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3rd Annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL to be Held in August
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 13, 2016


Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to announce the full line-up for its third annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, featuring 14 new musical productions. Created to showcase and support Chicago's burgeoning field of musical theatre creators, this year's festival will be held August 8 - 28, 2016 at Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Each production will receive four performances during the Festival. The full schedule (Tuesdays - Sundays) can be found at www.cmtf.org, with single tickets and festival passes currently on-sale. The press preview, featuring songs from all of the 2016 productions, is Monday, August 8 at 7:30 pm.

Theater 2020's One-Month Run of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2016


Theater 2020, multiple Innovative Theater Award nominated professional theater company is pleased to announce its Winter 2016 run of the delectable Stephen Sondheim musical 'A Little Night Music,' running 12 performances, tonight, February 12th - Sunday, March 6th, 2016.

Theater 2020 to Stage One-Month Run of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
by Louisa Brady - Feb 5, 2016


Theater 2020, multiple Innovative Theater Award nominated professional theater company is pleased to announce its Winter 2016 run of the delectable Stephen Sondheim musical 'A Little Night Music,' running 12 performances, Friday, February 12th - Sunday, March 6th, 2016.

Theater 2020 to Present A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, 2/212-3/8
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 2, 2016


THEATER 2020, Brooklyn Heights' NY Innovative Theater Award nominated professional theater company is pleased to announce its Winter 2016 run of the delectable Stephen Sondheim musical "A Little Night Music," running 12 performances, Friday, February 12th - Sunday, March 8th, 2016. Press is invited beginning Saturday, Feb 13th.

Photo Flash: First Look at Kokandy Productions' A KOKANDY CHRISTMAS, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2015


Kokandy Productions invites you to pour yourself some eggnog and make yourself at home for a family-sized portion of holiday cheer at A KOKANDY CHRISTMAS, an evening of festive stories and songs old and new. Kokandy Productions' first ever holiday show will play now through December 23, 2015 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. The press opening is tonight, December 4, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

A KOKANDY CHRISTMAS Begins Tonight at Theater Wit
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2015


Kokandy Productions invites you to pour yourself some eggnog and make yourself at home for a family-sized portion of holiday cheer at A KOKANDY CHRISTMAS, an evening of festive stories and songs old and new performed by five of Chicago's brightest musical theater talents.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for November 18th, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson - Nov 18, 2015


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The Goodman Theatre makes two big announcements, and two theaters produce 'It's A Wonderful Life.' Chicago originals 'Kokandy Christmas,' 'Barney The Elf' and 'Santaland Nut-Cracking...' open soon, and 'Ain't Misbehavin',' 'Rent' and 'Gypsy' bring the holiday alternatives. And Chicagoans on Broadway, Part ???!

Kokandy Productions Presents A KOKANDY CHRISTMAS at Theater Wit
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 3, 2015


Kokandy Productions invites you to pour yourself some eggnog and make yourself at home for a family-sized portion of holiday cheer at A KOKANDY CHRISTMAS, an evening of festive stories and songs old and new performed by five of Chicago's brightest musical theater talents: Emily Grayson (Melancholy Play, Titanic), Christina Hall (Sweet Smell of Success, The Wild Party), Garrett Lutz (Dogfight, The Full Monty), Jaymes Osbourne (Smokey Joe's Cafe, Dessa Rose) and Sasha Smith (The Wild Party, Plastic Revolution).

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for October 7th, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson - Oct 7, 2015


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The Equity Jeff Awards get it right! 'Scottsboro,' 'Cyclone' and 'Hollywood' serve up new delights, 'Pinafore' does it old school, and 'Goblin Market' and 'Nightmare Before Christmas' scare us. Christmas comes via Kokandy and the Q Brothers, and 'Grease: Live' is set for FOX-TV!

Cast Announced for A KOKANDY CHRISTMAS at Theater Wit This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2015


Kokandy Productions invites you to pour yourself some eggnog and make yourself at home for a family-sized portion of holiday cheer at A KOKANDY CHRISTMAS, an evening of festive stories and songs old and new performed by five of Chicago's brightest musical theater talents.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 6th, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson - May 6, 2015


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The 'Jersey Boys' return, '[title of show]' premieres and CPaz hosts a belt-fest! Plus new works everywhere! Piven Theatre, Northlight Theatre, The Music Theatre Company, Chicago Children's Theatre, FWD Theatre and Porchlight Music Theatre show us our future, plus the world premiere of 'Sense And Sensibility' at Chicago Shakespeare Theater!

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for April 8th, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson - Apr 8, 2015


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Special events on the horizon from Porchlight, FWD and Option Up! Plus new-to-Chicago works from Piven and Bailiwick, colleges do 'Spring Awakening' and 'The Wild Party,' and Emerald City Theatre and Chicago Children's Theatre head for the big time!

Photo Flash: First Look at HEAT WAVE, Part of Steppenwolf's GARAGE REP 2015
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2015


Steppenwolf's GARAGE REP 2015, presented by Chicago storefront theater companies, is running in the Garage Theatre, 1624 N. Halsted, now through April 26. Scroll down for a first look at Cold Basement Dramatics' HEAT WAVE by Steven Simoncic, directed by Rinska Carrasco-Prestinary!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for Steppenwolf's GARAGE REP 2015 - ANGRY F*GS, HEAT WAVE & 'MOTHER EARTH'
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2015


Steppenwolf Theatre Company begins performances for Garage Rep 2015 on February 20, 2015, which features Cold Basement Dramatics' production of Heat Wave, Pride Films and Plays' production of Angry Fags and Red Tape Theatre's production of The Walk Across America for Mother Earth. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the actors in rehearsal!

HEAT WAVE, ANGRY F*GS and 'MOTHER EARTH' Set for Steppenwolf's GARAGE REP 2015, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2015


Steppenwolf Theatre Company begins performances for Garage Rep 2015 today, February 20, 2015, which features Cold Basement Dramatics' production of Heat Wave, Pride Films and Plays' production of Angry Fags and Red Tape Theatre's production of The Walk Across America for Mother Earth. These innovative storefront companies will perform in rotating repertory under Steppenwolf's banner for ten weeks.

HEAT WAVE, ANGRY FAGS and 'MOTHER EARTH' Set for Steppenwolf's GARAGE REP 2015, Beginning 2/20
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2015


Steppenwolf Theatre Company begins performances for Garage Rep 2015 on February 20, 2015, which features Cold Basement Dramatics' production of Heat Wave, Pride Films and Plays' production of Angry Fags and Red Tape Theatre's production of The Walk Across America for Mother Earth. These innovative storefront companies will perform in rotating repertory under Steppenwolf's banner for ten weeks.

BWW Reviews: Griffin Theatre's TITANIC
by Misha Davenport - Oct 29, 2014


Griffin Theatre's glorious production of the revised Tony award-winning musical 'Titanic' is a must-see for musical theater fans.

Photo Flash: First Look at Griffin Theatre's TITANIC, Now Playing Through 12/7
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 27, 2014


Griffin Theatre Company launches its 2014-15 season with a new, intimate version of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical TITANIC, with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston (Nine, Phantom), book by Peter Stone (Woman of the Year, 1776), new orchestrations by Ian Weinberger, directed by Scott Weinstein (Griffin Theatre's Spelling Bee, Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Seussical) and music direction by Elizabeth Doran (Timeline's Juno). TITANIC will play through December 7, 2014 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are available at www.theaterwit.org, in person at the Theater Wit Box Office or by calling (773) 975-8150.

Griffin Theatre's TITANIC Plays Theater Wit, Now thru 12/7
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2014


Griffin Theatre Company will launch its 2014-15 season with a new, intimate version of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical TITANIC, with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston (Nine, Phantom), book by Peter Stone (Woman of the Year, 1776), new orchestrations by Ian Weinberger, directed by Scott Weinstein (Griffin Theatre's Spelling Bee, Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Seussical) and music direction by Elizabeth Doran (Timeline's Juno). TITANIC will play today, October 18 - December 7, 2014 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are available at www.theaterwit.org, in person at the Theater Wit Box Office or by calling (773) 975-8150. The press opening is Sunday, October 26 at 7 pm.

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