Photo Flash: BIG RIVER: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Opens at Theatre at the Center
by A.A. Cristi
- Sep 18, 2017
Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn opened to a packed house at Theatre at the Center on Sunday night. Audience members leapt to their feet at the end of the performance of the now Jeff-Recommended production. Actors James Romney in the role of Huck and Jonathan Butler-Duplessis in the role of Jim lead the cast in the musical that continues through October 15.
LIZZIE Rock Musical to Make Chicago Premiere as Firebrand's Inaugural Show
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 23, 2017
Firebrand Theatre, the first musical theatre company committed to employing and empowering women by expanding opportunities on and off the stage, is pleased to present its inaugural production, the Chicago premiere of LIZZIE, the rock musical based on the true-life story of accused axe-murderess Lizzie Borden.
Firebrand Theatre Announces Casting for the Chicago Premiere of LIZZIE
by Rebecca Russo
- May 19, 2017
Firebrand Theatre, the first musical theatre company committed to employing and empowering women by expanding opportunities on and off the stage, is pleased to announce casting for its inaugural production, the Chicago premiere of LIZZIE, the rock musical based on the true-life story of accused axe-murderess Lizzie Borden. LIZZIE will play November 11 - December 17, 2017 at The Den Theatre's Bookspan Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Single tickets for LIZZIE are currently on sale at firebrandtheatre.org. Season subscriptions (including 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL) are currently available. The press opening is Tuesday, November 14 at 7:30 pm.
Casting Announced for Firebrand Theatre's Inaugural Production LIZZIE
by A.A. Cristi
- May 18, 2017
Firebrand Theatre, the first musical theatre company committed to employing and empowering women by expanding opportunities on and off the stage, is pleased to announce casting for its inaugural production, the Chicago premiere of LIZZIE, the rock musical based on the true-life story of accused axe-murderess Lizzie Borden. LIZZIE will play November 11 - December 17, 2017 at The Den Theatre's Bookspan Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Single tickets for LIZZIE are currently on sale at firebrandtheatre.org. Season subscriptions (including 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL) are currently available.
Refuge Theatre Project Announces New Leadership and New Season
by Rebecca Russo
- Nov 21, 2016
Refuge Theatre Project has announced leadership changes and programming for its third season, according to company co-founder Ross Egan. Christopher Pazdernik, who directed and choreographed the company's breakout production of High Fidelity: The Musical in February 2016 and more recently directed the Chicago premiere of Wicked City by Chad Beguelin and Matthew Sklar for Chicago Theatre Workshop, has been named Artistic Director, a position previously held by Egan. Egan, who founded the company two years ago with Morgan Egan, will move to Executive Director, a new position. Morgan Egan will continue as Managing Director.
SONGS OF TOM KITT Concert Set for City Winery, 7/18
by Tyler Peterson
- Jul 11, 2016
Refuge Theatre Project, the two-year-old company that produced the surprise hit musical of the 2015-16 season with its environmental staging of High Fidelity in a makeshift 'record store,' will present a one-night-only concert of songs by High Fidelity composer Tom Kitt. The evening, called I Got You, will showcase selections from Broadway musicals for which Kitt either composed the score or provided musical arrangements, along with new unpublished songs he's provided especially for the event. City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph Street is the event venue. Christopher Pazdernik, director of High Fidelity, will direct the concert, with music direction by Mike Evans.
Howard Brown Benefit Concert Returns to Uptown Underground, 5/16
by Tyler Peterson
- Apr 25, 2016
?Jeff Award-nominee and HIV+ director/producer Christopher Pazdernik returns with the second annual Chris' Birthday Belt-Fest, a benefit concert for Howard Brown Health on Monday, May 16, 8:00 PM at Uptown Underground, 4707 N. Broadway, Chicago. Featuring award-winning musical theater performers from across Chicago, the evening will be co-music directed by Dustin Struhall and Jeff Award-winner Aaron Benham. Tickets are $20 and are available by calling 773-867-1946 or visiting uptownunderground.net.
PFP to Host SWAN Day Event, 4/3
by Tyler Peterson
- Mar 28, 2016
Pride Films and Plays is celebrating S.W.A.N. Day by hosting open "mic" performances, live music and talk back with community support group Not In Our House. Join us for a night of refreshments, women artists and empowering conversation. This night is for celebrating women and their supporters! Admission is free but donations are encouraged for future Pride Films and Plays events under the
Refuge Theatre Project to Open Second Season with HIGH FIDELITY
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 15, 2016
Refuge Theatre Project's second season will open on January 29, 2016 with High Fidelity - the musical based on Nick Hornby's 1995 novel and on Stephen Frears' 2000 feature-film adaptation that starred Chicago natives John Cusack, Joan Cusack and Lili Taylor.
Transcendent Ensemble Theatre Presents LIMELIGHT, 2/21
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 17, 2015
LIMELIGHT is a highly entertaining variety show held periodically throughout the year in Wicker Park! Every production of LIMELIGHT has it's own unique host for the evening. Each show features a fabulous headliner, which could be a comedian, musician(s), aerial artists, slam poets, or well, you get the idea!
Transcendent Presents LIMELIGHT Variety Show, 10/11
by Sally Henry Fuller
- Oct 4, 2014
LIMELIGHT is a highly entertaining, monthly reoccurring VARIETY SHOW held on the second Saturday of every month! LIMELIGHT is currently hosted by the delightfully ostentatious Maureen SanDiego. Each show features a comedian headliner, music in some capacity, ridiculousness, A Russian Roulette Karaoke-PRE-SHOW and other acts you'll marvel at.
CafeCabaret Continues Tonight at Cafe Ballou with Roberta Miles and More
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 17, 2014
CafeCabaret is an eclectic variety/cabaret show with a rotating cast of performers. With a new cast every month, the show is always fresh. From poignant to funny, mirth to disaster it all happens at Cafe Ballou. Cafe Ballou is located @ 939 N Western. The show begins @7pm. This month's Cafe Cabaret will be hosted by Roberta Miles and GPA tonight, January 17, 2014 at 7 p.m.
CafeCabaret to Continue 1/17 at Cafe Ballou with Roberta Miles and More
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 27, 2013
CafeCabaret is an eclectic variety/cabaret show with a rotating cast of performers. With a new cast every month, the show is always fresh. From poignant to funny, mirth to disaster it all happens at Cafe Ballou. Cafe Ballou is located @ 939 N Western. The show begins @7pm. This month's Cafe Cabaret will be hosted by Roberta Miles and GPA on January 17, 2014 at 7 p.m.
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