Chris Barron

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, THE WIZ And More Come To The Smith Center In 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

From fresh Broadway musicals and legendary headliners to insightful speakers and jazz masters, The Smith Center's 2025 calendar offers diverse options for everyone. Get full details for the season below!

Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents 7 Comedy, Jazz, Chamber Music, & Family Friendly Programs In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2024

Sierra Madre Playhouse presents a lineup of seven comedy, jazz, chamber music, and family-friendly programs in March 2024. Don't miss out on these exciting events!

Broadway Stars Premiere Family Variety Show LET YOU BE YOU at Mastercard Midnight Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2024

Multi-award winning producer and director Meredith Sharkey brings Let You Be You, a musical family variety show to Mastercard Midnight Theatre. Learn more about the performance and find out how to get tickets here!

Video: Watch LIGHT HUMOR Episode 6 Starring Chris Barron, Farah Alvin & Jonny Tosarello
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2022

Watch Episode 6 of 4Wall Entertainment's animated series Light Humor, starring lead singer of The Spin Doctors Chris Barron, Broadway actor Farah Alvin, and lighting designer Jonny 'Tosar' Tosarello.

Daniel Egger and Tom Laverack's IN THE SHADE Will Get a Concert Presentation at Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2022

The new play with songs, In The Shade, written by Daniel Egger (book and lyrics) and Tom Laverack (music and additional lyrics) with music direction by Mark Ambrosino,  will get a concert presentation at NYC's Green Room 42 on Friday, February 25 at 7 PM.

THE INCOHERENTS Out On DVD & VOD, April 28
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2020

THE INCOHERENTS will be releasing on DVD and VOD later this month on Tuesday, April 28th. 

John Lennon Songwriting Contest Creates 'Stuck At Home' Opportunities
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2020

Over its 23 year history, The John Lennon Songwriting Contest (JLSC) has recognized the talent of entries from several people who have risen to stardom – Meghan Trainor, American Authors, MAGIC!, Gaby Moreno and more.

BWW Feature: A Thousand (Or More) Words About Cabaret in 2019
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 31, 2019

Stephen Mosher looks back at the cabaret scene, as captured by his camera in 2019

City Winery Releases January 2020 Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2019

City Winery Chicago has released its schedule (1200 W. Randolph St) for the month. All City Winery Chicago events are open to all ages and start at 8:00 p.m., unless noted.  Tickets can be purchased by calling 312-733-WINE (9463) or by visiting www.citywinery.com/chicago.

BWW Review: NORM LEWIS: NAUGHTY AND NICE Defines Christmas Spirit at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 19, 2019

Beloved Broadway star Norm Lewis continues a growing tradition of celebrating the holidays in the best of ways at Feinstein's/54 Below to capacity houses filled with fans who would do anything to NOT miss this show.

Sierra Boggess, Joshua Henry, Jessica Vosk & More Will Join Norm Lewis at Feinstein's/54 Below!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 16, 2019

Tomorrow night, December 17th, Norm Lewis opens the latest incarnation of his holiday residency, titled NAUGHTY AND NICE, at Feinstein's 54 Below. This is his 5th consecutive year and looks to be a sellout, as always. It's always a highlight of the holiday season and you can expect a lot of new music this year, as they've dug deep to celebrate the 5th year.

Rodney Crowell, Robert Randolph & the Family Band and more at City Winery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2019

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces two-time Grammy Award-winning country artist Rodney Crowell, funk-soul group Robert Randolph & the Family Band and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Friday, December 13 at noon. Tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

Damien Escobar, David Archuleta and More Are Coming to City Winery Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2019

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces world-renowned violinist Damien Escobar, American Idol runner-up David Archuleta, three-time Grammy winner Taj Mahal, and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Friday, December 6 at noon. Tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

Pat McGee Band And Josh Kelley At City Winery Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2019

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces 25-year-old rock group Pat McGee Band and chart-topping singer-songwriter Josh Kelley. The following shows go on sale to the public on Friday, November 29 at noon. Tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of The New Group's CYRANO, with Peter Dinklage and More!
by Katherine Lee - Nov 8, 2019

The New Group's Cyrano is playing a limited Off-Broadway engagement through December 22 at The Daryl Roth Theatre, where it just celebrated opening night!

City Winery Chicago Releases Upcoming Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2019

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces two-time Grammy-winning jazz saxophonist Ernie Watts with Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues, Chicago's own Miki Howard, and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Friday, November 8 at noon. Tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

Photo Flash: A MUSICAL ABOUT STAR WARS Celebrates Opening Night
by Julie Musbach - May 8, 2019

A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away…last Saturday, "May The Fourth" at Theatre Row to be exact… A Musical About Star Wars - or Why Star Wars is the Greatest Thing in the Galaxy, Much Much Better than Star Trek opened to thunderous applause, standing ovations, and unparalleled accolades.

Photo Coverage: The Ladies of CHICK FLICK Celebrate Opening Night!
by Linda Lenzi - Mar 8, 2019

Chick Flick the Musical a new musical comedy with book, music and lyrics by Suzy Conn (Suffra-Jets; The Mercer Girls), just opened last night, March 7, at The Westside Theatre (407 W. 43rd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Check out photos from the big night below!

Photo Coverage: FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Is Back! Go Inside Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 13, 2019

Lin-Manuel Miranda's comedy hip hop group Freestyle Love Supreme celebrated opening night of their new off-Broadway show last night, February 12.

Chris Barron to Perform at Rockwood Music Hall
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 10, 2018

The zeitgeist is a moving target, and Chris Barron has always been a crack shot. The New York songwriter is no longer the debutant who set out on the circuit's sharp end in 1988 with $100, a battered acoustic guitar and a headful of the alt-rock anthems that would elevate Spin Doctors to global stardom. He's a veteran approaching 50, living in a world changed beyond recognition, compelled to write the music that chronicles the here-and-now. As far back as he can remember, he's had a hunger driving him onward, towards something just out of reach. In October of 2017, it propeled him to release Angels and One-Armed Jugglers, the culmination of a lifetime's craft and a record both contemporary and classic.