Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Chicago You Might Have Missed 5/12 - JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and More!

Happy Friday, BroadwayWorld! Here are the top stories from Chicago you might have missed this week!

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature a Spanish adaptation of IN THE HEIGHTS in Washington, DC, HERE LIES LOVE at Seattle Rep, and WEST SIDE STORY in Los Angeles, just to name a few. Check out our top features below!. (more...)

2) Stars of Paramount's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Sign on for BROADWAY AT W at W Chicago-City Center
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2017

The Stars of Paramount Theatre's newly mounted and vibrant production of Jesus Christ Superstar have signed on to perform for Broadway at W at W Chicago- City Center.. (more...)

3) EXTENSION: STRANGEST THINGS! THE MUSICAL Extends Through 7/8 at Greenhouse Theater Center
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2017

Due to popular demand, Random Acts and Greenhouse Theater Center are pleased to announce a second extension of the hit world premiere STRANGEST THINGS! THE MUSICAL by Bryan Renaud and Emily Schmidt and directed and choreographed by Tommy Rivera-Vega. The runaway hit based on the popular Netflix sci-fi series Stranger Things, currently scheduled through May 13, 2017, will add an additional six-week block of performances from June 3 - July 8, 2017 at Greenhouse Theater Center (Downstairs Mainstage), 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Tickets for all performances are currently available ?t greenhousetheater.org, in person at the box office or by calling (773) 404-7336. . (more...)

4) Guy Lockard Joins Broadway Vets for BROADWAY AT W
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2017

Chicago's new hit concert series BROADWAY AT W welcomes Guy Lockard as special guest host on Monday, May 8th in the exquisite W Chicago- City Center Living Room. Lockard will lend his hosting and vocal talents for the concert beginning at 7:30pm. Doors open at 7pm. W Chicago- City Center 172 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603.. (more...)

5) 10 on Tuesday with Christea Parent
by Misha Davenport - May 09, 2017

10 on Tuesday with Christea Parent. (more...)

6) Greenhouse Theater Center Announces Full 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2017

The Greenhouse Theater Center is pleased to announce its 2017-18 Season, kicking off this summer with Artistic Director Jacob Harvey and Elizabeth Margolius' bold reimagining of Sophie Treadwell's most celebrated play MACHINAL, inspired by the first woman to be executed by the electric chair. . (more...)

7) Music Institute's Andrew Guo Named Presidential Scholar
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2017

The Music Institute of Chicago is thrilled to announce that the Commission on Presidential Scholars has named Andrew Guo, a piano student in the Music Institute's prestigious Academy for gifted pre-college musicians, a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts. Guo is one of 20 YoungArts Winners from 10 states, representing eight artistic disciplines, to receive this high honor based on artistic achievement, personal characteristics, leadership, and service activities.. (more...)

8) TONY N' TINA'S WEDDING to Welcome Back Original Cast Members for 25th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2017

This June, one of Chicago's longest-running smash-hit shows, Tony n' Tina's Wedding, will celebrate 25 years as one of the windy city's most beloved theatrical institutions. To honor the occasion, Chicago's favorite soon-to-be-married couple, Tony Nunzio and Tina Vitale, are welcoming back members of the original 1992 Chicago cast to the performance on Friday, June 16 at 8 p.m.. (more...)

9) Babes With Blades Announces 20th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2017

Babes With Blades Theatre Company (BWBTC) proudly announces its 20th Anniversary Season, Origins, consisting of two full productions and three developing scripts, all reflecting how women define themselves and their places in their worlds - including 1940s Chicago, Edwardian London, medieval Scotland and the "final frontier." . (more...)

10) Chicago Fringe Festival Announces On Sale Date for 2017 Fringe and 'Ghostbuster' Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2017

The Chicago Fringe Festival, August 30 - September 10, announce its 2017 slate of performances and tickets will go on sale to the public, Tuesday, Aug. 1 and announce the return of its annual fundraiser, Five Fifths, with this year five theatre companies performing the movie "Ghostbusters," Thursday, May 25 at Filament Theatre. The eighth annual Chicago Fringe Festival takes place in five venues in Jefferson Park, August 30 - September 10. . (more...)