Chicago Flamenco Festival ready to be set in motion by Hedy Weiss

The Chicago Flamenco Festival 2015, running Feb. 6-March 7, promises to be the best way to counter winter. The post Chicago Flamenco Festival ready to be set in motion appeared first on Chic…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 5:28pm on February 5, 2015☆⚑

Chicago Humanities Festival Presents Kim Gordon Founding Member of Sonic Youth Talks New Memoir Girl in a Band Thursday, Feb. 26 at Music Box Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) presents musician, artist, and founding member of band Sonic Youth Kim Gordon on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Music Box Theatre (3733 N Southport …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 2:21pm on February 5, 2015☆⚑

Chicago Theater Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (The Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire) by Lawrence Bommer

TITS AND ASSHOLES Gay activists who deride this delight forget just how radical the musical was in 1983 (the original film even more so in 1973). A third of a century later, it's still a mer…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 12:34pm on February 5, 2015☆⚑

Chicago theater openings for the week of Feb. 6-13

TUESDAY | "Sondheim on Sondheim": This multimedia concert, staged by Porchlight Music Theatre, recalls composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim's life and work. Through March 15 at Stage 773, 1225…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 10:32am on February 5, 2015☆⚑

First Date Musical Premieres Tonight in Chicago by Adam Hetrick

The Alan Zachary-Michael Weiner musical comedy First Date, which played a five-month Broadway run in 2013, begins its Chicago premiere Feb. 5 at the Royal George Cabaret.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on February 5, 2015☆⚑

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with DEB CLAPP, Executive Director of The League of Chicago Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with DEB CLAPP, Executive Director of The League of Chicago Theatre from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Deb Capp, Executive Director of the League of Chicago Theatr…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 4:58pm on February 4, 2015☆⚑

Chicago 'Friends' parody looks for Rosses and Rachels by Christopher Borrelli

Amanda Marcheschi looked like a Rachel. Definitely Aniston-esque. She had dark, longish hair and a self-possession that cracked slightly when she spoke, revealing a touch of uncertainty. She…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 4:52pm on February 4, 2015☆⚑

Photos! New Chicago Stars Jennifer Nettles & Carly Hughes Paint the Town on Their Opening Night by Broadway.com

Click for photos from the first performance of new Chicago stars Jennifer Nettles and Carly Hughes on February 3, 2015 at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:27pm on February 4, 2015☆⚑

Chicago Human Rhythm Project Will Honor Dance Legend Tommy Tune by Carey Purcell

Tommy Tune, a nine-time Tony Award-winning actor-director-choreographer, will receive the Chicago Human Rhythm Project's JUBA! Award for Extraordinary Lifetime Achievemen…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08pm on February 4, 2015☆⚑

Five Burning Questions with Chicago's New Velma Kelly, Carly Hughes

Carly Hughes, the fantastic new star of Chicago, on being badass like Velma, the importance of a good nap and her favorite childhood movies.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 11:52am on February 4, 2015☆⚑

VIDEO: Jennifer Nettles Talks Broadway Debut in CHICAGO on 'Watch What Happens' by TV News Desk

Jennifer Nettles stopped by a recent episode of Bravo's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE and talks about making her Broadway debut in CHICAGO as Roxie Hart.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:51am on February 4, 2015☆⚑

Photo Coverage: It's Heaven Nowadays at CHICAGO- Inside Jennifer Nettles and Carly Hughes' First Bows! by Jennifer Broski

Jennifer Nettles and Carly Hughes just joined the Broadway company of Chicago in the starring roles of Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly for a limited eight-week engagement -- where they will conti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:14am on February 4, 2015☆⚑

Theater News: Jennifer Nettles and Carly Hughes Razzle-Dazzle 'Em as They Open in Chicago on Broadway

Check out photos of the sexy duo as they perform "Nowadays" and the "Hot Honey Rag."

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00am on February 4, 2015☆⚑

After 30 Years, Artistic Director of Chicago Dramatists Steps Down by Carey Purcell

Chicago Dramatists, a non-profit theatre dedicated to nurturing new playwrights, is experiencing a change in leadership.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28am on February 4, 2015☆⚑

Tommy Tune will join in Chicago Human Rhythm Project's 25th anniversary season by Hedy Weiss

The Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP) " the organization that “creates community through American tap ... The post Tommy Tune will join in Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s 25th a…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 12:59am on February 4, 2015☆⚑

Tommy Tune and More to Celebrate Chicago Human Rhythm Project's 25th Anniversary by BroadwayWorld

The Chicago Human Rhythm Project CHRP celebrates 25 years of creating community through American tap and contemporary percussive arts in world-class, innovative performance, education and ou…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:01am on February 4, 2015☆⚑

Russ Tutterow steps down at Chicago Dramatists by Hedy Weiss

Russ Tutterow, who has served as Chicago Dramatists' first and only artistic director for 30 ... The post Russ Tutterow steps down at Chicago Dramatists appeared first on Chicago Entertainme…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 7:20pm on February 3, 2015☆⚑

Jennifer Nettles and Carly Hughes Belt "My Own Best Friend" from "Chicago" by Broadway.com

Jennifer Nettles and Carly Hughes Belt "My Own Best Friend" from "Chicago" Get tickets to "Chicago": http://www.broadway.com/shows/chicago/ Jennifer Nettles a…

SOURCE: YouTube at 1:47pm on February 3, 2015☆⚑

Jennifer Nettles and the Company of "Chicago" Perform "Roxie" by Broadway.com

Jennifer Nettles and the Company of "Chicago" Perform "Roxie" Get tickets to "Chicago": http://www.broadway.com/shows/chicago/ Jennifer Nettles and the compan…

SOURCE: YouTube at 1:42pm on February 3, 2015☆⚑

Carly Hughes and the Company of "Chicago" Sing "All That Jazz" by Broadway.com

Carly Hughes and the Company of "Chicago" Sing "All That Jazz" Get tickets to "Chicago": http://www.broadway.com/shows/chicago/ Carly Hughes, Jennifer Nettles…

SOURCE: YouTube at 1:36pm on February 3, 2015☆⚑

Chicago Theater Review: DIVIDING THE ESTATE (Raven Theatre) by Lawrence Bommer

WILL OF FOOLS You can't take it with you"but that doesn't mean you go gently into that good night. Dividing the Estate, Raven Theatre's latest offering, is the late Horton (The Trip to Bount…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 12:49pm on February 3, 2015☆⚑

Chicago Critic & Interviewer ANDREW PATNER Has Passed Away at 55 by Michael J. Roberts

Andrew Patner, a critic and interviewer on WFMT-FM 98.7 passed away this morning at the age 55 from what is being reported as a severe bacterial infection.  Our sincere condolences and th…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:41pm on February 3, 2015☆⚑

IFP/CHICAGO PRESENTS FAIR USE FOR FILMMAKERS WITH MICHAEL DONALDSON Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Columbia College by Michael J. Roberts

 IFP/Chicago is proud to present “Fair Use for Filmmakers with Michael Donaldson” on Tuesday, February 10 located at Columbia College Chicago, Film Row Cinema, 1104 S. W…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:50am on February 3, 2015☆⚑

Jennifer Nettles and Carly Hughes Preview Their Roxie and Velma in Broadway's Chicago by TheaterMania

Jennifer Nettles and Carly Hughes Preview Their Roxie and Velma in Broadway's Chicago Jennifer Nettles and Carly Hughes come from two different worlds. Hughes is a Broadway baby, having…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:15am on February 3, 2015☆⚑

Hart & Soul: Backstage at "Chicago" with Jennifer Nettles, Episode 2: The End of Rehearsals by Broadway.com

Hart & Soul: Backstage at "Chicago" with Jennifer Nettles, Episode 2: The End of Rehearsals Get tickets to "Chicago": http://www.broadway.com/shows/chicago/ Jennife…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:15am on February 3, 2015☆⚑