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Thursday, September 22, 2016

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Announces Casting "King Charles III" featuring Robert Bathurst by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announces the cast and creative team for the Chicago premiere of Mike [...]

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Broadway In Chicago Announces 26 Additional Weeks for HAMILTON by Michael J. Roberts

Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway In Chicago announced today the addition of 26 more weeks [...]

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Go Behind the Scenes at the Auditorium Theatre on "Family Fun Day" by Michael J. Roberts

On Sunday, November 13, the historic Auditorium Theatre will open its doors to families for a [...]

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WILDCLAW THEATRE PRESENTS Deathscribe: An Evening of Radio Horror by Michael J. Roberts

WildClaw Theatre Company, Chicago's premiere horror theatre company, is proud to announce two traveling productions [...]

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2017 Chicago Theatre Week Dates Announced by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Theatre Week (#CTW17), an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago, [...]

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Chicago Cabaret Professionals' 17th Anniversary Gala Benefit To Honor Joan Curto by Michael J. Roberts

Nonstop musical entertainment by many of Chicago’s finest cabaret performers will make “Sentimental Journeys…Musical Tours [...]

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The New Colony Announces 2017 Season by Michael J. Roberts

The New Colony is pleased to announce its full 2017 Season, featuring four world premiere productions [...]

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Pride Film & Plays Announces Lez Play Finalists by Michael J. Roberts

Pride Films and Plays is delighted to announce the results of our 2016 LezPlay Contest. [...]

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Brown Paper Box Co.'s The Broad-Way Sept. 30 & Oct. 7 At Starlight Lounge by Michael J. Roberts

Brown Paper Box Co. continues its 2016/2017 season with The Broad-Way: A Ladies Cabaret, a [...]

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Wednesday, September 21, 2016

"Bleacher Bums" cast prepares for opening as Cub clinch Division Title by Michael J. Roberts

The Chicago Cubs clinched the National League Central Division title on Thursday, September 15, guaranteeing [...]

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STEPPENWOLF FOR YOUNG ADULTS PRESENTS THE BURIALS A WORLD PREMIERE BY CAITLIN PARRISH DIRECTED BY ERICA WEISS OCTOBER 5 " 22, 2016 by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) begins its 2016/17 season with The Burials, a world premiere by [...]

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Broadway In Chicago Announces HAMILTON Day-of-Show Digital Lottery by Michael J. Roberts

Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway In Chicago are pleased to announce the day-of-show digital lottery [...]

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"Tug of War: Civil Strife" at Chicago Shakespeare Runs Through Oct. 9 by Michael J. Roberts

On the occasion of the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare's legacy in 2016, Chicago Shakespeare Theater [...]

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Victory Gardens Announces 2016/17 Directors Inclusion Initiative Assistant Directors by Michael J. Roberts

Victory Gardens Theater is proud to announce the 2016/17 Season Directors Inclusion Initiative Assistant Directors include [...]

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Emerald City Theatre to Open the Chicago Premiere of "Diary of a Worm, a Spider, & a Fly" by Michael J. Roberts

Emerald City Theatre (ECT) will open its 2016 " 2017 season with the Chicago premiere [...]

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Monday, September 19, 2016

#20forHope Dance Movement to Fight Childhood Cancer Sept. 20th by Michael J. Roberts

During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, neuroblastoma, an aggressive childhood cancer, will be the focus of [...]

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Stage Left Theatre announces incoming Co-Artistic Directors and new Ensemble Members by Michael J. Roberts

Stage Left Theatre announces that current Artistic Director Vance Smith will be succeeded by Co-Artistic [...]

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PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE ANNOUNCES IN THE HEIGHTS IS NOW EXTENDED THROUGH OCTOBER 23 AT STAGE 773 by Michael J. Roberts

Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to announce an extension of Porchlight's 22nd season opener, [...]

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Haven Theatre Company's Chicago Premiere of Idris Goodwin's HOW WE GOT ON by Michael J. Roberts

Haven Theatre Company announces How We Got On to begin their fourth season, written by [...]

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Showbiz Chicago Spotlight: Hell in a Handbag's World Premiere of SKOOBY DON'T by Michael J. Roberts

Just in time for Halloween, Hell in a Handbag Productions delivers a parody so dead-on, it's frightening! [...]

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The Hypocrites' Chicago Premiere of YOU ON THE MOORS NOW to October 30th at The Den Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

The Hypocrites is pleased to launch its 2016-17 season with the Chicago premiere of YOU ON THE [...]

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"Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli " Once in a Lifetime: The London Palladium Concert " a Tribute" Returns Oct. 9 at Uptown Underground by Michael J. Roberts

RETURN ENGAGEMENT: After two sold-out performances earlier this year, Nancy Hays (as Judy Garland) and [...]

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Sunday, September 18, 2016

LA LA LAND TO OPEN, ARRIVAL TO CLOSE 52nd CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL by Michael J. Roberts

The Chicago International Film Festival today announces Opening and Closing Night selections, as well as [...]

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The Palace Theater in the Wisconsin Dells Announces Auditions For Miracle on 34th Street by Michael J. Roberts

The Palace Theater in the Wisconsin Dells announces SUBMISSIONS for its upcoming production of Miracle [...]

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REELING ANNOUNCES NINE PROGRAMS OF SHORTS by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Filmmakers and Showtime Networks are pleased to announce the short films for the 34th [...]

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THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOL. 3 will benefit THE BROADWAY GREEN ALLIANCE, 11/15 by Michael J. Roberts

DRESS CIRCLE PUBLISHING has announced that their upcoming release THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME [...]

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side project Presents World Premiere of "Dead Children" by Michael J. Roberts

After 24 years of marriage, Tom and Renata call it quits so that each can [...]

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"Helldrivers of Daytona" Producers Thank Cast and Crew by Michael J. Roberts

The world-premiere production of the pop rock musical Helldrivers of Daytona, which officially opened September [...]

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Ghostlight Records Announces Sept. 23rd Release of HIMSELF AND NORA by Michael J. Roberts

Ghostlight Records has announced release of HIMSELF AND NORA " the 2016 Off-Broadway Cast Recording, [...]

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RED EYE OF LOVE cast album with KELLI O'HARA, JOSH GRISETTI and BRAD OSCAR Now Available From Ghostlight Records by Michael J. Roberts

Ghostlight Records has released the cast album of the new musical comedy RED EYE OF [...]

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Friday, September 16, 2016

Northlight Theatre Launches New Partnership for Rush Tix and Free Rides by Michael J. Roberts

Northlight Theatre announces its partnership with TodayTix"the free mobile app that provides on-demand access to [...]

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