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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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Northlight’s STONES IN HIS POCKETS Is A Tour de Force In Acting by Michael J. Roberts

About twenty minutes into Nothlight’s brilliantly executed Stones In His Pockets, you totally forget that you are watching only two actors on stage.  Instead, you are so taken in by the r…

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Street Tempo’s F**cking Men Is F**cking Fantastic by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: Melody Udell: “Why do we have sex with strangers? Because it feels fan-fucking-tastic.” And so begins the 90-minute series of vignettes that play out on a sparse set at Stag…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:06PM

Interview with David LaSalle, Owner of the Menz Room by Michael J. Roberts

Mentored by the fabulous Tabatha Coffey of Bravo’s Tabatha Takes Over, David LaSalle is celebrating the Menz Room’s one year anniversary with a fashion and hair show on March 23, 201…

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Sunday, March 17, 2013

Broadway Bound JEKYLL & HYDE Is Addicting by Michael J. Roberts

When it was announced last year that Frank Wildhorn’s musical Jekyll & Hyde was once again being reworked for a U.S. tour that would culminate into a Broadway revival, many industry pe…

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

AN AMERICAN STORY for ACTOR AND ORCHESTRA FEATURES SPECIAL POST-SHOW TALK-BACK FOLLOWING THE 8 P.M. PERFORMANCE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 16 by Michael J. Roberts

AN AMERICAN STORY for ACTOR AND ORCHESTRA, will feature a post-show talk-back discussion with creator, composer and star Hershey Felder and Dr. Daniel W. Stowell, Director and Editor of The…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:15PM

CONCERTS BY LYDIA LOVELESS, COREY HARRIS, FUNKY METERS & GREYBOY ALLSTARS ADDED TO CIMMfest No. 5 LINEUP, APRIL 18-21 by Michael J. Roberts

 An expanded live music component with concerts by Lydia Loveless, Corey Harris, Pontiak and a Funk Rock Soul triple bill with the funky METERS, Greyboy Allstars and JC Brooks &…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:13PM

Wrestling With Depression’s Marty DeRosa to Guest at Talk Hard – the Uncensored Late Night Talk Show – on Friday, March 22 at Midnight by Michael J. Roberts

Marty DeRosa Talk Hard, Chicago’s hit late-night, uncensored talk show is proud to welcome Marty DeRosa, the host of the popular podcast Wrestling With Depression, to The ComedySport…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:01PM

CASTING CHANGE ANNOUNCED FOR BUFFALO THEATRE ENSEMBLE’S “TRUMBO-RED, WHITE & BLACKLISTED” MAY 3-19, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (BTE) announces Ben Werling will join the cast of BTE’s upcoming production of Christopher Trumbo’s “Trumbo – Red, White & Blacklisted” directe…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:57PM

TIMELINE THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES 2013-14 SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

TimeLine Theatre Company, dedicated to presenting plays inspired by history that connect to today’s social and political issues, announces its four-play 2013-14 season: Lorraine Hansbe…

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NEXT THEATRE ANNOUNCES THE FINAL PRODUCTION OF THEIR 2012 – 2013 SEASON THE EXONERATED, A CO-PRODUCTION WITH THE THEATRE AND INTERPRETATION CENTER A by Michael J. Roberts

Next Theatre Company is proud to announce the final performance of their 2012-2013 season, Jessica Blank and Eric Jensen’s The Exonerated, directed by Cat Miller, and co-produced with t…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:52PM

Theatre Seven of Chicago’s Annual Benefit NEIGHBORHOOD BALL 2013 Saturday, April 13 at The Swedish American Museum by Michael J. Roberts

 Save the date for Theatre Seven of Chicago’s fifth annual gala, the NEIGHBORHOOD BALL on Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 7 pm – midnight at the historic Swedish American Museum, …

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Writers’ Theatre announces 2013/14 Season by Michael J. Roberts

Writers’ Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the 2013/14 Season.  The work next year includes multiple premiere productions that…

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

A Sultry Suzanne Petri Captures A LITTLE TOUCH OF COWARD IN THE NIGHT by Michael J. Roberts

There are few performers around that can captivate an audience more than Suzanne Petri.   Possessing a sultry, sexy and powerful alto voice, Ms. Petri seems to get better every time I see …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:17PM
Monday, March 11, 2013

THE LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES CELEBRATES 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHICAGO THEATER WITH 2013 SPRING GALA MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013 AT INTERCONTINENTAL CHICAGO by Michael J. Roberts

The League of Chicago Theatres announces the 2013 Spring Gala, an elegant, extravagant evening celebrating the 175th Anniversary of Chicago theater.  This one-night-only event brings to…

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DUE TO TICKET DEMAND, ATC EXTENDS ITS HIT PRODUCTION OF COLUMBINUS THROUGH APRIL 7 by Michael J. Roberts

American Theater Company (ATC) announces new performance dates for its world premiere production of the revised version of columbinus, written by Stephen Karam and PJ Paparelli, with dram…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:32PM

CHICAGO SINFONIETTA PRESENTS SIMON SHAHEEN IN THE CHICAGO PREMIERE OF HIS OUD CONCERTO by Michael J. Roberts

The Chicago Sinfonietta, under the direction of Music Director Mei-Ann Chen, examines the common struggle for human dignity by featuring works that reflect the history and beauty of their …

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Hersey Felder’s AN AMERICAN STORY Is a Must-See Theatrical Experience by Michael J. Roberts

  Reviewed by: Russell Goeltenbodt Have you often wondered while you were in school how wonderful it would be to be a part of history rather than reading the stories from a textbook?  It i…

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AMERICAN BLUES THEATER CLOSES THEIR 2012-2013 SEASON WITH COLLECTED STORIES BY PULITZER PRIZE WINNER DONALD MARGULIES APRIL 19 – MAY 19 by Michael J. Roberts

American Blues Theater, Chicago’s second oldest Equity ensemble, proudly closes the Ensemble’s 27th season with the Broadway version of the script Collected Stories by Pulitzer Prize …

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Rhea Perlman, Francis Guinan and Ed Flynn to appear in the World Premiere of Northlight Theatre’s STELLA & LOU by Bruce Graham, directed by BJ by Michael J. Roberts

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, announce the cast for the world premiere of Stella & Lou, including Emmy A…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:25PM

Zuniga Soars In Luna Negra’s MADE IN SPAIN by Michael J. Roberts

Luna Negra Dance Theatre continued to prove themselves as one of the preeminent latino dance companies in this country with their program “Made in Spain,” which featured work by two con…

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LUV LANDS IN BRANSON! SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CONVERTS AIRTRAN AIRWAYS SERVICE, ADDING 79TH DESTINATION TO ROUTE MAP by Michael J. Roberts

Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is excited to announce that LUV has officially landed in Branson, Missouri!  The Branson Community rolled out the red carpet today as Congressman Billy Long …

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MICHAEL FEINSTEIN AND ANDRÉ PREVIN REDISCOVER PREVIN WORKS IN NEW RELEASE Change of Heart: The Songs of André Previn Set to Release April 16, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

The supremely talented singer and pianist Michael Feinstein collaborates with legendary composer-conductor-pianist André Previn for an album celebrating Previn’s repertoire from his lesse…

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FULCRUM POINT and WEST AFRICAN MUSICIANS present AFRO-BEATS! Family-friendly matinee performance by Michael J. Roberts

In just under two weeks, the Fulcrum Point New Music Project ensemble, led by Artistic Director Stephen Burns, teams up with West African music and dance experts to present Afro-Beats! …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:30PM

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Announces 2013/14 Season by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) Artistic Director Barbara Gaines and Executive Director Criss Henderson announced today CST’s 2013/14 Season, which includes William Shakespeare’s…

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Sunday, March 10, 2013

Quest Theater’s THE PEOPLE’S PASSION PLAY Is On An Angelic Mission by Michael J. Roberts

REVIEWED BY: RUSSELL GOELTENBODT Lent is a time for Christians to reflect about their religious beliefs and their lives. During this time leading up to Easter Sunday, there are many religiou…

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WTTW11 CHICAGO DEBUTS “Love Under Fire: The Story of Bertha & Potter Palmer” March 24. by Michael J. Roberts

 In celebration of Women’s History Month, Chicago’s premier public television station WTTW11 will debut the ½ hour documentary, Love Under Fire: The Story of Bertha and Potte…

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HOFBRÄUHAUS CHICAGO IN MB FINANCIAL PARK AT ROSEMONT TO HOST OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION MONDAY, MARCH 18 by Michael J. Roberts

 HOFBRÄUHAUS CHICAGO, the first and only German micro-brewery, beer hall and restaurant in the Chicagoland area, will celebrate its grand opening MONDAY, MARCH 18 in MB Financial Park at R…

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Friday, March 8, 2013

HELEN MIRREN in the world premiere of THE AUDIENCE to be broadcast live from London’s West End to cinemas worldwide on June 13, 2013 as part of Nati by Michael J. Roberts

  Internationally acclaimed actress Helen Mirren’s performance as The Queen in the world premiere of Peter Morgan’s THE AUDIENCE, directed by Stephen Daldry, will be seen by …

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Ka-Tet Theatre Company Presents the Chicago Premiere of SMUDGE By Rachel Axler Directed by Allison Shoemaker May 25 – June 23, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

Ka-Tet Theatre Company is pleased to present the Chicago premiere of SMUDGE by two-time Emmy Award-winning writer Rachel Axler, directed by Allison Shoemaker, playing May 25 – June …

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About Face Theatre Presents WONKA BALL 2013: CIRCUS MAXIMUS Friday, April 26 at Architectural Artifacts by Michael J. Roberts

About Face Theatre celebrates its 17th year with a three-ring party of colossal entertainment and excessive elegance at WONKA BALL 2013: CIRCUS MAXIMUS on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 8…

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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
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
TBA: Titanic