GLEE's Jane Lynch Pens Anti-Bullying Children's Book
by Caryn Robbins - March 13, 2014 Glee star Jane Lynch takes a look at bullying head-on in her first picture book titled 'Marlene, Marlene, Queen of Mean.'...
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...
Chicago Cultural Alliance Presents WORLD'S WINTER: CELEBRATIONS IN CHICAGOLAND, 1/10
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2013 This winter, the Chicago Cultural Alliance (CCA) presents a multicultural exhibit sharing ethnic holiday traditions including crafts, decorations and ceremonies from first voice perspectives with pop-up window displays and galleries in the Loop. World's Winter: Celebrations in Chicagoland, now on vi...
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at The Joffrey Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER
by Christina Mancuso - November 29, 2013 The Joffrey Ballet celebrates the 26th annual presentation of Robert Joffrey'sThe Nutcracker, Chicago's most popular holiday tradition and America's #1 Nutcracker, in a 23-performance engagement at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, December 6 - 28, 2013. Check ...
Factory Theater to Present HEY! DANCIN'! HEY! MUSICAL!, 4/25-5/31
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2014 Factory Theater presents Hey! Dancin'! Hey! Musical!, written by Kirk Pynchon and Mike Beyer*, with music/lyrics by Laura McKenzie* (with additional lyrics by Kirk Pynchon). Directed by Matthew Gunnels and choreographed by Brigitte Ditmars, the show opens Friday, April 25 8pm and continues through M...
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...
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 ...
Massage Envy Spa & The Arthritis Foundation to Host HEALING HANDS FOR ARTHRITIS Fundraiser, 9/17
by Tyler Peterson - July 16, 2014 Massage Envy Spa and the Arthritis Foundation have joined forces to host the fourth annual Healing Hands for Arthritis, a one-day national event to build awareness and raise funds to fight arthritis. On September 17, 2014, the 37 Massage Envy Spa locations in the greater Chicagoland area will donat...
League of Chicago Theatre's 2nd Annual Chicago Theatre Week Ends on a High Note
by Diana Heisroth - February 26, 2014 The League of Chicago Theatres, in partnership with Choose Chicago, announces the results of Chicago Theatre Week 2014. Throughout the week of February 11-16, 2014, Chicago celebrated the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago with residents and visitors attending theatres in neighborhoods and s...
Chicago Tribune Announces James Patterson Winner of Young Adult Literary Award
by Christina Mancuso - April 14, 2014 CHICAGO, April 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ The Chicago Tribune announced today that James Patterson is the winner of its 2014 Young Adult Literary Award, in recognition of his efforts to encourage, inspire and motivate children to read. The annual award acknowledges the power of literacy in the lives of y...
Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-Winning Playwright Edward Albee Receives 2013 Chicago Tribune Literary Prize
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 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 tonight, November 3 as part of a day of literary events co-presented by the Chicago Tribune's Printe...
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....
6th Annual AN EVENING WITH THE STARS Fundraiser Raises Over $80,000 for Autism Speaks
by Tyler Peterson - March 06, 2014 On Sunday, March 2, the Chicagoland Chapter of Autism Speaks has announced its 6th annual Oscar-themed fundraising event, An Evening with the Stars Red Carpet Spectacular, taking place at the InterContinental O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont, IL....
Writers Theatre to Build New Home with Studio Gang Architects
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2013 Writers Theatre has announced the On To A New Stage Campaign, a $31 million fundraising campaign that will establish the nationally-recognized company's new home - a theatre center designed by Chicago's internationally renowned Studio Gang Architects, led by principal Jeanne Gang....
BUILD-A-TALE Family-Friendly Improv Returns to Gorilla Tango Bucktown
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2014 Thorpedo Productions is back! Some of Chicago's best improvisers who will collaborate on 'Build-A-Tale,' a family-friendly improvised show performing the last Today of the month at 3 pm from June 28 through August 30, 2014. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased atgorillatango.com/bucktown or by calli...
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...
The Inconvenience to Host 5th Annual FLY HONEY SHOW, 7/31-8/9
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2014 The Inconvenience has announced that they will be producing The Fly Honey Show this summer....
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 Inconvenience Hosts 5th Annual FLY HONEY SHOW, Now thru 8/9
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2014 The Inconvenience has announced that they will be producing The Fly Honey Show this summer.... |
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