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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…

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Saturday, February 9, 2013

World Premiere of the new comedy, “Changing Habits: The Nun Monologues” One Night Only, Feb. 22nd at Athenaeum Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

From the co-creator of the international smash hit Late Nite Catechism, comes the new play, Changing Habits: The Nun Monologues, a look at the influence and future of Catholic nuns and the…

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THE PUBLIC HOUSE THEATER Home of the Cheap Drinks and Fancy Laughs Hosts Opening Gala Feb. 22 by Michael J. Roberts

From the talented team that brought you Bye Bye Liver and Nerdolgues, comes the announcement of The Public House Theater located at 3914 N. Clark Street.  The theater combines the best of C…

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GEJA’S CAFÉ TO ROLL OUT THE ROMANCE FOR A EXTRA LONG VALENTINE’S FESTIVAL by Michael J. Roberts

Geja’s Café, 340 W. Armitage, is planning the most romantic Valentine’s Day celebration in its 47 year history.  For eight days, from Sunday, February 10th through Sunday, February 17t…

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Concern Worldwide U.S. Honors Shirley Welsh Ryan, Advocate for Persons with Physical and Sensory Issues, and Mari Gallagher, Food Desert Specialist, by Michael J. Roberts

Concern Worldwide U.S., the international humanitarian organization, will recognize Shirley Welsh Ryan, Co-Founder of Pathways.org, and Mari Gallagher, Principal of Mari Gallagher Research a…

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Friday, February 8, 2013

Northlight Theatre announces STONES IN HIS POCKETS Written by Marie Jones Directed by J.R. Sullivan by Michael J. Roberts

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, continues its 2012-2013 season with Marie Jones’s Stones in His Pockets,dire…

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ATC Stages A Heart-Wrenching & Compelling COLUMBINUS by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: MELODY UDELL Columbinus isn’t an easy show to watch. Part play, part stage documentary, this recently revised show runs a wild gamut of emotions — nearly indistinguishable w…

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JOAN CURTO GIVES HER AUDIENCE THE MAGNIFICENT GIFT OF COLE PORTER by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: RUSSELL GOELTENBODT “Do you ever feel as though that you were born in the wrong era? Do you wish you were born in the 1920’s or 30’s when music was sophisticated and going…

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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

“LOVE UNDER FIRE: THE STORY OF BERTHA & POTTER PALMER” TO AIR ON WTTW11 CHICAGO by Michael J. Roberts

  Corn Bred Films announces the television premiere of its first film, the documentary Love Under Fire: The Story of Bertha & Potter Palmer.  In celebration of Women’s History …

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Malcolm X College Celebrates Black History Month College by Michael J. Roberts

Members of the community are encouraged to visit Malcolm X College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, during the month of February to celebrate Black History Month and attend several free…

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CITY WINERY CHICAGO HOSTS PINOT IN THE WINDY CITY Unparalleled Roadshow from Oregon’s Willamette Valley Wineries Makes Its Midwest Debut Thursday, M by Michael J. Roberts

 On March 7, winemakers and owners head to Chicago to spread the great tradition of Willamette Valley wines. Following popular road show events in Seattle, New York and San Francisco, Pino…

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Chicago Shakespeare Announces Two Upcoming Productions: “Othello: The Remix” and “Shrek The Musical” by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announced today two upcoming productions: the American premiere of Othello: The Remix, created by the Q Brothers, March 12–April 28, 2013 in the thea…

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Monday, February 4, 2013

Get Your Tickets For Dead Writers’ TEA WITH EDIE & FITZ at The Clare. Feb. 9th at 1pm and 3:30pm by Michael J. Roberts

  Please join us for “Tea With Edie & Fitz” at The Clare! Date:  February 9th Time: 1:00 pm & 3:30 pm Location: The Clare, 55 East Pearson Chicago, Illinois  60…

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Pendleton’s Staging of THE BIRTHDAY PARTY Is Inspired by Michael J. Roberts

For those patrons who would like to witness what a true theatre ensemble is all about then you must catch Austin Pendleton’s new interpretation of Harold Pinter’s The Birthday Party whic…

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Theatre at the Center’s THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY Tees Off Feb. 14 -March 24 by Michael J. Roberts

Theatre at the Center’s 2013 season tees off with the Chicago area premiere of the hilariously farcical THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY.  The play will run February 14 through March 24 at 1040 R…

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CBS’ “LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN” CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE WITH “ELVIS WEEK,” AS THE BROADCAST PRESENTS A WEEK OF PERFORMANCES FROM by Michael J. Roberts

It’s going to be a “Roustabout” at the Ed Sullivan Theater when the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN presents “Elvis Week” on the broadcast, with performances from some of the best k…

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Flaster & Fauntleroy Launch THE PERFORMER’S SCHOOL, Classes to be held at Highwood Recreation Center Audition Workshops Begin February 9th; Othe by Michael J. Roberts

Critically acclaimed director-choreographer Stacey Flaster (Highland Park) and vocal coach Elizabeth Fauntleroy (Lincolnshire) announce the launch of The Performer’s School, Chicag…

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FELA! The Musical Comes to Chicago February 19-23 by Michael J. Roberts

Musical legends Nas, Stevie Wonder, Kanye West, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Ziggy Marley and Smokey Robinson have already led standing ovations at Fela!, a musical that has thrilled audiences acro…

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Podcast with PATRICIA BARBER by Michael J. Roberts

Patricia Barber from Michael Roberts on Vimeo. Jazz great Patricia Barber discusses her critically acclaimed new album SMASH.  For more information visit www.PatriciaBarber.com On Smash,�…

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Sunday, February 3, 2013

2013 PEACE ON EARTH FILM FESTIVAL EXPLORES THEMES OF PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE IN A COLLECTION OF SHORT AND FEATURE FILMS by Michael J. Roberts

 The 2013 Peace on Earth Film Festival (POEFF), presented by Transcendence Global Media, NFP, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special events, will showc…

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Concert Performance of IN THE HEIGHTS To Feature Members and Artists of the Pilsen Community at Benito Juárez Performing Arts Center in Pilsen Monday by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST), Benito Juárez Community Academy and Latinos Progresando announced today a joint partnership to present a concert version of In the Heights at Juár…

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Goodman’s OTHER DESERT CITIES Brilliantly Controls The Narrative by Michael J. Roberts

During the first half hour of the sensational Other Desert Cities, which is currently receiving its Chicago premiere at the Goodman Theatre, I was taken back to some of the first episodes of…

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ALL AT ONCE Joint Program Moves Forward the Conversation on Diversity in Contemporary Dance At Stage773, February 28 – March 3 by Michael J. Roberts

Mordine & Company Dance Theater, the Midwest’s longest running contemporary dance company, presents All at Once, a shared weekend of vibrant programming celebrating the diversity of …

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CORY GOODRICH in Concert; Feb. 11 & 12 by Michael J. Roberts

First Folio Theatre (Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83) presents Jeff Award winning musical star CORY GOODRICH in her first solo concerts, on Monday, February 11 at 8 p.m. a…

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Drury Lane’s SUNSET BLVD. Is A Bit Unfocused by Michael J. Roberts

Whenever I see a theatre company with Sunset Boulevard as part of their season it always tends to make me a bit weary.   Not only is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s take on Billy Wilder’s triump…

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Friday, February 1, 2013

Steel Beam Theatre Presents DEATHTRAP through February 11th in St. Charles by Michael J. Roberts

Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St. in downtown St. Charles, presents Deathtrap by Ira Levin continuing weekends through February 10 with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sunda…

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Tiffany Topol Charms as SWEET CHARITY by Michael J. Roberts

REVIEWED BY: MELODY UDELL It truly must’ve been a “fickle finger of fate” that brought Tiffany Topol to play the lead role in the Writer’s Theatre production of Sweet Charity. Her ve…

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MINSK 2011: A REPLY TO KATHY ACKER Will Move You To Tears by Michael J. Roberts

By the end of the sensational Minsk 2011: A Reply to Kathy Acker currently playing at the upstairs theatre at Chicago Shakespeare, you are left with the feeling that you have just witnessed …

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CATHY RIGBY is PETER PAN Will Make You Feel Like A Child Again by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: Russell Goeltenbodt I have a place where dreams are born, and time is never planned. It’s not on any chart; You must find it with your heart. Never Never Land”.  (Never…

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Thursday, January 31, 2013

Chicago Opera Theater collaborates with Facets Multimedia, the Gene Siskel Film Center and the University of Chicago for events around the Chicago Pre by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Opera Theater (COT) offers more opportunities to look inside its operas through its new initiative, Viewpoints. These collaborations with Chicago cultural institutions will draw a…

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side project’s LADY M Is Intimate & Powerful by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: RUSSELL GOELTENBODT The side project theater company located in Roger’s Park, and Artistic Director, Adam Webster continues their 2012/2013 season with the World Premiere of �…

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