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Photo Flash: Porchlight Revisits Celebrates Opening Night of DO RE MI Photo Photo Flash: Porchlight Revisits Celebrates Opening Night of DO RE MI
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2018

Porchlight Music Theatre concludes its fifth season of Chicago's "lost" musicals in staged concert series with Porchlight Revisits Do Re Mi, starring Porchlight Music Theatre's Artistic Director Michael Weber and Nancy Voigts, music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green and book by ...


IT CAME FROM BEYOND A 1950's Sci-Fi Musical Comedy Opens at St. Luke's Theatre This S Photo IT CAME FROM BEYOND A 1950's Sci-Fi Musical Comedy Opens at St. Luke's Theatre This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - March 12, 2018

Write Act Repertory Producing Artistic Director John Lant and Producer Cornell Christianson, ICFB Productions are pleased to announce the Off-Broadway premiere of IT CAME FROM BEYOND, a 1950's sci-fi, musical comedy with book by writer / producer Cornell Christianson, music and lyrics by Stephen M. ...


Photo Flash: Shoshana Bean Continues Residency at Feinstein's/54 Below Photo Photo Flash: Shoshana Bean Continues Residency at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - September 05, 2019

Shoshana Bean, star of Wicked, City Center's Songs for a New World, and the most recent Jenna in Broadway's Waitress, is currently in the midst of her long anticipated Feinstein's/54 Below debut....


500 Clown's Adrian Danzig Directs THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD Photo 500 Clown's Adrian Danzig Directs THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD
by A.A. Cristi - September 05, 2018

Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC), a program of the Northwestern Settlement, presents its company premiere of Oliver Emanuel's adaptation of The Adventures of Robin Hood from October 19 to November 24, 2018 (press opening Oct. 20) at the Vittum Theater, 1012 N. Noble Street. Physical theater expert Adri...


CHRIS & DAVID'S TOP 40 SHOWTUNES YOU'VE (PROBABLY) NEVER HEARD Comes to Davenport's P Photo CHRIS & DAVID'S TOP 40 SHOWTUNES YOU'VE (PROBABLY) NEVER HEARD Comes to Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret
by A.A. Cristi - June 21, 2018

Terrific but little known musical theatre gems will be given the spotlight in Chris & David's Top 40 Showtunes You've (Probably) Never Heard, performed at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret from July 9-30 on Mondays at 8 PM.  Reservations can be placed at davenportspianobar.com....


Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date Photo Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 20, 2020

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is offering their popular Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date event on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 2:30pm-6:30pm via Zoom. Writers will have a chance to pitch their work to a Zoom room of serious producers and receive coaching. ...


THE BLACK COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO to be Presented at Theatre Row Photo THE BLACK COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO to be Presented at Theatre Row
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 10, 2021

THE BLACK COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO, an original musical by Michele R. Hampton, directed by Cate  Cammarata, with musical direction by Seth Weinstein, is scheduled for a limited run beginning late  September at Off-Broadway's Theatre Row (410 West 42nd St. NY). ...


AMC Allblk Supernatural Drama WICKED CITY Adds Shaquita Smith Photo AMC Allblk Supernatural Drama WICKED CITY Adds Shaquita Smith
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 10, 2022

AllBlk has greenlit the supernatural drama Wicked City from executive producers Tressa 'Azarel' Smallwood and Donte Lee set to debut this winter....


BWW Review: A Powerful Production of Weill's 'Lost in the Stars' Closes Union Avenue' Photo BWW Review: A Powerful Production of Weill's 'Lost in the Stars' Closes Union Avenue's Season
by Steve Callahan - August 21, 2018

Kurt Weill's 'Lost in the Stars' brings a moving tale of South Africa to the Union Avenue Stage....


The Academy Invites Leslie Odom Jr., Nathan Lane, George C. Wolfe & 392 More to Membe Photo The Academy Invites Leslie Odom Jr., Nathan Lane, George C. Wolfe & 392 More to Membership
by TV News Desk - July 01, 2021

There are 89 Oscar nominees, including 25 winners, among the invitees....


Theatre Resources Unlimited Hosts Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date: The Art Of The Photo Theatre Resources Unlimited Hosts Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date: The Art Of The Pitch
by Stephi Wild - June 15, 2023

Theatre Resources Unlimited (TRU) is excited to announce the Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date, held on Zoom on Sunday, July 16, 2023. ...


Tony Winner Laura Benanti Will Headline Benefit for the Chicago Theatre Workshop Photo Tony Winner Laura Benanti Will Headline Benefit for the Chicago Theatre Workshop
by Danielle Gutierrez - February 09, 2018

It has been announced that Chicago Theatre Workshop will hold its Spring benefit on March 18, headlined by Tony Award-winner, Laura Benanti. The benefit will include two special performances by Benanti on March 18, 2018 at 5:00 and 8:00 pm....


Refuge Theatre Project to Serve Up THE SPITFIRE GRILL Musical in a Real-Life Diner Photo Refuge Theatre Project to Serve Up THE SPITFIRE GRILL Musical in a Real-Life Diner
by Julie Musbach - February 02, 2018

Refuge Theatre Project, the three-year-old company that staged HIGH FIDELITY: THE MUSICAL twice in makeshift record stores, BARE: A POP OPERA in a church sanctuary and LYSISTRATA JONES in a gymnasium; will continue its practice of performing in found spaces with THE SPITFIRE GRILL, opening on March ...


TRU to Present 'TRU-ly Thankful: A Conversation About Theater (and The World) With Th Photo TRU to Present 'TRU-ly Thankful: A Conversation About Theater (and The World) With The TRU Board'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 22, 2023

Join Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) for their weekly Community Gatherings via Zoom, where artists and theater professionals come together to discuss the creation of art and theater in the time of COVID-19. Learn about the key issues in the theater industry today and why theater matters. Register ...


Cosmonauts Track SUBURBAN HEARTS Out Now, Tour Dates Announced Photo Cosmonauts Track SUBURBAN HEARTS Out Now, Tour Dates Announced
by Tori Hartshorn - April 17, 2019

Los Angeles-based band Cosmonauts newest single 'Suburban Hearts' is available to stream now on all major platforms. The third single from the group's upcoming album Star 69, 'Suburban Hearts' is a garage rock anthem about missing out. Star 69 will be available April 26th via Burger Records. ...


Photo Flash: IT CAME FROM BEYOND Celebrates Opening Night Photo Photo Flash: IT CAME FROM BEYOND Celebrates Opening Night
by Julie Musbach - April 25, 2018

Producers John Lant and Cornell Christianson with ICFB Productions are pleased to announce the Off-Broadway premiere of IT CAME FROM BEYOND, a 1950's sci-fi, musical comedy with book by writer / producer Cornell Christianson, music and lyrics by Stephen M. Schwartz and Norman E. Thalheimer, and dire...


Refuge Theatre To Stage THE SPITFIRE GRILL In A Working Diner Photo Refuge Theatre To Stage THE SPITFIRE GRILL In A Working Diner
by Stephi Wild - February 05, 2018

Refuge Theatre Project, the three-year-old company that staged HIGH FIDELITY: THE MUSICAL twice in makeshift record stores, BARE: A POP OPERA in a church sanctuary and LYSISTRATA JONES in a gymnasium; will continue its practice of performing in found spaces with THE SPITFIRE GRILL, opening on March ...


Dallas Opera to Break Hearts with LA TRAVIATA Photo Dallas Opera to Break Hearts with LA TRAVIATA
by Julie Musbach - October 11, 2017

The Dallas Opera is proud to present the second mainstage production of the 2017-2018 Motives Unmasked! Season: Giuseppe Verdi's tender and bittersweet romance, LA TRAVIATA, opening on Friday, October 27, 2017 (The Amy and Vernon Faulconer Performance) at 7:30 p.m.in the Margot and Bill Winspear O...


Porchlight Closes 'Lost' Musicals Series with MINNIE'S BOYS Photo Porchlight Closes 'Lost' Musicals Series with MINNIE'S BOYS
by Julie Musbach - April 03, 2019

Porchlight Music Theatre's final production in its 2018 - 2019 'lost' musicals in staged concert series is Porchlight Revisits Minnie's Boys,  with book by Groucho Marx's son Arthur Marx and Robert Fisher, music by Larry Grossman and lyrics by Hal Hackady with direction and choreography by Christoph...


Christopher Pazdernik's Annual CHRIS'S BIRTHDAY BELT FEST Returns Monday, May 14 At U Photo Christopher Pazdernik's Annual CHRIS'S BIRTHDAY BELT FEST Returns Monday, May 14 At Uptown Underground Raising Funds For Howard Brown Health
by Julie Musbach - April 16, 2018

Jeff Award-nominee and HIV+ director/producer Christopher Pazdernik is pleased to announce the 4th annual Chris's Birthday Belt Fest, a benefit concert for Howard Brown Health, Monday, May 14 at 8 p.m. at Uptown Underground, 4707 N. Broadway. Tickets are $30, in advance; $40, at the door on the nigh...


Paper Mill Playhouse Announces Cast and Creative Team for CLUE Photo Paper Mill Playhouse Announces Cast and Creative Team for CLUE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 10, 2022

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for Clue,  directed by Casey Hushion (Paper Mill's A Jolly Holiday: Celebrating Disney's Broadway Hits)....


Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date Photo Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 20, 2020

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is offering their popular Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date event on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 2:30pm-6:30pm via Zoom. Writers will have a chance to pitch their work to a Zoom room of serious producers and receive coaching. ...


IT CAME FROM BEYOND at Write Act Rep Extended Through Holidays Photo IT CAME FROM BEYOND at Write Act Rep Extended Through Holidays
by A.A. Cristi - August 28, 2018

Producers John Lant and Cornell Christianson with ICFB Productions are pleased to announce the East Coast Off-Broadway premiere of IT CAME FROM BEYOND, a 1950's sci-fi, musical comedy with book by writer / producer Cornell Christianson, music and lyrics by Stephen M. Schwartz and Norman E. Thalheime...


Stephen Pearcy The Voice of RATT Comes to Patchogue Theatre in January 2024 Photo Stephen Pearcy The Voice of RATT Comes to Patchogue Theatre in January 2024
by Stephi Wild - September 05, 2023

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts brings Stephen Pearcy The Voice of RATT to the stage on Sunday, January 21 at 7pm....


Photos: First Look at John Treacy Egan, Isabelle McCalla & More in CLUE Photo Photos: First Look at John Treacy Egan, Isabelle McCalla & More in CLUE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 28, 2022

Paper Mill Playhouse is presenting Clue, directed by Casey Hushion (Paper Mill's A Jolly Holiday: Celebrating Disney's Broadway Hits).The production will open this Sunday, January 30th and run through Sunday, February 20, 2022....






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