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Monday, May 30, 2016

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

The MAC Presents 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 [...]

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Friday, May 27, 2016

American Blues Theater extends LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS through July 31 by Michael J. Roberts

Due to overwhelming demand, American Blues Theater has again extended Little Shop of Horrors, the comedic rock musical with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:36PM

Writers Theatre’s COMPANY runs June 15-July 31 by Michael J. Roberts

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, concludes its 2015/16 season with Company, featuring music and [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:36PM
Thursday, May 26, 2016

El Tapeo offers half off Tapas and Sangria for World Tapas Day, June 16 by Michael J. Roberts

In honor of the very first World Tapas Day on Thursday, June 16, high energy, sleek restaurant and lounge, El Tapeo, 2100 Spring Road in [...]

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Monday, May 23, 2016

The Marvin Gaye Story at Black Ensemble Theater, June 12 – July 10, 2016 by Michael J. Roberts

Black Ensemble Theater Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor continues the 40th Anniversary Season (The Season of Greatest Hits) with The Marvin Gaye Story (Don’t Talk About My Father [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:56AM
Monday, May 16, 2016

The Joffrey Ballet receives $200K Challenge Grant from The Reva & David Logan Foundation by Michael J. Roberts

The Joffrey Ballet, led by Artistic Director Ashley Wheater and Executive Director Greg Cameron, announced today that the Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:15PM
Sunday, May 15, 2016

BroadwayHD will join forces with the Tony Awards by Michael J. Roberts

For the first-time ever, as an Official Sponsor of the 70th Annual Tony Awards and Presenting Sponsor of the Behind the Scenes Livestream, BroadwayHD will [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:50AM

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

After selling out shows across Chicago, “WOZ: A Rock Cabaret,” is back by popular demand for five performances only from July 14 – 17, 2016 at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. [.…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:50AM

Finalists Announced for 2016 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce the twenty-four finalists and nominations for Best Production and Grosh Award for Best Scenic Design for the fifth [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:50AM

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with DISENCHANTED’S MERRITT CREWS by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with DISENCHANTED’S MERRITT CREWS from SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! on Vimeo. Merritt Crews discusses playing Snow White in the hit musical DISENCHANTED, [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:50AM
Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Disney Musicals In Schools: Dr. Phillips Center Florida Hospital School of the Arts Receives $100,000 Grant to Fund Theater Education Program by Michael J. Roberts

Dr. Phillips Center Florida Hospital School of the Arts has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Disney to bring the Disney Musicals in Schools program [...]

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Abby Mueller Weaves a BEAUTIFUL Tapestry of a Complex Songwriter by Michael J. Roberts

Highly Recommended Live theatre is all about the unique visceral connection between the production and the audience. Nowhere is that viscerality better on display then [...]

SOURCE: www.showbiznoflo.com at 12:49PM
Monday, April 25, 2016

CHICAGO SLAM WORKS CLOSES 2015-16 SEASON WITH ORIGINAL AND TIMELY POLITICAL SATIRE by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Slam Works Ensemble Theatre proudly presents the third in its three-performance 2015-16 season, “This Great Nation, Much Enduring”, opening Friday, May 6at Stage 773, [..…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:16PM

Chris’ Birthday Belt Fest, Annual Benefit Concert for Howard Brown Health, returns May 16 by Michael J. Roberts

Jeff Award-nominee and HIV+ director/producer Christopher Pazdernik returns with the second annual Chris’ Birthday Belt-Fest, a benefit concert for Howard Brown Health on Monday, May 1…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:16PM

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Chicago: The Musical’s CHRISTOPHE CABALLERO by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Chicago: The Musical’s CHRISTOPHE CABALLERO from SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! on Vimeo. Actor/Choreographer CHRISTOPHE CABALLERO discusses his history with …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:16PM

The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria Now has Private party space by Michael J. Roberts

Graduation season is quickly approaching and The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria, 1419 West Fullerton, is excited and available to cater celebrations – both big and [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:09PM

Boy George and Culture Club Coming to Milwaukee’s Marcus Center July 23 by Michael J. Roberts

Overwhelming excitement and outstanding reviews caused by Boy George and Culture Club’s performances from last year’s mini-tour across the U.S, has driven the group to announce…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:09PM

CHICAGO OPERA THEATER’S ANDREAS MITISEK TO MAKE NEW YORK CITY DIRECTORIAL DEBUT by Michael J. Roberts

Having earned accolades for his work at Chicago Opera Theater (COT) and the Long Beach Opera (LBO), COT’s Andreas Mitisek has been chosen to direct [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:09PM

Sarah Siddons Awards May 16 Honoring Sutton Foster & Brian D’Arcy James by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago’s Sarah Siddons Society recently announced winners of their prestigious annual Actor of the Year Award to be presented on May 16, 2016 at Northwestern [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:09PM

A SPLINTERED SOUL – Through May 29, 2016 at Stage 773 – Midwest Premiere! by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago will host the Midwest premiere of Alan Lester Brooks’ gripping post-World War II drama A SPLINTERED SOUL, directed by Keira Fromm and presented by ARLA Productions. A SPLINTER…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:09PM
Saturday, April 23, 2016

Chicago Humanities Festival announces one-day Our Cities Festival by Michael J. Roberts

On Sunday, May 15, the Chicago Humanities Festival will launch its first ever one-day festival, Our Cities, an exploration of the economic, social, and personal [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:18AM

Stage 773 Kicks Off Spring with Newest One Act Festival, “Skin in the Game” by Michael J. Roberts

Six bold, unapologetic new plays share the stage in Stage 773’s latest One Act Festival: SKIN IN THE GAME.Opening April 29 and running every Friday [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:18AM

Special Ticket Offer for Final Weekend of Fooling Buddha at First Folio Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

It’s the final weekend to see the World Premiere of Fooling Buddha at First Folio Theatre, and to celebrate the show’s success, the theatre is [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:18AM

Apollo Chorus Presents APOLLO ON BROADWAY by Michael J. Roberts

The iconic Apollo Chorus, Chicago’s oldest musical organization and premier volunteer chorus, continues its season, celebrating the Broadway classics we know and love, with Apollo [...]

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Chicago’s hottest new rooftop bar, RAISED, officially opens May 13 by Michael J. Roberts

Raised, An Urban Rooftop Bar, Chicago’s most anticipated and buzzed about rooftop destination, opens on Friday, May 13 on the third floor at One West [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:18AM

Shattered Globe’s IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT – Through June 5, 2016 at Theater Wit Inbox x by Michael J. Roberts

Shattered Globe Theatre concludes its 25th anniversary season with the gripping, racially charged mystery IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, adapted by Matt Pelfrey, based [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:15AM

DON’T MISS THE BAT BOAT AT THE BOB BLAZIER RUN FOR THE ARTS! by Michael J. Roberts

See the Bat Boat in person! Glenn Chelius will be on site at the 19th Annual Bob Blazier Run For The Arts (26 N Williams [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:15AM

Sideshow Theatre Company Names New Executive Director Inbox x by Michael J. Roberts

Following a lengthy search process, Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Weddell as its new executive director effective at the end of April. Wedd…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:15AM
Friday, April 22, 2016

Dead Writers Collective Launches “Mad About The Boy” Season with THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Michael J. Roberts

Dead Writers Theatre Collective opens its 2016 season with a clear look back at the Oscar Wilde classic, The Importance of Being Earnest. It opensJuly 1 at The Athenaeum Theatre. “It’s t…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:01AM

New rehearsal images of THE KING AND I at Lyric Opera by Michael J. Roberts

Lyric Opera of Chicago released today new behind-the-scenes rehearsal images from its grand-scale production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I, featuring Broadway stars Kate Bald…

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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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