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Friday, March 8, 2013

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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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, with a press …

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Kokandy Productions is Presenting its First Two-Show Season Concluding With “The Last Five Years” August 2 – 25 at Theater Wit by Michael J. Roberts

Kokandy Productions proudly announces its first two-show season featuring “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea”, April 12 – 28 at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2636 N. Southport Ave. and…

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The Den Theatre Presents REPURPOSE: Seven Dance Pieces Inspired By Existing Art By Mary Tarpley March 22 – 24, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

  The Den Theatre is pleased to present its first-ever public dance performance: REPURPOSE by Mary Tarpley, a collection of dance pieces inspired by existing art, playing one weeke…

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Podcast with RICHARD WHITE by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast With RICHARD WHITE from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Musical theatre icon Richard White discusses the new production of JEKYLL & HYDE as well as his incredible career including voic…

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DEGENERATE ART GALLERY Near Fundraising Goal by Michael J. Roberts

Degenerate Art Gallery (DAG) has officially launched its campaign on Kickstarter.com to raise funds for its very first physical art show in Chicago. With a goal of $6,000 to be raised in jus…

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Thursday, March 7, 2013

Ravinia Announces 2013 Season by Michael J. Roberts

. RAVINIA ANNOUNCES 2013 SEASON Ravinia President and CEO Welz Kauffman today announced an extensive season of “passions and masterpieces” featuring more than 120 events from June 6 thr…

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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

FIFTH ANNUAL PEACE ON EARTH FILM FESTIVAL EXPLORES THEMES OF PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE IN A COLLECTION OF SHORT AND FEATURE FILMS by Michael J. Roberts

 The 5th Annual Peace on Earth Film Festival (POEFF), presented by Transcendence Global Media, NFP, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special events, ann…

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Gift Theatre’s VIGILS Shows The Freedom in Letting Go by Michael J. Roberts

Letting go.  At some point we all face this monumental task in order for our lives to move forward.   In Gift Theatre’s production of Vigils by Noah Haidle (which I last saw almost 8 ye…

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AstonRep Presents the Chicago Premiere of The Tony Award-Nominated Best Play NEXT FALL April 25 – May 25, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

Following its critically acclaimed Broadway run, AstonRep Theatre Company is pleased to present the Chicago premiere of the Tony Award-nominated Best Play NEXT FALL by Geoffrey Nauffts,…

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STEPPENWOLF THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES 2013/14 SUBSCRIPTION SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf Theatre Company Artistic Director Martha Lavey announced today the 2013/14 Subscription Season, including two world premieres, an American premiere and two Chicago premieres. …

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Sound Opinions at the Movies screening: The early 70’s sounds of funk, soul, blues, and R&B immortalized in Mel Stuart’s Wattstax at the Music B by Michael J. Roberts

The popular Sound Opinions at the Movies series continues with a screening of Wattstax, the 1973 Mel Stuart documentary chronicling the legendary Stax Records-sponsored Watts Summer Musi…

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The Renaissance Society presents a gallery walk-through by artist Doug Ischar Sunday, March 24 at 12 p.m. by Michael J. Roberts

Artist Doug Ischar will lead a gallery walk-through atThe Renaissance Society on Sunday, March 24, at 12 p.m. Ischar will talk about the current exhibition at the museum, a solo photogr…

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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Quaker Produced Feature NOT TODAY Debuts at 5th Annual PEACE ON EARTH FILM FESTIVAL by Michael J. Roberts

The 5th Annual Peace on Earth Film Festival (POEFF), presented by Transcendence Global Media, NFP, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special events, prese…

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Victory Gardens Theater announces its 2013-14 Season by Michael J. Roberts

Victory Gardens Theater announces 2013-14 Season: the Co-World Premiere of Appropriate by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by Gary Griffin, developed, in part, by IGNITION 2012 and pres…

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Chicago Improv Festival Showcases More Than 765 Improvisers from Eight Countries at 20 Venues, April 1-7 by Michael J. Roberts

The largest international improv festival in the world, the 16th annual Chicago Improv Festival,April 1-7, 2013, celebrates the art of improv, showcasing more than 150 acts consisting of 76…

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Neo-Futurists’ ANALOG Is All About The Process by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by RUSSELL GOELTENBODT The Neo-Futurists, creators of over 60 original full-length productions, are a collective of wildly productive writer/director/performers who create immediate…

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Writers’ Theatre adds two weeks to its hit production of Sweet Charity; Now thru April 14th by Michael J. Roberts

Writers’ Theatre Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Michael Halberstam announce the two-week extension of Writers’ Theatre production of Sweet Charity, bookb…

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Cruella de Ville’s public speaking seminar, Plucky Rosenthal’s vintage variety show, and a staged reading of the Keanu Reeve’s classic SPEED — by Michael J. Roberts

Gorilla Tango Theatre Bucktown is proud to present numerous off-night performances in March! From DJ Bouncy Castle’s HUMP DAY THUMP DAY spin set on 3/20 and 3/27 to a staged reading of…

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“STUDY FUNNY”– COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO ADDS NEW THEATRE DEGREE FOCUSING ON COMEDY WRITING AND PERFORMANCE by Michael J. Roberts

With the goal of teaching students how to “Study Funny,” Columbia College Chicago’s new theatre degree in comedy writing and performance is far from the usual academic fare for student…

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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

Continuing 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 Schw…

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LiveWire Stages the Chicago Premiere of A PERMANENT IMAGE By Samuel D. Hunter Directed by Executive Director Joshua Aaron Weinstein April 4 – May 5, by Michael J. Roberts

 LiveWire Chicago Theatre, in association with Chicago Cultural Center Presents, continues its 2012-13 season with the Chicago premiere of the dysfunctional family drama A PERMANENT IMAGE,…

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Podcast with CHRISTOPHER ALLEN & LAURA ROOK by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with Christopher Allen & Laura Rook from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo.

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Podcast with CHRISTOPHER ALLEN & LAURA ROOK by Michael J. Roberts

  Christopher Allen and Laura Rook discuss their roles in Short Shakespeare! Romeo & Juliet currently playing at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.  For more information visit www.ChicagoSha…

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Monday, March 4, 2013

SUZANNE PETRI Kicks off FIORENZA RISTORANTE’S New Cabaret Series With a Tribute To MARLENE DIETRICH ON MARCH 21 by Michael J. Roberts

Suzanne Petri conjures Marlene Dietrich: Chicago’s acclaimed Jefferson Award nominated actress and winner of the After Dark Award for “Outstanding Cabaret Artist” and the Chicago Cabar…

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Sunday, March 3, 2013

After 10 Years, Pop & Broadway Star HELEN REDDY Returns To The Concert Stage March 13th at Arcada Theatre In St. Charles. by Michael J. Roberts

Australian pop megastar Helen Reddy returns to the stage for her first concert tour in ten years, and her only Chicago-area play will be at the historic Arcada Theatre on Wednesday, March 13…

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Saturday, March 2, 2013

JASON ALEXANDER, YES and more Coming to THE VENUE by Michael J. Roberts

THE VENUE AT HORSESHOE CASINO The Venue is Chicagoland’s premier entertainment destination. This 3,400 capacity state-of-the-art space regularly showcases the hottest entertainment act…

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PBS’ STAR-STUDDED SEASON 3 OF MICHAEL FEINSTEIN’S AMERICAN SONGBOOK BOASTS SONDHEIM, MINNELLI, LANSBURY AND OTHER MUSIC, DANCE AND THEATER GREATS by Michael J. Roberts

Stephen Sondheim, Liza Minnelli, Angela Lansbury, Christine Ebersole and other great stars of American music and musical theatre share the spotlight with the country’s most passionate musi…

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Lifeline Theatre’s CITY IN THE CITY Has Multiple Personality Issues by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: Russell Goeltenbodt: Everyone love’s a good mystery which consists of solving a murder, international intrigue, learning secrets about the characters, and many surprises. The�…

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Attention Performers: Forty Theater Contracts You’ll Need in One Easy-to-Use Resource! by Michael J. Roberts

Here is a complete, easy-to-use resource for anyone involved in the performing arts! Business and Legal Forms for Theater, Second Edition (Allworth Press) contains forty indispensable, har…

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POWERFUL AMERICAN DRAMA, A RAISIN IN THE SUN, BRINGS STRUGGLE FOR DIGNITY AND A BETTER LIFE TO THE REP’S QUADRACCI POWERHOUSE by Michael J. Roberts

One of the most powerful and beloved American plays ever written, A Raisin In the Sun tells the story of the Younger family’s struggle for dignity and a better life – and the backlash …

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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
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