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Friday, June 24, 2016

CHEYENNE JACKSON new album “RENAISSANCE” Hits Billboard’s Top 10 by Michael J. Roberts

PS CLASSICS, the label dedicated to celebrating the heritage of Broadway and popular song, has [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:27PM

The MAC’s 2016 Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series by Michael J. Roberts

McAninch Arts Center, located at 425 Fawell Blvd. on the campus of College of DuPage [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:27PM
Thursday, June 23, 2016

Broadway League Award Honors Maitland Middle School Teacher by Michael J. Roberts

Dr. Phillips Center Florida Hospital School of the Arts and The Broadway League, the national [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:12PM

Debra Monk joins the cast of Steppenwolf’s VISITING EDNA by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced today that Debra Monk will play the title role in Visiting [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:01PM

Greenhouse Theater’s Solo Celebration Continues with “The Portrait” Beginning July 15 by Michael J. Roberts

“The Portrait” will make its world premiere this summer at the Greenhouse Theater Center(2257 N. [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:01PM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016

THE AMERICAN SIDE, noir mystery starring Greg Stuhr from Steppenwolf’s THE QUALMS, extended through June 30 by Michael J. Roberts

There are three sides to every story: the truth, the lie and The American Side. [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:49PM

Ex-Scientologist Cathy Schenkelberg’s “SQUEEZE MY CANS” Runs July 14 – 24 by Michael J. Roberts

The Greenhouse Theater’s “Solo Celebration!” continues with “Squeeze My Cans,” a limited engagement autobiographical solo-play [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:49PM

Local Arts Groups to Perform Benefit “Beautiful Together” at Dr. Phillips Center by Michael J. Roberts

Orlando, FL – Local artists announce a benefit performance Beautiful Together, an artistic journey toward [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:37PM

Midsommer Flight’s Outdoor Production of AS YOU LIKE IT Begins July 9 by Michael J. Roberts

Midsommer Flight kicks off its fifth season this summer with the delightful comedy As You [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:37PM
Monday, June 20, 2016

Showbiz Nation Live! Interview with “The Dog Whisperer” CESAR MILLAN by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Nation Live! Interview with “The Dog Whisperer” CESAR MILLAN from SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! on [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:20AM
Thursday, June 16, 2016

Pop-Open Staging Delights in Dead Writers THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Opening July 1 by Michael J. Roberts

Dead Writers Theatre Collective uses pop-open as well as flat layered staging pieces to pack [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:25AM

“WOZ: A Rock Cabaret” Returns July 14 – 17, 2016 at Victory Gardens Theater – Guest Star Andre De Shields! by Michael J. Roberts

After selling out shows across Chicago, “WOZ: A Rock Cabaret,” is back by popular demand for five [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:22AM

Lookingglass announces full cast for Life Sucks by Michael J. Roberts

Opening its 29th Season, Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the Midwest Premiere of Life Sucks written [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:22AM
Sunday, June 12, 2016

2016 Non Equity Joseph Jefferson Award Winners by Michael J. Roberts

“The Hairy Ape”- Eugene O’Neill’s expressionist play presented in a stark, brutal and imaginative setting; [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 08:29PM

Orlando 2016 National High School Musical Theatre Award Nominees Announced by Michael J. Roberts

The Dr. Phillips Center Florida Hospital School of the Arts announces the 2016 nominees for the annual National High School Musical Theatre Awards, also known [...]

SOURCE: www.showbiznoflo.com at 03:22PM
Friday, June 10, 2016

Stage 773 announces newest resident ensemble, Unlikely Company by Michael J. Roberts

After three years of sold out comedy shows and festival appearances, Stage 773 is excited [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:56PM

Vanille’s Sophie Evanoff Awarded 2016 James Tyree Emerging Business Award by Michael J. Roberts

Sophie Evanoff, president and CEO of the famed Chicago patisserie, Vanille, was awarded the 2016 [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:56PM

Azusa Production World Premiere of David Alex’s EROICA runs July 9 – August 7, 2016 by Michael J. Roberts

Azusa Productions, in association with Redtwist Theatre, is pleased to present the world premiere of the touching family drama EROICA, [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:48PM

Kokandy Productions’ TOMORROW MORNING – July 9 – August 28, 2016 at Theater Wit by Michael J. Roberts

Kokandy Productions is pleased to conclude its 2016 season this summer with the funny, intimate and [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:48PM
Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Ballet on Horseback: Witness Olympic sport in Chicago’s backyard, June 19 – Sept. 11 by Michael J. Roberts

Tempel Lipizzan’s stallions return for a 29th summer to present the classic equestrian sport of [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:06PM

Sailing Picks Up Popularity in Chicago with 108th CYC Race to Mackinac by Michael J. Roberts

More than 320 crews have already registered for the 108th Chicago Yacht Club Race to [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:06PM
Monday, June 6, 2016

THE DRESSER with Ian McKellen & Anthony Hopkins Available on DVD July 8 by Michael J. Roberts

Veteran film icons Academy Award® nominee Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings franchise, The [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:13PM
Sunday, June 5, 2016

Raven Theatre Company to launch first [Working Title] Weekend Festival of New Play Readings July 8-10 by Michael J. Roberts

Raven Theatre Company, who has long championed new works through its [Working Title] new play [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:33PM

​AMERICA REFRAMED Public Television’s newest documentary series on WORLD Channel by Michael J. Roberts

AMERICA REFRAMED is public media’s newest documentary series, co-produced by WGBH Boston and American Documentary, Inc. (AmDoc), [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:33PM
Friday, June 3, 2016

Video Clips of Irish Theatre of Chicago’s SPINNING by Michael J. Roberts

Irish Theatre of Chicago concludes its 2015-16 Season with the U.S premiere of Deirdre Kinahan’s probing drama SPINNING, directed by Joanie [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:14PM

Emerald City Theatre’s Fall Classes 2016 Now On Sale by Michael J. Roberts

Emerald City Theatre is proud to offer our critically-acclaimed fall classes for ages 3.5–13, where [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:14PM
Wednesday, June 1, 2016

CHICAGO’S HOTTEST NEW ROOFTOP BAR, RAISED, TO OFFER SUNDAY BRUNCH by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago will soon have a new mid-day nosh meeting place as Raised, An Urban Rooftop [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:38PM
Tuesday, May 31, 2016

KINKY BOOTS Returns to Chicago August 30 – September 4 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that back by popular demand, Kinky Boots, the smash-hit [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:40PM

Interrobang Theatre’s Midwest Premiere of THE NORTH POOL at The Athenaeum Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Interrobang Theatre Project is pleased to conclude its 2015-16 Season, exploring “Unnatural Disasters,” with the Midwest premiere [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:40PM
Monday, May 30, 2016

Dexter Bullard and Hallie Gordon to Direct for Steppenwolf’s 16/17 Season by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is pleased to announce the final two directors in the 2016/17 Subscription [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:20PM

About Face Theatre’s THE SECRETARIES – Through June 12, 2016 at Theater Wit by Michael J. Roberts

About Face Theatre is pleased to continue its 20th Anniversary Season with the Chicago premiere of [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:20PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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