All stories by Michael J. Roberts on BroadwayStars

Friday, April 22, 2016

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…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:01AM
Thursday, April 21, 2016

BULLETS OVER BROADWAY – Woody Allen Gets Hit In the Crossfire by Michael J. Roberts

RECOMMENDED REVIEWED BY: JAMES MURRAY In 1994 the Woody Allen movie classic premiered with an “A” roster of talent; Chazz Palminteri, Jim Broadbent, Imelda Stanton, John Cusak, Jennifer …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:00PM
Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Alice Cooper August 14 at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts by Michael J. Roberts

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, in association with Live Nation,announces the Orlando engagement of Spend the Night with Alice Cooper. The legendary [...]

SOURCE: www.showbiznoflo.com at 09:50AM

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox at the Dr. Phillips Center October 18 by Michael J. Roberts

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, in association with AEG Live, announces tickets on sale Friday, April 22, 2016 at 10 a.m. for [...]

SOURCE: www.showbiznoflo.com at 09:38AM
Monday, April 18, 2016

KERSTIN ANDERSON, STAR OF THE SOUND OF MUSIC NATIONAL TOUR TO LEAD WORKSHOP WITH ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARD FINALISTS by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that the fifth annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards will feature a workshop with Kerstin Anderson, star [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:00PM
Saturday, April 16, 2016

Films Selected for PFP’s AltReels Film Fest on April 25 by Michael J. Roberts

Pride Films and Plays announces five short films receiving their Chicago premieres during Queer Bits AltReels Film Festival at the Public House Theatre (3914 N [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:25PM

Cirque du Soleil Cancels Performances in North Carolina by Michael J. Roberts

Cirque du Soleil strongly believes in diversity and equality for every individual and is opposed to discrimination in any form. The new HB2 legislation passed [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:25PM
Monday, April 11, 2016

Scarlett Johansson to Receive 2016 Renaissance Award June 30, 2016 From Gene Siskel Film Center by Michael J. Roberts

The Gene Siskel Film Center (GSFC) of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) will celebrate one of Hollywood’s most talented young actresses [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:02PM

TEATRO VISTA’S CHICAGO PREMIERE OF “IN THE TIME OF THE BUTTERFLIES” AT VICTORY GARDENS THEATER, APRIL 16 – MAY 22 by Michael J. Roberts

Teatro Vista announces the Chicago premiere of In the Time of the Butterflies, written by Lifetime Achievement Obie Award Winner Caridad Svich, based on Julia [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:02PM

AstonRep’s THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE – Through May 8, 2016 at The Raven Theatre – Chicago Premiere by Michael J. Roberts

AstonRep Theatre Company is pleased to continue its 2015-16 season with the Chicago premiere of Deborah Brevoort’s moving drama THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE, directed by Artistic Director R…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:02PM

First Folio Theatre Announces 2016- 2017 Season Including World Premiere & Two Chicago Premieres by Michael J. Roberts

First Folio Theatre is excited to announce its 2016-2017 season, kicking off with the Chicago premiere of DR. SEWARD’S DRACULA, running October 5 through November [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:02PM

Record Numbers Register for 108th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, One of World’s Oldest Freshwater Races by Michael J. Roberts

More than 300 crews have already registered for the 108th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust, one of the world’s longest-running freshwater [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:02PM
Friday, April 8, 2016

Lookingglass Theatre presents the World Premiere of Thaddeus and Slocum by Michael J. Roberts

Lookingglass Theatre Company continues its 28th Season with Thaddeus and Slocum: A Vaudeville Adventure, written by Ensemble Member Kevin Douglas, and directed by Ensemble Member [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 08:12PM

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with TINA LANDAU by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with TINA LANDAU from SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! on Vimeo. Multi-award winning director TINA LANDAU discusses her latest project, THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 08:12PM

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with 2016 SILVER SPRINGS FILM FESTIVAL by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with 2016 SILVER SPRINGS FILM FESTIVAL from SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! on Vimeo. Michael Roberts and Barbara Fitos discuss the 2016 Silver Springs International Film…

SOURCE: www.showbiznoflo.com at 12:26PM
Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Showbiz Chicago Photo Booth: MARY PAGE MARLOW, a world premiere by Tracy Letts thru May 29 by Michael J. Roberts

Previews have begun for Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s highly anticipated world premiere production of Mary Page Marlowe, written by Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright and ensemble …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:49PM
Saturday, April 2, 2016

Forth Story Productions Presents TAPPED: A Treasonous Musical Comedy – June 9 to July 3 at Theater Wit by Michael J. Roberts

Forth Story Productions is excited to announce its inaugural production of the award-winning show TAPPED: A Treasonous Musical Comedy, written by Jed Levine, directed by [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:32PM

The Q Brothers’ “Othello: The Remix” Returns as Highlight of Shakespeare 400 Chicago by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) presents a highlight ofShakespeare 400 Chicago —The Q Brothers’ 90-minute hip-hop adaptation of William Shakespeare’s tragedy, Othello: The Remix, spu…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:32PM

Casting Announced for Griffin Theatre’s BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL – June 4 – July 24, 2016 at The Den Theatre – Chicago Premiere! by Michael J. Roberts

Griffin Theatre Company is pleased to announce casting for the Chicago premiere of the off-Broadway hit BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL, with book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming, music and …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:20PM

Kokandy Productions’ HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL – Through April 24, 2016 at Theater Wit by Michael J. Roberts

Kokandy Productions is pleased to launch its 2016 season with the Chicago premiere of the dark “mean teen” comedy HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, based on the hit 1980s [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:20PM

Victory Gardens Announces Casting for Marcus Gardley’s THE HOUSE THAT WILL NOT STAND by Michael J. Roberts

Victory Gardens Theater concludes its 41st season with Midwest Premiere of The House That Will Not Stand by Ensemble Playwright Marcus Gardley, directed by Artistic [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:20PM

Walkabout Theater’s THE CURE – June 1- 18, 2016 at The Chicago Cultural Center – Free Performances! by Michael J. Roberts

Walkabout Theater Company, in association with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, is pleased to present THE CURE, a new ensemble-devised work exploring our [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:20PM
Friday, April 1, 2016

Dr. Phillips Center “LIGHTS IT UP BLUE” for tomorrow’s World Autism Awareness Day; Sensory-Friendly Show at 2 p.m. by Michael J. Roberts

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will participate in World Autism Awareness Day and the “Light It Up Blue” campaign. The glass exterior walls of the Dr. Phillips Cent…

SOURCE: www.showbiznoflo.com at 09:25AM
Wednesday, March 23, 2016

The Record Breaking Smash Hit “Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin” Returns to Chicago April 7 by Michael J. Roberts

Continuing to break all box office records during its National Tour, the smash hit Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin is returning to Chicago for a limited, four-week engagement starting Thursd…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:28AM
Friday, March 18, 2016

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with Composer JOE ICONIS by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with Composer JOE ICONIS from SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! on Vimeo. Musical theatre composer JOE ICONIS discusses the cast album release of his off Broadway hit BE MO…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:02AM
Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with American Theater Company’s Artistic Director WILL DAVIS by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with American Theater Company’s Artistic Director WILL DAVIS from SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! on Vimeo. WILL DAVIS discusses being chosen as American Theater Co…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:48PM

Meet McCallum Theatre’s 2016 Open Call Finalists by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre Institute (MTI) — the education division of the McCallum Theatre — presents Open Call 2016, the ultimate variety show. The Valley’s best vocalists, dancers, in…

SOURCE: Showbiz So Cal at 01:19PM

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with MATILDA THE MUSICAL’S JENNIFER BLOOD by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with MATILDA THE MUSICAL’S JENNIFER BLOOD from SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! on Vimeo. Actress JENNIFER BLOOD discussing her role of Miss Honey is the National To…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:34AM
Sunday, March 13, 2016

Kevin Kelly to Play Parliament House Footlight Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Local Cabaret Performer Kevin Kelly returns to the Parliament House Footlight Theatre after a critically-acclaimed performance in Naked Boys Singing! We assure you, this time, he has clothes…

SOURCE: www.showbiznoflo.com at 06:38PM

by Michael J. Roberts

Mad Cow Theatre is delighted to announce its second annual BLACK & WHITE BASH, a unique event to support downtown Orlando’s only professional theatre company. The BLACK & WHITE…

SOURCE: www.showbiznoflo.com at 06:35PM

INTO THE WOODS, THE GLASS MENAGERIE & More Set for Garden Theatre’s 2016-17 Season by Michael J. Roberts

The Garden Theatre, located at 160 West Plant Street in historic Winter Garden, is pleased to announce its 2016-2017 Theatre Season, running from September 2016 – May 2017. In addition…

SOURCE: www.showbiznoflo.com at 06:33PM

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
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
TBA: Titanic