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SAFETY LAST Begins 5/24 at the Music Box Theatre
by Kelsey Denette - May 17, 2013
Hailed as one of the great film comedies of all time, the 1923 romantic comedy Safety Last includes one of the most famous images from the silent film era: Harold Lloyd clutching the hands of a large clock as he dangles from the outside of a skyscraper above moving traffic. For four days only, the M...
by Kelsey Denette - May 17, 2013
Hailed as one of the great film comedies of all time, the 1923 romantic comedy Safety Last includes one of the most famous images from the silent film era: Harold Lloyd clutching the hands of a large clock as he dangles from the outside of a skyscraper above moving traffic. For four days only, the M...
Largest Phonograph and Music Box Show Returns to Donley's Wild West Town, 6/8 & 9
by Kelsey Denette - May 03, 2013
With hundreds of antique phonographs, high quality music boxes, and vintage radios, thousands of rare records from the 1890's to the 1950's and more, the 38th Annual Phonograph and Music Box Show at Donley's Wild West Town will once again bring international acclaim to the village of Union, Illinois...
by Kelsey Denette - May 03, 2013
With hundreds of antique phonographs, high quality music boxes, and vintage radios, thousands of rare records from the 1890's to the 1950's and more, the 38th Annual Phonograph and Music Box Show at Donley's Wild West Town will once again bring international acclaim to the village of Union, Illinois...
Sound Opinions at the Movies Series Continues With WATTSTAX Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2013
The popular Sound Opinions at the Movies series continues with a screening of Wattstax, the 1973 Mel Stuart documentary chronicling the legendary Stax Records-sponsored Watts Summer Music Festival, at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Avenue, tonight, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. Chicago Public Media'...
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2013
The popular Sound Opinions at the Movies series continues with a screening of Wattstax, the 1973 Mel Stuart documentary chronicling the legendary Stax Records-sponsored Watts Summer Music Festival, at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Avenue, tonight, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. Chicago Public Media'...
Camp Midnight Presents MOMMIE DEAREST on Mother's Day
by Kelsey Denette - April 25, 2013
For a different kind of Mother's Day, Camp Midnight hosts a special afternoon presentation of the camp classic Mommie Dearest, the ultimate mother-daughter movie. Faye Dunaway chews the scenery and inks her eyebrows in this larger-than-life depiction of Joan Crawford, the Oscar-winning, wire hanger-...
by Kelsey Denette - April 25, 2013
For a different kind of Mother's Day, Camp Midnight hosts a special afternoon presentation of the camp classic Mommie Dearest, the ultimate mother-daughter movie. Faye Dunaway chews the scenery and inks her eyebrows in this larger-than-life depiction of Joan Crawford, the Oscar-winning, wire hanger-...
Alan Bennett's PEOPLE Screens at Music Box, 4/23 & 28
by Kelsey Denette - April 18, 2013
The Music Box Theatre continues its partnership with the UK's National Theatre Live to exhibit live stage performances beamed to Chicago from the prestigious National Theatre in London. (U.S. showings are time-delayed because of time zone difference). The duo behind the Tony Award-winning The Histor...
by Kelsey Denette - April 18, 2013
The Music Box Theatre continues its partnership with the UK's National Theatre Live to exhibit live stage performances beamed to Chicago from the prestigious National Theatre in London. (U.S. showings are time-delayed because of time zone difference). The duo behind the Tony Award-winning The Histor...
BWW Reviews: SPELLING BEE is Musical Theatre Candy at Its Absolute Best
by David Clarke - April 14, 2013
After riveting audiences with an emotionally raw and intellectual inaugural production of Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS, MJR Theatricals/Music Box Musicals is serving up a wondrously side-splitting, laugh-a-minute presentation of the Tony-award winning musical THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING B...
by David Clarke - April 14, 2013
After riveting audiences with an emotionally raw and intellectual inaugural production of Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS, MJR Theatricals/Music Box Musicals is serving up a wondrously side-splitting, laugh-a-minute presentation of the Tony-award winning musical THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING B...
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Music Box Theater's THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Kelsey Denette - April 08, 2013
Music Box Musicals' first production, Stephen Sondheim's Assassins was a huge success, selling out almost every performance and hailed by every local critic as a 'not to be missed theatrical event'. As a follow up to Assassins, Music Box Musicals will present Houston's first professional regional pr...
by Kelsey Denette - April 08, 2013
Music Box Musicals' first production, Stephen Sondheim's Assassins was a huge success, selling out almost every performance and hailed by every local critic as a 'not to be missed theatrical event'. As a follow up to Assassins, Music Box Musicals will present Houston's first professional regional pr...
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of PIPPIN'S First Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - March 27, 2013
Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy Pippin began performances on Saturday, March 23 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). This all new production is directed by Diane Paulus featuring choreography by Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse and circus ...
by Nicole Rosky - March 27, 2013
Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy Pippin began performances on Saturday, March 23 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). This all new production is directed by Diane Paulus featuring choreography by Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse and circus ...
STAGE TUBE: PIPPIN Cast Helps Select Music Box Seats!
by Nicole Rosky - March 26, 2013
Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy Pippin began performances on Saturday, March 23 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). This all new production is directed by Diane Paulus featuring choreography by Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse and circus ...
by Nicole Rosky - March 26, 2013
Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy Pippin began performances on Saturday, March 23 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). This all new production is directed by Diane Paulus featuring choreography by Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse and circus ...
BWW Blog: Molly Tynes of PIPPIN - First Preview, or The Most Exciting Day Ever!
by Guest Blogger: Molly Tynes - March 26, 2013
I absolutely love springtime in New York City. After months and months of bitter cold and grey skies, those first warm days revive the spirit and warm the heart with the promise of Spring. It was during those early warm days last year that I first began auditioning for "Pippin." I remember traveling...
by Guest Blogger: Molly Tynes - March 26, 2013
I absolutely love springtime in New York City. After months and months of bitter cold and grey skies, those first warm days revive the spirit and warm the heart with the promise of Spring. It was during those early warm days last year that I first began auditioning for "Pippin." I remember traveling...
Photo Flash: Backstage with the Cast of PIPPIN for First Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - March 25, 2013
Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy Pippin began performances on Saturday, March 23 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). This all new production is directed by Diane Paulus featuring choreography by Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse and circus ...
by Nicole Rosky - March 25, 2013
Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy Pippin began performances on Saturday, March 23 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). This all new production is directed by Diane Paulus featuring choreography by Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse and circus ...
BWW Blog: Molly Tynes of PIPPIN - In Tech
by Guest Blogger: Molly Tynes - March 22, 2013
Today's blog comes to you from deep in the trenches of tech at the Music Box! For the past week and a half we have been hunkered down at the theater for extremely long hours every day doing everything we need to do to get this show ready for our first preview audiences this weekend. Tech is always p...
by Guest Blogger: Molly Tynes - March 22, 2013
Today's blog comes to you from deep in the trenches of tech at the Music Box! For the past week and a half we have been hunkered down at the theater for extremely long hours every day doing everything we need to do to get this show ready for our first preview audiences this weekend. Tech is always p...
Chicago's Music Box Theatre Announces Sing-A-Long Screening of THE SOUND OF MUSIC and WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Kelsey Denette - March 21, 2013
Chicago's Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport, ushers in spring with festive Easter weekend matinees of the ever-popular Sing-A-Long Sound of Music and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory....
by Kelsey Denette - March 21, 2013
Chicago's Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport, ushers in spring with festive Easter weekend matinees of the ever-popular Sing-A-Long Sound of Music and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory....
BWW Blog: Molly Tynes of PIPPIN - First Day on Broadway: Open the Music Box
by Guest Blogger: Molly Tynes - March 19, 2013
For weeks I have been looking forward to our move into The Music Box Theatre. I knew our first day there would be exciting and thrilling. But on the day in question I was running a bit behind, so there was no time for excitement or thrills. Our call was at 1:00, and when I emerged out of the subway ...
by Guest Blogger: Molly Tynes - March 19, 2013
For weeks I have been looking forward to our move into The Music Box Theatre. I knew our first day there would be exciting and thrilling. But on the day in question I was running a bit behind, so there was no time for excitement or thrills. Our call was at 1:00, and when I emerged out of the subway ...
Comedian Eddie Pepitone Comes to Music Box, 3/15
by Kelsey Denette - March 08, 2013
"Comedian's comedian" Eddie Pepitone and director Steven Feinartz, a Columbia College alum, return to Chicago for a special one-night showing of their film festival hit The Bitter Buddha. Author and AV Club editor Nathan Rabin moderates a post-screening conversation Friday, March 15, 9:30 p.m. at Mu...
by Kelsey Denette - March 08, 2013
"Comedian's comedian" Eddie Pepitone and director Steven Feinartz, a Columbia College alum, return to Chicago for a special one-night showing of their film festival hit The Bitter Buddha. Author and AV Club editor Nathan Rabin moderates a post-screening conversation Friday, March 15, 9:30 p.m. at Mu...
Sound Opinions at the Movies Series Continues With WATTSTAX, 5/1
by Emily Stubbs - March 05, 2013
The popular Sound Opinions at the Movies series continues with a screening of Wattstax, the 1973 Mel Stuart documentary chronicling the legendary Stax Records-sponsored Watts Summer Music Festival, at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Avenue, Wednesday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. Chicago Public Medi...
by Emily Stubbs - March 05, 2013
The popular Sound Opinions at the Movies series continues with a screening of Wattstax, the 1973 Mel Stuart documentary chronicling the legendary Stax Records-sponsored Watts Summer Music Festival, at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Avenue, Wednesday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. Chicago Public Medi...
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Patina Miller and More in PIPPIN
by Stage Tube - February 25, 2013
Producers Barry & Fran Weissler and Howard & Janet Kagan present Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's Pippin, directed by Diane Paulus. Pippin will begin preview performances on Broadway Saturday, March 23, 2013 and officially open Thursday, April 25, 2013 at the Music Box Theatre. Tickets are ava...
by Stage Tube - February 25, 2013
Producers Barry & Fran Weissler and Howard & Janet Kagan present Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's Pippin, directed by Diane Paulus. Pippin will begin preview performances on Broadway Saturday, March 23, 2013 and officially open Thursday, April 25, 2013 at the Music Box Theatre. Tickets are ava...
BSO Announces 'Music Box Series' for Children Age 6 Months to 3 Years
by Kelsey Denette - February 06, 2013
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) announces the Music Box Series, a unique new program for young children ages 6 months to three years old and their families....
by Kelsey Denette - February 06, 2013
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) announces the Music Box Series, a unique new program for young children ages 6 months to three years old and their families....
Music Box Theatre Screens THE MAGISTRATE, Starring John Lithgow, 1/23 & 2/10
by Kelsey Denette - January 14, 2013
The Music Box Theatre continues its partnership with the UK's National Theatre Live - produced by Northwestern University alum David Sabel - to exhibit live stage performances beamed to Chicago from the prestigious National Theatre in London. Academy Award nominee and Tony Award-winner John Lithgow ...
by Kelsey Denette - January 14, 2013
The Music Box Theatre continues its partnership with the UK's National Theatre Live - produced by Northwestern University alum David Sabel - to exhibit live stage performances beamed to Chicago from the prestigious National Theatre in London. Academy Award nominee and Tony Award-winner John Lithgow ...
Tickets for PIPPIN Go On Sale Today
by Kelsey Denette - January 14, 2013
Tickets go on sale to the general public today for the first Broadway revival of Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's PIPPIN, directed by Diane Paulus, produced by Barry & Fran Weissler and Howard & Janet Kagan. Tickets are available through www.Telecharge.com, by calling 212-239-6200, and in pers...
by Kelsey Denette - January 14, 2013
Tickets go on sale to the general public today for the first Broadway revival of Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's PIPPIN, directed by Diane Paulus, produced by Barry & Fran Weissler and Howard & Janet Kagan. Tickets are available through www.Telecharge.com, by calling 212-239-6200, and in pers...
VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for New Documentary HAPPY PEOPLE: A YEAR IN THE TAIGA
by - January 11, 2013
Music Box Films has released a new trailer for the upcoming documentary HAPPY PEOPLE: A YEAR IN THE TAIGA. The film, from Werner Herzog and Dmitry Vasyukov, offers an exploration of the beautiful, harsh and elemental world of Siberian trappers living in Taiga. Get a first look below! ...
by - January 11, 2013
Music Box Films has released a new trailer for the upcoming documentary HAPPY PEOPLE: A YEAR IN THE TAIGA. The film, from Werner Herzog and Dmitry Vasyukov, offers an exploration of the beautiful, harsh and elemental world of Siberian trappers living in Taiga. Get a first look below! ...
Music Box Theatre Announces 70MM FESTIVAL, 2/15-28
by Kelsey Denette - January 10, 2013
An epic format deserves an epic festival. For two weeks in February, Music Box Theatre screens nine movies - more than a half-ton of celluloid - at the Music Box Theatre 70MM Festival. Highlights include a brand new print of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey and the return of Paul Thomas Ander...
by Kelsey Denette - January 10, 2013
An epic format deserves an epic festival. For two weeks in February, Music Box Theatre screens nine movies - more than a half-ton of celluloid - at the Music Box Theatre 70MM Festival. Highlights include a brand new print of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey and the return of Paul Thomas Ander...
Up on the Marquee: PIPPIN
by Walter McBride - January 09, 2013
Producers Barry & Fran Weissler and Howard & Janet Kagan present the American Repertory Theater's 40th Anniversary production of Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's Pippin, directed by Diane Paulus, on Broadway in the Spring of 2013. PIPPIN will begin preview performances on Broadway on Saturday,...
by Walter McBride - January 09, 2013
Producers Barry & Fran Weissler and Howard & Janet Kagan present the American Repertory Theater's 40th Anniversary production of Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's Pippin, directed by Diane Paulus, on Broadway in the Spring of 2013. PIPPIN will begin preview performances on Broadway on Saturday,...
Music Box Films Secures Rights to 100 BLOODY ACRES
by Tyler Peterson - January 02, 2013
According to Variety, Music Box Films has picked up the rights to the Cairnes brothers upcoming flick 100 BLOODY ACRES. The film marks the first distribution for Music Box's new all-platform inclusive Doppleganger Releasing label....
by Tyler Peterson - January 02, 2013
According to Variety, Music Box Films has picked up the rights to the Cairnes brothers upcoming flick 100 BLOODY ACRES. The film marks the first distribution for Music Box's new all-platform inclusive Doppleganger Releasing label....
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