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Thursday, February 2, 2017

LEA SALONGA KICKS OFF 5 SHOW RUN IN AUSTRALIA by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway superstar and Disney legend, Lea Salonga, will be kicking off a series of 5 [...]

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BROADWAYHD OFFERS THE PERFECT SUPERBOWL PARTY ALTERNATIVE by Michael J. Roberts

For many of us, the extent of our knowledge of football stems from the fabulous half [...]

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Wednesday, February 1, 2017

KAREN MASON new album "IT'S ABOUT TIME" Releases March 3 by Michael J. Roberts

KAREN MASON " the acclaimed Broadway star and concert artist " will release her new [...]

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Friday, January 27, 2017

Piccolo Theatre's PRIVATE EYES Run Feb. 16- March 19 by Michael J. Roberts

New year, new home, new comedy!  Recently relocated to the Parish House at St. Luke’s [...]

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CHUCK SMITH TO DIRECT "KING LIZ" AT WINDY CITY PLAYHOUSE PLAYING MAY 24 THROUGH JULY 16 by Michael J. Roberts

Windy City Playhouse (3014 W. Irving Park Road) announces the complete casting for Fernanda Coppel's "King Liz," a [...]

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Thursday, January 26, 2017

Steppenwolf's Straight White Men begins Feb 2 by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf Theatre Company welcomes internationally acclaimed playwright and director Young Jean Lee this winter as [...]

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American Theater Co. & National Public Housing Museum Announce Educational Partnership by Michael J. Roberts

American Theater Company (ATC) and the National Public Housing Museum (NPHM) are proud to announce [...]

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Long running Improv Comedy FLANAGAN'S WAKE returns to Chicago February 24 by Michael J. Roberts

The producers behind Tony n' Tina's Wedding are pleased to announce the long-running improv/comedy, Flanagan's [...]

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MTV's Gay Fraternity Bro Releases New Love Song This V-Day by Michael J. Roberts

Davis Mallory, the blond-haired blue-eyed fraternity brother who came out nationally on MTV's The Real World, [...]

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GABRIELLE STRAVELLI Launches National Tour and New Album "DREAM AGO" by Michael J. Roberts

GABRIELLE STRAVELLI " the celebrated pop/jazz vocalist and songwriter called an "outstanding singer" by The [...]

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DREAMERS Tour Comes To Chicago's Double Door March 10 by Michael J. Roberts

The much anticipated debut album release from LA-based DREAMERS, titled “This Album Does Not Exist” [...]

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Casting announced for "Short Shakespeare! Romeo and Juliet" at Chicago Shakespeare by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announces the cast and creative team for Short Shakespeare! Romeo and Juliet, [...]

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Chicago Theatre Workshop Presents "Creatives," A World-Premiere Pop-Opera, Feb. 19 " Mar. 5 by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Theatre Workshop (CTW), in association with Susan Jack and Helen R. Jack, present "Creatives," [...]

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Quest Artistic Director Andrew Park Takes Position as Artistic Director of Nebraska Repertory Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Quest Theatre Ensemble announced today that its founding Artistic Director, Andrew Park, has left Chicago [...]

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7th Annual CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL Feb 21-22 at The Den Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

The CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL (#1MPF) returns to The Den Theatre for its seventh year " this time exploring America [...]

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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Showbiz Nation LIVE! With Michael Roberts INTERVIEW WITH FILM & STAGE LEGEND DEBBIE REYNOLDS by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Nation LIVE! With Michael Roberts INTERVIEW WITH FILM & STAGE LEGEND DEBBIE REYNOLDS from [...]

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Ultimate Romance Package Now Offered at Le Meridien Chicago " Oakbrook Center by Michael J. Roberts

Celebrate Valentine's Day in a warm wave of romance and relaxation at Le Méridien Chicago [...]

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COLE " STARRING MICHAEL GRIFFITHS AT THE McCALLUM FEBRUARY 3 by Michael J. Roberts

Through the generosity of Donna MacMillan, the McCallum Theatre presents Cole starring Michael Griffiths on [...]

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Hell in a Handbag Productions Announces 15th Anniversary Season by Michael J. Roberts

Hell in a Handbag Productions is thrilled to kick-off 2017 with the announcement of its 15th season. Comments [...]

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Monday, January 23, 2017

MILWAUKEE REP'S "MCGUIRE" FEATURING ANTHONY CRIVELLO BEGINS JAN. 20 by Michael J. Roberts

Milwaukee Repertory Theater  celebrates a local legend with McGuire, the newly expanded one man show [...]

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Broadway In Chicago Announces Tix For "RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles" On Sale Friday Jan 27 by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that individual tickets for RAIN: A Tribute to [...]

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Arc Theatre's STEEL MAGNOLIAS Runs Through Feb 12 at Red Curtain Theater by Michael J. Roberts

The Arc Theatre is pleased to present Robert Harling's popular American classic STEEL MAGNOLIAS, directed by Artistic Director Mark [...]

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Court Theatre Announces Casting for Chicago Premiere of Tom Stoppard's THE HARD PROBLEM by Michael J. Roberts

Court Theatre, under the leadership of Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive [...]

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SUNDAY CINEMA SERIES BRINGS NEW FILMS ABOUT JEWISH LIVES TO CHICAGO AT SPERTUS INSTITUTE by Michael J. Roberts

For the second winter in a row, Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership presents [...]

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GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER KICKS OFF AWARDS SEASON WITH 89TH ANNUAL OSCAR NOMINATIONS PANEL, JANUARY 24, 2017 by Michael J. Roberts

The Gene Siskel Film Center (GSFC) of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago [...]

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Marriott's "MAMMA MIA" Runs February 8 through April 2, 2017 by Michael J. Roberts

The global phenomenon seen by over 60 million people all around the world and one [...]

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Saturday, January 21, 2017

Hubbard Street Announces Season 39 Spring Series by Michael J. Roberts

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, under the artistic direction of Glenn Edgerton, announces today, full programming [...]

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The Apollo Chorus of Chicago Performs Bach's Mass in B minor by Michael J. Roberts

One of the most legendary musical organizations in the nation, known for its masterful performances [...]

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JOSHUA BELL AT THE McCALLUM FEBRUARY 1 by Michael J. Roberts

With seven #1 albums on the Billboard Classical charts, performances on seven film soundtracks, and [...]

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Victory Gardens presents the World Premiere of A Wonder in My Soul by Marcus Gardley by Michael J. Roberts

Victory Gardens Theater continues its season with the World Premiere of A Wonder In My [...]

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Singer/Actress Liz Rubino at DON'T TELL MAMA Cabaret Beginning February 11 by Michael J. Roberts

Singer/Actress, Liz Rubino, will return to the NY cabaret stage with her debut at the [...]

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