'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 2nd, 2015
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'The Wiz Live!' has arrived, as have the casts of three tours to the Loop. 'Bridges' is in Iowa, though. The Marriott takes on 'Spring Awakening,' and the Piccolo Theatre, Congo Square and Theo Ubique do December in their own ways. The Second City opens another revue, and in Milwaukee, 'My Fair Lady!'
The Second City to Open New Mainstage Revue
The Second City is proud to announce the opening of their 104th Mainstage Revue, Fool Me Twice, Deja Vu. Reviewing press are invited to attend the show on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. at The Second City Mainstage Theater (1616 N Wells St.). A Grand Opening is scheduled for Wednesday, December 2 at 8:00 p.m.
The Second City's PANIC ON CLOUD 9 Opens 12/4
The Second City has announced the opening of The Second City's 103rd Revue, Panic on Cloud 9. Reviewing press are invited to attend the show on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. at The Second City Mainstage Theatre (1616 N. Wells St).
UP Comedy Club Presents THE SECOND CITY'S INCOMPLETE GUIDE TO EVERYTHING, Beg. Tonight
UP Comedy Club announces the addition of its new revue The Second City's Incomplete Guide to Everything to its winter lineup. The Second City's Incomplete Guide to Everything features some of the best material from The Second City's archives. Incomplete Guide to Everything is directed by Jeff Award winning director Ryan Bernier with musical direction by Vinne Pillarella. Incomplete Guide to Everything begins tonight, February 13, 2014 and runs at the UP Comedy Club, located at 230 W. North Ave 3rd Floor of Piper's Alley Chicago, IL 60614.
UP Comedy Club Presents THE SECOND CITY'S INCOMPLETE GUIDE TO EVERYTHING, Beginning Feb. 13
UP Comedy Club announces the addition of its new revue The Second City's Incomplete Guide to Everything to its winter lineup. The Second City's Incomplete Guide to Everything features some of the best material from The Second City's archives. Incomplete Guide to Everything is directed by Jeff Award winning director Ryan Bernier with musical direction by Vinne Pillarella. Incomplete Guide to Everything begins February 13, 2014 and runs at the UP Comedy Club, located at 230 W. North Ave 3rd Floor of Piper's Alley Chicago, IL 60614.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for October 16th, 2013
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Sting promotes 'The Last Ship' live, 'Once' impresses, a round-up of Halloween performances like 'Living Dead,' 'Zombie Prom,' Team Starkid and multiple 'Rocky Horror' shows, plus the Chicago Cabaret Professionals gala and more!
StarKid Alums to Present New Comedy THE MOMS: FANNYPACKIN' HEAT at Chicago Dramatists Theatre, 12/5-29
From the producing team responsible for the recent successful Kickstarter campaign Judas Redux and the successful Chicago run of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot comes The Moms: Fannypackin' Heat a new original comedy full of nonsense, nostalgia, and, well, moms. The Moms: Fannypackin' Heat will run for 15 performances only, at the Chicago Dramatists Theatre, 1105 West Chicago Avenue, December 5 - 29, 2013. The official press opening is scheduled for Sunday, December 8 at 2 p.m.
Team StarKid to Present Halloween Performances of 1NIGHT 2LAST 3EVER at UP Comedy Club, 10/31-11/2
Team StarKid take you back to your childhood in more ways than one this Halloween with two more chances to see1Night 2Last 3Ever, the hilarious new Pop-Nostalgia sketch show featuring that classic boy-band, 3Ever. Audience members of all ages can get in the Halloween spirit with a ghoulish monster mock-tail created exclusively for this special run. The additional shows will run Thursday, October 31 and Saturday, November 2 at 8pm at the UP Comedy Club, located at 230 W. North Ave 3rd Floor of Piper's Alley Chicago, IL 60614.
Reed Campbell Stars in Judas Redux's THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT, Beg. Tonight
The Judas Redux team (led by Executive Producers Julia Albain and Corey Lubowich of Team StarKid fame) presents a new production of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot by Stephen Adly Guirgis, and directed by Julia Albain. The Last Days of Judas Iscariot will be presented at Stage 773, 1225 West Belmont in Chicago, for 18 performances, today, August 23 - September 8, 2013. The Press Opening is scheduled for Sunday, August 25 at 6:00 p.m.
STAGE TUBE: Darren Criss and Sean Astin Appear in Judas Redux's THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT Ticket Promo
The Judas Redux team just announced casting and ticket information for its new production of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot by Stephen Adly Guirgis, directed by Julia Albain. The Last Days of Judas Iscariot will be presented at Stage 773, 1225 West Belmont in Chicago, for 18 performances, August 23 - September 8, 2013. The Press Opening is scheduled for Sunday, August 25 at 6:00 p.m. Click below to watch the official ticket announcement video, which includes surprise appearances by Sean Astin (as Dylan Saunders) and Darren Criss (who appeared in Albain's 2008 production at the University of Michigan)!
Reed Campbell to Star in Judas Redux's THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT; Cast Announced!
The Judas Redux team (led by Executive Producers Julia Albain and Corey Lubowich of Team StarKid fame) announces casting for a new production of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot by Stephen Adly Guirgis, and directed by Julia Albain. The Last Days of Judas Iscariot will be presented at Stage 773, 1225 West Belmont in Chicago, for 18 performances, August 23 - September 8, 2013. The Press Opening is scheduled for Sunday, August 25 at 6:00 p.m.
Team StarKid Adds Performances at UP Comedy Club; Tickets on Sale 3/1
UP Comedy Club has announced added performances for Team StarKid's 'Airport for Birds (and Other Great Ideas)' on Sunday, March 24, and Sunday, March 31, 2013, at 7:00pm at UP Comedy Club (230 W. North Ave, 3rd Floor of Piper's Alley). Tickets go on sale on Friday, March 1 at 11:00am.
STAGE TUBE: Darren Criss and Sean Astin Appear in Judas Redux's THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT Ticket Promo
by Stage Tube - May 14, 2013