor Bishop Timothy J. Lyne, Saturday, April 13th at Sheridan C by Michael J. Roberts

 Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago along with Holy Family Villa and the Bishop Lyne Residence are proud to host AN EVENING TO HONOR BISHOP TIMOTHY J. LYNE on Saturday, Apr…

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Podcast with Black Ensemble Theater’s JACKIE TAYLOR & RUEBEN ECHOLES by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with Black Ensemble Theater’s JACKIE TAYLOR & RUEBEN ECHOLES Founder of the groundbreaking Black Ensemble Theater, Jackie Taylor discusses the history of this Chicago jewel…

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Monday, April 8, 2013

Roger Ebert Remembered at Holy Name Cathedral by Michael J. Roberts

Mourners have packed a downtown Chicago church to remember acclaimed film critic Roger Ebert. Pallbearers carried Ebert’s casket up the steps of the Holy Name Cathedral for the Mo…

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Theatre at the Center Presents Chicago Premiere of WHAT A GLORIOUS FEELING, April 25 – June 2 by Michael J. Roberts

 Paying homage to one of the greatest movie musicals of all time, What a Glorious Feeling comes to Theatre at the Center April 25 through June 2 at 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, IN.  Creat…

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Annette Funicello dies at 70 by Michael J. Roberts

Annette Funicello, the most popular Mouseketeer on “The Mickey Mouse Club,” who matured to a successful career in records and ’60s beach party movies but struggled with ill…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:43PM

Filament Announces Allie’s Gift 2013 Call For Applications by Michael J. Roberts

The Filament Theatre Ensemble is now accepting applications for the third annual Allie’s Gift, a gift to Chicago theatre artists to help subsidize the costs of career-related expenses.…

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Podcast With Dead Writers’ ADAM PASEN & JIM SCHNEIDER by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast With Dead Writers’ ADAM PASEN & JIM SCHNEIDER from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo.   A discussion with playwright Adam Pasen and director Jim Schneider about Dead Writers…

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Podcast With Catch Me If You Can’s BEN LAXTON by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast With Catch Me If You Can’s BEN LAXTON from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO Ben Laxton discusses the national tour of the hit musical Catch Me If you Can.  For more information visit www.Broad…

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HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO ANNOUNCES 36TH SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, under the artistic leadership of Glenn Edgerton, presents
four hometown engagements in its 2013–14 season, all at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance
(…

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DIRECT FROM BROADWAY, “THE BEATLES ARE BACK!” New Songs Added to RAIN’s Multi-Media Experience for 2013 Tour; Opening on October 26 for Two Pe by Michael J. Roberts

Direct from their phenomenally successful Broadway engagement, the internationally-acclaimed Beatles concert, “RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles,” makes its debut at Rosemont Theatre (5400 …

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AUSTIN PENDLETON TO DIRECT FOR GENESIS THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS by Michael J. Roberts

Genesis Theatrical Productions,  a Chicago theatre which discovers and promotes new works, is thrilled to announce that acclaimed actor/writer/director Austin Pendleton will be directing fo…

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RAVEN THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2013-14 SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

Producing Artistic Director Michael Menendian and Co-Artistic Director JoAnn Montemurro announce Raven Theatre’s 2013/2014 season which includes The Trip to Bountiful byHorton F…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:46AM

LiveWire’s “A PERMANENT IMAGE” Leaves A Lasting Impression by Michael J. Roberts

REVIEWED BY: JOSEPH HILLENMEYER   LiveWire Chicago Theatre in association with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is continuing its 2012-2013 season with Samu…

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Sunday, April 7, 2013

Mercury Theatre’s BARNUM Is A Colorful Three Ring Success by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: RUSSELL GOELTENBODT It has been many years since I have been to the Circus. I have always enjoyed the animals, the talent of the acrobats, the side-shows and of course the clown…

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Friday, April 5, 2013

Sideshow’s MARIA/STUART Offers Pleasure Through Disfunction by Michael J. Roberts

REVIEWED BY; JOSEPH HILLENMEYER In Sideshow Theatre Company’s production of Jason Gote’s dark comedy Maria/Stuart we have the pleasure of sitting in on the wonderfully dysfunctio…

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Thursday, April 4, 2013

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Is No Con! It is One Terrific Production by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: Russell Goeltenbodt Chicago’s “Broadway in Chicago’s” 2013 musical theater season is proving to be  exciting  is creating wonderful theater experiences for Chicago aud…

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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

TIMELINE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS THE CHICAGO PREMIERE OF J.T. ROGERS’ BLOOD AND GIFTS, APRIL 30 – JULY 28, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

 TimeLine Theatre Company concludes its 2012-13 season with a play that was named among the Top 10 of 2011 by The New York Times. The Chicago premiere of Blood and Gifts by J.T. Rogers, …

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side project’s ELSEWHERE Explores Loss Of Love by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed By: RUSSELL GOELTENBODT: Jeff-Award nominee (2010 Best New Script) Robert Tenges reunites with side project Artistic Director Adam Webster for “Elsewhere,” the third …

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Monday, March 25, 2013

MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER ANNOUNCES BRAVE, ENTERTAINING, STIMULATING AND VITAL 2013/14 SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

 Artistic Director Mark Clements announced Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s 2013/14 Season today. The season will present an epic slate of personalities and productions on the Quadracci Pow…

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Writers’ Theatre presents Yellow Moon April 16 – August 4 Performed at Books on Vernon by Michael J. Roberts

Writers’ Theatre Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Michael Halberstam announce the Writers’ Theatre production of Yellow Moon, written by David Greig an…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:38PM

About Face Theatre Presents the Chicago Premiere of THE PRIDE By Alexi Kaye Campbell Directed by Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar June 6 – July 13, by Michael J. Roberts

About Face Theatre is pleased to kick-off LGBTQ Pride Month with the Chicago premiere of the Oliver Award-winning drama THE PRIDE by Alexi Kaye Campbell, directed by Artistic Director B…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:32PM

THE LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES ANNOUNCES CHICAGO’S CELEBRATION OF WORLD THEATRE DAY Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the Goodman Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

 The League of Chicago Theatres announces plans for Chicago’s celebration of World Theatre Day, featuring a panel about international work being done in Chicago and at the storefront le…

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Showbiz Chicago Actor’s Blog: Nora Ulrey from Dead Writers’ TEA WITH EDIE & FITZ by Michael J. Roberts

The spry and fiesty Nora Ulrey gives us our second ShowBiz Chicago Actor’s Blog post where she plays Zela Fitzgerald in Dead Writers’ Theatre Collective World Premiere of Adam Pa…

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Sunday, March 24, 2013

Jedlicka Performing Arts Center Presents Monty Python’s SPAMALOT April 19-May 4 by Michael J. Roberts

Jedlicka Performing Arts Center concludes its 2012-13 season with the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Monty Python’s SPAMALOT with book and lyrics by Eric Idle, music by John Du Prez�…

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
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Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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