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Photos: Inside The Beautiful City Project's THAT'S WHAT SHE SANG
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024

The Beautiful City Project's October cabaret, THAT’S WHAT SHE SANG, was held at the picturesque Den Theatre, the evening featured an all-femme cast, singing comedy songs from the musical theatre canon. Check out photos from the event. 

Cast Set for THAT'S WHAT SHE SANG All-Femme Cabaret at The Den Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024

The Beautiful City Project revealed the cast for THAT'S WHAT SHE SANG, an all-femme cabaret at The Den Theatre. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set For CHICAGO SINGS BROADWAY POP II at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the cast for Chicago Sings Broadway Pop II,  its annual fundraising concert, Monday, April 15, at the House of Blues Chicago.

Missy Wise Vanderzee To Bring Her Sold Out Show LET'S GO GIRLS Back To Venus Cabaret
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024

Get ready for a night of toe-tappin', knee-slappin' country music as 'Let's Go Girls' returns to Venus Cabaret Theater Chicago.

The Beautiful City Project to Present BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY: A Musical in Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2023

The Beautiful City Project presents BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY in concert, featuring an incredible cast. Proceeds go to Season of Concern, a Chicago non-profit supporting theater practitioners in need. Don't miss this contemporary rock musical at the Den Theatre in Chicago.

Photos: The Beautiful City Project's OSCAR NIGHT, Honoring A Year's Worth Of Charities & Non-Profits
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2023

The Beautiful City Project's OSCAR NIGHT was an evening of songs that have won the coveted award of 'Best Song' at the Oscars, and paid tribute to the numerous organizations that TBCP have raised funds an awareness for over the past year. Hosted by Stephen Schellhardt & Devin DeSantis, the show featured performances across a span of 9 decades, and included top Chicago musical theatre talent, a 12-piece orchestra, and 12-person choir.

Celebrate the Iconic Women of Country Music with Two-Time Jeff Award Winner Missy Wise Vanderzee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2023

Join two-time Jeff Award winner Missy Wise Vanderzee as she pays tribute to the most influential female country artists of all time in 'Let's Go Girls!' Experience the unforgettable voice of Vanderzee and immerse yourself in the evolution of country music. Get your tickets now!

PIPPIN and INTO THE WOODS JR. Come to the Actors Training Center This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2023

Into the Woods Jr., by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, will be running Saturday, July 29th at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Pippin, by Stephen Sschwartz and Roger O. Hirson, will be running Friday, August 4th at 7 p.m., Saturday, August 5th at 2 p.m., and Saturday, August 5th at 6 p.m.

The Beautiful City Project's 90s SUMMER BLOCK PARTY To Raise Funds For Guitars Over Guns Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2023

The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of 90s SUMMER BLOCK PARTY, with proceeds to benefit Guitars Over Guns Chicago, a charity that believes that music, combined with strong, consistent mentorship, can reshape the trajectory of a student's life from our vulnerable communities.

Cast Announced for JERRY'S GIRLS Benefit Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2022

Season of Concern, the emergency fund for Chicago theater artists, will present a one-night-only benefit performance of Jerry’s Girls, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, concepts by Larry Alford, Wayne Cilento, and Jerry Herman, direction by Ken-Matt Martin, and musical direction by Nigel D. Robinson.

BELTING FOR LIFE Returns In-Person For The 7th Annual Event In Support Of Howard Brown Health 
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2022

Chicago's favorite evening of big voices for a big cause, returns with the 7th annual Belting for Life. For one night only on May 16 at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre.

Paramount Theatre Announces First Local Staging Of KINKY BOOTS in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2021

Nearly 16 months after dimming its famous marquee due to COVID-19, Aurora's Paramount Theatre has started rehearsals for its 10th Anniversary Broadway Series season opener, Kinky Boots, marking a pivotal moment for the second largest subscription house in the nation as it returns to live performances next month.

ATC Announces 2020 Gold Medalist/Winners
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2020

Last evening, the American Traditions Vocal Competition (ATC) ended an incredible week celebrating and preserving all styles of classic American music with the 2020 Finals at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center in historic downtown Savannah, GA.

The American Traditions Vocal Competition Has Announced the Top Five Artists Selected to Advance to the Finals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2020

On Thursday evening at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church (SIUMC), the American Traditions Vocal Competition (ATC) announced the top five artists selected by judges to advance to the exciting final round of the competition.

American Traditions Vocal Competition Has Announced 2020 Semifinalists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2020

Last evening at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church (SIUMC), the American Traditions Vocal Competition (ATC) announced this year's group of talented vocalists selected by judges Morgan James, Janis Siegel, and Jubilant Sykes to progress to the Semifinals.

Quarterfinalists Announced for the 2020 American Traditions Vocal Competition
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 27, 2019

The 28 quarterfinalists have been announced for the 27th annual American Traditions Vocal Competition (ATC), which is slated to run Feb. 17-21, 2020. The 28 talented vocalists, selected from over 100 applicants, will be competing for $40,000 in prizes, plus special performance opportunities with ATC's partner organizations, Savannah Philharmonic and Savannah VOICE Festival.

46th Annual Non-Equity Jeff Awards Announce Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2019

The Jeff Awards announced recipients of the 46 th Annual Non-Equity Jeff Awards on Monday, June 3, at the Athenaeum Theatre.

46th Annual Nonâ€"Equity Jeff Awards Nominations Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2019

The Jeff Awards announced today via a special video, a total of 132 nominations in 22 categories for the 46th Annual Non-Equity Jeff Awards.

Chris' Birthday Belt Fest Returns To Raise Money For Howard Brown Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2019

Jeff Award-winning director and HIV+ activist Christopher Pazdernik presents the 5th installment of Chris' Birthday Belt Fest, an annual benefit concert for Howard Brown Health, Monday, May 13 at 8 p.m. at Greenhouse Theatre Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.Tickets are $30, in advance; $40, at the door on the night of the performance, and are available at GreenHouseTheater.org or by calling 773.404.7336. The performance is suitable for all ages and runs two hours with one intermission.

BWW Review: BRIGHT STAR at BoHo Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Mar 25, 2019

Launching BoHo Theatre's fifteenth season, Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's BRIGHT STAR is an earnest and charming show that wears its heart proudly on its musical sleeve.