City Winery Chicago Announces Average White Band, Howard Jones & More
by Macon Prickett - May 8, 2018
City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces British pop star Howard Jones ("What is Love?") and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, May 10 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.
City Winery Riverwalk Hosts Free Beastie Boys Tribute
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2018
City Winery at the Riverwalk, 11 W. Riverwalk South, announces a free performance by She's Crafty on Thursday, May 17 at 5:30 p.m. Raffles and proceeds from two specialty cocktails will benefit Chicago Period Project and Gilda's Club Chicago.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for February 26th, 2014
by Paul W. Thompson - Feb 27, 2014
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Ring Of Fire' opens, 'Road Show' readies, 'Gypsy' and 'Chicago' thrive, 'Carnival' prepares, 'Queenie Pie' reschedules, Boho brings the Mozart, plus the new musicals 'Period Piece' and 'Shining Lives,' and more!
THE PLUCKY SHOW Returns to Gorilla Tango Bucktown, 3/13
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 26, 2014
Plucky Rosenthal, the Jewish Star of Stage and Stage, returns with up-and-coming artists you should know with 'The Plucky Show,' a monthly variety show featuring a rotating cast of Chicago's best and brightest variety performers. 'The Plucky Show' performs the second Thursday of the month at 9 pm on Thursday, March 13, 2014 through Thursday, June 12, 2014. All performances take place at Gorilla Tango Bucktown, 1919 N Milwaukee, Chicago IL, 60647. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at gorillatango.com/bucktown or by calling 773-598-4549.
Playground Theater to Premiere PERIOD PIECE, Begin. 2/21
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 30, 2014
The Playground Theater and home-grown comedic talents Lisa Linke (Second City, iO) and Jenni Lamb (Northwestern University MFA: Writing for the Screen and Stage) are pleased to announce PERIOD PIECE, a dark musical-comedy that explores the historical shame of menstruation. PERIOD PIECE will run at The Playground Theater (3209 N Halsted St, Chicago) for six consecutive Fridays starting Feb 21 at 8pm. General admission is $10. Tickets may be purchased at the door or, to purchase tickets in advance, visit The Playground Theater's Brown Paper Tickets page at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/557954. The Playground Theater is BYOB and open to all ages.
Beam Me Up, Scotty! Gorilla Tango to Hold Auditions for Star Trek Burlesque, 1/26
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2014
For those of you looking to expand the boundaries of your comfort zone in 2014, now's your chance. Gorilla Tango Burlesque (GTB) has announced it will revisit its popular Star Trek burlesque in 2014 and is seeking Trekkies of all shapes and sizes to audition - newbies (ie those with no previous burlesque experience) are particularly encouraged to audition.
Plucky Rosenthal Returns to Gorilla Tango Bucktown Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2013
She's back! Plucky Rosenthal, Chicago's own Jewish star of stage and stage, returns tonight, November 7 with all her friends in tow. Plucky and Friends! performs Thursday November 7, 14, and 21, 2013 at 7:30 pm at Gorilla Tango Bucktown, 1919 N Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60647.
Plucky Rosenthal to Return to Gorilla Tango Bucktown, 11/7
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2013
She's back! Plucky Rosenthal, Chicago's own Jewish star of stage and stage, returns on Thursday, November 7 with all her friends in tow. Plucky and Friends! performs Thursday November 7, 14, and 21, 2013 at 7:30 pm at Gorilla Tango Bucktown, 1919 N Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60647.
Photo Coverage: Inside the MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL Launch- Arrivals!
by Walter McBride - Sep 28, 2012
MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) on April 14, 2013. Preview performances will begin March 11, 2013. Last night, the show held a launch event for the anticipated world premiere at Lunt Fontanne Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities, and you can check out full photo coverage below!
Kiss Kiss Cabaret Holds Fundraiser for Burlesque Hall of Fame Tonight, 8/31
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2012
The Kiss Kiss Cabaret is partnering with other Chicago burlesque troupes to produce 'Chicago Teases for The Strip: A Benefit for The Burlesque Hall of Fame' tonight, Aug. 31 at 10 p.m. at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. This benefit will help The Burlesque Hall of Fame (BHoF) save its current location and memorabilia. All funds raised at this event will be donated to the BHoF relocation project. This is the first production of this kind, but it is scheduled to become an annual event.
Kiss Kiss Cabaret Holds Fundraiser for Burlesque Hall of Fame, 8/31
by BWW News Desk - Aug 21, 2012
The Kiss Kiss Cabaret is partnering with other Chicago burlesque troupes to produce 'Chicago Teases for The Strip: A Benefit for The Burlesque Hall of Fame'on Friday, Aug. 31 at 10 p.m. at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. This benefit will help The Burlesque Hall of Fame (BHoF) save its current location and memorabilia. All funds raised at this event will be donated to the BHoF relocation project. This is the first production of this kind, but it is scheduled to become an annual event.
New Coquettes Join Chicago's Weekly Kiss Kiss Cabaret
by BWW
News Desk - May 20, 2011
The Kiss Kiss Cabaret, a Chicago-based neo-vaudeville, burlesque cabaret, has announced the addition of two new burlesque performers to the ranks of the beautiful Kiss Kiss Cabaret Coquettes, during its open run every Friday night at Greenhouse Theater Center.
New Coquettes Join Chicago's Weekly Kiss Kiss Cabaret
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2011
The Kiss Kiss Cabaret, a Chicago-based neo-vaudeville, burlesque cabaret, has announced the addition of two new burlesque performers to the ranks of the beautiful Kiss Kiss Cabaret Coquettes, during its open run every Friday night at Greenhouse Theater Center.