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SCROOGE AND MARLEY: The Musical Comes to the Hoover-Leppen Theatre Next Month (Nov 23, 2022)
BBC Arts Announces Major New Commitment To Performance and Future Projects (Mar 2, 2022)
BWW CD Review: Kirsten Gustafson WAIT UNTIL DARK Was Well Worth The Wait (Jun 22, 2020)
SCROOGE AND MARLEY: The Musical Comes to the Hoover-Leppen Theatre Next Month (Nov 23, 2022)
BBC Arts Announces Major New Commitment To Performance and Future Projects (Mar 2, 2022)
BWW CD Review: Kirsten Gustafson WAIT UNTIL DARK Was Well Worth The Wait (Jun 22, 2020)
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SCROOGE AND MARLEY: The Musical Comes to the Hoover-Leppen Theatre Next Month
From the creative team behind the 2012 indie film Scrooge & Marley, a modern day, queer variation on Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” comes a fully realized musical version reimagined for the stage. Scrooge & Marley: The Musical follows the familiar outline of the beloved tale of Ebenezer “Ben” Scrooge – the man who hates the holidays and who is reformed after memorable visits by three ghostly spirits.
From the creative team behind the 2012 indie film Scrooge & Marley, a modern day, queer variation on Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” comes a fully realized musical version reimagined for the stage. Scrooge & Marley: The Musical follows the familiar outline of the beloved tale of Ebenezer “Ben” Scrooge – the man who hates the holidays and who is reformed after memorable visits by three ghostly spirits.
BBC Arts Announces Major New Commitment To Performance and Future Projects
Suzy Klein, the new head of BBC Arts and Classical Music TV, has announced a range of new and forthcoming highlights for audiences, including a major new commitment to performance with a new dedicated Sunday evening slot and more details on the landmark arts series Art That Made Us.
Suzy Klein, the new head of BBC Arts and Classical Music TV, has announced a range of new and forthcoming highlights for audiences, including a major new commitment to performance with a new dedicated Sunday evening slot and more details on the landmark arts series Art That Made Us.
BWW CD Review: Kirsten Gustafson WAIT UNTIL DARK Was Well Worth The Wait
Jazz singer Kirsten Gustafson is back in the studio after nearly 30 years and the resulting CD is worth picking up.
Jazz singer Kirsten Gustafson is back in the studio after nearly 30 years and the resulting CD is worth picking up.
MaryJo Mundy Celebrates Release of New CD “Fourteenth Confession: The Songs of Laura Nyro”
Singer MaryJo Mundy, a popular performer in the Hollywood and Los Angeles areas, is thrilled to be releasing her newest recording project, 'The Fourteenth Confession: The Songs of Laura Nyro,' for a One night Only performance as the CD is released worldwide.
Singer MaryJo Mundy, a popular performer in the Hollywood and Los Angeles areas, is thrilled to be releasing her newest recording project, 'The Fourteenth Confession: The Songs of Laura Nyro,' for a One night Only performance as the CD is released worldwide.
Andrew Davis Presides Over 51st CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Today the 51st Chicago International Film Festival announces its Competition Juries have begun deliberation.
Today the 51st Chicago International Film Festival announces its Competition Juries have begun deliberation.
Windy City Times Launches Books on Marriage Equality, Vernita Gray, and LGBT Cinema
The Fight for Marriage Equality in the Land of Lincoln is the focus of a new book from Windy City Times writers Kate Sosin and Tracy Baim. The book looks at the financial and political pressure from the LGBT community and its allies to pass the marriage-equality law in 2013, including heated internal battles and intense heat put on elected officials in the final days of the legislative session. The book also includes more than 100 photos from the historic push for marriage, including photos and documents from the 1950s through the 2013 demonstrations.
The Fight for Marriage Equality in the Land of Lincoln is the focus of a new book from Windy City Times writers Kate Sosin and Tracy Baim. The book looks at the financial and political pressure from the LGBT community and its allies to pass the marriage-equality law in 2013, including heated internal battles and intense heat put on elected officials in the final days of the legislative session. The book also includes more than 100 photos from the historic push for marriage, including photos and documents from the 1950s through the 2013 demonstrations.
Music Box Theatre to Screen SCROOGE & MARLEY, 12/8
The holiday season moves into high gear on Sunday, Dec. 8 when the film SCROOGE & MARLEY returns to the Music Box Theatre (3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago) for one special screening, one year from the date of its red-carpet premiere at the historic venue.
The holiday season moves into high gear on Sunday, Dec. 8 when the film SCROOGE & MARLEY returns to the Music Box Theatre (3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago) for one special screening, one year from the date of its red-carpet premiere at the historic venue.
Judith Light Set to Narrate SCROOGE & MARLEY Film
SAM I Am Films, producers of 'Scrooge & Marley,' a modern-day variation on Charles Dickens' classic holiday story, 'A Christmas Carol,' has announced that acclaimed Tony Award-winning actress Judith Light will be the film's narrator.
SAM I Am Films, producers of 'Scrooge & Marley,' a modern-day variation on Charles Dickens' classic holiday story, 'A Christmas Carol,' has announced that acclaimed Tony Award-winning actress Judith Light will be the film's narrator.
SCROOGE & MARLEY Film Announces 'Christmas in July' Fundraiser
SAM I Am Films, producers of 'Scrooge & Marley,' a modern-day variation on Charles Dickens' classic holiday story, 'A Christmas Carol,' has posted the first trailer of the film, which will be released in December. Acclaimed out actor David Pevsner portrays Ben Scrooge while former SNL star Tim Kazurinsky appears as the Ghost of Jacob Marley.
SAM I Am Films, producers of 'Scrooge & Marley,' a modern-day variation on Charles Dickens' classic holiday story, 'A Christmas Carol,' has posted the first trailer of the film, which will be released in December. Acclaimed out actor David Pevsner portrays Ben Scrooge while former SNL star Tim Kazurinsky appears as the Ghost of Jacob Marley.
10th Annual Windy City Gay Idol FINALS Take Place Today, 6/16
Windy City Gay Idol, now in its 10th year, will crown a new Gay Idol today, June 16 at Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted. Doors will open at 2PM, while the show will begin at 3PM. The largest annual search for the best amateur gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered singers in the Chicago area ends after three months of events with 12 finalists competing for the title of the 2012 Windy City Gay Idol.
Windy City Gay Idol, now in its 10th year, will crown a new Gay Idol today, June 16 at Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted. Doors will open at 2PM, while the show will begin at 3PM. The largest annual search for the best amateur gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered singers in the Chicago area ends after three months of events with 12 finalists competing for the title of the 2012 Windy City Gay Idol.
10th Annual Windy City Gay Idol FINALS Set for June 16th
Windy City Gay Idol, now in its 10th year, will crown a new Gay Idol Saturday, June 16 at Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted. Doors will open at 2PM, while the show will begin at 3PM. The largest annual search for the best amateur gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered singers in the Chicago area ends after three months of events with 12 finalists competing for the title of the 2012 Windy City Gay Idol.
Windy City Gay Idol, now in its 10th year, will crown a new Gay Idol Saturday, June 16 at Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted. Doors will open at 2PM, while the show will begin at 3PM. The largest annual search for the best amateur gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered singers in the Chicago area ends after three months of events with 12 finalists competing for the title of the 2012 Windy City Gay Idol.
Pride Films and Plays GREAT GAY SCREENPLAY CONTEST Closes
Pride Films and Plays, a new not-for-profit, is proud to announce its inaugural activities as an organization. The first two events scheduled are Five Decades of Great Gay Theater, May 9 - June 13, a series of staged reading of great gay plays, Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont*, and the Great Gay Screenplay Contest, held in conjunction with Chicago Filmmakers. The contest seeks new screenplays dealing with gay history, characters or themes and relevant to the world. The semi-finalists will be read this fall during Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival.
Pride Films and Plays, a new not-for-profit, is proud to announce its inaugural activities as an organization. The first two events scheduled are Five Decades of Great Gay Theater, May 9 - June 13, a series of staged reading of great gay plays, Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont*, and the Great Gay Screenplay Contest, held in conjunction with Chicago Filmmakers. The contest seeks new screenplays dealing with gay history, characters or themes and relevant to the world. The semi-finalists will be read this fall during Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival.
Pride Films and Plays Presents Five Decades of Great Gay Theatre 5/9-6/13
Pride Films and Plays, a new not-for-profit, is proud to announce its inaugural activities as an organization. The first two events scheduled are Five Decades of Great Gay Theater, May 9 - June 13, a series of staged reading of great gay plays, Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont*, and the Great Gay Screenplay Contest, held in conjunction with Chicago Filmmakers. The contest seeks new screenplays dealing with gay history, characters or themes and relevant to the world. The semi-finalists will be read this fall during Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival.
Pride Films and Plays, a new not-for-profit, is proud to announce its inaugural activities as an organization. The first two events scheduled are Five Decades of Great Gay Theater, May 9 - June 13, a series of staged reading of great gay plays, Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont*, and the Great Gay Screenplay Contest, held in conjunction with Chicago Filmmakers. The contest seeks new screenplays dealing with gay history, characters or themes and relevant to the world. The semi-finalists will be read this fall during Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival.
Pride Films and Plays Presents Five Decades of Great Gay Theatre 5/9-6/13
Pride Films and Plays, a new not-for-profit, is proud to announce its inaugural activities as an organization. The first two events scheduled are Five Decades of Great Gay Theater, May 9 - June 13, a series of staged reading of great gay plays, Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont*, and the Great Gay Screenplay Contest, held in conjunction with Chicago Filmmakers. The contest seeks new screenplays dealing with gay history, characters or themes and relevant to the world. The semi-finalists will be read this fall during Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival.
Pride Films and Plays, a new not-for-profit, is proud to announce its inaugural activities as an organization. The first two events scheduled are Five Decades of Great Gay Theater, May 9 - June 13, a series of staged reading of great gay plays, Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont*, and the Great Gay Screenplay Contest, held in conjunction with Chicago Filmmakers. The contest seeks new screenplays dealing with gay history, characters or themes and relevant to the world. The semi-finalists will be read this fall during Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival.
Pride Films and Plays Presents Five Decades of Great Gay Theatre 5/9-6/13
Pride Films and Plays, a new not-for-profit, is proud to announce its inaugural activities as an organization. The first two events scheduled are Five Decades of Great Gay Theater, May 9 - June 13, a series of staged reading of great gay plays, Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont*, and the Great Gay Screenplay Contest, held in conjunction with Chicago Filmmakers. The contest seeks new screenplays dealing with gay history, characters or themes and relevant to the world. The semi-finalists will be read this fall during Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival.
Pride Films and Plays, a new not-for-profit, is proud to announce its inaugural activities as an organization. The first two events scheduled are Five Decades of Great Gay Theater, May 9 - June 13, a series of staged reading of great gay plays, Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont*, and the Great Gay Screenplay Contest, held in conjunction with Chicago Filmmakers. The contest seeks new screenplays dealing with gay history, characters or themes and relevant to the world. The semi-finalists will be read this fall during Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival.
Pride Films and Plays Presents Five Decades of Great Gay Theatre 5/9-6/13
Pride Films and Plays, a new not-for-profit, is proud to announce its inaugural activities as an organization. The first two events scheduled are Five Decades of Great Gay Theater, May 9 - June 13, a series of staged reading of great gay plays, Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont*, and the Great Gay Screenplay Contest, held in conjunction with Chicago Filmmakers. The contest seeks new screenplays dealing with gay history, characters or themes and relevant to the world. The semi-finalists will be read this fall during Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival.
Pride Films and Plays, a new not-for-profit, is proud to announce its inaugural activities as an organization. The first two events scheduled are Five Decades of Great Gay Theater, May 9 - June 13, a series of staged reading of great gay plays, Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont*, and the Great Gay Screenplay Contest, held in conjunction with Chicago Filmmakers. The contest seeks new screenplays dealing with gay history, characters or themes and relevant to the world. The semi-finalists will be read this fall during Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival.
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