Patrick Mulvey

BWW Interview: Shane Scheel & For The Record Live Ready To Take On TARANTINO & More

Shane Scheel and his live show production company For The Record Live has found their new Hollywood home in The Bourbon Room. With their official re-opening, featuring Shoshana Bean, an impressive success (obvious from the love and applause flowing forth from The Bourbon Room audience.), FTR will follow up with be a concert from Alisan Porter (August 1st), and their new and improved production of TARANTINO LIVE, now TARANTINO LIVE: FOX FORCE FIVE & THE TYRANNY OF EVIL MEN (beginning August 5th). Had the chance to chat with Shane, FTR’s executive producer, on FTR staying connected during the pandemic, and their already planned shows and those hoped for scheduling.

52nd Annual Equity Jeff Awards Nominations Announced

The Jeff Awards has announced the nominees for the 52nd annual awards for theater excellence that include 142 theater artists across 30 artistic and technical categories. The awards will be presented in an online program on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 7:00PM.

BWW Review: MIDSUMMER (A PLAY WITH SONGS) at Greenhouse Theater Center

On Midsummer's Eve, two 35-year-olds drink alone in an Edinburgh dive bar. Helena, a well-dressed divorce lawyer, sips a £40 bottle of wine while waiting for her married lover to arrive. Bob, a petty criminal, waits for a colleague to transfer the keys of a stolen car. When Helena's date stands her up and she impulsively asks Bob to help her finish the wine, the stage is set for an unconventional, thoroughly Scottish romantic comedy by playwright David Greig, with a folk-pop score by indie singer-songwriter Gordon McIntyre. Despite its lack of fairies and forests, MIDSUMMER (A PLAY WITH SONGS) captures the wild freedom of its Shakespearean namesake and channels the Celtic knack for pairing dry, self-deprecating humor with poetic, poignant truths.

Photo Flash: First Look at MIDSUMMER (A Play With Songs) at Greenhouse Theater Center

Greenhouse Theater Center and Proxy Theatre present the Midwest premiere of MIDSUMMER (A Play with Songs), written by Scottish playwright David Greig, with music by indie-favorite Gordon McIntyre and direction by Randy White. MIDSUMMER will play September 4 – October 6, 2019 in The Greenhouse Theater Center's Downstairs Main Stage, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago.

Greenhouse And Proxy Theatre Present MIDSUMMER (A Play With Songs)

Greenhouse Theater Center and Proxy Theatre present the Midwest premiere of MIDSUMMER (A Play with Songs), written by Scottish playwright David Greig, with music by indie-favorite Gordon McIntyre and direction by Randy White.

Casting Announced For MIDSUMMER (A Play With Songs), Presented By Greenhouse Theater Center And Proxy Theatre

Greenhouse Theater Center and Proxy Theatre are delighted to announce that the Midwest premiere of the musical comedy MIDSUMMER (A Play with Songs) will feature celebrated Chicago actors Chaon Cross and Patrick Mulvey.

Court Theatre Extends THE ADVENTURES OF AUGIE MARCH Through June 23

Court Theatre, under the leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director, and Executive Director Angel Ysaguirre, announces the extension of its critically acclaimed hit The Adventures of Augie March, a play by David Auburn, based on the novel by Saul Bellow, and directed by Charles Newell, due to overwhelming demand.

Photo Flash: Court Theatre Presents THE ADVENTURES OF AUGIE MARCH

Court Theatre, under the leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director, and Executive Director Angel Ysaguirre, concludes its 2018/19 season with the World Premiere of The Adventures of Augie March, a play by David Auburn, based on the novel by Saul Bellow, and directed by Charles Newell. The Adventures of Augie March runs May 9 - June 9, 2019 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave. The press opening is Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 7:30pm.

Court Theatre Concludes 2018-2019 Season With THE ADVENTURES OF AUGIE

Court Theatre, under the leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director, and Executive Director Angel Ysaguirre, concludes its 2018/19 season with the World Premiere of The Adventures of Augie March, a play by David Auburn, based on the novel by Saul Bellow, and directed by Charles Newell. The Adventures of Augie March runs May 9 June 9, 2019 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave. The press opening is Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 7:30pm.

JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort Presents World Premiere Of AMERICAN JUKEBOX

A Paradise Production, which brought their show Broadway on the Beach to the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort last December, is thrilled to announce their return with the new concert American Jukebox. The show will premiere at the resort's stunning 17,000 square foot Banyan Ballroom. This limited run takes place November 21st-24th and celebrates contemporary American classics like 'Natural Woman,' 'Fire and Rain,' 'Great Balls of Fire,' and more. The original cast from Broadway on the Beach returns, which includes Billy Elliot's Patrick Mulvey, Chicago's Rachel Meinhart, and First Date the Musical's Conner Meinhart. Million Dollar Quartet's Colte Julian will also be back on piano along with Jeremy Gentry (NBC's The Voice) on drums. Joining the American Jukebox team and rounding out the band will be Michael McCracken (The Winchesters, Chicago Med) on bass and Nicholas Davio (Million Dollar Quartet) on guitar.

Photo Coverage: Evan Rachel Wood, Reeve Carney, Ty Taylor, Carrie Manolakos And More In FOR THE RECORD: TARANTINO At The Wallis Annenberg

2019 marks the 25th anniversary of Quentin Tarantino's masterpiece, Pulp Fiction. To celebrate, Hollywood's raucous concert troupe, 'For The Record,' is taking their show on the road. Just in time for their eight-year anniversary, For The Record returned to The Sorting Room at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts to reinvent the hit that started it all. For The Record: Tarantino.

Evan Rachel Wood And Reeve Carney To Star In Live Music of Tarantino Concert

2019 marks the 25th anniversary of Quentin Tarantino's masterpiece, Pulp Fiction. To celebrate, Hollywood's raucous concert troupe, 'For The Record,' is taking their show on the road. Just in time for their eight-year anniversary, For The Record returns to The Sorting Room at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts July 12 - 15 to reinvent the hit that started it all. For The Record: Tarantino.

Rooftop Films Announces Short Films and Programs for the 22nd Annual Summer Series

Rooftop Films launched with a single screening of short films in 1997. While we've since grown tremendously-hosting over 45 events across the city every summer, with live music and after-parties- we continue to showcase new short films and the innovative filmmakers who use the form to experiment, challenge and amaze audiences. This summer, Rooftop Films will present over 100 short films in 13 programs, with each program curated thematically.

Photo Coverage: LOVE ACTUALLY IN CONCERT At The Wallis Annenberg

This holiday season, the team behind Los Angeles' beloved 'For The Record series returned to The Wallis with a sold-out concert celebration of the soundtrack to one of the most entertaining holiday movies of all time, Love Actually.

Steve Kazee and More to Star in LOVE ACTUALLY in Concert This Weekend in L.A.

LOVE ACTUALLY IN CONCERT, directed by Anderson Davis with musical supervision by Jesse Vargas and produced by Shane School & Siobhan O'Neill, is coming to the Sorting Room at The Wallis this weekend, December 16-18, 2017.

BROADWAY ON THE BEACH Makes World Premiere Tonight at JW Marriott Marco Island

A new concert review of Broadway songs and jazz standards comes to the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort from tonight, November 29th, through December 3rd.

Exclusive: BROADWAY ON THE BEACH to Make World Premiere at JW Marriott Marco Island

A new concert review of Broadway songs and jazz standards will be coming to the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort from November 29th - December 3rd.

The Countdown Begins - Only FOUR More Episodes of EMPIRE Left in the Fall Season

EMPIRE fans - there are only four episodes left in the fall season. Kick off your Wednesday night with a special behind-the-scenes look at executive producer Timbaland working with EMPIRE's Bryshere Y. Gray in a recording session

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'True Love Never' Episode of FOX's EMPIRE

On the next episode of FOX's EMPIRE titled "True Love Never", Lucious begins to strategize the ascension of Empire from record label into global music monolith

FOR THE RECORD: DEAR JOHN HUGHES With Evan Rachel Wood Extends thru May 31 in L.A.

After a completely sold out six week run in Los Angeles, and recent 12 show sellout in Chicago, producers Shane Scheel and Siobhan O'Neill of Ad Astra Live are happy to announce that FOR THE RECORD: DEAR JOHN HUGHES at West Hollywood's DBA will extend through May 31.