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Tickets are now on sale for The Brown Paper Box Co.'s upcoming production, the Chicago storefront premiere of [title of show], with music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen and book by Hunter Bell.

Tickets are now on sale for The Brown Paper Box Co.'s critically acclaimed and Jeff-recommended production, the Chicago storefront premiere of[title of show], with music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen and book by Hunter Bell. The show will run through August 16, 2015 at Rivendell Theatre in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood (5779 N. Ridge Ave.). For ticketing information and more, visit www.brownpaperbox.org.

Follow me, Neala Barron, as I co-star as 'Susan' in the Brown Paper Box Co.'s Chicago storefront premiere staging of the Tony Award nominated [title of show]!  Below, you'll see as I took to the streets [and pillows] to share a pre-show day-in-the-life of this Chicago actor. 

The 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 all about musical legends! 'Men Of Soul,' 'All Shook Up,' 'Amazing Grace,' 'Million Dollar Quartet' and 'Bette' show showbiz as it was. Also on our boards: '[title of show],' 'Madame Pompadour' and 'Clue,' plus revisiting 'Eastland' and preparing to see the 'October Sky.'

CHICAGO: Tickets are now on sale for The Brown Paper Box Co.'s upcoming production, the Chicago storefront premiere of [title of show], with music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen and book by Hunter Bell. The show will run from July 17 through August 16, 2015 at Rivendell Theatre in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood (5779 N. Ridge Ave.). Ticketing information and more is available at www.brownpaperbox.org.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'On Your Feet!' and 'City Of Angels' rake in the reviews, while Bette plays the UC. Kristin and Idina plan concerts here, outdoor movies light up the summer, and the 'Beautiful' tour and 'Charlie Brown' are slated for Christmas. By summer's end: 'The Boy From Oz,' 'Glory Days' and 'Triassic Parq!'

 CIRCLE THEATRE has announced the full cast and creative team for it's Midwest-premiere production of the hit off-Broadway musical, Triassic Parq! The production will run Friday, September 17th through Sunday, October 4th at the Heartland Studios in Rogers Park, 7016 North Glenwood Ave. Further information on performance dates and times will be posted at www.circletheatrechicago.org/current-season.html.

The Brown Paper Box Co. has announced their next cabaret series, Spring Forward, Fail Back: A Sunny, Funny Cabaret. This show will feature songs and stories about all things spring: the flings, the foibles, and all of the shenanigans that accompany the rising temperatures of the season.

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 Brown Paper Box Co. has announced the cast for the Chicago storefront premiere of [title of show], with music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen and book by Hunter Bell. The show will run from July 17 through August 16, 2015 at Rivendell Theatre in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood (5779 N. Ridge Ave.). Press performances are Sunday, July 19 at 2 P.M. and Monday, July 20 at 7:30 P.M. Ticketing information and more will be posted at www.brownpaperbox.org.

The Brown Paper Box Co. has announced their next cabaret series, Spring Forward, Fail Back: A Sunny, Funny Cabaret. This show will feature songs and stories about all things spring: the flings, the foibles, and all of the shenanigans that accompany the rising temperatures of the season.

CIRCLE THEATRE has announced a new artistic team as it prepares to launch into its first full season in over a year. Circle Theatre began in Oak Park, IL back in 1985 by Karen Skinner, Wayne Buidens and Joseph Bass, where it produced multiple world premieres and earned over 40 Joseph Jefferson Awards in its 28-year residency. After officially transitioning to the city proper in 2013 with the remount of its Jeff Award-winning When the Rain Stops Falling (director: John Gawlik), Circle Theatre produced two more musicals (Death Takes a Holiday and Edges) before taking a break from producing to re-group as an artistic ensemble. 

Tickets are now on sale for The Brown Paper Box Co.'s upcoming production, SPIKE HEELS, by Theresa Rebeck. The show will run Thursdays through Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 3:30 PM from January 23-February 8on the West Stage at the Raven Theatre Complex (6157 N. Clark St.). Ticketing information and more is available at atwww.brownpaperbox.org.

Tickets are now on sale for The Brown Paper Box Co.'s upcoming production, SPIKE HEELS, by Theresa Rebeck. The show will run Thursdays through Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 3:30 PM from January 23-February 8on the West Stage at the Raven Theatre Complex (6157 N. Clark St.). Ticketing information and more is available at at www.brownpaperbox.org. Photo credits: CB Lindsey.

The Brown Paper Box Co. returned to Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret last Sunday and Monday nights with BPB Yearbook: A Throwback Cabaret. This two-night-only event featured solos and duets performed by Brown Paper Box Co. artistic associates and previous cast members as they cracked open their personal time capsules and revealed hilarious anecdotes and cringe-worthy stories from their teenage years.

Pride Films and Plays celebrates the Holiday Season with two events that bookend this festive frenzy. Winter Memories is a cabaret slated for Monday December 1 at Twisted Vine. And It's a Fabulous Life is a hilarious spoof scheduled for Tuesday, December 30 at Mary's Attic.

The Brown Paper Box Co. has announced their next cabaret series, BPB Yearbook: A Throwback Cabaret. This show will feature appearances from The Brown Paper Box Co. artistic associates and former cast members sharing funny, embarrassing, and life-changing stories from their high school experiences, and the songs that made them so memorable. Reserve tickets here.

The Brown Paper Box Co. has announced the cast for their upcoming production, SPIKE HEELS, by Theresa Rebeck.

After a powerful opening of THE JUNGLE last weekend, Oracle Productions announces a world-premiere play to be performed at Chicago Fringe 2014. Zachary Baker-Salmon adapts and directs THIS HOUSE BELIEVES THE AMERICAN DREAM IS AT THE EXPENSE OF THE AMERICAN NEGRO, which introduces Public Access Theatre to audiences at the popular festival. Featuring Johnard Washington as James Baldwin and Company Member Jeremy Clark as William F. Buckley, Jr., THIS HOUSE BELIEVES... opens on August 28, 2014, at 7PM and runs for a total of 7 performances during the festival.

The Brown Paper Box Co. presented their next cabaret series, PROUD AT MARY'S: A June Cabaret, at Mary's Attic in Andersonville this past weekend. This round of cabaret performances featured solos and duets performed by Brown Paper Box Co. artistic associates and previous cast members who shared a mix of pop songs, show tunes, and personal stories about being gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, questioning, and straight. Check out the Pride celebration!