Robin DaSilva
Latest News on Robin DaSilva:
THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION Celebrates Black History Month (Feb 4, 2025)
Cast Set For A NATIVITY TRIBUTE at the Driehaus Museum (Nov 21, 2024)
9th Annual BELTING FOR LIFE Benefit Concert to Take Place at Mercury Theater (Apr 4, 2024)
THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION Celebrates Black History Month (Feb 4, 2025)
Cast Set For A NATIVITY TRIBUTE at the Driehaus Museum (Nov 21, 2024)
9th Annual BELTING FOR LIFE Benefit Concert to Take Place at Mercury Theater (Apr 4, 2024)
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STAGE TUBE: Cast Performs 'Black and Blue' from Porchlight Music Theatre's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
by Stage Tube - 2015-12-04 21:42:03
TV: First Look at Highlights of Porchlight Theatre's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
by Christina Mancuso - 2014-02-04 15:03:39
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THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION Celebrates Black History Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025
The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION, a Black History Month celebration. Back by popular demand from 2023, the show will feature an All-Black cast and band.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025
The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION, a Black History Month celebration. Back by popular demand from 2023, the show will feature an All-Black cast and band.
Cast Set For A NATIVITY TRIBUTE at the Driehaus Museum
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024
The Driehaus Museum and the African American Museum of Performing Arts have announced casting for A Nativity Tribute, an adaptation of Langston Hughes’ gospel song-play, Black Nativity.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024
The Driehaus Museum and the African American Museum of Performing Arts have announced casting for A Nativity Tribute, an adaptation of Langston Hughes’ gospel song-play, Black Nativity.
9th Annual BELTING FOR LIFE Benefit Concert to Take Place at Mercury Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024
Join the 9th annual BELTING FOR LIFE benefit concert, presented by Jeff Award-winning director and HIV+ activist Christopher Pazdernik, supporting the AIDS Foundation Chicago. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024
Join the 9th annual BELTING FOR LIFE benefit concert, presented by Jeff Award-winning director and HIV+ activist Christopher Pazdernik, supporting the AIDS Foundation Chicago. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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.
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.
Felicia P. Fields & More to Star in THE GOSPEL TRUTH, Benefiting Urban Reformers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023
The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of its Black History Month Edition of its cabaret series, THE GOSPEL TRUTH, with proceeds to benefit Urban Reformers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023
The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of its Black History Month Edition of its cabaret series, THE GOSPEL TRUTH, with proceeds to benefit Urban Reformers.
Black Ensemble Announces 2023 Season Featuring REASONS: A TRIBUTE TO EARTH, WIND AND FIRE & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2022
Black Ensemble Theater’s has announced their 2023 Season of Excellence: REJUVENATION. The Season will begin with a tribute to one of the most successful groups in the history of music—the recipients of 7 Grammy Awards—Earth Wind and Fire.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2022
Black Ensemble Theater’s has announced their 2023 Season of Excellence: REJUVENATION. The Season will begin with a tribute to one of the most successful groups in the history of music—the recipients of 7 Grammy Awards—Earth Wind and Fire.
Cast Announced for MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Drury Lane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2022
Drury Lane Theatre will continue its 2022/2023 season with Agatha Christie’s famous mystery Murder on the Orient Express, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig, directed by Jessica Fisch. Murder on the Orient Express runs August 31– October 23, 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2022
Drury Lane Theatre will continue its 2022/2023 season with Agatha Christie’s famous mystery Murder on the Orient Express, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig, directed by Jessica Fisch. Murder on the Orient Express runs August 31– October 23, 2022.
Photos: Porchlight Music Theatre Presents NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1947
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2022
Porchlight Music Theatre’s first New Faces Sing Broadway concert of 2022, New Faces Sing Broadway 1947 with host Robin DaSilva, directed by Adrian Abel Azevedo, music directed by Linda Madonia and featuring ten new up and coming talents performing songs from the 1947 Broadway season begins streaming Friday, April 8.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2022
Porchlight Music Theatre’s first New Faces Sing Broadway concert of 2022, New Faces Sing Broadway 1947 with host Robin DaSilva, directed by Adrian Abel Azevedo, music directed by Linda Madonia and featuring ten new up and coming talents performing songs from the 1947 Broadway season begins streaming Friday, April 8.
Porchlight Music Theatre Announces Host, Cast & Team for NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1947
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2022
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced its first New Faces Sing Broadway concert of 2022, New Faces Sing Broadway 1947 with host Robin DaSilva, directed by Adrian Abel Azevedo, music directed by Linda Madonia and featuring ten new up and coming talents performing songs from the 1947 Broadway season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2022
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced its first New Faces Sing Broadway concert of 2022, New Faces Sing Broadway 1947 with host Robin DaSilva, directed by Adrian Abel Azevedo, music directed by Linda Madonia and featuring ten new up and coming talents performing songs from the 1947 Broadway season.
Mercury Theater Chicago Announces Casting And Artists for WOMEN OF SOUL
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2022
Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter, Managing Director Shane Murray-Corcoran, and Executive Producers Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon announce the cast and creative team for the next Mainstage production of the 2021-2022 Mercury Theater Chicago season, Women of Soul, featuring a special tribute to Aretha Franklin.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2022
Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter, Managing Director Shane Murray-Corcoran, and Executive Producers Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon announce the cast and creative team for the next Mainstage production of the 2021-2022 Mercury Theater Chicago season, Women of Soul, featuring a special tribute to Aretha Franklin.
Porchlight Presents CHICAGO SINGS ROCK & ROLL BROADWAY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2021
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced Chicago Sings Rock & Roll Broadway, premiering Saturday, March 20 at 7 p.m. CDT.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2021
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced Chicago Sings Rock & Roll Broadway, premiering Saturday, March 20 at 7 p.m. CDT.
Black Ensemble Announce 2020 Holiday Extravaganza
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2020
The acclaimed Black Ensemble Theater, led by Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor, is celebrating the 2020 Holiday season with The Black Ensemble Virtual Holiday Extravaganza, written and directed by Producing Managing Director Daryl D. Brooks.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2020
The acclaimed Black Ensemble Theater, led by Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor, is celebrating the 2020 Holiday season with The Black Ensemble Virtual Holiday Extravaganza, written and directed by Producing Managing Director Daryl D. Brooks.
Steppenwolf, SIX, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2019
The 51st Annual Jeff Awards Ceremony took place on October 21, 2019, during a spirited evening at Drury Lane Oakbrook. 'Frankenstein,' produced by Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, took home five awards, including Best Production a?' Play in the Midsize category. Court Theatre also took home five awards, including the coveted Ensemble Award for 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf' and four awards for a?oePhotograph 51.a?? Steppenwolf Theatre Company's production of 'Downstate' received the Jeff Award for Best Production - Play in the Large category. The award for Best Production - Musical in the Large category went to 'Six' at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and the award for Best Production - Musical in the Midsize category went to 'Caroline, or Change,' produced by Firebrand Theatre in partnership with TimeLine Theatre Company.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2019
The 51st Annual Jeff Awards Ceremony took place on October 21, 2019, during a spirited evening at Drury Lane Oakbrook. 'Frankenstein,' produced by Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, took home five awards, including Best Production a?' Play in the Midsize category. Court Theatre also took home five awards, including the coveted Ensemble Award for 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf' and four awards for a?oePhotograph 51.a?? Steppenwolf Theatre Company's production of 'Downstate' received the Jeff Award for Best Production - Play in the Large category. The award for Best Production - Musical in the Large category went to 'Six' at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and the award for Best Production - Musical in the Midsize category went to 'Caroline, or Change,' produced by Firebrand Theatre in partnership with TimeLine Theatre Company.
Broadway-Bound SIX & More Earn Nominations For The 51st Annual Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2019
Eleven world premiere plays and musicals seen first by Chicago audiences were among those receiving nominations by the Jeff Awards, announced today. A total of 192 nominations were made in 34 categories that honor Chicago Equity theatrical productions that opened between August 1, 2018 and July 31, 2019. During the 2018-19 season, Jeff Awards judges attended opening nights of 132 Equity productions offered by 43 producing organizations and from these openings, 112 productions were a?oeJeff Recommendeda?? and eligible for award nominations.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2019
Eleven world premiere plays and musicals seen first by Chicago audiences were among those receiving nominations by the Jeff Awards, announced today. A total of 192 nominations were made in 34 categories that honor Chicago Equity theatrical productions that opened between August 1, 2018 and July 31, 2019. During the 2018-19 season, Jeff Awards judges attended opening nights of 132 Equity productions offered by 43 producing organizations and from these openings, 112 productions were a?oeJeff Recommendeda?? and eligible for award nominations.
Black Ensemble's WOMEN OF SOUL Opens Oct 28
by Julie Musbach - Oct 4, 2018
Black Ensemble Theater continues its 2018 Season (Movers and Shakers) with Women of Soul, (With a Tribute to the Queen) written and directed by Black Ensemble Theater Associate Director Daryl D. Brooks. Women of Soul will be performed at the Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago, beginning October 20, 2018 with an unlimited run.
by Julie Musbach - Oct 4, 2018
Black Ensemble Theater continues its 2018 Season (Movers and Shakers) with Women of Soul, (With a Tribute to the Queen) written and directed by Black Ensemble Theater Associate Director Daryl D. Brooks. Women of Soul will be performed at the Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago, beginning October 20, 2018 with an unlimited run.
Black Ensemble Adds WOMEN OF SOUL To 2018 Lineup
by Julie Musbach - Sep 19, 2018
Black Ensemble Theater continues its 2018 Season (Movers and Shakers) with Women of Soul, (With a Tribute to the Queen) written and directed by Black Ensemble Theater Associate Director Daryl D. Brooks.
by Julie Musbach - Sep 19, 2018
Black Ensemble Theater continues its 2018 Season (Movers and Shakers) with Women of Soul, (With a Tribute to the Queen) written and directed by Black Ensemble Theater Associate Director Daryl D. Brooks.
Photo Flash: Inside Porchlight Music Theatre's August 20 Chicago Sings The MGM Musicals Fundraiser
by Julie Musbach - Aug 23, 2018
Porchlight Music Theatre welcomed a sold out crowd at the 13th Annual Chicago Sings concert fundraiser; Chicago Sings The MGM Musicals, held Monday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m., at Second City's UP Comedy Club, 230 W. North Ave, direction by Keely Vasquez, music direction by Porchlight Artistic Associate Beckie Menzie, stage management by Jake Allen Miller and sound design Robert Hornbostel. Monday's event was the company's most successful Chicago Sings to date. Sales from this one-night-only performance benefit Porchlight Music Theatre's youth educational and community outreach programming raising more than $54,000.
by Julie Musbach - Aug 23, 2018
Porchlight Music Theatre welcomed a sold out crowd at the 13th Annual Chicago Sings concert fundraiser; Chicago Sings The MGM Musicals, held Monday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m., at Second City's UP Comedy Club, 230 W. North Ave, direction by Keely Vasquez, music direction by Porchlight Artistic Associate Beckie Menzie, stage management by Jake Allen Miller and sound design Robert Hornbostel. Monday's event was the company's most successful Chicago Sings to date. Sales from this one-night-only performance benefit Porchlight Music Theatre's youth educational and community outreach programming raising more than $54,000.
STAGE TUBE: Cast Performs 'Black and Blue' from Porchlight Music Theatre's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
by Stage Tube - Dec 5, 2015
Porchlight Music Theatre welcomes the return of its multi award-winning hit AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', now through December 20. This week's Chicago Tribune Showcase features cast members Robin Da Silva, Sharriese Hamilton, Donterrio Johnson, Lorenzo Rush Jr. and Lina Wass singing 'Black and Blue' with accompaniment by Austin Cook. Check it out below!
by Stage Tube - Dec 5, 2015
Porchlight Music Theatre welcomes the return of its multi award-winning hit AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', now through December 20. This week's Chicago Tribune Showcase features cast members Robin Da Silva, Sharriese Hamilton, Donterrio Johnson, Lorenzo Rush Jr. and Lina Wass singing 'Black and Blue' with accompaniment by Austin Cook. Check it out below!
Photo Flash: Porchlight Music Theatre Celebrates Return of AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2015
Porchlight Music Theatre announces the return of its multi award-winning hit AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', now thorugh December 20, music by Thomas 'Fats' Waller, book by Murray Horowitz and Richard Maltby Jr., direction and choreography by multi Jeff-Award winner and Artistic Associate Brenda Didier with music direction by Jeff-Award winning Porchlight Artistic Associate Austin Cook at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2015
Porchlight Music Theatre announces the return of its multi award-winning hit AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', now thorugh December 20, music by Thomas 'Fats' Waller, book by Murray Horowitz and Richard Maltby Jr., direction and choreography by multi Jeff-Award winner and Artistic Associate Brenda Didier with music direction by Jeff-Award winning Porchlight Artistic Associate Austin Cook at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Porchlight's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', Beginning Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 17, 2015
Porchlight Music Theatre stages the return of AIN'T MISBEHAVIN,' beginning tonight, where it will run through December 20, 2015 at Stage 773,1225 West Belmont Avenue. Check out photos below!
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 17, 2015
Porchlight Music Theatre stages the return of AIN'T MISBEHAVIN,' beginning tonight, where it will run through December 20, 2015 at Stage 773,1225 West Belmont Avenue. Check out photos below!
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