Kid Rock Set for ESPN's NASCAR Sprint Cup Coverage
by Caryn Robbins - September 11, 2012 Renowned singer-songwriter and musician Kid Rock will lend both his presence and his music to ESPN's telecasts of the 10 races in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, which begins with this Sunday's event at Chicagoland Speedway. ESPN's coverage from Chicagoland begins at 1 p.m. ET with NASCAR Count...
PBS to Film Under the Streetlamp Concert Featuring Former JERSEY BOYS, 8/20
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2011 Under the Streetlamp, a group that features Jersey Boys stars Michael Ingersoll, Shonn Wiley, Michael Cunio and Christopher Kale Jones, will give a concert at Merrivillee Indiana's Star Plaza Theatre on August 20 at 8 PM. The event will be filmed and later featured on PBS!...
The ATC Comedy Troupe Will Present “ONE WORD: PUNCTUATION POINT!” 5/8 & 18
by Kelsey Denette - May 07, 2013 The Actors Training Center Comedy Troupe at The Wilmette Theatre, announces that they will perform the original sketch comedy production "ONE WORD: PUNCTUATION POINT!" on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. at The Annoyance Theatre, 4830 N. Broadway in Chicago; and Saturday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at The Wil...
Chicago 2nd-12th Graders Perform at Symphony Center, Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2013 Amid national cuts to music education in schools, Merit School of Music's in-schools program not only maintains quality instrumental education, it offers Chicago students the unique opportunity to perform live at the renowned Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. The two-day public...
Second City Celebrates Gilda Radner with Panel at UP Comedy Club, 12/6
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2012 In the wake of recent news regarding the decision of several Gilda's Club affiliate members' to change the name of their club due to a "lack of recognition" of Gilda Radner, The Second City is pleased to present "Celebrating Gilda," a panel on the enduring legacy and impact of Gilda Radner's life an...
BWW Student Center: Year End Recap
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2013 As another school year draws to a close, BroadwayWorld's Student Center signs off for the summer break. Before we go, take a look back at some of the high-school and college stories that we featured this past year....
Her Story Theater to Present SHADOW TOWN, 10/10-11/17
by Tyler Peterson - September 09, 2013 Her Story Theater presents SHADOW TOWN, a play to raise awareness on sex trafficked children in Chicagoland. Written and directed by Artistic Director, Mary Bonnett, the play is based on her first-hand interviews, fictionalized for the stage. SHADOW TOWN, a memory piece, following the lives of 4 you...
Bill Levkoff Spring 2013 Premieres at House of Brides
by Jennifer Diamond - February 19, 2013 Customer Service representatives for the retailer have been flooded with customer inquiries about the newly introduced styles. Bill Levkoff bridesmaid dresses are a favorite among House of Brides' wedding parties, and early indicators predict another successful season for the bridesmaid designer and...
Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-Winning Playwright Edward Albee Receives 2013 Chicago Tribune Literary Prize
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2013 Edward Albee, three-time Pulitzer Prize and two-time Tony Award-winning playwright, will be recognized with the 2013 Chicago Tribune Literary Prize for lifetime achievement. The prize will be awarded on November 3 as part of a day of literary events co-presented by the Chicago Tribune's Printers Row...
Disney's Bridgit Mendler & R5 to Play Aurora's RiverEdge, 8/18
by Tyler Peterson - July 26, 2013 Teens and tweens today love Bridgit Mendler, who rose to fame on Disney Channel's kid com Wizards of Waverly before landing her own top-rated show, Good Luck Charlie. Now she's touring the U.S. promoting her debut album Hello My Name Is featuring the single Ready or Not, voted best acoustic perf...
Theatre-Hikes Presents THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS, 7/14-8/26
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2012 Theatre-Hikes announces its 2nd production of the 2012 Season in July & August 2012, The Wind in the Willows by John Morely....
BrightSide Theatre Presents MY WAY, Opening Tonight, 6/15
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2012 BrightSide Theatre today announced its production of My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, conceived by David Grapes and Todd Olson with book by Todd Olson....
Writers' Theatre Extends HAMLET thru November 25
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2012 Writers' Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, announces added performances of Hamlet, written by William Shakespeare and directed by Artistic Director Michael Halberstam. The production has been extended two weeks, and MUST CL...
GLEE's Jane Lynch Talks What's Next for 'Sue Sylvester'
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2013 In a statement to Hollyscoop, Jane Lynch addressed her place on Glee following the firing of her character, Sue Sylvester, during last week's episode, 'Shooting Star'. There is speculation that Lynch might not return next season, especially with her forthcoming role as 'Miss Hannigan' in Broadway's ...
McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade Returns to Downtown Chicago Today
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2012 Millions of parade-goers will kick off Thanksgiving Day amidst sky-high balloons, dazzling equestrian units, the nation's top marching bands, talented dance troupes and the best in varied cultural entertainment. This year's McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade will take place LIVE on State Street between ...
Circle Theatre's Emerging Young Artists to Present LEGALLY BLONDE, 8/8-11
by Tyler Peterson - August 05, 2013 Circle Theatre's popular Emerging Young Artists program presents its summer musical, the hit LEGALLY BLONDE, August 8th - August 11th and August 15th - August 18th. This show features 34 young artists from across the Chicagoland area....
Actors Training Center Comedy Troupe to Present ONE WORD: PUNCTUATION POINT!, 5/8
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2013 The Actors Training Center Comedy Troupe at The Wilmette Theatre, announces that they will perform the original sketch comedy production 'ONE WORD: PUNCTUATION POINT!' on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. at The Annoyance Theatre, 4830 N. Broadway in Chicago; and Saturday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at The Wil...
Disney's Bridgit Mendler & R5 Play Aurora's RiverEdge Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2013 Teens and tweens today love Bridgit Mendler, who rose to fame on Disney Channel's kid com Wizards of Waverly before landing her own top-rated show, Good Luck Charlie. Now she's touring the U.S. promoting her debut album Hello My Name Is featuring the single Ready or Not, voted best acoustic perf...
STAGE TUBE: Promo Video of Chicago Fringe Festival
by Stage Tube - August 09, 2012 The Chicago Fringe Festival announces its line up for the 2012 Festival. Performances in the third annual Chicago Fringe Festival take place in a variety of venues in Pilsen, August 30 - September 9. Tickets are on sale now. Entrance to the Festival is a one-time button purchase of $5, after that al...
Volunteers Needed for 80th McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade; Deadline 10/18
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2013 The Chicago Festival Association, producer of Chicago's Thanksgiving celebration, is now recruiting volunteers to assist during the 80th McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade, which marches up State Street from Congress to Randolph Thursday, November 28, 2013, 8 - 11 am(CST). Volunteers are an essential pa...
The Joffrey Ballet Holds Open Auditions for Children's Cast in THE NUTCRACKER, 9/15
by Christina Mancuso - August 28, 2013 The Joffrey Ballet holds open auditions for the Children's Cast of Robert Joffrey's The Nutcracker at its downtown studios in Joffrey Tower, 10 E. Randolph Street, Sunday, September 15. All students in the greater Chicagoland area with dance experience are welcome to audition....
Monique B. Martin Releases Children's Book, THE MOON IS BROKEN!
by Christina Mancuso - August 07, 2013 Children learn in layers. Every day they are building upon their primary foundations of understanding. Monique B. Martin charmingly demonstrates how children view, process and learn from the world around them in 'The Moon is Broken!,' a rhyming story written for children ages 3 to 8, yet easily rela...
Comics Announced for BRONZEVILLE COMEDY SHOWCASE, 7/31
by Tyler Peterson - July 24, 2013 The sixth annual summer Bronzeville Comedy Showcase - presented by Vocalo 90.7 - continues July 31 with an all-new lineup. Host and curatorBrian Babylon welcomes Megan Gailey, Sea n Monroe, Vanessa Fraction, Goodrich Gevart, Liza Treyger, Ricky Gonzalez and more on Wednesday, July 31, 7 p.m. at Bl...
CNN Picks Up Robert Redford Original Series CHICAGOLAND
by Caryn Robbins - May 08, 2013 Executive produced by Robert Redford and Laura Michalchyshyn of Sundance Productions, and award-winning filmmakers Marc Levin and Mark Benjamin of BCTV, CHICAGOLAND is a non-scripted, eight-part original series about a heartland American city....
Writers' Theatre to Present YELLOW MOON, 4/16-8/4
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2013 Writers' Theatre continues its season with Yellow Moon, by David Greig and directed by Associate Artistic Director Stuart Carden. The production runs April 16 - August 4, 2013, performed at Books on Vernon - 664 Vernon Ave, Glencoe. Press Openings are Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 7:30 and Thursday, ... |
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