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Thursday, October 29, 2015

Shattered Globe Theatre Presents ANIMALS OUT OF PAPER Jan. 14 " Feb. 27, 2016 by Michael J. Roberts

Following its hit revival of MARVIN'S ROOM, Shattered Globe Theatre is pleased to continue its 25th anniversary season with Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph's uncommon lov…

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Royal Opera's New Production of CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA/PAGLIACCI Live in US Theaters Beginning Dec. 10 by Michael J. Roberts

Betrayal, lust, love, jealousy and murder abound in The Royal Opera's pairing of heart- rending classics Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci shown live in US theaters beginning on December 10…

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Hell in a Handbag Productions Shakes Up the Holidays with CHRISTMAS DEAREST, Nov. 28- Jan. 2 by Michael J. Roberts

Everybody’s favorite holiday bitch is back and she's meaner then ever in the return of CHRISTMAS DEAREST, Hell in a Handbag Productions' Joan Crawford-infused parody of A C…

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Lyric Opera's World Premiere of BEL CANTO Running Dec. 7- Jan. 17 by Michael J. Roberts

The highly anticipated world premiere of the new opera Bel Canto is less than two months away, with performances December 7 through January 17at Lyric Opera of Chicago. Creating a new opera …

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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Drury Lane Announces 2016-17 Season by Michael J. Roberts

Drury Lane Productions is thrilled to announce the 2016 " 2017 Drury Lane season, beginning with the world-premiere production of the new musical, Hazel. Continuing their dedication to new w…

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Northlight Theatre Presents Kaufman & Hart's "You Can't Take It With You" Nov. 6- Dec. 13 by Michael J. Roberts

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning play You Can't Take It With You, continuing…

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Monday, October 26, 2015
Sunday, October 25, 2015

Shattered Globe's 25th Anniversary Production of MARVIN'S ROOM Continues Through Nov. 14 by Michael J. Roberts

Shattered Globe Theatre is pleased to open its 25th season with a 25th anniversary production of MARVIN'S ROOM, Chicago playwright Scott McPherson's award-winning, mordantl…

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Grammy-Nominated Musician Eddie Money Takes Raue Center Stage by Michael J. Roberts

On November 7, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. Raue Center For The Arts welcomes legendary rock 'n' roll performer Eddie Money. Fans both new and old won't want to miss the opportunity to see this iconic …

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League of Chicago Theatres Announces Fall Theatre Showcase Dates by Michael J. Roberts

The League of Chicago Theatres continues its free Theatre Showcase series this October and November with performances by five Chicago companies, including Oracle Productions and Red Theater,…

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Friday, October 23, 2015

Showbiz Nation EXCLUSIVE LIVE FEED: Opening Night at REILLY ARTS CENTER by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION EXCLUSIVE LIVE FEED! OPENING NIGHT AT THE REILLY ARTS CENTER from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo.   Opening night of the Reilly Arts Center is finally here and ShowbizNoFlo.com…

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Victory Gardens Theater Presents Backstage at the Biograph: In Plain Sight, Oct. 29th by Michael J. Roberts

Victory Gardens Theater announces Backstage at the Biograph: In Plain Sight. This behind-the-scenes event focuses on Never the Sinner by John Logan, directed by Gary Griffin, running Novembe…

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CST's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Makes West Coast Debut at San Diego's THE OLD GLOBE by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announces today that Sense and Sensibility, the award-winning new musical commissioned by Chicago Shakespeare from Tony Award®-nominated composer P…

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The Hypocrites Presents Tennessee Williams' THE GLASS MENAGERIE Jan 22- March 6 by Michael J. Roberts

This winter, Hans Fleischmann re-imagines his groundbreaking conception of Tennessee Williams' classic drama in a new The Hypocrites production of THE GLASS MENAGERIE, p…

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STEPPENWOLF FOR YOUNG ADULTS PRESENTS GEORGE ORWELL'S 1984 Runs Through Nov. 20 by Michael J. Roberts

On the heels of a sold-out production of George Orwell's Animal Farm last season, Steppenwolf for Young Adults(SYA) begins the 2015/16 season with another Orwellian masterpiece, 1984. Adapte…

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Underscore Theatre Company's World Premiere of THE STORY OF A STORY (THE UNTOLD STORY) Runs Through Nov. 8 by Michael J. Roberts

From the comedic minds behind The Colbert Report and Fifty Shades! The Musical, Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to present the world premiere musical comedy THE STORY…

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42nd STREET Taps Its Way To the McCALLUM THEATRE Nov 24 " Nov 29 by Michael J. Roberts

The quintessential backstage musical comedy classic 42nd STREET comes to the McCallum Theatre with a sparkling new production for seven performances Tuesday, November 24, through Sunday, Nov…

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Dr. Phillips Center Florida Hospital School of the Art Announces Broadway Master Classes Line-up by Michael J. Roberts

Dr. Phillips Center Florida Hospital School of the Arts announced a line-up of Broadway Master Classes and the spring semester classes today. Registration is available now by calling 407-455…

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Chicago Shakespeare's Critically Acclaimed SENSE & SENSIBILITY To Make West Coast Premiere at THE OLD GLOBE by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announces today that Sense and Sensibility, the award-winning new musical commissioned by Chicago Shakespeare from Tony Award®-nominated composer P…

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Thursday, October 22, 2015

STEPHEN SONDHEIM RECEIVES 2015 CARL SANDBURG LITERARY AWARD IN CHICAGO by Michael J. Roberts

The Chicago Public Library Foundation and the Chicago Public Library are presenting the 16th annual Carl Sandburg Literary Award to legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Universa…

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FAIRMONT CHICAGO, MILLENNIUM PARK OFFERS THANKSGIVING AT HOME DINNER by Michael J. Roberts

Skip the hassle and spend more time at the dinner table this Thanksgiving with Thanksgiving at Home Dinner from Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, 200 North Columbus Drive. Order, pick-up…

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LONGEST RUNNING WINE TASTING CONTEST IN THE NATION CELEBRATES 42nd ANNIVERSARY by Michael J. Roberts

It's the Olympics of wine tasting "an intense battle of the palates "and the oldest event of its kind in the country.  It's Geja's Café's 42ndAnnual Professional/Amateur Wine Tasting Con…

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Broadway In Chicago Announces Return of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, May 24-29, 2016 at Cadillac Palace by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that  Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, returns to Chicago in 2016.  Produced by NETwork…

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LAST COMIC STANDING Live Tour at the McCallum Theatre Monday, November 23 " 7:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

Back by popular demand, the McCallum Theatre presents the Last Comic Standing live tour on Monday, November 23, at 7:00pm. Due to the overwhelming response to last year's hugely successful t…

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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Soprano Nicole Cabell to sing the title role in final three performances of The Merry Widow at Lyric Opera December 9, 11 and 13 by Michael J. Roberts

American soprano and Chicago favorite Nicole Cabell returns to Lyric to portray Hanna Glawari (role debut) in the final three performances of Franz Lehár's The Merry Widow, the company's …

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UF Opera Theatre Gala Concert Version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, Nov. 19-21 At Reilly Arts Center by Michael J. Roberts

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…

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Broadway In Chicago Announces Return of Tony Award® winning smash-hit CHICAGO, May 10-15 2016 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that the Tony Award® winning smash-hit CHICAGO will return to Chicago to play the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W Randolph) for a limited one-wee…

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Loop Players at Harold Washington College Presents THE WOOLGATHERER, Nov. 11- 21 by Michael J. Roberts

The Loop Players, the acclaimed 40-year-old theatre company, presents The Woolgatherer by William Mastrosimone, a delicate, comical "dramedy" about what draws some people together.  Rose,…

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15TH ANNUAL BLACK EXCELLENCE AWARDS PRESENTING THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD TO MELODY SPANN-COOPER by Michael J. Roberts

The Black Excellence Awards, a program produced by the African American Arts Alliance of Chicago, announces the 15th Annual Awards Ceremony, an elegant evening at the DuSable Museum, 740 E. …

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JOHN MINIGAN'S "BREAKING THE SHAKESPEARE CODE" Runs at CLOCKWISE THEATRE Nov 6 " 29 by Michael J. Roberts

Clockwise Theatre presents Breaking the Shakespeare Code, Boston playwright John Minigan's 2014 witty, smart, fast-paced comedy-drama detailing an extraordinary student-mentor relationshi…

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TCG Books Releases ECLIPSED by Danai Gurira by Michael J. Roberts

Theatre Communications Group (TCG) is pleased to announce the publication of Danai Gurira's Eclipsed. The world premiere of Eclipsed was in the fall of 2009 at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company…

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