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Saturday, March 2, 2013

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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Chicago to Host 6th Annual College Improv Tournament’s National Championship on March 23 by Michael J. Roberts

It all began in October 2012, as 123 college teams from across North America competed in 12 different regionals over the next five months–all for the chance to claim a regional title a…

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STEPPENWOLF ENSEMBLE MEMBER WILLIAM PETERSEN TO STAR IN SLOWGIRL BY GREG PIERCE, DIRECTED BY ENSEMBLE MEMBER RANDALL ARNEY by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is pleased to announce the addition of Slowgirl by Greg Pierce to this summer’s line-up. Directed by ensemble member Randall Arney, the production features e…

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WYCC PBS CHICAGO TO HOST RED CARPET PREMIERE OF “SID THE SCIENCE KID: THE MOVIE” WYCC Kids Club Event Will Offer Red Carpet Experience Area Chil by Michael J. Roberts

Sid is coming to Chicago! The star of the popular animated television show, “Sid the Science Kid,” will meet and greet guests on the red carpet at a special premiere of Jim Henson’s �…

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Vanessa Williams to be Honored at National Corporate Theatre Fund Chairman’s Awards Gala by Michael J. Roberts

On Monday, April 29th, at New York City’s Pierre Hotel, the National Corporate Theatre Fund (NCTF) will honor Vanessa Williams, American Express and five resident theatres celebrating t…

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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 A…

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Sideshow Theatre Company Presents the Chicago Premiere of MARIA/STUART By Jason Grote Directed by Marti Lyons March 30 – May 5, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

 Sideshow Theatre Company continues its 2012/13 season with the Chicago premiere of MARIA/STUART by Jason Grote, directed by Marti Lyons, playing March 30 – May 5, 2013 at Theater Wit,…

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Northlight Theatre announces the first selections of its 2013-14 Season by Michael J. Roberts

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, announces three of the five productions of the 2013-14 season: Amy Herzog’s a…

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RED THEATER PRESENTS THE CHICAGO PREMIERE OF RED HAMLET BY AARON SAWYER AND THE RED THEATER COLLECTIVE MARCH 15 – APRIL 21 AT STAGE 773 by Michael J. Roberts

Red Theater presents the Chicago premiere of Red Hamlet by Aaron Sawyer and the Red Theater Collective at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave, March 15 – April 21. Sawyer, Red Theater’s art…

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LOCAL STUDENTS ADVANCE TO CHICAGO FINALS OF FOURTH ANNUAL AUGUST WILSON MONOLOGUE COMPETITION by Michael J. Roberts

The August Wilson Monologue Competition, sponsored by The League of Chicago Theatres, Goodman Theatre, and the University of Illinois at Chicago, and organized in Chicago by Derrick San…

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CHESTER GREGORY Returns to Black Ensemble Theatre in One Man Show THE EVE OF JACKIE WILSON, March 24 @ 7:30pm by Michael J. Roberts

Black Ensemble Theater Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor announces the return of  Chester Gregory (Sister Act, Hairspray) to Black Ensemble Theater to reprise his award-winning interpretati…

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First Folio Theatre Presents UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL March 27 – April 28, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

 First Folio Theatre (Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83) presents the acclaimed playUNDERNEATH THE LINTEL, directed by Jeff Award nominee Alison C. Vesely, previewing March …

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Former JERSEY BOYS Perform the DOO WOP PROJECT, March 5th at The Arcadia Theatre in St. Charles by Michael J. Roberts

Oh what a night it will be, Tuesday, March 5 at The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles!  Former stars of the Tony-Award winning mega-hit musical “Jersey Boys” will take the stage that evenin…

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Saturday, February 23, 2013

BIG FISH Will Begin 5 Week Pre-Broadway Engagement April 2- May 5 @ the Oriental Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

  BIG FISH, a new musical based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the 2003 Columbia Pictures film written by John August, will have its pre-Broadway world premiere at Chicago’s Orien…

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Podcast with Lookingglass Theatre’s BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with Lookingglass Theatre’s BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO

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Podcast with Lookingglass Theatre’s BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with Lookingglass Theatre’s BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO Director Heidi Stillman cast members Troy West, JJ Phillips, Anish Jethmalani and Walter Owen Briggs discuss Looking…

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Thursday, February 21, 2013

There’s a Fresh New Face in the West Loop: Massage Envy Spa Opens its Doors New clinic located in Chicago’s West Loop Neighborhood by Michael J. Roberts

Massage Envy, the nations’ pioneer and largest massage therapy provider, is pleased to announce today the opening of a new concept, Massage Envy Spa located in Chicago’s West Loop neighb…

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Portion Control Improv Presents: When Thighs Touch Running Thursdays, March 14th – April 18th at 10:30pm. by Michael J. Roberts

Portion Control Improv - an all female, improvisational team from Chicago-is presenting their improv show: When Thighs Touch at the Second City’s Donny’s Skybox. When Thighs Tou…

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THE VILLAGE VOICE OBIE AWARDS ANNOUNCES MICHAEL FEINGOLD AS CHAIRMAN Two-Time Pulitzer Nominee & Voice’s Chief Theater Critic by Michael J. Roberts

The Village Voice, the nation’s first and largest alternative weekly newspaper, announced today that esteemed critic and longtime judge of the awards will resume his former position as Ob…

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TURNING POINT HOSTS A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES WITH ACADEMY AWARD-NOMINATED FILMMAKER ON APRIL 8TH by Michael J. Roberts

Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center presents A Night at the Movies April 8th from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at 27 Live, 1012 Church Street in Evanston. The event includes an intimate sc…

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

EVITA & ONCE Part of BROADWAY IN CHICAGO’S 2013 FALL SEASON LINE-UP by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago has announced the upcoming 2013 fall season line-up. Broadway In Chicago’s 2013 fall season will include BUDDY, FLASHDANCE, TO MASTER THE ART, EVITA, ONCE and ELF. …

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Leftend Productions Inaugural Production A SHOT IN THE DARK By Harry Kurnitz & Directed by Kris Kontour Runs March 1st-31st at The Den’s Upstair by Michael J. Roberts

Leftend Productions is excited to present for their first production Harry Kurnitz’s adaptation of Marcel Achard’s “L’Idiot” A SHOT IN THE DARK. Murder, mystery, and confusion! Com…

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The Artistic Home Announces 2013 In New West Town Space by Michael J. Roberts

After a season of being an itinerant theatre, The Artistic Home has returned to its roots and laid out the welcome mat at a new, intimate storefront space in Chicago’s West Town neighb…

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Broadway In Chicago Announces Timeline’s Hit TO MASTER THE ART at Broadway Playhouse Beginning Sept. 10, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago has announced TO MASTER THE ART by William Brown and Doug Frew, directed by William Brown will play the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut) for…

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

LYRIC OPERA Announces 2013-14 Season by Michael J. Roberts

Lyric Opera of Chicago and its general director, Anthony Freud, announced the lineup for Lyric’s 2013-14 season today. Joseph Calleja, Joyce DiDonato, Nathan Gunn, Thomas Hampson, …

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Three Times a Charm: Les Mis Returns To Broadway in 2014 by Michael J. Roberts

Mackintosh announced today that his acclaimed new production of Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece Les Miserables will come to …

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Vacation in BRANSON This Summer With Southwest Offering Direct Flights Beginning March 9th by Michael J. Roberts

From the highly anticipated opening of Outlaw Run, the only wood coaster to go upside down, this March, to star-studded performances at live music shows, to majestic beauty at three pristine…

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Masterful Direction Propels Raven Theatre’s A SOLDIER’S STORY by Michael J. Roberts

REVIEWED BY: RUSSELL GOELTENBODT: Charles Fuller’s story of “A Soldier’s Play” takes place in during World War II in the mid- 1940’s. An African American Army Sergeant is murdered …

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FIRST NORTH KOREAN/U.S. FEATURE FILM COLLABORATION THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN DEBUTS AT FIFTH 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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STREET TEMPO THEATRE PRESENTS THE LA RONDE PROJECT FEATURING LA RONDE, THE BLUE ROOM AND FUCKING MEN AT STAGE 773 by Michael J. Roberts

Street Tempo Theatre proudly presents The La Ronde Project, three La Ronde based plays in repertory Sunday, March 9 – Sunday, April 14 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont.  The first of th…

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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 f…

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