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Thursday, November 3, 2016

Fury Theatre Presents “A Christmas Carol: An Evening of Dickensian Delights” by Michael J. Roberts

Time travel with a uniquely intimate and immersive production of Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas [...]

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Vanille Introduces New Holiday Tea Menu by Michael J. Roberts

This holiday season, Chicago’s favorite French-inspired patisserie, Vanille, is celebrating with a limited-time holiday tea [...]

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Greenhouse Theater Center Presents the World Premiere of MISS AMERICA by Michael J. Roberts

Greenhouse Theater Center is pleased to continue its Solo Celebration! Series with the world premiere of Brett [...]

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ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC WELCOMES NEW FACES TO GROWING TEAM by Michael J. Roberts

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra announced the addition of Director of Development Ashley Hickman and Digital [...]

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Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time Is A Multisensory Lesson In Communication by Michael J. Roberts

Highly Recommended Reviewed by: Michael J. Roberts Performance date: November 1, 2016, Orlando, Florida  How [...]

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Thursday, October 20, 2016

EPIC HAMILTON UNVEILS THE INTEGRATED SOUL OF OUR NATION by Michael J. Roberts

Highly Recommended Reviewed by: Michael J. Roberts When looking at the history of theatrical productions, [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:25PM

Northlight Theatre’s World Premiere of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley Runs Nov. 10-Dec 18 by Michael J. Roberts

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. [...]

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Friday, October 14, 2016

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with Author/PBS Travel Expert RICK STEVES by Michael J. Roberts

Best Selling Author and popular PBS Host, RICK STEVES, discusses his upcoming lecture, “Travel As [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:34PM
Thursday, October 13, 2016

PRIDE FILM & PLAYS ANNOUNCES CASTING FOR “PRISCILLA: QUEEN OF THE DESERT” by Michael J. Roberts

Complete casting and creative team have been announced for Pride Films and Plays’ production of [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:13PM

Drury Lane Theatre announces casting for Crazy For You by Michael J. Roberts

Drury Lane Theatre brings romance and warmth to Chicago this winter with the song-and-dance extravaganza [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:13PM
Tuesday, October 11, 2016

BEST-SELLING AUTHOR AND POPULAR PBS HOST RICK STEVES SHARES HIS WORLD VIEW OF TRAVEL IN “TRAVEL AS A POLITICAL ACT” AT THE MAC SATURDAY, OCT. 22 A by Michael J. Roberts

Rick Steves, host and writer of the popular PBS series “Rick Steves’ Europe” and bestselling [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:43PM

ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC’S OPERA SERIES PRESENTS BERNSTEIN’S CANDIDE by Michael J. Roberts

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents Leonard Bernstein’s Candide, the first operetta in the Opera Series [...]

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Tuesday, October 4, 2016

The “Art of Pink” Transforms The Peninsula Chicago This October For Breast Cancer Awareness Month by Michael J. Roberts

The Peninsula Chicago is again thinking pink for a purpose this October, Breast Cancer Awareness [...]

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Broadway In Chicago Announces Tix For THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME On Sale Oct. 7 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that individual tickets go on sale to the [...]

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BLACK NATIVITY 2016 AT MARCUS CENTER IN MILWAUKEE by Michael J. Roberts

Black Nativity by Langston Hughes will open December 1st and debut an all new Black [...]

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CHICAGO OPERA THEATER STAGES HENRY PURCELL’S “THE FAIRY QUEEN” AT STUDEBAKER THEATER NOV 5, 11, & 13 by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago’s historic Studebaker Theater will become the home of live opera with a contemporary adaptation [...]

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ristin Chenoweth’s new album, “The Art of Elegance” debuts at #1 on Billboard’s Current Jazz Chart! by Michael J. Roberts

Throughout a remarkable career that encompasses stellar work in live theatre, television, film, music and [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:52PM

Refuge Theatre Project’s “bare: a pop opera” Oct. 7 – Nov. 6 by Michael J. Roberts

Refuge Theatre Project will again perform in a non-traditional space for their production of bare: [...]

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Drum Corps International to Appear on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Facebook Premiere of Clash of the Corps by Michael J. Roberts

Drum Corps International – Marching Music’s Major League™ (DCI) will appear Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:44AM

Bradley Young Performs Music of CHET BAKER Oct. 27 at NYC’s Café Noctambulo by Michael J. Roberts

I REMEMBER CHET: Reflections on the Legacy and Music of Chet Baker Starring Bradley Young [...]

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Monday, October 3, 2016

Showbiz Spotlight: The Hypocrites’ Chicago Premiere of “YOU ON THE MOORS NOW” through Oct 30 at The Den Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

The Hypocrites is pleased to launch its 2016-17 season with the Chicago premiere of YOU ON THE [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:43PM

Showbiz Spotlight: Interrobang ‘s Midwest Premiere Of STILL Through October 30 at The Athenaeum Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Interrobang Theatre Project is pleased to open its 2016-17 Season, exploring “Flesh and Blood,” with the Midwest [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:43PM

Second Star Theatre Presents “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Oct. 6-9 by Michael J. Roberts

The second production from the newly created, Second Star Theatre, will be the Tony winning musical, “The [...]

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Eclectic Theatre Company Begins 5th Season With “DOG SEES GOD” by Michael J. Roberts

Good grief—your favorite cast of comic-strip kids is all grown up! Subversive and smart, fearless [...]

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The Joffrey Ballet Announces Major Leadership Reorganization for Joffrey Academy of Dance by Michael J. Roberts

The Joffrey Ballet is pleased to announce a major leadership reorganization for the Joffrey Academy [...]

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Showbiz Nation Live! Interview with Composer STEPHEN SCHWARTZ by Michael J. Roberts

Musical theatre’s most prolific composer, Stephen Schwartz discusses his amazing career including his newest project, [...]

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Writers Theatre Continues 25th Season with East Texas Hot Links Oct 19 – Jan 22 by Michael J. Roberts

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. [...]

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Friday, September 30, 2016

LIZT ALFONSO DANCE CUBA BRINGS THE HEAT TO THE AUDITORIUM THEATRE by Michael J. Roberts

Experience the soul, energy, and passion of Cuba this November, when the Auditorium Theatre welcomes [...]

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Saturday, September 24, 2016

Showbiz Nation Live! Interview with LARA FILIP by Michael J. Roberts

Actor/Musician/Songwriter Lara Filip discusses her new album STOP TIME as well as amazing career in [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 08:38PM
Thursday, September 22, 2016

Joffrey Ballet opens season with “Romeo & Juliet” – multimedia story ballet as part of Shakespeare 400 Chicago, Oct. 13-23 by Michael J. Roberts

The Joffrey Ballet launches its 2016-2017 season with the return of Polish National Ballet Director [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:55PM

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Announces Casting “King Charles III” featuring Robert Bathurst by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announces the cast and creative team for the Chicago premiere of Mike [...]

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