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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

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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SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with BAT BOY'S Kenny Howard, Chris Yakubchik, Rebecca Fisher, Jennafer Newberry & Ricky Cona by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with BAT BOY’S Kenny Howard, Chris Yakubchik, Rebecca Fisher, Jennafer Newberry & Ricky Cona from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Director KENNY HOWARD, As…

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Open Call Talent Project 2016 " Call for entries! Perform live on stage at the McCallum Theatre and be the next Grand Prize Winner. by Michael J. Roberts

McCallum Theatre Institute, the education division of the McCallum Theatre, is pleased to announce its annual Call for Entries for OPEN CALL TALENT PROJECT 2016! This always highly-anticipat…

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LEGENDARY SINGER/SONGWRITER PAUL ANKA TO HEADLINE McCALLUM THEATRE ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA ON DECEMBER 3rd by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre announced today that legendary singer/songwriter Paul Anka will headline its annual fundraising gala to be held on Thursday, December 3rd, accompanied by his 15-piece or…

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SALUTE ROY ROGERS at the McCALLUM THEATRE November 15 by Michael J. Roberts

Riders In The Sky return to the McCallum Theatre on Sunday, November 15, at 3:00pm for a thrilling ride to yesteryear as they salute western movie, music and TV star Roy Rogers, King of the …

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NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY OF SIBERIA at the McCALLUM THEATRE November 17 by Michael J. Roberts

From Krasnoyarsk, Russia, World Touring brings the National Dance Company of Siberia with a new program “My Siberia” to the McCallum Theatre on Tuesday, November 17, at 7:00pm. T…

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Jeanne Robertson Performs at the McCallum, Nov. 20 by Michael J. Roberts

Jeanne Robertson charms audiences with her humorous observations about life around her. This former Miss North Carolina, standing tall at 6'2", has an infectious personality and sense of hum…

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AL JARREAU In Concert at the McCALLUM THEATRE Saturday " November 21 " 8:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre and Fitz's Jazz Café at the McCallum present Al Jarreau on Saturday, November 21, at 8:00pm. Al Jarreau's innovative musical expressions have made him one of the mos…

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THE KINGSTON TRIO Performs at the McCALLUM THEATRE Sunday " November 22 " 3:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

The City of Rancho Mirage and the McCallum Theatre present The Kingston Trio on Sunday, November 22, at 3:00pm. In 1957, America was ready for a new style of music. Just out of college, B…

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Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Midwest Premiere of HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN Runs Oct. 30 " Dec. 6 at the Royal George Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin will now begin performances on Friday October 30th, 2015 in Felder's Chicago theatrical home, the Royal George Theatre , 1641 N. Halsted Street, Chic…

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Sunday, October 18, 2015

BAT BOY Is Florida Theatre At Its Finest by Michael J. Roberts

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: REVIEWED BY: MICHAEL J. ROBERTS There are those rare moments in theatre when a production works on every level.  Director Kenny Howard's intelligent and emotionally ja…

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Saturday, October 17, 2015

Howard's Brilliantly Helmed BAT BOY Takes A Bite Out Of Your Soul by Michael J. Roberts

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED REVIEWED BY: MICHAEL J. ROBERTS There are those rare moments in theatre when a production works on every level.  Director Kenny Howard’s intelligent and emotional…

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Thursday, October 15, 2015

Broadway In Chicago Announces Complete Cast for Pre-Broadway Premiere of GOTTA DANCE by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and producers Dori Berinstein and Bill Damaschke announced today the complete cast for Gotta Dance, the new Broadway-bound musical about professional basketball's firs…

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Friday, October 9, 2015

Griffin Theatre Presents Midwest Premiere of POCATELLO by Michael J. Roberts

  Griffin Theatre Company is pleased to launch its 2015-16 season with the Midwest premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's heartbreaking comedy POCATELLO, directed by ensemble member Jonathan Be…

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Raue Center's Artful Women presents renowned photographer TERRY EVANS by Michael J. Roberts

Nov 15 @ 3pm –TERRY EVANS, photographer Changing Landscapes: from virgin prairie to fracking. Photographer Terry Evans shows her 35 years of unique photographic explorations that revea…

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Chicago Shakespeare's "Sense and Sensibility" Cast Recording Released by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announces today the release of the Chicago Shakespeare cast recording of the highly acclaimed world premiere production Sense and Sensibility, a music…

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Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Performances Already SOLD OUT of Dead Writers Staged Benefit Reading THE LEARNED LADIES OF PARK AVE Oct 8-10 2 by Michael J. Roberts

Dead Writers Theatre Collective presents a chamber benefit reading of David Grimm’s hilarious  satire “The Learned Ladies of Park Avenue”, directed by Michael Graham,…

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Friday, October 2, 2015

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with Elements Contemporary Ballet's Managing Director JOSEPH CARUANA by Michael J. Roberts

Elements from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Elements Contemporary Ballet’s Managing Director JOSEPH CARUANA discussing this unique dance company as well as their upcoming production AYA, A…

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Thursday, October 1, 2015

Northlight Theatre extends FUNNYMAN Featuring George Wendt & Tim Kazurinsky by Michael J. Roberts

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, announces five additional performances for the World Premiere of Bruce Graham's…

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"WE GOTTA BINGO," THE HILARIOUS INTERACTIVE DINNER THEATER EXPERIENCE, ANNOUNCES OKTOBERFEST PROMOTION by Michael J. Roberts

The hilarious, interactive dinner theater experience "We Gotta Bingo," at the new Chicago Theater Works (1113 W. Belmont), has just announced an Oktoberfest Promotion Offer for all performan…

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SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Playwright DAVID ALEX by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Playwright DAVID ALEX from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo.Chicago playwright DAVID ALEX discusses his thought provoking new work, “N”, which will ha…

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Ocala Civic Theatre's Second Round of Fall Classes Begins Oct. 19 " Nov. 19 by Michael J. Roberts

The second round of Fall 2015 after-school classes for ages 4-12 begins October 19 and runs through November 19. For the Apprentice Level (ages 4-7), we have Let Me Entertain You, Mad Scient…

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Murderous Fun at The Bank of America Theatre " A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: James Murray/Highly Recommended Related: Showbiz Chicago Interview: Kristen Beth Williams Broadway in Chicago has kicked off its 2015-16 season with a winner; the long anticipat…

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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Elements Contemporary Ballet & Aerial Dance Chicago's World Premiere AYA, AN AERIAL BALLET Oct. 10 & 17 @ Athenaeum Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

AYA, an evening-length aerial ballet in three acts, combines the soaring precision of aerial dance with the meticulous timing and elegance of contemporary ballet. AYA expands on Surge, the f…

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The Hypocrites Presents THE 4TH GRADERS PRESENT AN UNNAMED LOVE-SUICIDE Oct 30 " Nov 8 by Michael J. Roberts

The Hypocrites is pleased to continue its 2015-16 season with THE 4TH GRADERS PRESENT AN UNNAMED LOVE-SUICIDE by Artistic Director Sean Graney, co-directed by Joel Ewing…

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The Chicago League of Lady Arms Wrestlers Presents CLLAW-O-WEEN 2 Oct. 24 at Logan Square Auditorium by Michael J. Roberts

The Chicago League Wrestlers (CLLAW) are flexing their forearms and conjuring up some wicked fall fun at CLLAW-O-WEEN 2 on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Logan Square Audito…

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HUD AWARDS NEARLY $2.6 MILLION TO EIGHT ORGANIZATIONS TO FIGHT HOUSING DISCRIMINATION IN ILLINOIS by Michael J. Roberts

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it is awarding nearly $2.6 million under HUD's Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) to eight organizations …

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Author, Filmmaker Miranda July Returns to CAP UCLA Oct 17-18 with 'New Society' by Michael J. Roberts

Center for the Art of Performance is proud to present Miranda July in her latest performance work, titled New Society. Tickets ($29-$49) for two performances at UCLA Freud Playhouse Saturday…

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Sean Allan Krill, Gina Milo, Matt Raftery, and Erika Stephan Star in Drury Lane Theatre's WHITE CHRISTMAS, THE MUSICAL by Michael J. Roberts

The holidays are almost here at Drury Lane Theatre as Director and Drury Lane Artistic Director William Osetek helms the holiday classic, Irving Berlin's White Christmas, the Musical.Hailed …

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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Broadway In Chicago Announces Full Cast for SHERLOCK HOLMES: JAMES MASLOW and RENEE OLSTEAD Join Star DAVID ARQUETTE by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and producers Starvox Entertainment and June Entertainment are pleased to announce the full cast for SHERLOCK HOLMES.  JAMES MASLOW, the actor and singer perhaps best …

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Vanille Announces New Lakeview Location by Michael J. Roberts

Sophie Evanoff, owner of Vanille, the wildly popular French-inspired artisanal patisserie, with locations in Lincoln Park and Chicago's French Market, is excited to announce a third, new loc…

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