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About Face Theatre is excited to present a one-night-only benefit reading of its 2011 runaway hit THE HOMOSEXUALS by AFT Artistic Associate Philip Dawkins, directed by origina…
Who:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The Dr. Phillips Center in partnership with Florida Blue Foundation, presents the free Florida Blue Concert Series. The conce…
As part of its tenth season, the Los Angeles Ballet presents a special performance of The Nutcracker on Tuesday, December 15, at 7:00pm at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert. This is Los An…
The all-time family favorite returns with more beauty, more joy and more thrills than ever before. Dance Alive National Ballet presents the all-time family favorite. NUTCRACKER returns with …
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel was joined by Chicago Shakespeare Theater Artistic Director Barbara Gaines, Executive Director Criss Henderson, and leaders of the City’s cultural institutio…
The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago announces the launch of its new visual identity, developed by internationally renowned design studio Mevis & Van Deursen (MVD).The design includes …
Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport Avenue, announces that The Christmas Schooner will be sailing for its fifth year at Mercury Theater Chicago, running November 25 through December 2…
EMPIRE VAMPIRE is a short musical film about epic change, starring The Goodnight Darlings, featuring performers from Cirque Du Soleil, The Orlando Ballet, and a cast of dancers, actors, magi…
First Floor Theater (FFT) is thrilled to announce the first show of their fourth season, the world premiere of ANIMALS COMMIT SUICIDE, playwright J. Julian Christopher's high-octane and dark…
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts today announced that John Rivers, 4R Restaurant Group Chef and Owner will host the live performance of Emeril, part of the Publix Chefs at Dr. Phi…
They were the brand name on every woman’s lips. Goodman Theatre announces it will produce the world premiere of War Paint, a new musical that charts the ascent and arch-rivalry of cosm…
Andrew Lloyd Webber's masterpiece, The Phantom of the Opera, will come to the stage of the beautiful, newly renovated Reilly Arts Center in Ocala, Florida, Nov. 19-21, 2015. Talented vocal p…
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Reviewed by: Michael J. Roberts Photos: Carol Rosegg For the past few years we have seen the world as we know it seem to be in a socio-political dyadic shift. Â Â Nati…
 Marilyn A. Wall is one of the Hippodrome Theatre’s most valued artistic treasures, and this year is no exception- Marilyn was just named the 2015 recipient of the Outstanding Contr…
Spend your holiday season with the magic of the Hippodrome’s annual production of Charles Dickens’ Â A CHRISTMAS CAROLÂ with a twist and go on a magical icy adventure in Hans…
This fall, Hippodrome Theatre proudly welcomes three exceptional new hires: Director of Development, Sarah Alice Barnes; Director of Marketing and Communications, Sarah Darden; and Director …
Open auditions for the drama How I Learned to Drive will be held Monday, December 7 and Tuesday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Ocala Civic Theatre. In rural 1960s Maryland, Li'l Bit is an outsi…
SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Civil Rights Activist DAVID MIXNER from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Civil rights activist DAVID MIXNER discusses his upcoming Chicago show, “Oh, Hell …
SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with RABBI JACK MOLINE from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Interfaith Alliance Executive Director RABBI JACK MOLINE discusses his spiritual road to becoming a Rabbi…
SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with RABBI JACK MOLINE from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Interfaith Alliance Executive Director RABBI JACK MOLINE discusses his spiritual road to becoming a Rabbi…
Broadway In Chicago and Chicago-based independent coffee roaster Bow Truss Coffee are thrilled to debut the new Broadway In Chicago Blend created by Bow Truss Coffee Roasters. The Broadw…
Kokandy Productions invites you to pour yourself some eggnog and make yourself at home for a family-sized portion of holiday cheer at A KOKANDY CHRISTMAS, an evening of festive stories…
SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! with Michael Roberts Interview with Jersey Boys & Madam Secretary Star ERICH BERGEN from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Stage, screen and television star ERICH BERGEN dis…
SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! with Michael Roberts Interview with Jersey Boys & Madam Secretary Star ERICH BERGEN from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Stage, screen and television star ERICH BERGEN dis…
The World Premiere of Unspeakable, a dramatic fantasia inspired by the life of comedic legend Richard Pryor, will play its final performance on November 8, 2015 at the Broadway Playhouse at …