Michael is originally from New York where he ran a theatrical production company for many years. Encore Theatrical Productions produced many east coast tours of musicals and plays, including La Cage Aux Folles, Man of La Mancha, The Odd Couple, Guys and Dolls and I Do, I Do. In 1994 Michael left the Big Apple for the Windy City to attend law school and has since made Chicago his home. In 2005 Michael decided to follow his passion for theatre and created Chicago?s premier theatre website complete with its first talk show focusing of all aspects of Chicago theatre. Thus ?Stage Door Chicago? was born. Michael still continues to bring productions to Chicago, with the 2007 U.S. Premier of Jerry Springer-The Opera at the Bailiwick Theatre as well as the upcoming Chicago premier of Bare, A Pop Opera.
Stage Door Chicago: The Cast of 'The Producers'
October 9, 2007
October 9, 2007
There was 'no way out' of the hilarious interview with the cast of Marriott Lincolnshire's The Producers. Ross Lehman (Max), Guy Adkins (Leo), Angela Feeney (Ulla), Bernie Yvon (Roger) and Michael Aaron Lindner (Franz) are all on board this wild ride of an interview. Even the janitors of the theatre get involved. For those of you watching with a video iPod, look for a special cameo with the show's creator, Mel Brooks.
House Gives 'The Sparrow' A Home
October 7, 2007
October 7, 2007
The Sparrow is an emotional ride that is grounded in its raw story telling.
Stage Door Chicago: Cast of 'night Mother
October 5, 2007
October 5, 2007
Chicago's Elaine Rivkin and Dorothy Tristan play Mother and Daughter in this brilliant adaptation of Marsha Norman's classic.
Christine Ebersole Discusses Her Two Fanstastic New CDs
September 30, 2007
September 30, 2007
This month Christine Ebersole, two-time Tony Award-winning actress (42nd Street, Grey Gardens) will release a CD of 'Live at the Metropolitan Room' from her sold-out tour dates with Billy Stritch. Also, a re-mastered edition of her 'Live at the Cinegrill' CD will be released this October. On November 2, Christine will be performing at Chicago's Auditorium Theatre.
Stage Door Chicago: Conversations with Maury Yeston
September 27, 2007
September 27, 2007
Tony award winner Maury Yeston speaks with Michael Roberts before the opening of Phantom by Porchlight Theatre at the Theatre Building Chicago. Yeston is also known for his incredible work on Titanic, Cloud 9, Grand Hotel and Nine.
Stage Door Chicago: Whistling with Bill Kenwright
September 27, 2007
September 27, 2007
Legendary theatrical impresario Bill Kenwright takes time out of his busy schedule to discuss his new US production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Whistle Down The Wind which he has masterfully directed as well as serving as the producer.
Stage Door Chicago: Whistle Down the Wind Cast
September 24, 2007
September 24, 2007
Meet Eric Kunze (Jesus Christ Superstar) and Andrew Lloyd Webber's newest discovery Andrea Ross, who are starring in the U.S. tour of Whistle Down the Wind, which recently premiered at Theatre Under The Stars in Houston, Texas after a successful run in the UK.
'night Mother is Actors' Tour de Force
September 16, 2007
September 16, 2007
Though this work is often revived,'night Mother is rarely revived well. The most current incarnation, which opened last night at the Theatre Building Chicago, is the exception.
Marriott's 'The Producers' Keeps It Gay
September 15, 2007
September 15, 2007
How do you keep The Producers fresh after a 1960's movie, a hit Broadway musical and a movie of the musical? Well, it is all in the 'coesting,' as Ulla would say. The latest production of Mel Brooks mega hit, which opened Wednesday at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, certainly has not made any missteps in the casting departing, starting with Ross Lehman and Guy Adkins as Bialystock and Bloom...
Interview with the Cast of Forbidden Broadway: SVU
September 9, 2007
September 9, 2007
Meet Michael Mahler, Kevin B. McGlynn, McKinley Carter and Holly Stauder the stars of Forbidden Broadway SVU.
'The Bee' Leaves Stinger in Chicago
September 6, 2007
September 6, 2007
'Spelling Bee' reminds local theatre-goers the force behind sit-down shows in Chicago.
Review: 'Odd Couple' is Oscar Winner!
September 4, 2007
September 4, 2007
Drury Lane Theatre's 'Odd Couple' makes us all want to have an Oscar.
Stage Door Chicago: Petula Clark
September 5, 2007
September 5, 2007
Michael Roberts speaks with Petula Clark in an intimate conversation from Stage Door Chicago.
Everything's Alright, Yes, Everything's Fine!
August 24, 2007
August 24, 2007
STAGE DOOR CHICAGO AND BROADWAY WORLD PARTNER UP AND GIVE THE WINDY CITY A NEW AUDIENCE OF MILLIONS!!!
'The Color Purple' Doesn't Rain, but Pours Love & Hope!
August 22, 2007
August 22, 2007
Chicago's 'The Color Purple' enters its final month but remains a tour de force.
Merv Griffin: And Then There Were None
August 13, 2007
August 13, 2007
Sadly, today, Sunday, August 12, 2007, Merv Griffin left us
La Luce nel Piazza è Magnifica
July 12, 2007
July 12, 2007
Light In The Piazza Triumphantly Returns The Windy City Where It Had Its Successful Pre-Broadway Run.
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