Porchlight Music Theatre to Continue Series with NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1939
Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber have announced the first production in its 2017 2018 season of Chicago's hit musical revue series, New Faces Sing Broadway 1939, hosted by Rob Lindley, directed by Keely Vasquez with music direction by David Fiorello, is Monday, Oct. 23 at Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Skokie and Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the Uptown Underground, 4707 N. Broadway at 7:30 p.m.
Millbrook Playhouse to Present Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID
Millbrook Playhouse gets ready to make a splash with Disney's The Little Mermaid opening July 8 through July 23, 2016. This classic tale will have everyone longing to be under the sea with such classic songs as "Kiss the Girl," "Poor Unfortunate Souls," and the Academy Award-Winning best original song "Under the Sea".
George Primavera to Star in GHOSTLIGHT Staged Reading
George Primavera will play the principal role of Jack Pickford in the highly anticipated staged reading of GHOSTLIGHT the musical on Thursday, October 22nd at 9:00 PM. The creative team announced Primavera's casting yesterday, along with the full list of ensemble members. The role of Florenz Ziegfeld, Jr. will be cast shortly.
New Episode of Musical Theater Podcast THE SET LIST Now on iTunes
?On episode 3 of "The Set List" podcast, composer Robbie Torres sits down with Victor Legra to talk about his upcoming concert, Bildungsroman. Torres talks about his debut concert as well his journey to songwriting. Bildungsroman is a debut concert covering the evolution of Robbie's writing and the stories behind his songs. The episode also features recordings from Robbie's songbook.
Jessica Hendy, Spencer Kiely & More Set for WENDY'S SHADOW Reading Tonight at Irvington Town Hall
Irvington Town Hall Theater's Stage Door series, which presents readings of new works in progress in a relaxed setting without sets, costumes, or props, will soon present a fresh new musical of the story of Peter Pan called 'Wendy's Shadow' created by the team of David Maglione and Tomas Ruiz and Jason Cannon tonight, November 24 at 7:30pm. The reading will be directed by Jonathan Sang, with musical direction by Kristen Dziuba, and stage management by Ashley Newman.
RSO AT THE BEECHMAN Set for Today
RSO at the Beechman, featuring actors from Bridges of Madison County, Chaplin, and Jasper in Deadland, will be presented today, November 7th at 7 and 9:30 pm. The night will feature songs from the award winning composer's many shows, including 35mm, Jasper in Deadland, and We Foxes.
Broadway Sessions to Celebrate CHICAGO, 11/6
BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. This Thursday, November 6th, Broadway Sessions celebrates the longest running American Broadway Musical in history, Chicago.
Jessica Hendy, Spencer Kiely & More Set for WENDY'S SHADOW Reading at Irvington Town Hall Theater
Irvington Town Hall Theater's Stage Door series, which presents readings of new works in progress in a relaxed setting without sets, costumes, or props, will soon present a fresh new musical of the story of Peter Pan called 'Wendy's Shadow' created by the team of David Maglione and Tomas Ruiz and Jason Cannon on Monday, November 24. The reading will be directed by Jonathan Sang, with musical direction by Kristen Dziuba, and stage management by Ashley Newman.
RSO AT THE BEECHMAN Set for 11/7
RSO at the Beechman, featuring actors from Bridges of Madison County, Chaplin, and Jasper in Deadland, will be presented on Friday, November 7th at 7 and 9:30 pm. The night will feature songs from the award winning composer's many shows, including 35mm, Jasper in Deadland, and We Foxes.