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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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Saturday, March 23, 2013

PASTRY GURU CHEF ALAIN ROBY CREATES WHIMSICAL, ONE OF A KIND CHOCOLATE AND SUGAR EASTER CREATIONS by Michael J. Roberts

World renowned pastry guru and Chicago’s own expert chocolate artist,Chef Alain Roby of the All Chocolate Kitchen, 33 S. Third St in Geneva, will create a whimsical chocolate paradise for…

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A Red Orchid Theatre Presents Chicago Premiere of IN A GARDEN, April 4- May 19 by Michael J. Roberts

A Red Orchid Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of In a Garden, written by Howard Korder and directed by Lou Contey. The production will run April 4 – May 19, 2013 at A Red Orchi…

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THE NEO-FUTURISTS ANNOUNCE ONE U.S. & TWO WORLD PREMIERES FOR 2013-2014 SEASON AND ADVANCED SALES FOR ALL TOO MUCH LIGHT PERFORMANCES by Michael J. Roberts

The Neo-Futurists announce their 2013-14 season to include Sweet Child of Mine, created by Bron Batten and presented in collaboration with The Last Tuesday Society (Australia), The So…

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Chicago Shakespeare Theater Launches 2013/14 Season with Gala 2013 Celebration on June 17 by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) launches the 2013/14 Season with Gala 2013 on June 17 at its home on Navy Pier. Funds raised will benefit the Regional Theatre Tony Award® recipient’…

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Court Theatre’s PROOF Is Mesmerizing by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: MELODY UDELL You don’t need to be a math genius to understand that something brilliant is going on in Hyde Park. Director Charles Newell has staged a stripped down, emotionall…

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Friday, March 22, 2013

Consider Yourself At Home! Dury Lane’s OLIVER! With Heidi Kettenring & John Reeger Runs April 4, 2013 through June 2, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, begins its exciting 2013 season with a grand scale production of the Tony Award-winning musical OLIVER!, previewing April 4, opening Thursday, April 11…

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PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE PRESENTS THE BEGUILING BROADWAY CLASSIC, PAL JOEY, APRIL 20 – MAY 26 AT STAGE 773 by Michael J. Roberts

Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to present Pal Joey, book by John O’Hara, music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Lorenz Hart, April 20 – May 26, at Stage 773, 1225 West Belmon…

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Marriott Theatre’s Original Production of HERO to be Staged at Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, Florida April 29-June 1 by Michael J. Roberts

The Marriott Theatre is excited to announce that their original production of HERO, a new musical with book and concept by Aaron Thielen and music and lyrics by Michael Mahler, will be pro…

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The Strange Tree Group Presents the World Premiere of THE HALF-BROTHERS MENDELSSOHN By Elizabeth Bagby Directed by Thrisa Hodits June 18 – July 20, by Michael J. Roberts

The Strange Tree Group presents the world premiere of the elaborate time travel comedy THE HALF-BROTHERS MENDELSSOHN by Elizabeth Bagby, directed by Thrisa Hodits, playing June 18 –…

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Seeing Is Believing In Theo Ubique’s Captivating ASPECTS OF LOVE by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by : Russell Goeltenbodt “Aspects of Love was introduced to Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber in 1979 when he was approached to write a film version of the David Garrett novel titled by the…

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THEO UBIQUE CABARET THEATRE HIT PRODUCTION OF SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ – THE SONGS OF LEIBER AND STOLLER AT THE ROYAL GEORGE CABARET THEATRE MARCH 7 – by Michael J. Roberts

  SJCChicago LLC is proud to present the return of Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre production of Smokey Joe’s Café – The Songs of Leiber and Stoller at the Royal George Cabaret Theat…

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THE MUSIC THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES THE CAST FOR THEIR 2013 MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION THE PAJAMA GAME by Michael J. Roberts

The Music Theatre Company (TMTC), Highland Park’s Equity theatre, 1850 Green Bay Road, is proud to announce the company’s 2013 mainstage production, The Pajama Game. Directed by Jess M…

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New Electronic Versions of Perusal Scripts Now Available from Music Theatre International by Michael J. Roberts

In an effort to deliver librettos faster to customers when they are deciding on a musical to perform, Music Theatre International (MTI) announces the launch of E-perusals™, its newest reso…

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Casting Announced For Steppenwolf’s 3rd Annual NEXT UP; May 28 – June 16, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is proud to announce casting for the upcoming third annual Next Up, continuing Steppenwolf’s commitment to Chicago’s next generation of theater artists. Next…

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Chicago Shakespeare’s OTHELLO: THE REMIX Is Poetic Justice by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: RUSSELL GOELTENBODT The many stories by William Shakespeare known for their time period works are mostly tragic. They are complete with plotting, murder, mayhem, and poetic vers…

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JILLIAN MICHAELS (May 10th) & THE TENORS (May 12th) Added to Auditorium Theatre Schedule by Michael J. Roberts

The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University has something for everyone this spring when health and fitness guru Jillian Michaels tackles the Windy City on May 10 as part of her “Maximiz…

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Smithsonian Partners With The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences by Michael J. Roberts

  The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has entered into a partnership with the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) in order to obtain costumes,…

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Thursday, March 21, 2013

ADAM CHANLER-BERAT, MATT CAPLAN, REBECCA NAOMI JONES, MATT NAKOA, ANDY SENOR JR., JARED STEIN AND OTHERS SET FOR DISTRICT STAGE COMPANY’S BROADWAY U by Michael J. Roberts

 The District Stage Company will present Broadway Unplugged, an evening packed with songs from electrifying shows to hit the Great White Way in recent decades, with Broadway stars Rebecca…

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Filament Theatre Ensemble Announces Concert Series “Music Mondays” Beginning April 1st by Michael J. Roberts

The Filament Theatre Ensemble is pleased to announce the first of its Music Mondays, a concert series featuring local performers that will take place starting April 1 at 7pm in their new per…

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LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS STILL ALICE ADAPTED AND DIRECTED BY ENSEMBLE MEMBER CHRISTINE MARY DUNFORD BASED ON THE NOVEL BY LISA GENOVA by Michael J. Roberts

Continuing its 25th Anniversary Season, Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Still Alice, adapted and directed by Ensemble Member Christine Mary Dunford, based o…

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“AMERICA’S FIRST SWEETHEART” MARY PICKFORD IN SPARROWS SATURDAY, APRIL 6 AT NOON by Michael J. Roberts

For the April installment of its monthly Silent Cinema Series, the Music Box presents Mary Pickford’s next-to-last silent filmSparrows (1926), introduced by film historian and writerChr…

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Victory Gardens presents the Midwest Premiere of The Whale by Ensemble Playwright Samuel D. Hunter directed by Joanie Schultz by Michael J. Roberts

Victory Gardens continues its 2012-13 season with the Midwest Premiere of The Whale, written by Ensemble Playwright Samuel D. Hunter and directed by Joanie Schultz. The production runs…

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Donley’s Wild West Town Opens for the Summer Season on May 18th by Michael J. Roberts

Donley’s Wild West Town, the charming Old West theme park in Union, Illinois, announced today that their 2013 summer season will begin on May 18. A family-owned business, Larry Donley, hi…

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Chicago Shakespeare Theater and The Market Theatre in Johannesburg Host the World Premiere of Cadre Opening at The Market Theatre on South Africa’s by Michael J. Roberts

  Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) and The Market Theatre in Johannesburg, South Africa host the world premiere of Cadre, written and directed by Omphile Molusi, opening at The M…

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LAR LUBOVITCH’S POWERFUL OTHELLO, A DANCE OF LOVE AND BETRAYAL, RETURNS TO THE JOFFREY STAGE At the Auditorium Theatre, April 24 – May 5 by Michael J. Roberts

In celebration of choreographer Lar Lubovitch’s 70th birthday in 2013, The Joffrey Ballet’s season concludes this spring with the return of the native Chicagoan’s three-act dance,Oth…

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Chicago’s Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport, ushers in spring with festive Easter weekend matinees of the ever-popular Sing-A-Long Sound of Music by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago’s Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport, ushers in spring with festive Easter weekend matinees of the ever-popular Sing-A-Long Sound of Music and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate F…

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DUE TO TICKET DEMAND, COURT THEATRE ANNOUNCES PROOF EXTENSION THROUGH APRIL 14 by Michael J. Roberts

 Court Theatre announces new performance dates for its smash-hit production of David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Proof, directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell. The producti…

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SISTER TRIO PETREL ANNOUNCE TOUR WITH AARON CARTER Bombshell Pop Stars Added to “The After Party Tour 2013″ by Michael J. Roberts

Petrel, the east coast born and west coast seasoned sister trio who burst onto the national scene in 2012 with their debut track “Bombshell”, announced today that they will be jo…

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All Hail To PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE MUSICAL! by Michael J. Roberts

For the next several weeks, Chicago is a much brighter place to be with the arrival of Priscilla Queen of The Desert.   The impeccable touring production of the Australian tuner opened wit…

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Showbiz Chicago’s Actor’s Blog: MADISON NIEDERHAUSER from Tea With Edie & Fitz by Michael J. Roberts

Welcome to a new feature of Showbiz Chicago in which we will be following select actors through the rehearsal process of an upcoming show.  First up we have Madison Niedershauser and Nora U…

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