The First Man

Author Mitch Albom To Speak, Sign Books At Art Van Store, 12/17

Mitch Albom, the internationally renowned and best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio and television broadcaster, and musician, will speak at two Art Van Furniture store events, and sign copies of his newest novel The Time Keeper. The Time Keeper is a compelling fable about The First Man on earth to count the hours. (more...)

BWW Reviews: ASPECTS OF LOVE Moving, Problematic and Worthy in Theo Ubique's Gutsy Production

Playing now through April 21, 2013 at the No Exit Cafe in Rogers Park, and officially opening yesterday, the rarely seen Andrew Lloyd Webber musical 'Aspects of Love' has been very competently mounted by the consistently high-quality storefront non-Equity company, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre. And this 1989 London show, receiving what I believe is the Chicago premiere of the revised version first mounted in the UK in 1993-4, has been clearly intended by the company to be a follow-up to its phenomenally successful, multi-Jeff Award winning, multi-BroadwayWorld Award winning 2012 production of 'A Light in the Piazza,' a show with a similar post-war, stylish Continental setting and the seduction of romantic melodies in the air--not much dialogue or dance needed. (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Chicago - Week of 1/06/2013

Upcoming Shows - Week of 1/06/2013 for Chicago (more...)

Phillip Seymour Hoffman & More to Be Featured on Thirteen's REEL 13 This January

REEL13's featured classics for January - 'An Affair to Remember' (1957) on January 5, 'The Spirit of St. Louis' (1957) on January 12, 'Bedazzled' (1967) on January 19, and 'No Way Out' (1987) on January 26 - tell stories so popular that they have been told on film time and time again. (more...)

Military Channel to Reconstruct Modern Battles with ULTIMATE WARFARE, 1/29

This January, the Military Channel presents an all-new original series, ULTIMATE WARFARE, which takes viewers on a totally immersive journey that portrays real-life combat from the soldier's-eye-view of battle. From battlefields of wars past and present, ULTIMATE WARFARE documents the most decisive modern military battles from the first-person perspective of the servicemen who lived to tell the tale. Combining authentic battlefield footage and highly stylized recreations with CGI and cutting-edge graphics, the 10-part series ULTIMATE WARFARE premieres on Military Channel on Tuesday, January 29 at 10 PM (E/P). (more...)

VIDEO: First Look - Harrison Ford Stars in Jackie Robinson Biopic '42'

Warner Bros. Pictures has released a new trailer for 42 from writer/director Brian Helgeland. The film, coming to theaters on April 12, stars Harrison Ford, Chadwick Boseman, Christopher Meloni, Ryan Merriman, Brad Beyer, Toby Huss and T.R. Knight. Get a first look below! (more...)

BWW Reviews: FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL - Wow, 'What a Feeling!'

WOW! - 'What a Feeling!!!'...What a GREAT feeling it was to be transported back in time to the 1980's, at the opening performance of Flashdance - The Musical, now Rockin' Carol Morsani Hall at the Straz Center, through February 24th. (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Chicago - Week of 12/09/2012

Upcoming Shows - Week of 12/09/2012 for Chicago (more...)

Photos: In Remembrance - 2012 Passages

2012 is coming to a close, and BroadwayWorld's senior photographer Walter McBride takes a moment to look back at some of the many influential people we've lost this year. 2012 saw the death of some of the most beloved actors, musicians, comedians, writers and true heros. (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Chicago - Week of 12/30/2012

Upcoming Shows - Week of 12/30/2012 for Chicago (more...)

Remembering the Stars Who Passed in 2012

2012 saw the death of some of the most beloved actors, musicians, comedians, writers and true heros. From Whitney Houston to Dick Clark to Larry Hagman, People.com compiled a look back at the celebrities who passed this year. Click here to check it out. (more...)

Remembering the Stars Who Passed in 2012

2012 saw the death of some of the most beloved actors, musicians, comedians, writers and true heros. From Whitney Houston to Dick Clark to Larry Hagman, People.com compiled a look back at the celebrities who passed this year. Click here to check it out. (more...)

Recreating WORKING: Gordon Greenberg & Donna Lynne Champlin

The adapter/director and a featured performer talk about adapting a classic musical for a new generation, and connecting with a new kind of audience. (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Chicago - Week of 12/23/2012

Upcoming Shows - Week of 12/23/2012 for Chicago (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Chicago - Week of 12/02/2012

Upcoming Shows - Week of 12/02/2012 for Chicago (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Chicago - Week of 12/16/2012

Upcoming Shows - Week of 12/16/2012 for Chicago (more...)

Photo Flash: '42' Star Chadwick Boseman Visits Smithsonian Museum

Actor Chadwick Boseman, who plays legendary baseball pro Jackie Robinson in the new movie '42,' visited Washington DC Monday night for a screening of the film at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Check out the appearance below! (more...)

Jackie Robinson Biopic 42 Scores Weekend Box Office Win with $27.2M

The film, starring Harrison Ford, Chadwick Boseman, and Christopher Meloni, grossed a stellar $27.2 million, outperforming the latest entry in the SCARY MOVIE franchise. (more...)

Tom Williams' SURROUNDED BY THUNDER Follows America's Golden Space Age

From America's first satellite Explorer I, through Apollo and putting The First Man on the moon, aeronautical engineer Darrell Loan had a hand in them all! Surrounded by Thunder: The story of Darrell Loan and the Rocket Men (Inspire on Purpose Publishing), by Tom Williams, tells the true story of this extraordinary man, his family, friends and colleagues, and of a time not to be forgotten in America's history - a time that has never been surpassed and that truly was and always will be, Surrounded by Thunder. (more...)

Photo Flash: Harrison Ford & More Attend Red Carpet Premiere of '42'

The stars came out for the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures '42' last night. The event was held at LA's famed Chinese Theatre. Among those in attendance were Harrison Ford, Chadwick Boseman, Alyssa Milano and Glee's Naya Rivera. Check out photos from the event below! (more...)

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