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Sunday, April 14, 2019

Broadway In Chicago Announces TAP DOGS Digital Lottery by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce there will be a digital lottery and rush [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Announces <em>TAP DOGS</em> Digital Lottery appeared firs…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:33PM
Thursday, April 11, 2019

Interview with TAP DOGS Lead Dancer ANTHONY RUSSO by Michael J. Roberts

Lead dancer ANTHONY RUSSO discusses his seventeen year history with Dein Perry’s TAP DOGS and [...] The post Interview with <em>TAP DOGS</em> Lead Dancer <em>ANTHONY RUSS…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:07PM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Announces 2019/20 Season by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces today its 2019/20 Season—featuring an expansive line-up of plays, musicals, new work, and presentations [...] The post <em>Chicago Shakespear…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:20PM

TONY BENNETT Joined By Daughter ANTONIA For 40th Ravinia Festival Performance On June 23 by Michael J. Roberts

In 1962, fifty-seven years ago, the magnificent TONY BENNETT recorded “I Left My Heart in [...] The post <em>TONY BENNETT</em> Joined By Daughter <em>ANTONIA</em> F…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:40AM
Monday, April 8, 2019

Comedian GREG FITZSIMMONS Coming To Den Theatre May 4th by Michael J. Roberts

Pictured: Greg Fitzsimmons courtesy The Gersh Agency Comedian Greg Fitzsimmons brings his stand-up act to The Den Theatre for one [...] The post Comedian <em>GREG FITZSIMMONS</…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:27PM

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Original London Cast Recording Now Available For Download & Streaming by Michael J. Roberts

STAGE ENTERTAINMENT and GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS have announced that TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Original London Cast Recording is now available [...] The post <em>TINA – THE TI…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:10PM

Ghostlight Records To Record ALICE BY HEART Cast Album by Michael J. Roberts

Photo Credit: Deen van Meer  Ghostlight Records has announced it will record a cast album of [...] The post Ghostlight Records To Record <em>ALICE BY HEART</em> Cast Album appe…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:01PM

TEATRO ZINZANNI TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 12 by Michael J. Roberts

Teatro ZinZanni is delighted to announce tickets for the premiere of Love, Chaos, & Dinner, the [...] The post <em>TEATRO ZINZANNI</em> TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 12 a…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:46PM
Friday, April 5, 2019

Ghostlight Records ReleasesThe Jonathan Larson Project For Download & Streaming by Michael J. Roberts

Ghostlight Records has announced that The Jonathan Larson Project is available for digital download and streaming today, Friday, April 5. The [...] The post Ghostlight Records Releases…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:14AM

Theatre Communications Group Launches The Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship by Michael J. Roberts

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, is pleased to announce the launch [...] The post Theatre Communications Group Launches <em>The Willa Kim Cost…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:04AM

LEA SALONGA Brings The Human Heart Tour To Chicago May 10th by Michael J. Roberts

After taking some time off to heal from a skiing injury earlier this year, one [...] The post <em>LEA SALONGA</em> Brings <em>The Human Heart Tour</em> To Chicago May…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:44AM
Thursday, April 4, 2019

Interview with RAIN- A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Founder/Manager MARK LEWIS by Michael J. Roberts

RAIN founder Mark Lewis discusses the ongoing success of the ultimate Beatles tribute band, his decision to [...] The post Interview with <em>RAIN- A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES</em>…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:09PM

Chicago Loop Alliance Announces 6th ACTIVATE Season by Michael J. Roberts

Photo Credit: Matt Mateiescu Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) announces the 2019 season of ACTIVATE: Backstage, [...] The post Chicago Loop Alliance Announces 6th <em>ACTIVATE</em> Se…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:49AM

PFP Announces Sunday Double Feature of Buyer & Cellar & Afterglow by Michael J. Roberts

All Sunday matinees for Pride Films and Plays’ production of Jonathan Tolins’s BUYER & CELLAR [...] The post PFP Announces Sunday Double Feature of <em>Buyer & Cellar</e…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:40AM

Navy pier announces summer programming by Michael J. Roberts

As the summer season approaches, Navy Pier is pleased to announce the highlights of its [...] The post Navy pier announces summer programming appeared first on Showbiz Chicago.

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:17AM
Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Adam Strauss’The Mushroom Cure Reschedules Performances at Greenhouse Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

The Greenhouse Theater Center today announced Adam Strauss has postponed his hit one-man show THE MUSHROOM CURE, originally scheduled for April [...] The post Adam Strauss’<em>…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:04PM

World Premiere of Leonard House’s One For The Road Begins April 19 at The Greenhouse Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

The year is 1972, and Ray Haskins is the proud owner of a south side [...] The post World Premiere of Leonard House’s <em>One For The Road</em> Begins April 19 at The Greenhous…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:38PM
Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Gift Theatre’s Chicago Premiere of KENTUCKY Will Close Out 2019 Season by Michael J. Roberts

The Gift Theatre is pleased to announce the final play of its 2019 Season: the Chicago [...] The post Gift Theatre’s Chicago Premiere of <em>KENTUCKY</em> Will Close Out 2019 …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 08:35PM
Monday, April 1, 2019

Broadway In Chicago Announces CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE ‘90s MUSICAL Digital Lottery by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce there will be a digital lottery and rush [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Announces <em>CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE ‘90s MUSICAL</em> D…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:19PM

NEW COLONY’S WORLD PREMIERE OF SMALL WORLD PLAYS THROUGH MAY 4 AT THE DEN by Michael J. Roberts

(front) Jackie Seijo with (back, l to r) Stephanie Shum and Patriac Coakley in The New Colony’s world premiere of SMALL WORLD. Photo by [...] The post NEW COLONY’S WORLD PREMIER…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:15PM

QUEEN MUSICALWE WILL ROCK YOU TO LAUNCH NEW NORTH AMERICAN TOUR IN SEPTEMBER by Michael J. Roberts

PHOTO CREDIT: Queen Theatrical Productions Ltd With the recent Oscar®-winning film, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the music [...] The post <em>QUEEN</em> MUSICAL<em>WE WILL ROC…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:12PM

MERCURY THEATER ANNOUNCES LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS SUMMER EXTENSION by Michael J. Roberts

Sam Woods (Puppet) and Christopher Kale Jones – Photo Credit: Brett Beiner Walter Stearns, Executive [...] The post MERCURY THEATER ANNOUNCES <em>LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS</em> SU…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:00PM
Thursday, March 28, 2019

Broadway In Chicago Announces JERSEY BOYS Digital Lottery by Michael J. Roberts

(l to r) Jonny Wexler, Eric Chambliss, Corey Greenan and Jonathan Cable Photo: Joan Marcus [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Announces JERSEY BOYS Digital Lottery appeared first on Showbiz …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:11PM

Karen Mason Receives The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) Lifetime Achievement Award by Michael J. Roberts

On Tuesday, Showbiz Chicago’s favorite guest Karen Mason received The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) [...] The post Karen Mason Receives The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:39PM

Showbiz Spotlight: Advanced Photos From Timeline’s “Too Heavy for Your Pocket” by Michael J. Roberts

Too Heavy for Your Pocket, running April 24-June 29, is a captivating drama about the [...] The post Showbiz Spotlight: Advanced Photos From Timeline’s “Too Heavy for Your Pocket” appe…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:54PM

Lookingglass Theatre Company Announces 19/20 Season by Michael J. Roberts

The Steadfast Tin Soldier-Photo Credit: Liz Lauren Lookingglass Theatre Company announces its complete 2019–2020 season lineup, [...] The post Lookingglass Theatre Company Announces 19/20…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:36PM

The Simon & Garfunkel Story Coming to Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce the internationally-acclaimed hit theater show The Simon & Garfunkel [...] The post The Simon & Garfunkel Story Coming to Broadway Playho…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:32PM
Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Interview with JERSEY BOYS Star JONNY WEXLER by Michael J. Roberts

JONNY WEXLER (Frankie Valli) discusses the continuing success of Jersey Boys and the underlying message [...] The post Interview with JERSEY BOYS Star JONNY WEXLER appeared first on Showbiz …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:05PM
Monday, March 25, 2019

Drury Lane Announces Casting for Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical by Michael J. Roberts

Wonder and amazement abound! Drury Lane Theatre announces casting for its Regional Premiere of Roald [...] The post Drury Lane Announces Casting for Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical appear…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:16PM

League of Chicago Theatres Announces the 2019 Broadway In Chicago Emerging Theatre Award Finalists by Michael J. Roberts

The League of Chicago Theatres, now celebrating its 40th Anniversary, announces the 2019 Broadway In Chicago [...] The post League of Chicago Theatres Announces the 2019 Broadway In Chicago…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:21PM

JERSEY BOYS RETURNS TO CHICAGO FOR LIMITED ENGAGEMENT by Michael J. Roberts

Back by popular demand, JERSEY BOYS will return to Chicago for a limited one-week engagement [...] The post JERSEY BOYS RETURNS TO CHICAGO FOR LIMITED ENGAGEMENT appeared first on Showbiz Ch…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:06PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards