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Tuesday, February 19, 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 f…

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A Red Orchid Theatre’s THE ALIEN’S Extends to March 16, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

A Red Orchid Theatre announces new performance dates for its hit Chicago Premiere production of Annie Baker’s The Aliens, directed by Shade Murray.  Due to high ticket demand, the produ…

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SWITCHBACK Returns to Theatre at the Center, Sunday, March 10th at 7:30pm by Michael J. Roberts

Due to popular demand, Theatre at the Center will once again treat audiences to an old-fashioned St. Patrick’s Day celebration with the award-winning Irish duo, SWITCHBACK. Dinner includi…

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EXPO CHICAGO JOINS FORCES WITH CHICAGO’S PREMIER CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS FOR EXPO ART WEEK by Michael J. Roberts

EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art, in conjunction with Choose Chicago and Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events(DCASE), …

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Victory Gardens announces largest individual gift in its 38-year history from Board President Steven N. Miller by Michael J. Roberts

Victory Gardens Theater announces a generous $350,000 gift from Steven and Diane Miller. President of the Victory Gardens Board since July 2012, Steven Miller has been involved with the org…

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NEW DANCE CONSORTIUM TAKES OFF IN CHICAGO: FLYSPACE by Michael J. Roberts

Four leading Chicago contemporary dance companies, each helmed by a female artistic director – The Dance COLEctive, Hedwig Dances, Same Planet Different World Dance Theatre and Zephy…

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Monday, February 18, 2013

TEDxWindyCity 2013 to Focus on “Contrast” with All-Chicago Speaker Line-Up Tickets On Sale Now For Thought-Provoking One-Day Ideas Conference by Michael J. Roberts

Tickets on sale for the return of TEDxWindyCity taking place February 23, 2013, at Northwestern Law’s 725-seat Thorne Auditorium. The 2013 event will be held from 9:00 am – 7:00 pm,…

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Earnest Actors Keep TEDDY FERRARA Grounded In Reality by Michael J. Roberts

Teddy Ferrara, a new play by Christopher Shinn having its world premiere at the Owen Theatre in the Goodman, is a perplexing work on several levels.   Loosely based on the Tyler Clementi s…

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Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences Presents ALICE IN WONDERLAND March 14-May 18 by Michael J. Roberts

The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive, presents the charming fairy tale classic ALICE IN WONDERLAND from March 14th through May 18th.  A favorite tale for childre…

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Hershey Felder’s AN AMERICAN STORY for ACTOR AND ORCHESTRA Begins Previews At Royal George Theatre March 7th by Michael J. Roberts

Eighty-Eight Entertainment presents the Chicago Premiere of Hershey Felder’s riveting new production, AN AMERICAN STORY for ACTOR AND ORCHESTRA, which tells the story of Abraham Lincoln…

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“AN EVENING WITH THE STARS” OSCAR NIGHT GALA ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2013 TO BENEFIT AUTISM SPEAKS by Michael J. Roberts

 On Sunday, February 24, 2013, Autism Speaks is proud to announce the 5th Annual, An Evening with the Stars Red Carpet Spectacular, taking place at the InterContinental O’Hare Hotel, 53…

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Den Theatre’s CITY OF DREADFUL NIGHT Nicely Fuses Film & Theater by Michael J. Roberts

There is much to admire in The Den Theatre’s world premiere of Don Nigro’s film noir inspired City of Dreadful Night.   A fusion of theatre and motion picture melodrama, this four char…

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Sunday, February 17, 2013

Beckie Menzie & Tom Michael Want You To get UP CLOSE & PERSONAL Saturdays @ Davenport’s Beginning April 6th by Michael J. Roberts

Get up close and personal with Beckie Menzie & Tom Michael in their brand new show.  Their most personal show yet, the award-winning duo will share stories and songs about their many ye…

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Podcast with ANDREAS MITISEK by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with ANDREAS MITISEK from Michael Roberts on Vimeo.

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Podcast with ANDREAS MITISEK by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with ANDREAS MITISEK from Michael Roberts on Vimeo. General Director of the Chicago Opera Theatre and Artistic Director of the Long Beach Opera, Andreas Mitisek discusses his illustr…

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Saturday, February 16, 2013

Podcast with PATRICIA BARBER by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with PATRICIA BARBER from Michael Roberts on Vimeo.

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Friday, February 15, 2013

Mercury Theater Chicago Announces the Cast of BARNUM Starring Broadway’s Gene Weygandt as “P.T. Barnum” From March 27 through June 16 by Michael J. Roberts

Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport, announces an all-star cast of award-winning actors for the circus-themed musical BARNUM, previewing March 27, opening on Thursday, April 4 at 7:…

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Grammy Nominee SHEMEKIA COPELAND makes a contemporary spin on 33 1/3 @ SPACE – March 8th by Michael J. Roberts

In a span of less than two decades, Shemekia Copeland has evolved from teenage upstart to one of the most prominent voices in the blues, currently holding the title “Queen of the Blues” …

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GARAGE REP 2013 PERFORMANCES BEGIN FEBRUARY 15, 2013 AT STEPPENWOLF THEATRE COMPANY by Michael J. Roberts

Performances of Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s fourth annual Garage Rep are scheduled to begin February 15, 2013, featuring Bailiwick Chicago’s See What I Wanna See, Buzz22 Chicago’s Sh…

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ARCHITECTURAL ARTIFACTS INC., IN CELEBRATION OF THEIR 25th ANNIVERSARY, HOSTS 1,500+ LOT AUCTION ON APRIL 5 – 7 by Michael J. Roberts

In celebration of their 25th anniversary, the nation’s largest and most fascinating antique store, Architectural Artifacts, Inc., 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave, is staging a 1,500 plus-lot, thre…

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STEPPENWOLF FOR YOUNG ADULTS’ 2012/13 SEASON CONTINUES WITH HOW LONG WILL I CRY?: VOICES OF YOUTH VIOLENCE IN THE UPSTAIRS THEATRE FEBRUARY 26 – by Michael J. Roberts

Next on stage as part of the Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ (SYA) season is the world premiere of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence by Miles Harvey. How Long Will I Cry? is…

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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Chicago Shakespeare’s JULIUS CAESAR Is A Man For All Seasons by Michael J. Roberts

All mighty Ceasar has certainly come a long way from his Roman abode.  As the centuries turn, William Shakespeare’s master work about politics, betrayal, corruption, greed, love and murde…

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First Folio’s JEEVES TAKES A BOW Extends to March 3rd by Michael J. Roberts

First Folio Theatre (Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83) presents the witty comedy JEEVES TAKES A BOW, running now through March 3. Tickets are selling quickly and the follow…

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COURT THEATRE PRESENTS PROOF WRITTEN BY DAVID AUBURN DIRECTED BY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR CHARLES NEWELL March 7 – April 7, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

 Court Theatre Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. Albert present Proofwritten by David Auburn, and directed by Charles Newell. Proof will run March 7 �…

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Northlight Theatre Announces MAUDE MAGGART IN CONCERT: A One-Night Only Event Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. by Michael J. Roberts

Northlight Theatre, hosting a rare Chicago appearance, presents Maude Maggart in Concert, a special one-night-only concert event.  Maude Maggart in Concert will take place Saturday, Apr…

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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Suzanne Petri Brings “A Little Touch of Coward in the Night” To Davenport’s On The First 4 Fridays of March at 8pm by Michael J. Roberts

Music and lyrics by Noel Coward.  Composer.  Lyricist.  Playwright.  Screenwriter. Actor.  Las Vegas Cabaret star.  And more.  All in a career that spanned two world wars and seventy-…

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Lookingglass Theatre’s Gritty BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO Is All In The Eye Of The Beholder by Michael J. Roberts

The circle of life gets turned on its metaphorical head in Rajiv Joseph’s 2009′s play Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo which is currently receiving its Chicago premiere at Lookingglas…

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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

LUNA NEGRA DANCE THEATER Celebrates the Next Generation of Contemporary Spanish Choreographers with Two World Premieres & Live Music by TURTLE ISL by Michael J. Roberts

Luna Negra Dance Theater, Chicago’s only contemporary dance company devoted to the Latino choreographic voice, presents “Made in Spain,” its 2013 spring program featuring work by two c…

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Tickets Now On Sale For Off-Broadway Hit OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES Begins Limited Engagement at Royal George Theatre Sept. 24th by Michael J. Roberts

Q: Why do Jews always answer questions with questions? A:  Who’s asking? The hit off-Broadway show OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES takes up residence on the Main Stage of Chicago’s Royal Georg…

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The Gift Theatre Presents VIGILS by Noah Haidle, Feb. 28-APRIL 21, 2013 by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago’s The Gift Theatre explores the challenges of loss, love and letting go in the darkly comic one-act play Vigils, written by Noah Haidle (Stand Up Guys, Mr. Marmalade) and dir…

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Monday, February 11, 2013

SILK ROAD RISING LAUNCHES 2013 SEASON WITH A RAJIV JOSEPH WORLD PREMIERE “THE LAKE EFFECT” by Michael J. Roberts

Silk Road Rising co-founders, Artistic Director Jamil Khoury and Executive Director Malik Gillani, launch their company’s 2013 season with the world premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s The Lake E…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:28PM

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