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Last Performance for Obba Babatunde as Billy Flynn in CHICAGO 1/17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2010


Stage and screen star Obba Babatunde will return to the CHICAGO stage next week as Billy Flynn while Brent Barrett (who re-assumed the role last fall) is on vacation. His run will last from January 10 - January 17. Brent Barrett will return on January 18.

DREAMGIRLS Closes at The Orpheum 1/17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2010


Dreamgirls, the smash hit musical about an up-and-coming 1960s singing girl group, debuts in Minnesota at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre, through Jan. 17, 2010.

Parsons Dance Presents REMEMBER ME At The Joyce Theater 2/2-2/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 15, 2010


Parsons Dance presents REMEMBER ME, an all-new version of last season's collaboration with the lead vocalists of East Village Opera Company (EVOC), featuring the music of the acclaimed rock opera band at The Joyce Theater from February 2-21, 2010.

CHICAGO Welcomes Terra C. MacLeod as 'Velma' for Limited Engagement, 2/8 - 4/4
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 15, 2010


Direct from her debut engagement with the London production of CHICAGO, on Monday, February 8, 2010, the Broadway cast of the Tony Award-winning musical will welcome Terra C. MacLeod for an eight-week return engagement as Velma Kelly through Sunday, April 4, 2010 at the Ambassador Theatre.

BWW Review: They Are Your DREAMGIRLS, They'll Make Ya Happy--Mostly
by Rebecca Feldman - Jan 14, 2010


In the show's titular song, the cast of Dreamgirls, currently on tour and playing at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis, promises to make you happy. And despite the faults of both this show and this particular production, that promise was upheld. More than anything, the characters' enthusiasm, especially early in the show, was infectious and exciting. Add in incredible performances and an interesting set, and the recipe has the potential to add up to a good night of theater.

HAIRSPRAY Comes To The State Theater In Easton For One Night Only
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2010


It's time to let your hair down and dance the night away! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's musical comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture is coming to the State Theatre in Easton for one show only Thursday, January 14th.

Brooklyn Center Presents HAIRSPRAY, Opens 1/24/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 13, 2010


Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College proudly presents the Tony® Award-winning musical Hairspray on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 3pm.It's time to let your hair down and dance the night away!

CHICAGO Becomes the 6th Longest Running Show in Broadway History
by Walter McBride - Jan 13, 2010


On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO reached yet another major milestone when it becomes the sixth-longest running production in Broadway history, surpassing Beauty and the Beast with a total of 5,462 performances!

Photo Flash: DREAMGIRLS At Columbus Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 12, 2010


Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, this all-new production of the Broadway musical DREAMGIRLS tells the story of an up-and-coming, 1960s singing girl group, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune.

CHICAGO Becomes The Sixth Longest Running Show In Broadway History 1/12
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2010


On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will reach yet another major milestone when it becomes the sixth-longest running production in Broadway history, surpassing Beauty and the Beast with a total of 5,462 performances!

CHICAGO National Tour Lands On The PlayhouseSquare Stage 1/12-24/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2010


CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and its PURE ENTERTAINMENT! Now celebrating 13 glorious years of girls, glitz and glamour on the Great White Way, the record-breaking smash hit musical CHICAGO is now the seventh longest-running production in Broadway history ... and shows no sign of ever slowing down!

DREAMGIRLS Comes To The Orpheum 1/12-17/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2010


Dreamgirls, the smash hit musical about an up-and-coming 1960s singing girl group, debuts in Minnesota at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre, Jan. 12-17, 2010.

Obba Babatunde Returns January 10 to CHICAGO as Billy Flynn
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2010


Stage and screen star Obba Babatunde will return to the CHICAGO stage next week as Billy Flynn while Brent Barrett (who re-assumed the role last fall) is on vacation. His run will last from January 10 - January 17. Brent Barrett will return on January 18.

Obba Babatunde Returns to CHICAGO as Billy Flynn, 1/10 - 1/17
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 7, 2010


Stage and screen star Obba Babatunde will return to the CHICAGO stage next week as Billy Flynn while Brent Barrett (who re-assumed the role last fall) is on vacation. His run will last from January 10 - January 17. Brent Barrett will return on January 18.

CHICAGO To Become The Sixth Longest Running Show In Broadway History 1/12/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 7, 2010


On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will reach yet another major milestone when it becomes the sixth-longest running production in Broadway history, surpassing Beauty and the Beast with a total of 5,462 performances!

DREAMGIRLS' Chester Gregory Talks 'James Thunder Early', The King of Pop & What Audiences Can Expect of the DREAMGIRLS Tour
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2010


The new touring production of 'Dreamgirls' is currently taking Wisconsin's Marcus Center by storm. Directed and choreographed by Robert Longbottom with co-choreography by Shane Sparks, the production is re-introducing audiences to the backstage drama and on-stage glamour of three young singers who are catapulted into the spotlight, and find that fame and happiness don't necessarily go hand in hand.

Brooklyn Center Presents HAIRSPRAY, Opens 1/24/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 6, 2010


Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College proudly presents the Tony® Award-winning musical Hairspray on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 3pm.It's time to let your hair down and dance the night away!

Singer Michelle Williams is CHICAGO-Bound
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 6, 2010


It has been confirmed that former Destiny's Child songbird Michelle Williams is Chicago-bound. Williams will portray the wannabe star-turned-murderess Roxie Hart for a limited run from February 8 to March 28. Williams will be taking over the role from Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, who debuted in the revival on December 1.

DREAMGIRLS With Angela, Mercado, Warren, Hoffman Comes To The Marcus Center 1/5/2010-1/10/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2010


Producer John Breglio and Time Warner Broadway at the Marcus Center announced casting today for the national tour of DREAMGIRLS, coming to Milwaukee January 5-10, 2010. Tickets go on sale on November 8 at Noon at the Marcus Center Box Office.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Hits Pittsburgh At Heinz Hall 12/29-1/3/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2010


Producer John Breglio and PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh are proud to present the smash hit musical DREAMGIRLS at Heinz Hall, Tuesday, December 29, 2009, through Sunday, January 3, 2010, for eight dynamic performances. PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh is a presentation of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Symphony and Broadway Across America.

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