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Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Podcast With Betty Buckley by Michael Roberts

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Podcast With BETTY BUCKLEY by Michael Roberts

Betty Buckley from Michael Roberts on Vimeo. Broadway legend Betty Buckley returns to Showbiz Chicago to discuss her new album, Ah, Men! The Boys of Broadway. Ms. Buckley also tells us about…

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Lifeline Theatre’s KidSeries presents The Mystery of the Pirate Ghost by Michael Roberts

Lifeline Theatre’s KidSeries presents The Mystery of the Pirate Ghost, a children’s play based on the book by Geoffrey Hayes. The production is adapted by Scott T. Barsotti (Residen…

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MY ONE AND ONLY Rounds Out Marriott’s 2012 Season by Michael Roberts

Rounding out the Marriott Theatre’s 2012 season, MY ONE AND ONLY features an incomparable Gershwin score and thrilling dance.  This captivating musical romance previews November 7, open…

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LiveWire Chicago Theatre kicks off its 2012-13 season with the Chicago premiere of THE MISTAKES MADELINE MADE by Michael Roberts

LiveWire Chicago Theatre kicks off its 2012-13 season with the Chicago premiere of THE MISTAKES MADELINE MADE, a savagely funny story of love and dirty people by Elizabeth Meriwether, cr…

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Pine Box Theater Presents ElectionFest 2012: October 22-23 & 29-30, 2012 at Theatre Wit by Michael Roberts

Just in time for the final showdown for the White House, Pine Box Theater patriotically presents ElectionFest 2012, twelve bold, ten-minute plays exploring the issues driving the divide i…

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Mary-Arrchie’s SUPERIOR DONUTS Returns To Royal George Cabaret Oct. 30th – Nov. 25th by Michael Roberts

Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. is pleased to announce the return of its Jeff Award nominated production of SUPERIOR DONUTS by Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts, directed by Matt Miller and f…

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Chicago Sinfonietta’s third annual DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS celebration features tangos with Grammy-winner Raul Juarena by Michael Roberts

The Chicago Sinfonietta delves into the contemplative and joyful aspects of the Latin American holiday Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with its annual concert, which features works by …

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Saturday, October 6, 2012

Griffin Finds Balance in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE by Michael Roberts

Art isn’t easy.  In fact art and the artist are most complex as explored in Stephen Sondheim’s poignant 1984 musical Sunday In The Park with George.   This difficult and awkwardly str…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:02PM

ATC’s DOUBT & AGNES OF GOD In Rep Is A Wonderful Evening Of Theatre by Michael Roberts

REVIEWED BY: RUSSELL GOELTENBODT As you grow up in life your family may introduce you to some belief or faith. No matter what demonination you are raised, these beliefs may raise questions i…

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Friday, October 5, 2012

SHOWBIZ CHICAGO TICKET GIVEAWAY: SIMPLY SENSATIONAL 2 by Michael Roberts

Pride Film & Plays and Showbiz Chicago are giving away 2 tickets to the SIMPLY SENSATIONAL 2 benefit for, Tuesday, October 9, 2012.  Email the word “SENSATIONAL” with you co…

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HANNUKATZ THE MUSICAL! Returns Nov. 30th – Dec. 30th at New National Pastime Theatre by Michael Roberts

The New National Pastime Theater presents, back by popular demand, 2200 years in the making, here to fill the holiday vOY-OY-OYd!, the only rock ‘n’ roll Hannukah musical on earth, HANN…

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Arthur Miller’s BROKEN GLASS Opens at Redtwist Oct. 14 by Michael Roberts

Broken Glass by Arthur Miller and directed by Michael Colucci & Jan Ellen Graves opens Sunday, Oct 14, at 3pm at Redtwist Theatre. Company member and Jeff Award-winner, Jacqueline G…

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THE BOOK THEIF Adds Public Performances by Michael Roberts

Steppenwolf Theatre Company adds two Friday evening public performances to the world premiere of Markus Zusak’sThe Book Thief, adapted by Heidi Stillman, directed by Hallie Gordon, after…

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Thursday, October 4, 2012

House Theatre’s 4th Annual NUTCRACKER Returns Nov. 9th by Michael Roberts

The House Theatre of Chicago makes the holidays merry with the return of The Nutcracker for its fourth annual production. The family-friendly original play by Company Members Jake Minton and…

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Profile’s AFTER Announces Three Week Extension by Michael Roberts

Profiles Theatre will extend the Midwest premiere of After by Chad Beckim, directed by guest artist Matt Hawkins.  The production, which opened September 5, will extend for an additional …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:31PM

Cabaret’s FOILED AGAIN Presents 3Some at Davenport’s Beginning Oct. 5th by Michael Roberts

Chicago cabaret mainstays Foiled Again return to Davenport’s Piano Bar + Cabaret in October with a brand-new show, 3some.  3some promises to be a fun and eclectic evening of music from on…

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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

BLUES IN THE NIGHT, WILL HEAT UP MILWAUKEE REP’S STACKNER CABARET THIS FALL by Michael Roberts

The universal language of the blues speaks eloquently in this scorching, Tony-nominated musical! The twenty-six hot, torchy numbers that tell the sweet, sexy and sorrowful stories of four co…

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Monday, October 1, 2012

Everything’s Alright In Flaster’s Magnificent JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR by Michael Roberts

In a very recent review of another biblical musical, I remarked on the fine line that must be walked in respecting the source material but allowing it to be accessible to believers and non-b…

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Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ world-premiere stage adaptation of the bestselling novel, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Begins Oct. 16 by Michael Roberts

Rehearsals are underway for Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ world-premiere stage adaptation of the bestselling novel, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, adapted by Heidi Stillman. The Book Thie…

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Podcast with Billy Pacholski, Kevin Webb & Libby Lane by Michael Roberts

Podcast with Billy Pacholski, Kevin Webb & Libby Lane from Michael Roberts on Vimeo.

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Cromer Brings a Sobering SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH To The Goodman by Michael Roberts

Reviving Tennessee Williams’ Sweet Bird of Youth has not been an easy task. The 1959 play, which originally starred Paul Newman and Geraldine Page had hopes for a 2011 Broadway remount to …

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Sunday, September 30, 2012

SHOWBIZ CHICAGO at BROADWAY IN CHICAGO’S KINKY BOOTS PRESS CONFRENCE by Michael Roberts

Broadway In Chicago KINKY BOOTS PRESS CONVERENCE from Michael Roberts on Vimeo.

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Broadway Interview: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS-The New York Times Magazine: The Mount Rushmore of Ricky Roma by Michael Roberts

In interviews conducted by phone or e-mail, Mickey Rapkin consulted Joe Mantegna, Al Pacino and Liev Schreiber about inhabiting Ricky Roma in “Glengarry Glen Ross” — and walking in one…

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Chicago League of Lady Arm Wrestlers (CLLAW) CLLAW-O-WEEN on Saturday, October 13, 2012 by Michael Roberts

The Chicago League of Lady Arm Wrestlers (CLLAW) are flexing their forearms and conjuring up some wicked good fun this fall at CLLAW-O-WEEN on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at O’Malley�…

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Music Box Theatre 8th Annual Horror Film Festival Starts Oct. 13th by Michael Roberts

The Music Box’s annual horror film festival is back and better than before with more vendors and a greater variety of food! Now in its eighth year, the ghoulish 24-hour movie marathon boas…

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The Neoccasion: Raucous in the Caucus by Michael Roberts

Politically Savvy Neo-Futurist lovers unite! Head back to Andersonville for the second annual Neoccasion: Raucous in the Caucus a politically-irreverent evening in support of The Neo-Futu…

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Saturday, September 29, 2012

Podcast With “ASSASSINS”: Billy Pacholski, Kevin Webb & Libby Lane by Michael Roberts

Podcast with Billy Bill Pacholski, Kevin Webb & Libby Lane from Michael Roberts on Vimeo. Billy Pacholski will present “Assassins,” music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, boo…

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