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John O'Hurley Will Play 'Billy Flynn' During CHICAGO National Tour's Stop at Bank of America Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2014
Broadway In Chicago and producers Barry and Fran Weissler have announced that John O'Hurley, award-winning actor and star of stage, TV & film, will reprise the role of Billy Flynn in Chicago. CHICAGO will play the Bank of America Theatre (18 W Monroe) February 25 through March 2, 2014.
Theatre School at DePaul University to Present MOTH, Begin. 2/12
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2014
The Theatre School at DePaul University will present MOTH as the second production in the Sondra & Denis Healy Theatre at The Theatre School building, located at Racine and Fullerton on the Lincoln Park Campus. The Healy Theatre is a 100-seat flexible theatre, located on the fourth floor of The Theatre School. Its distinguishing feature is the completely transparent north wall overlooking Fullerton Avenue. Declan Greene's MOTH is directed by Michael Osinksi, MFA Directing candidate, Class of 2014. The production premieres on Friday, February 14, and runs through Sunday, February 23, 2014. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2 PM. Previews are on February 12 and 13, at 7:30 PM.
House Theatre of Chicago to Stage ROSE AND THE RIME, 1/17-3/9
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2014
The House Theatre of Chicago presents the all-ages original play Rose and the Rime at the Chopin Theatre Upstairs Theatre, 1543 W. Division St., Friday, Jan. 17 - Sunday, March 9. The play is created by Company Members Chris Matthews, Jake Minton and Artistic Director Nathan Allen, who will also serve as the production's director, and has choreography by Company Member Tommy Rapley and music by Company Member Kevin O' Donnell. Previews begin Friday, Jan. 17 through Saturday, Jan. 25 and play on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Press opening is Sunday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. Regular performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. Although designed for adults, The Rose and the Rime is suitable for kids six and up and encourages young audiences to attend the opening of the production. The run time is 85 minutes with no intermission. Preview tickets are $15, Regular Run tickets range from $20 to $40 and $10 Student and Industry Same-Day discounted tickets are available for all dates, seats permitting. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.thehousetheatre.com or call 773.769.3832.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for January 15th, 2014
by Paul W. Thompson - January 15, 2014
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. News about the 'Phantom' and 'Cinderella' tours, suburban theaters mount 'Cabaret,' 'Young Frankenstein,' 'Ring Of Fire' and more, plus 'A New Brain,' Hollis Resnik's Milwaukee turn as Judy, and more this month from Circle Theatre!
Megan Sikora Leads CABARET at Marriott Theatre in Chicago, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2014
The musical theatre treasure CABARET kicks off the Marriott Theatre's 2014 season with previews tonight, January 15, opening January 22 and running through March 16 at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire.
BWW Reviews: A Red Orchid's SOLSTICE Hits a Little Too Close to Home
by Elee Schrock - January 14, 2014
'Solstice,' especially when interpreted with as much depth and heart as A Red Orchid's current production, is excellent fodder for play-analysts' theses and leaves its audience with just as much material for post-play discussion.
JPAC to Open LOVE STORY, THE MUSICAL on Valentine's Day
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2014
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Jedlicka Performing Arts Center presents LOVE STORY, the musical inspired by Erich Segal's best-selling novel and one of the most romantic films of all time - with book and lyrics by Stephen Clark, music and additional lyrics by Howard Goodall, directed by JPAC Managing Director Melanie Lamoureux and musical direction by John Warren. LOVE STORY, the musical will play February 14 - March 1, 2014 at the Jedlicka Performing Arts Center, 3801 S. Central Ave. in Cicero.
BoHo Theatre to Bring AMADEUS to Stage 773, 2/14-3/16
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2014
BoHo Theatre continues its milestone 10th season with AMADEUS, Peter Shaffer's masterpiece about genius, jealousy, and the lies we tell to preserve a legacy. Amadeus represents the Bohemian Pillar of Truth in BoHo's 2013/2014 Season.
Writers Theatre's THE MLK PROJECT Set for Chicago History Museum, 1/20
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2014
Writers Theatre opens its 8th annual tour of The MLK Project: The Fight for Civil Rights, written by Yolanda Androzzo, directed by Jimmy McDermott and featuring Caren Blackmore. A special Martin Luther King, Jr. Day public performance will take place at 10am on January 20 at the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark Street in Chicago.
PORT AUTHORITY Extends thru 3/2 at Writers Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2014
Writers Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kate Lipuma announce the extension of the Midwest Premiere of Port Authority by Conor McPherson, directed by William Brown. The production, which began previews on October 29, has been extended due to high demand through March 2, 2014 at 664 Vernon Avenue, Glencoe.
BWW Reviews: Give Up this GHOST
by Misha Davenport - January 14, 2014
Shows like 'Ghost: The Musical' are the reason I have nightmares about punctuality (specifically colons when they precede'The Musical'). There are perhaps no two words that strike fear in the heart of theater critics quite like 'The Musical.'
Danni Smith & Peter Oyloe to Lead Theo Ubique's PASSION; Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2014
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Passion will feature three Jeff-Award lauded performers in its lead roles, Artistic Director Fred Anzevino has announced. The role of Fosca, the sickly woman obsessed with a handsome young soldier in 19th Century Italy, will be played by Danni Smith, who just last year was honored with the Jeff Award for Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in Bailiwick Chicago's production of the musical See What I Wanna See. Smith's win came after two previous nominations in the same category, for Theo Ubique's Pump Boys and Dinettes and Bohemian Theatre Ensemble's The Glorious Ones. Playing Giorgio, the military officer who is the object of Fosca's affections, will be Peter Oyloe, a three-time Jeff Award winner. Oyloe's recent win as best leading actor in a musical for 2013's Hank Williams: Lost Highway was preceded by wins for his leading role in Equus and supporting role in The Pillowman, both at Redtwist Theatre. Collette Todd, Jeff-nominated for her role as Giulietta in Theo Ubique's Aspects of Love and recipient of critical and audience raves for her leading roles in Light Opera Works' productions of Man of La Mancha, Oliver! and Annie Get Your Gun, will play Clara - the third member of Passion's love triangle. Ms. Todd will also understudy the role of Fosca.
Steppenwolf's GARAGE REP to Kick Off on Valentine's Day
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2014
Performances of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's fifth annual Garage Rep are scheduled to begin February 14, 2014, featuring The New Colony's world-premiere production of reWILDing Genius, Prologue Theatre Company's Chicago-premiere production of Saturday Night/Sunday Morning and Walkabout Theater Company's world-premiere production of The Wild. These innovative storefront companies perform in rotating repertory for ten weeks through April 20, 2013 (press performances are March 8 and 9, 2014). Performances are scheduled Wednesday through Sunday in the Garage Theater (1624 N Halsted St); a full performance schedule, including the line-up for Late Night @ Garage Rep, follows. Garage Rep single tickets ($20) and three-play passes ($45), as well as Late Night single tickets ($5) are on sale now through Audience Services (1650 N Halsted St), 312-335-1650 and steppenwolf.org.
trip. to Present 4PLAY at Den Theatre, 2/13-3/15
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2014
trip. presents their inaugural production outside of New York with the Midwest premiere of 4PLAY sex in a series at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave., Thursday, Feb. 13 - Saturday, March 15. The first full-length play produced by the company in Chicago, 4PLAY sex in a series is written by Graham Brown, Nathan Faudree and Lisa Roth and is directed by Graham Brown. Opening/press night is Thursday, Feb. 13 at
AIMEE AND JAGUAR, DADA GERT and More Set for Northwestern University Theatre and Dance, Jan 2014
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2014
A play set in war-torn Berlin and a National Theatre Live (NT Live) reprise broadcast of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' will help distract Chicago area theatre fans from January's frigid temperatures.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at trip.'s 4PLAY SEX IN A SERIES at the Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2014
trip. presents their inaugural production outside of New York with the Midwest premiere of 4PLAY sex in a series at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave., Thursday, Feb. 13 - Saturday, March 15. The first full-length play produced by the company in Chicago, 4PLAY sex in a series is written by Graham Brown, Nathan Faudree and Lisa Roth and is directed by Graham Brown. Opening/press night is Thursday, Feb. 13 at 10 p.m. The regular performance schedule through Saturday, March 15 is Thursdays - Saturdays at 10 p.m. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast onstage below!
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Begins Previews This Week at Drury Lane Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2014
Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, presents the Mel Brooks Broadway hit YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, previewing January 16, opening Thursday, January 23, and running through March 16, 2014.
Chicago Shakespeare Begins Rehearsal for Sondheim Double Bill: GYPSY and ROAD SHOW
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2014
Rehearsal begins today at Chicago Shakespeare Theater CST) for an unprecedented pairing of productions that will illuminate the work of composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim: Gypsy (CST's Courtyard Theater, February 6-March 23) and Road Show (Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare, March 13-May 4), both directed by CST Associate Artistic Director Gary Griffin.
Bailiwick Chicago to Present Chicago Casting Auction's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, 2/4-8
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2014
It's no ordinary cast! Dozens of competitors bid for roles in a professionally produced stage production of the hit musical comedy parody THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Bailiwick Chicago's annual Chicago Casting Auction. Now, they're ready to take the stage for six performances only, February 4 - 8, 2014 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.
Chicago Slam Works to Present LITMASH, 2/3
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2014
Chicago Slam Works presents a whole new kind of slam with 'LitMash' on the first Monday of the month at the Haymarket Pub and Brewery, 737 W. Randolph Street. 'LitMash' combines the art forms of poetry, comedy, storytelling, music and creative non-fiction into one action-packed evening. The next 'LitMash' is Monday, February 3 at 8 p.m. The January performance was cancelled due to extreme weather so the February show boasts an expanded line up of performers. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at the door at 7:30 p.m. For more information visit www.ChicagoSlamWorks.com.
Individual Tickets to 'JOSEPH' with Ace Young & Diana DeGarmo at Cadillac Palace Theatre On Sale 1/17
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2014
Broadway In Chicago has announced that individual tickets for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT go on-sale Friday, January 17, 2014 at 10:00 AM. JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT will play Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) March 18 - 30, 2014.
Light Opera Works Now Accepting Applications for Summer Production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2014
Light Opera Works is currently taking applications for the summer youth production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Rehearsals are July 30 through August 15, at the Light Opera Works rehearsal center in Wilmette. The free public performance is Saturday, August 16, at 2 pm at Cahn Auditorium in Evanston.
UP Comedy Club Presents THE SECOND CITY'S INCOMPLETE GUIDE TO EVERYTHING, Beginning Feb. 13
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2014
UP Comedy Club announces the addition of its new revue The Second City's Incomplete Guide to Everything to its winter lineup. The Second City's Incomplete Guide to Everything features some of the best material from The Second City's archives. Incomplete Guide to Everything is directed by Jeff Award winning director Ryan Bernier with musical direction by Vinne Pillarella. Incomplete Guide to Everything begins February 13, 2014 and runs at the UP Comedy Club, located at 230 W. North Ave 3rd Floor of Piper's Alley Chicago, IL 60614.
Beverly Arts Center's 2014 Theater Series Opens Tonight with BAC TO BROADWAY
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2014
The Beverly Arts Center's 2014 Professional Theater Series opens tonight, Jan. 11 with 'BAC to Broadway,' a cabaret show featuring music from Broadway shows. The three-show series continues with 'Songs for a New World' in March and 'Ain't Misbehavin' in June.

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