BWW Review: Cadence Theatre's RABBIT HOLE Examines Life After Tragedyby Jeremy Bustin - May 5, 2017'Things just aren't nice anymore.' People have different coping mechanisms for grief, a message that is profoundly on display in Cadence Theatre's production of David Lindsay Abaire's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama RABBIT HOLE. The show runs through May 20 at Virginia Repertory Theatre. 'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for January 7th, 2016by Paul W. Thompson - January 7, 2016The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. It's the very last Mosh Pit! Paul is leaving BroadwayWorld Chicago, and he's prepared a few thoughts on who we all are and what it all might mean. Thanks for reading, peeps! See you around the Chicagoland showtune community! 'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for April 22nd, 2015by Paul W. Thompson - April 22, 2015The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. It's the big guns! New openings at the Drury Lane, Marriott, ChiShakes, Second City, Porchlight, Theatre At The Center, Mercury Theater, Jedlicka and Big Noise theaters, plus 13 world premieres from the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival! BWW REVIEWS: World Regional Premiere of WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN Is Expertly Done, Coolly Receivedby Paul W. Thompson - September 28, 2014David Yazbek has shown himself to be a Broadway composer-lyricist to be reckoned with, after a splashy debut with 2000's "The Full Monty," and a meaningful follow-up with 2005's "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels." Both film adaptations, they won Drama Desk Awards for him, as well as Tony nominations. 2010's "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown", also a film adaptation, was Tony-nominated for its score as well, though it suffered a truncated run of only 69 performances. Theatre at the Center in the Chicago suburb of Munster, Indiana, is the location for the show's world regional premiere. 'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for August 13th, 2014by Paul W. Thompson - August 13, 2014The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. It's the Mosh Pit's 5th Birthday! We start off with the Broadway In Chicago Millennium Park concert, and bring you casting news for 'Evil Dead' and Dee Snider's 'Christmas Tale,' plus the latest from the Marriott Theatre, two northside shows about popular music, The Improvised Sondheim Project and Aurora's cast of 'Cats!' I think I need some cake.... 'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for August 7th, 2013by Paul W. Thompson - August 7, 2013The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. BIC's Summer Concert, Lyric casts 'Sound Of Music,' Munster's 'Godspell,' youth productions of 'Ragtime' and 'Legally Blonde,' '48 Hour Musicals,' the world premiere musical 'The Lockout,' the Dramatists Guild conference and more! July 10th is BroadwayWorld Chicago's SUMMER BIRTHDAY SHOWTUNE BLOWOUT: Musical Theater Trivia and More!by Paul W. Thompson - July 1, 2013Paul W. Thompson turns 52 this summer, and his popular column, the 'Showtune Mosh Pit' turns four years old, also passing its milestone 200th weekly edition! Anyone with a birthday or other occasion to celebrate in the summertime can come to The Call on July 10th and celebrate in style, with showtune videos from 8:00 pm to 2:00 am. We'll have cake! Got an anniversary? An out-of-town guest? Sounds like a reason to party! Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 4/8by BWW Special Coverage - April 12, 2013If you haven't had the chance to catch up on your theater news, look no further than today's recap of all things theater - exclusive features, interviews, reviews and more! - around the Broadway World for the week of April 8! Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 4/1by BWW Special Coverage - April 5, 2013If you haven't had the chance to catch up on your theater news, look no further than today's recap of all things theater - exclusive features, interviews, reviews and more! - around the Broadway World for the week of April 1! Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 3/11by BWW Special Coverage - March 15, 2013If you haven't had the chance to catch up on your theater news, look no further than today's recap of all things theater around the Broadway World for the week of March 11! Scroll below for the most-read features, interviews, reviews, and news in your city and beyond! Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 2/25by BWW Special Coverage - March 1, 2013At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing content submitted by our regional contributors from all corners of the globe. Get all your theater news at a glance each Friday with 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'! Scroll below for the most-read stories for the week of February 25!
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