THE WHO'S TOMMY & More Lead Chicago's July 2023 Top Picks
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks for July 2023!
BWW Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Returns to Nashville, As Poignant And Powerful As Ever
As poignant and as moving – and certainly just as emotionally draining – as you may remember from its first run at Nashville’s Tennessee Performing Arts Center in September 2019, Dear Evan Hansen has settled into TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall for a limited engagement through Sunday, featuring a stellar performance from Stephen Anthony Christopher in the title role, given superb support from director Michael Greif’s seven-person ensemble.
The Firehouse Theatre Announces 2022 Season
The Firehouse Theatre has announced its “Great Adventure 2022 Season”. The season includes Violet, Anything Goes, Big Fish: Small Cast, The SpongeBob Musical, Catch Me If You Can, and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.
WYO Presents Gala Performance of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
Join the WYO Theater for their 2019 fundraising gala, Catch Me if You Can, The Musical. Proceeds from this event go to support the WYO's operating expenses for the 2019-2020 Season. Enjoy the opening night gala party Saturday, October 19, 5:30pm with food and drink at Frackelton's Fine Food & Spirits then scoot on over to the WYO for silent and live auctions and the performance. If you miss the Gala, you can see the show the following week, Thursday, October 24, Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26 at 7:30pm and Sunday, October 27 at 2:00pm. Whichever event you choose, you are ensured a night of great entertainment!
DM Playhouse Announces Auditions for CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
Auditions for the Broadway musical Catch Me If You Can will be held at the Des Moines Playhouse at 6:30 PM on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018. All auditions are open to the public; no one is pre-cast. Those auditioning must bring a prepared solo; an accompanist will be provided as well as the ability to play a track from an iPhone or similar device. Auditions for Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt will also be held on Dec. 17. Questions about auditions should be directed to Robin Spahr, 515-974-5365.
Musical Theatre West Announces 2018-19 Season
Musical Theatre West (MTW) returns for its 66th season with a line-up of West Coast regional premieres, Tony Award-winning classics, and family favorites, opening with Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's bluegrass musical, Bright Star (October 19 - November 24, 2018).
CCCEPA/Pebblebrook Presents CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
The Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts (CCCEPA) magnet program at Pebblebrook High School presents the award-winning hit Broadway musical Catch Me If You Can May 4 & 5 at 8PM and May 5 & 6 at 3PM. Performances are at the Cobb County Civic Center's Jennie T. Anderson Theatre.
JPAS Presents CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents Catch Me If You Can the Musical. Starring
Anthony Harvey as Frank Abagnale Jr. Jimmy Murphy as Carl Hanratty Butch Caire as Frank Abagnale Sr. Melissa Hunter* as Paula Abagnale Christian Tarzetti as Brenda Strong Elizabeth Lowry as Carol Strong Warren Hovis as Roger Strong Abigail Gardner as Cheryl Ann John Michael Haas* as Agent Branton John Detty* as Agent Cod Eli Timm as Agent Dollar, Emily Bagwill, Isabella Baudry, Carrie Daigle, Jonathan Damare, John Detty*, Peter Elliot, Brandon Garza, Darren Hayes, Emily Heck, Taylor Thomas Hosemann, Jorden Majeau, Mandi Mueller, Katherine Nezames, Daniel Shevlin, Riley Tafaro, Christina Tichenor, Juliana Wagner, LG Williams
Des Moines Playhouse Unveils 100th Season
The Des Moines Community Playhouse has the most celebrating, eye-popping, song-singing, 100-year loving, big-doings season ever. The theatre's 100th season includes six musicals, plus drama, comedy, and family shows. Playhouse season tickets go on sale Apr. 3, 2018, online at dmplayhouse.com and at the Playhouse ticket office.