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THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER Previews November 23 at The Mercury Theater

THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER returns to the Mercury Theater (3745 N. Southport, Chicago), from November 23 through December 30, 2012. The press opening will be on Thursday, November 29 at 7:30 p.m. and includes a tribute to the late Julie Shannon, who wrote the music and lyrics of the beloved musical. The whole family will enjoy this heart-warming story of the first Christmas tree ship and the family who risked their lives to fill Chicago with the Christmas spirit. This critically acclaimed production features a powerful, moving story, an exquisite score of original music and traditional holiday favorites, and a company of 25 actors and musicians. This year's production commemorates the 100-year anniversary of the historic voyage of the Christmas Tree Ship. (more...)

Next Theatre Company Begins WELCOME HOME, JENNY SUTTER Performances 11/15

Next Theatre Company's second production of their 32nd season is the Midwest premiere of Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter by Julie Marie Myatt and directed by Jessica Thebus, at Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Mercury Theater's THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER

THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER returns to the Mercury Theater (3745 N. Southport, Chicago), now through December 30, 2012. The whole family will enjoy this heart-warming story of the first Christmas tree ship and the family who risked their lives to fill Chicago with the Christmas spirit. This critically acclaimed production features a powerful, moving story, an exquisite score of original music and traditional holiday favorites, and a company of 25 actors and musicians. This year's production commemorates the 100-year anniversary of the historic voyage of the Christmas Tree Ship. Get a first look at the production in the photos below! (more...)

THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER Begins Previews Friday at the Mercury Theatre

THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER returns to the Mercury Theater (3745 N. Southport, Chicago), from November 23 through December 30, 2012. The press opening will be on Thursday, November 29 at 7:30 p.m. and includes a tribute to the late Julie Shannon, who wrote the music and lyrics of the beloved musical. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Next Theatre Company's WELCOME HOME, JENNY SUTTER

Next Theatre Company's second production of their 32nd season is the Midwest premiere of Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter by Julie Marie Myatt and directed by Jessica Thebus, at Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Next Theatre's WELCOME HOME, JENNY SUTTER

Next Theatre Company's second production of their 32nd season is the Midwest premiere of Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter by Julie Marie Myatt and directed by Jessica Thebus, at Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street. Opening night is Monday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below. (more...)

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS Begins Previews at Lamb's Players Theatre, 10/5

Lamb's Players Theatre will present the West Coast premiere of Laura Eason's AROUND THE WOLRD IN 80 DAYS, adapted from the novel by Jules Vern. (more...)

Next Theatre's 32nd Season Continues with WELCOME HOME, JENNY SUTTER, Now thru 12/23

Next Theatre Company's second production of their 32nd season is the Midwest premiere of Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter by Julie Marie Myatt and directed by Jessica Thebus, at Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street. Previews are tonght, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 16 and Saturday, Nov. 17 and 24 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 18 and 25 at 2 p.m. Opening night is Monday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. (more...)

Celebrated Author Temple Grandin Appears on Autism-Live.com Today

Temple Grandin, considered one of the most popular and accomplished adults living with autism, will make an appearance on Autism-Live.com today, March 4, 2013, at 10:30 am (PST). Grandin will join Autism-Live.com host Shannon Penrod and discuss the latest developments in autism treatment, and share her personal journey overcoming the limitations that were imposed on her as an individual with autism. Grandin will also take viewers' call-in questions on-air. (more...)

Gene Weygandt Stars in Mercury Theatre's BARNUM in Chicago, Beginning Tonight

Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport, presents circus-themed musical BARNUM, previewing tonight, March 27, opening on Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m., and running through June 16, 2013. The cast is led by Chicago native and Broadway, TV, and film actor Gene Weygandt as legendary showman P.T. Barnum. (more...)

Celebrated Author Temple Grandin to Appear on Autism-Live.com, 3/4

Temple Grandin, considered one of the most popular and accomplished adults living with autism, will make an appearance on Autism-Live.com Monday, March 4, 2013, at 10:30 am (PST). Grandin will join Autism-Live.com host Shannon Penrod and discuss the latest developments in autism treatment, and share her personal journey overcoming the limitations that were imposed on her as an individual with autism. Grandin will also take viewers' call-in questions on-air. (more...)

Gene Weygandt to Lead Mercury Theatre's BARNUM

Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport, announces an all-star cast of award-winning actors for the circus-themed musical BARNUM, previewing March 27, opening on Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m., and running through June 16, 2013. The cast is led by Chicago native and Broadway, TV, and film actor Gene Weygandt as legendary showman P.T. Barnum, with Cory Goodrich as his wife Charity, and Summer Naomi Smart as the "'Swedish Nightingale" Jenny Lind. The Mercury's production is the first major Chicago revival of the show in over 20 years, led by multiple Jeff Award winners L. Walter Stearns (Director) Eugene Dizon (Musical Director), Brenda Didier and Andrew Waters (Co-Choreographers) and Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi of the Actor's Gymnasium (Circus Director). (more...)

STAGE TUBE: THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER's Opening Night at Mercury Theater

THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER returns to the Mercury Theater (3745 N. Southport, Chicago), now through December 30, 2012. The whole family will enjoy this heart-warming story of the first Christmas tree ship and the family who risked their lives to fill Chicago with the Christmas spirit. This critically acclaimed production features a powerful, moving story, an exquisite score of original music and traditional holiday favorites, and a company of 25 actors and musicians. This year's production commemorates the 100-year anniversary of the historic voyage of the Christmas Tree Ship. Click below to watch video interviews with the cast and creative team on opening night! (more...)

Next Theatre's 32nd Season Continues with WELCOME HOME, JENNY SUTTER, 11/15-12/23

Next Theatre Company's second production of their 32nd season is the Midwest premiere of Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter by Julie Marie Myatt and directed by Jessica Thebus, at Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street. Previews are Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 16 and Saturday, Nov. 17 and 24 at 8 p.m. and Today, Nov. 18 and 25 at 2 p.m. Opening night is Monday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. (more...)

BWW Reviews: THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER: A Holiday Tradition That Is About--Well, Tradition!

"The Christmas Schooner" has been performed in the Chicago area every year, except for one, since 1995. And yet, I know for a fact that new theatergoers are discovering it all the time. Hence, it's a good thing that the Mercury Theater on Southport Avenue has mounted this story--based on a real slice of Chicago history--for the second year, and has already announced it for next year as well. It's one of the most popular musicals across the country to originate in Chicago, and we are proud to call it our own. (more...)

Photo Flash: Gene Weygandt and More at BARNUM's Opening Night at Mercury Theater

Mercury Theater Chicago welcomes an all-star cast of award-winning actors for the circus-themed musical BARNUM, which opened on Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. and runs through June 16, 2013. The cast is led by Chicago native and Broadway, TV, and film actor Gene Weygandt as legendary showman P.T. Barnum, with Cory Goodrich as his wife Charity, and Summer Naomi Smart as the 'Swedish Nightingale' Jenny Lind. Check out photos of the cast and creative team on opening night below! (more...)

Photo Flash: Gene Weygandt and More in Mercury Theater Chicago's BARNUM

Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport, announces an all-star cast of award-winning actors for the circus-themed musical BARNUM, opening on Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. and running through June 16, 2013. The cast is led by Chicago native and Broadway, TV, and film actor Gene Weygandt as legendary showman P.T. Barnum, with Cory Goodrich as his wife Charity, and Summer Naomi Smart as the 'Swedish Nightingale' Jenny Lind. The Mercury's production is the first major Chicago revival of the show in over 20 years, led by multiple Jeff Award winners L. Walter Stearns (Director) Eugene Dizon (Musical Director), Brenda Didier and Andrew Waters (Co-Choreographers) and Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi of the Actor's Gymnasium (Circus Director). (more...)

Nikki Beach To Debut In Ibiza, Spain During Summer 2013

Nikki Beach Worldwide is thrilled to announce the summer 2013 Grand Opening of Nikki Beach Ibiza. Located on a magnificent beachfront property in the Santa Eulalia area of the island, Nikki Beach Ibiza will consist of the brand's signature beach club and restaurant. The brand's other Spain locations include Nikki Beach Marbella (open since 2003) and Nikki Beach Mallorca (open since 2012). (more...)

Mercury Theater's BARNUM Offers April Showers Deal

Forget about gloomy April Showers and receive $10 off tickets to see the cheerful circus musical BARNUM at Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport, on any rainy day through the end of the month. To purchase tickets, call the box office at 773-325-1700 or visit MercuryTheaterChicago.com and reference the code APRIL. The musical is running through June 16, 2013. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Gene Weygandt and More at Mercury Theater's BARNUM Opening

Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport, welcomes an all-star cast of award-winning actors for the circus-themed musical BARNUM, running now through June 16, 2013. Click below to watch opening night interviews with the cast and creative team! (more...)

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