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Friday, September 16, 2016

Northlight Theatre Launches New Partnership for Rush Tix and Free Rides by Michael J. Roberts

Northlight Theatre announces its partnership with TodayTix—the free mobile app that provides on-demand access to [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:04PM

Original Milwaukee Oktoberfest returns to the Marcus Center Grounds and Pere Marquette Park 
September 29-October 2 by Michael J. Roberts

On September 29-October 2, the Marcus Center Grounds and Pere Marquette Park will transform downtown [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:54AM
Thursday, September 15, 2016

The Peninsula Chicago Celebrates EXPO Chicago with Whoville Exhibition by Michael J. Roberts

The Peninsula Chicago is hosting an exciting art exhibition from noted contemporary collector, Beth Rudin [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:51PM

Sideshow Theatre Announces Cast For World Premiere of GIVE IT ALL BACK by Michael J. Roberts

Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to announce casting for the second production in its 2016/17 season: Calamity [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:51PM

Broadway In Chicago Announces Cast for THE KING AND I by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago, Ambassador Theatre Group and NETworks Presentations LLC are pleased to announce that Laura [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:51PM

Geja’s Cafe continues to thrive after 51 years with fresh new look! by Michael J. Roberts

After 51 years as one of Chicago’s most iconic destinations, Geja’s Café, 340 W. Armitage, [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:51PM

American Blues Theater presents the 15th Anniversary Production of It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! by Michael J. Roberts

American Blues Theater continues its 2016-2017 Season with the 15th Anniversary Production of the holiday [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:51PM

MAC Hosts Young Actor Auditions for Upcoming COD College Theatre Production of “A Christmas Carol” by Michael J. Roberts

College of DuPage (COD) College Theater holds open auditions for young actors, both girls and [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:51PM

Award-winning documentaries highlight diverse trans experiences at REELING 2016 film festival, 9/22-29 by Michael J. Roberts

The 34th edition of Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, taking place September 22-29, [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:50PM
Tuesday, September 13, 2016

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with HEATHER STORM by Michael J. Roberts

Co-host of Velocity Network’s hit series “Garage Squad”, Heather Storm discusses her successful entrepreneurial and [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:03AM
Monday, September 12, 2016

Chicago Sinfonietta announces Project Inclusion Fellows for 2016-17 Season by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Sinfonietta’s industry leading professional development program Project Inclusion introduces its 2016-2017 class of orchestra [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:48PM

Shattered Globe’s TRUE WEST Runs Through October 22, 2016 at Theater Wit by Michael J. Roberts

Shattered Globe Theatre is pleased to launch its 2016-17 season with a revival of Sam Shepard’s quintessential American [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:48PM
Saturday, September 10, 2016

Ghostlight Records Announces THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM and new “MAKING OF THE CAST RECORDING” video available Sept. 9 by Michael J. Roberts

Ghostlight Records has released the cast album of the critically-acclaimed musical revival of THE ROBBER [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:04PM

COD College Theater presents Oscar Wilde’s”A Woman of No Importance at the MAC by Michael J. Roberts

College of DuPage (COD) College Theater presents Oscar Wilde’s “A Woman of No Importance,” directed [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:15PM

Chicago Loop Alliance receives Downtown Merit Award for ACTIVATE by Michael J. Roberts

During its 62nd Annual Conference and Tradeshow in Atlanta this week, the International Downtown Association [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:15PM

RAISED releases Fall Dinner and Brunch Menus by Michael J. Roberts

Fresh off a highly successful opening season, Chicago’s hottest new rooftop terrace, Raised, An Urban [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:15PM

American Blues Theater adds new Ensemble member, artistic affiliates by Michael J. Roberts

American Blues Theater announces the addition of a new Ensemble member and three new Artistic [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:15PM

Anthony Rapp Among 34th Annual REELING FILM FESTIVAL Visiting Talent by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Filmmakers and Showtime Networks are pleased to announce the full feature schedule for the [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:15PM
Thursday, September 8, 2016

Broadway In Chicago Announces Tickets For ANNIE On Sale Sept. 9. by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that individual tickets for the U.S. National Tour [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:36PM

New Colony’s World Premiere of MERGE Runs Oct 8 – Nov 13 at The Den Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Atari! Pong! Space Invaders! The New Colony will conclude its 2016 Season with the world premiere comedy MERGE, a fast-paced, heartfelt [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:36PM

Interrobang Theatre Project’s THE AMISH PROJECT runs Nov 10 – Dec 4 at The Athenaeum Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Interrobang Theatre Project, in association with The Athenaeum Theatre, is pleased to present the Jessica Dickey’s gripping [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:36PM
Wednesday, September 7, 2016

FIVE SOUND INSTALLATIONS POP UP AROUND CHICAGO AT FIRST-EVER EAR TAXI FESTIVAL, OCTOBER 5-10, 2016 by Michael J. Roberts

Alongside the adventuresome concerts, lectures, and artist receptions being presented at the first-ever Ear Taxi [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:12PM

Broadway In Chicago Announces Tickets For FINDING NEVERLAND On Sale Sunday, Sept. 11 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that individual tickets for FINDING NEVERLAND go on [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:12PM

Showbiz Nation Live! Interview with Chicago Cabaret Icon JOAN CURTO by Michael J. Roberts

Cabaret vocalist Joan Curto discusses directing and starring in Cole Porter’s 125th Birthday Celebration Concert [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:12PM

“The Royale” Begins Performances at Milwaukee Rep Sept 30 – Nov 6 by Michael J. Roberts

Milwaukee Repertory Theater launches the Stiemke Studio’s season with the brilliant new play The Royale.  [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:12PM

Gene Weygandt To Star in Chicago Premiere Playwright Matty Selman’s “Uncle Philip’s Coat” by Michael J. Roberts

The Chicago Premiere of playwright Matty Selman’s “Uncle Philip’s Coat” will run at the Greenhouse [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:12PM
Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with Film Director KYLE HAM by Michael J. Roberts

Independent Film Director Kyle Ham discusses his award winning psychological thriller REPARATION, about a troubled [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:55PM
Saturday, September 3, 2016

Court Theatre Presents Electra Nov 10 – Dec 11 by Michael J. Roberts

Court Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:02AM

Black Button Eyes Productions’ Chicago Premiere of AMOUR runs through Oct 8 The Athenaeum Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Black Button Eyes Productions is pleased to present the Chicago premiere of the Tony Award-nominated musical AMOUR, [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:02AM

Barrel of Monkeys Presents MONKEY-O-KEE Sept 29 at Celtic Crown Public House by Michael J. Roberts

Join Barrel of Monkeys for an unforgettable evening of food, drink, prizes and karaoke madness at MONKEY-O-KEE on Thursday, September [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:02AM

The Hypocrites’ CINDERELLA AT THE THEATER OF POTATOES – Nov 12- Jan 8 at The Den Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

ust in time for the holidays, The Hypocrites presents the second play of its 20th Anniversary Season, the world [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:02AM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
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