Marcel Marceau Secrets Revealed in New Book REMEMBERING THE WORLD'S GREATEST MIME
by Caryn Robbins - September 15, 2014 Interest in Marcel Marceau, the world's greatest mime, has been reignited as the 7th anniversary of his death approaches on September 22nd. Marcel Marceau, with his alter-ego Bip, demonstrated the power of silence, enchanting audiences around the world without uttering a word....
FIRST DATE Celebrates 50th Performance with a Susan G. Komen Benefit Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015 When FIRST DATE celebrates its 50th Chicago performance tonight, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Royal George Cabaret, 1641 North Halsted, 5% of all ticket sales will benefit Susan G. Komen - Chicago....
Hilberry Theatre Company Opens ALL IN THE TIMING Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2014 From a blind date that resets at the ring of a bell to three chimpanzees writing the first draft of a Shakespearean play, there is madness for all tastes as the Hilberry Theatre Company presents All in the Timing by David Ives. This production will feature eight of Ives' one-act plays, and will be p...
VIDEO: Adam Sandler Talks BLENDED, Africa and More on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
by TV News Desk - May 23, 2014 Adam Sandler stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to talk about his new movie BLENDED, much of which takes place in Africa, and explained to Jimmy how he chooses where to film his movies (location, location, location!). Watch the clip below!...
PS122 Announces 2015 COIL Festival Lineup
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2015 Performance Space 122's contemporary performance festival, COIL, returns for its tenth anniversary year. Known for its groundbreaking contemporary performance, this year's COIL 2015 festival spans interdisciplinary art working with new technologies and forms. Through installations, live and virtual ...
PS122 Announces 2015 COIL Festival Lineup
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2014 Performance Space 122's contemporary performance festival, COIL, returns for its tenth anniversary year. Known for its groundbreaking contemporary performance, this year's COIL 2015 festival spans interdisciplinary art working with new technologies and forms. Through installations, live and virtual ...
FIRST DATE Opens in Chicago Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2015 FIRST DATE features a book by Austin Winsberg ('Gossip Girl') and Music and Lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner (Secondhand Lions, Twice Charmed). The musical comedy is produced by Jeanne McInerney and First Date, LLC, and will be directed by J.R. Rose, with musical direction by Elizabeth Dora...
Marcel Marceau Secrets Revealed in New Book REMEMBERING THE WORLD'S GREATEST MIME
by Caryn Robbins - September 15, 2014 Interest in Marcel Marceau, the world's greatest mime, has been reignited as the 7th anniversary of his death approaches on September 22nd. Marcel Marceau, with his alter-ego Bip, demonstrated the power of silence, enchanting audiences around the world without uttering a word....
HBO Developing Romantic Drama Starring Patricia Clarkson
by Tyler Peterson - September 03, 2014 The untitled project will reunite Clarkson with Ruba Nadda and Alan Poul, with Nadda directing and writing the pilot. Nadda and Poul will also executive produce with Clarkson....
BLIND DATE, GLASS MENAGERIE, JAKE'S GIFT and More Set for Hudson Village Theatre's 2015 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2015 For Matthew Tiffin's inaugural season as Hudson Village Theatre's Artistic Director, he's making a 'splash' with blockbuster Canadian plays featuring some of the nation's best theatrical artists at the peak of their game. From improvised hilarity in search of true love and a home-grown musical comed...
Photo Flash: First Look at Chicago Premiere of FIRST DATE
by Christina Mancuso - February 12, 2015 FIRST DATE features a book by Austin Winsberg ('Gossip Girl') and Music and Lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner (Secondhand Lions, Twice Charmed). The musical comedy is produced by Jeanne McInerney and First Date, LLC, and will be directed by J.R. Rose, with musical direction by Elizabeth Dora...
MuseMatch 2 Concert at 54 Below to Benefit Bryce Pinkham's ZARA AINA Charity, 6/12
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014 Muse Match, an evening that seeks to answer the question, 'What happens when 15 composers go on a blind date with 15 singers?,' will be presented Thursday, June 12th, 2014, at 11:30 PM at 54 Below. Produced by Bill Coyne, the evening will benefit ZARA AINA, a charity that brings theater and educatio...
DM Playhouse's Play Reading Series to Continue with RECENT TRAGIC EVENTS, 9/8
by Tyler Peterson - August 20, 2014 The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series presents Craig Wright's 'Recent Tragic Events,' at 7:00 PM, Monday, Sept. 8. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase....
FIRST DATE to Celebrate 50th Performance with a Susan G. Komen Benefit, 3/26
by Tyler Peterson - March 23, 2015 When FIRST DATE celebrates its 50th Chicago performance on Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Royal George Cabaret, 1641 North Halsted, 5% of all ticket sales will benefit Susan G. Komen - Chicago....
Hub Theatre Company of Boston to Present 6 HOTELS, 11/7-22
by Tyler Peterson - October 07, 2014 Hub Theatre Company of Boston will close its critically acclaimed second season this November by once again joining up with the region's most famous playwright Israel Horovitz for the Boston premiere of 6 Hotels. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm from...
City Theatre to Present SWAMP SHORTS, 11/17
by Tyler Peterson - November 14, 2014 City Theatre will serve up a sizzling series of Florida-inspired short plays entitled Swamp Shorts on Monday, November 17 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Miami Book Fair International's newest attraction The Swamp....
MUSEMATCH 3 Pairs 15 Singers, Composers to Benefit The Trevor Project Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2014 Muse Match, an evening that seeks to answer the question, 'What happens when 15 composers go on a musical theater-blind date with 15 singers?,' will be presented tonight, October 24 2014, at 11:30 PM at 54 Below....
Charlie Lubeck & Dana Parker to Lead Chicago Premiere of FIRST DATE in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - December 15, 2014 FIRST DATE, Broadway's new musical comedy about the most dangerous human endeavor in existence, the dreaded blind date previews at the Royal George Cabaret, 1641 North Halsted, Chicago previewing on Feb. 5 and opening Feb. 12 for a limited engagement. FIRST DATE features a book by Austin Winsberg ('...
Hub Theatre Company of Boston Presents 6 HOTELS, Now thru 11/22
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2014 Hub Theatre Company of Boston will close its critically acclaimed second season this November by once again joining up with the region's most famous playwright Israel Horovitz for the Boston premiere of 6 Hotels. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm from ...
Pablo Schreiber, Mamie Gummer & More Set for THE BLIND DATE PROJECT as Part of COIL Festival
by Tyler Peterson - December 22, 2014 As part of the tenth edition of the COIL festival, Performance Space 122 and Parkside Lounge present the New York premiere of The Blind Date Project by Australia's Ride On Theatre. Unpredictable, dark and funny, The Blind Date Project is an event to which everyone can relate - a blind date between t...
Hilberry Theatre Company to Present ALL IN THE TIMING, Opening 11/21
by Tyler Peterson - October 29, 2014 From a blind date that resets at the ring of a bell to three chimpanzees writing the first draft of a Shakespearean play, there is madness for all tastes as the Hilberry Theatre Company presents All in the Timing by David Ives. This production will feature eight of Ives' one-act plays, and will be p...
PS122 Announces 2015 COIL Festival Lineup
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2014 Performance Space 122's contemporary performance festival, COIL, returns for its tenth anniversary year. Known for its groundbreaking contemporary performance, this year's COIL 2015 festival spans interdisciplinary art working with new technologies and forms. Through installations, live and virtual ...
FIRST DATE at the Royal George Cabaret to Offer Patrons Free Cupcakes, 2/13
by Tyler Peterson - February 05, 2015 To start Valentine's weekend on a sweet note, the first 25 guests to arrive at FIRST DATE at the Royal George Cabaret, 1641 North Halsted, on Fri., Feb. 13, will receive a delicious complimentary Raspberry Brownie Batter cupcake from popular Lincoln Park bakery Swirlz....
VIDEO: Sandler, Barrymore & Cast of 'Blended' Visit Today's ELLEN
by Caryn Robbins - May 19, 2014 On today's ELLEN, Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore are joined by co-stars Kevin Nealon, Terry Crews and Wendi McLendon-Covey to discuss their hilarious new film 'Blended.'...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - MTV's FRIENDZONE Returns for All-New Episodes
by Caryn Robbins - May 22, 2014 Love is in the air as MTV's “Friendzone” returns to play cupid in all-new episodes starting on Monday, June 2nd at 6:00PM ET/PT.... |