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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

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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Northlight Theatre announces the World Premiere of Charm By Philip Dawkins Directed by BJ Jones Presented in Steppenwolf's Garage Theatre October 14 by Michael J. Roberts

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, announces the World Premiere of Charm by Philip Dawkins. Directed by BJ Jones, …

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BRANDEN JACOBS-JENKINS' "APPROPRIATE" OPENS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 AT 7 P.M. AT THE CTG/MARK TAPER FORUM WEST COAST PREMIERE CONTINUES THROUGH NOVEM by Michael J. Roberts

"Appropriate," award-winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' razor-edged comedic drama, opens Sunday, October 4 at 7 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum. Previews are Septem…

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Ocala Civic Theatre stages THE KITCHEN WITCHES Nov. 5- 29 by Michael J. Roberts

The comedy The Kitchen Witches will be live on stage November 5-29 at Ocala Civic Theatre. Isobel Lomax (Laura Bradford) and Dolly Biddle (Joy Newkirk) are two "seasoned" cable-television co…

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Ocala Civic Theatre Adds Oct. 3 Performance of MARY POPPINS by Michael J. Roberts

What supercalifragilisticexpialidocious news! Due to tremendous popular demand and sold-out shows, one more performance of Ocala Civic Theatre's smash hit production of Mary Poppins has been…

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THREE CHICAGO PRESERVATION PROJECTS TO BE HONORED WITH LANDMARKS ILLINOIS' DRIEHAUS PRESERVATION AWARDS by Michael J. Roberts

Bonnie McDonald, president of Landmarks Illinois, the state's leading advocate for the preservation of historic sites and buildings, today announced three Chicago buildings that will be reci…

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"WE GOTTA BINGO," CHICAGO'S HILARIOUS INTERACTIVE DINNER THEATER EXPERIENCE, ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY SCHEDULE by Michael J. Roberts

The hilarious, interactive dinner theater experience "We Gotta Bingo," at the new Chicago Theater Works (1113 W. Belmont), is happy to announce Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's perform…

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Jeff & After Dark Award Winner SUZANNE PETRI Brings TORCH, SASS and SWING! To Davenport's by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago's acclaimed Jefferson Award nominated actress and winner of the After Dark Award for "Outstanding Cabaret Artist" and the Chicago Cabaret Professionals Gold Coast Award, Suzanne Petr…

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Monday, September 28, 2015

Hell In A Hangbag's World Premiere of SCREAM, QUEEN, SCREAM! Runs Through Oct. 31 @ Mary's Attic by Michael J. Roberts

  Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to continue its 2015-16 season with the world premiere of SCREAM, QUEEN, SCREAM!, a horror trilogy by David Cerda inspired by clas…

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GOODMAN THEATRE ANNOUNCES ITS SIXTH PLAYWRIGHTS UNIT"THE FIRST ALL-FEMALE UNIT OF CHICAGO WRITERS"INCLUDING KRISTIANA RAE COLÓN, SANDRA DELGADO, by Michael J. Roberts

Goodman Theatre launches the 2015/2016 Playwrights Unit with four newly-named members: Kristiana Rae Colón, Sandra Delgado, Jenni Lamb and Calamity West (bio information follows). In part…

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THE JOFFREY BALLET PRESENTS U.S. PREMIERE OF JOHN NEUMEIER'S "SYLVIA" Oct. 14 " 25 by Michael J. Roberts

For its annual fall engagement, The Joffrey Ballet presents the U.S. Premiere of the full-length, female-powered story ballet, Sylvia, choreographed by Milwaukee native andinternationally ac…

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COMEDY LEGENDS THE SECOND CITY RETURN TO MILWAUKEE WITH NEW SHOW by Michael J. Roberts

On December 16-20, Chicago’s famed sketch and improv comedy theater returns to Marcus Center’s Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall with the “The Second City’s Holidazed &…

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RENAISSANCE CHICAGO DOWNTOWN HOTEL ANNOUNCES UNIQUE LINEUP OF EVENTS FOR OCTOBER by Michael J. Roberts

Fresh off the success of their September live entertainment and dining events, Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, 1 West Wacker Drive, continues to impress with an array of unique happening…

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Sunday, September 27, 2015

Ghostlight Records Releases 2015 New York City Center Encores! Cast Recording of LADY, BE GOOD! by Michael J. Roberts

Ghostlight Records will release the 2015 New York City Center Encores! Cast Recording of Lady, Be Good!, the classic musical with a score by George and Ira Gershwin. The album will be releas…

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Saturday, September 26, 2015

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with UNSPEAKABLE star E. FAYE BUTLER by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with UNSPEAKABLE star E. FAYE BUTLER from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. One of our favorite guests, E. FAYE BUTLER, discusses her new role playing Richard Pryor…

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Friday, September 25, 2015

RIVER NORTH DANCE CHICAGO CELEBRATES FRANK CHAVES' LAST PERFORMANCE AS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR WITH SPECIAL FALL ENGAGEMENT AT THE AUDITORIUM THEATRE by Michael J. Roberts

The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University welcomes back River North Dance Chicago (RNDC) for a special Fall Engagement as the company says farewell to retiring Artistic Director Frank C…

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Stage & Screen Icon TONY ROBERTS' New Memoir "DO YOU KNOW ME?" Avail October 6 by Michael J. Roberts

TONY ROBERTS reveals the story of his legendary five-decade career on stage and screen in the new memoir "Do You Know Me?" It will be available as a hardcover book through Amazon.com (availa…

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Milwaukee Rep's DREAMGIRLS, Featuring Nova Y. Payton, Runs Through November 1 by Michael J. Roberts

Milwaukee Repertory Theater launches the Quadracci Powerhouse season with its highly anticipated production of the Tony Award-winning musical Dreamgirls. Following sold-out runs of Ragtime a…

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Victory Gardens Open 41st Season Tonight with Midwest Premiere of SUCKER PUNCH by Michael J. Roberts

Victory Gardens Theater opens its 41st season with the Midwest Premiere of Sucker Punch by Roy Williams, directed by Dexter Bullard. Sucker Punch runs September 18 " October 18, 2015 with th…

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Congrats to Our Friend JASON STUART: Honored with the Jose Julio Sarria International Civil Rights Award by Michael J. Roberts

SAG-AFTRA's LGBT Actors Committee National co-chair, Actor & Comedian Jason Stuart is being honored with the Jose Julio Sarria International Civil Rights Award, which will be presented b…

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Congrats to Our Friend JASON STUART: Honored with the Jose Julio Sarria International Civil Rights Award by Michael J. Roberts

SAG-AFTRA's LGBT Actors Committee National co-chair, Actor & Comedian Jason Stuart is being honored with the Jose Julio Sarria International Civil Rights Award, which will be presented b…

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Dress Circle Publishing Releasing Seth Rudetsky's "SETH'S BROADWAY DIARY, VOLUME 2" Oct. 27 by Michael J. Roberts

DRESS CIRCLE PUBLISHING will release SETH'S BROADWAY DIARY, VOLUME 2: The Inside Scoop on (almost) Every Broadway Show & Star, the second in a series by Sirius XM radio host SETH RUDETSK…

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Broadway In Chicago Announces Updates For 5th Annual ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to invite high schools across the state of Illinois to participate in the Fifth Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards. The Illinois High School M…

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Kokandy Productions Presents A KOKANDY CHRISTMAS Dec. 3 " 23, 2015 at Theater Wit by Michael J. Roberts

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…

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Akvavit Theatre Presents the U.S. Premiere of THE ORCHESTRA Dec 9 " Jan 10 by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago's Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present the U.S. premiere of Finnish playwright Okko Leo's dark comedy THE ORCHESTRA directed by Brad Akin, playing December 9, 2…

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Stage 773 Launches THE INOFFENSIVE THEATRE SERIES by Michael J. Roberts

Providing fun, affordable weekend entertainment for all ages, Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, is proud to present the cheeky, family-friendly quartet of comedy, with the launch o…

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Thursday, September 24, 2015

Theatre Communications Group Announces New Appointments to Board of Directors by Michael J. Roberts

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, welcomes five new members to its board of directors: Adrian Budhu, managing director, The Theater Offensive, Boston…

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SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! with MICHAEL ROBERTS Season Premiere with Guests KENT MORAN AND ANGIE LEWIS by Michael J. Roberts

Film star KENT MORAN (The Challenger) and Marion Cultural Alliance Chairman ANGIE LEWIS join MICHAEL J. ROBERTS & BARBARA FITOS for our brand new season opener. KENT MORAN: W…

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Broadway In Chicago Announces Tix On Sale Friday Sept. 25 for SHERLOCK HOLMES starring DAVID ARQUETTE by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago, along with Starvox Entertainment and June Entertainment, are pleased to announce that tickets for SHERLOCK HOLMES will go on public sale on Friday, September 25.…

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Chicago Gateway Green's Green Tie Ball XXIV "Studio 54" Saturday Oct. 10 by Michael J. Roberts

Join Chicago Gateway Green (CGG) for this year's Green Tie Ball XXIV "Studio 54", which will raise funds for their CGG's Expressway Partnership Program. The proceeds from this year's ball wi…

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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 palettes"and the oldest event of its kind in the country.  It's Geja's Café's 42nd Annual Professional/Amateur Wine Tasting Co…

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