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Celebrate National Coming Out Month with Melissa Young in OUT AND PROUD: A Rainbow Celebration at Davenport's
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2023

Celebrate National Coming Out Month with Melissa Young in OUT AND PROUD: A Rainbow Celebration. Join the celebration in Chicago as Young takes you on a musical LGBTQ Rights timeline, featuring the music of icons like Judy Garland, Dolly Parton, Bette Midler, and Lady GaGa. Don't miss this one-night-only event. Get your tickets now!

OUT AND PROUD Begins At Pride Arts Center 6/3
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2018

The Pride Arts Center's summer season will kick off on Sunday, June 3 at 7:30 pm in the PAC's Broadway venue with Melissa Young's OUT AND PROUD: A RAINBOW CELEBRATION.  Young will perform and emcee a musical and comedic tour of LGBTQ history that will also feature in its cast Nick Sula, Daryl Nitz, Jeannie Tanner and Dan Riley, performing some of the most iconic songs of the LGBTQ movement.

Pride Arts Center Announces Special Summer Events to Include Cabarets, Film Screenings, Comedy and WeFest
by Julie Musbach - May 2, 2018

In addition to its just-announced "PAC Pride Fest" of five fully-staged plays, the Pride Arts Center will host another five special events and performances. The lineup will include the cabaret events OUT AND PROUD by Melissa Young, and Alan Palmer's FABULOUS DIVAS OF HOLLYWOOD; Pride Films and Plays' semi-annual WEFEST celebration of Chicago's queer female, non-binary and trans artists., the final PRIDE FILM FESTIVAL of the '17-18 season and an improv comedy show by CARDS AGAINST HUMANITY.

OUT AND PROUD Announced at Pride FIlms And Plays
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2018

Melissa Young's tour of the LGBTQ movement through song and comedy returns with a little help from Chicago's best Cabaret stars at the Pride Arts Center. 

Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show Say You Love Me Celebrate 40 Years in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017

After multiple sold out performances, the Fleetwood Mac tribute show, Say You Love Me, returns with a special RUMOURS edition celebrating 40 years of one of the highest selling Rock albums and bands of all time!

Thousands Turn Out To Enjoy New Brighton Seaside Festival
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2017

Challenging weather conditions didn't damper the spirits of the inaugural New Brighton Seaside Festival at the weekend, with thousands turning out on the Wirral coast to enjoy this new event.

New Brighton Seaside Festival Serves Up a Feast of Fabulous Food and Drink
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2017

The New Brighton Seaside Festival is fast approaching and has all the right ingredients for an amazing weekend.

TV: Watch Scenes from Paramount's Bold and Bloody SWEENEY TODD
by BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 14, 2017

bloody well everyone needs to strap themselves in for Paramount Theatre's bold new production of Sweeney Todd-The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Click below to watch scenes from the show!

Paramount Theatre to Bring Beauty to Sondheim's Dark Musical SWEENEY TODD
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2017

Some, others, many and bloody well everyone need to strap themselves in for Paramount Theatre's bold new production of Sweeney Todd-The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Paramount Theatre to Bring Beauty to Sondheim's Dark Musical SWEENEY TODD
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2016

Some, others, many and bloody well everyone need to strap themselves in for Paramount Theatre's bold new production of Sweeney Todd-The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

weAREproductions Launches Indiegogo for SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2016

weAREproductions is raising funds via a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to help the development of their new show, SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT: THE MUSICAL, coming to MCL Theatre in Chicago, April 2017.

Photo Flash: 'SAY YOU LOVE ME: Fleetwood Mac Turns 40' Set for Tonight at Davenport's
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2016

After several sell-out performances, Chicago's hit concert SAY YOU LOVE ME: Fleetwood Mac Turns 40 is back with old favorites and new songs, playing one night only tonight, March 26, 2016 at Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret, 1383 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Scroll down for a first look at the show!

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at 'SAY YOU LOVE ME: Fleetwood Mac Turns 40' at Davenport's
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2016

After several sell-out performances, Chicago's hit concert SAY YOU LOVE ME: Fleetwood Mac Turns 40 is back with old favorites and new songs, playing one night only on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret, 1383 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Scroll down for a first look at the show!

Bailiwick Chicago to Present PARADE 10th Anniversary Staged Concert, 5/12
by Tyler Peterson - May 2, 2014

In honor of the 10th anniversary of Bailiwick Repertory's Jeff Award-winning production of PARADE, Bailiwick Chicago will present a special one night only staged concert of the musical on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 7:30 pm at The Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport Ave. in Chicago. Original Director David Zak and Music Director Alan Bukowiecki (both Jeff Award winners) return once again to helm the Tony Award-winning drama by Pulitzer Prize winner Alfred Uhry (Driving Miss Daisy, The Last Night of Ballyhoo), with music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown (The Last Five Years, The Bridges of Madison County, Songs for a New World) and co-conceived (and directed on Broadway) by Harold Prince. Tickets for PARADE are available online at www.bailiwickchicago.com.

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Extends CATS Thru 2/20/2011
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2011

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre is extending its production of "Cats" through February 20, 2011. It was originally scheduled to close January 2, 2011.

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Extends CATS Thru 2/20/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 15, 2010

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre is extending its production of "Cats" through February 20, 2011. It was originally scheduled to close January 2, 2011.

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Extends CATS Thru 2/20/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 13, 2010

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre is extending its production of "Cats" through February 20, 2011. It was originally scheduled to close January 2, 2011.

BWW Reviews: Fringe 2010 Review - PLATINUM
by Deborah Blumenthal - Sep 2, 2010

70's nostalgia is no slouch market. But I couldn't help feeling like Platinum (the newly revised 1978 musical) at the Fringe didn't really capitalize on that.

PLATINUM Opens at FringeNYC 8/17-21
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2010

The new developmental production of Platinum (www.PlatinumTheMusical.com) starring Donna Bullock (Ragtime, City of Angels, A Class Act) will play the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street) as part of the 2010 NY International Fringe Festival.

PLATINUM To Debut at FRINGE NYC, 8/13
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2010

A new developmental production of Platinum (www.PlatinumTheMusical.com) starring Tony Award nominee Liz Larsen (The Most Happy Fella, A New Brain) and Sarah Litzsinger (Beauty and the Beast, Amour) will be presented by UnsungMusicalsCo. Inc. as part of the 2010 New York International Fringe Festival.