Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Chicago You Might Have Missed This Week
By: BWW News Desk Mar. 03, 2017
Happy Friday, BroadwayWorld! Here are the top stories from Chicago you might have missed this week!
1) Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our Broadway World - 2/24; THE HONEY TRAP in Boston, Glenn Close Profile, WEST SIDE STORY in Dallas and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - February 24, 2017
BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature THE HONEY TRAP in Boston, Glenn Close as the latest 'Women in Theater' profile in Connecticut, WEST SIDE STORY in Dallas and more. Check out our top features below!. (more...)
2) KINKY BOOTS' Todrick Hall Announces STRAIGHT OUTTA OZ Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2017
Broadway Actor and Streamy Award Winner Todrick Hall announced his hit musical Straight Outta Oz will be touring in North America, Europe, and Australia. The 30+ city tour will kick off March 30th in New York City at the PlayStation Theater and will travel throughout North America with shows in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas and more. . (more...)
3) Daniel Breaker Will Be Next 'Aaron Burr' in Chicago's HAMILTON
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2017
Producer Jeffrey Seller has announced Tony Award nominee Daniel Breaker will join the Chicago company of Hamilton as Aaron Burr. He will begin performances on Tuesday, April 11 at The PrivateBank Theatre in Chicago.. (more...)
4) Chicago's Longest Running Show TONY N' TINA'S WEDDING Has Been Extended Indefinitely!
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2017
Presented by the original New York producers, in conjunction with Chicago Theater Works, one of Chicago's longest running, smash hit shows, Tony n' Tina's Wedding, has officially announced that they are extending their performances indefinitely, due to popular demand, and are officially "here to stay"! Tony n' Tina's Wedding played an incredible 16 years in Chicago, and, during that time, entertained more than one million audience members of all ages.. (more...)
5) BWW Interview: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH'S Hannah Corneau Chats About 'Acceptance and Love'
by Rachel Weinberg - February 24, 2017
I recently had the chance to speak with Hannah Corneau, who is currently taking on the role of Yitzhak in the national tour of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH following a successful revival on Broadway during the 2014-2015 theater season. The tour arrives in Chicago on March 7, and Corneau reflected on her experience with the show and the importance of HEDWIG's message. Below are excerpts from the conversation.. (more...)
6) Individual Tickets Now On Sale for THE ROLLING STONES' EXHIBITIONISM
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2017
The Rolling Stones' first ever major exhibition, Exhibitionism, delivered by DHL, sold out its limited time early bird offer due to strong demand. Individual tickets are now on sale to the general public today, Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 starting at 10:00 a.m. . (more...)
7) Broadway-Bound THE MINUTES, GUARDS AT THE TAJ, BLKS and More Highlight 2017-18 at Steppenwolf
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2017
Steppenwolf Theatre Company Artistic Director Anna D. Shapiro and Executive Director David Schmitz announced today the 2017/18 Season. The nation's premier ensemble theater, Steppenwolf celebrates its 42nd season with seven captivating shows - three world premieres and four Chicago premieres - that embrace diversity, compassion and imagination.. (more...)
8) David Schwimmer to Helm PLANTATION! Premiere as Part of Lookingglass Theatre's 30th Season
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2017
Lookingglass Theatre Company has announced its complete 2017-2018 season lineup.. (more...)
9) Joffrey Ballet Announces 2017-2018 Season - World Premiere, Tony Winner Christopher Wheeldon's New NUTCRACKER, Balanchine/Robbins Premiere and More
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2017
Ashley Wheater, Artistic Director of The Joffrey Ballet, proudly announces an impressive 2017-18 season including a world premiere by Joffrey Ballet Master Nicolas Blanc, the North American Premiere of Midsummer Night's Dream by acclaimed chorographer Alexander Ekman plus Chicago Premieres by George Balanchine, Lola de Ávila and Jerome Robbins. . (more...)
10) EUGENE ONEGIN Opens this Sunday at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2017
An unforgettable romantic story of unrequited love and its unintended consequences returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago Feb. 26 -Mar. 20 for eight performances. For those who know Tchaikovsky's ballets Nutcracker and Swan Lake but not his operas,Eugene Onegin is a wonder and revelation. The glorious music brings Pushkin's poetic tale to life brilliantly in a beautiful production with a terrific international cast.. (more...)
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