Christopher Rhoton

One-Of-A-Kind Immersive Cocktail Experience, WHIM, Will Open June 25

Unlike any other bar that's opened its doors in Chicago, Stage 773, 1225 W Belmont Ave., will introduce Chicago's hottest new destination, Phase One of WHIM, an immersive cocktail experience, this summer. The over-the-top venue will combine a storied history of performative art with inviting and unprecedented libations.

BWW Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Porchlight Music Theatre

Porchlight’s SPRING AWAKENING brings out moments of the raw emotion and many of the angsty vibes in the musical with Hlava’s Wendla and Kelch’s Mortiz as powerful anchors in this ensemble of angsty teens (though, aside from Hlava, all the actors are past their teen days). While the production doesn’t solve the musical’s challenges of underbaked characters and heavy-handedness when it comes to the issues presented, Didier’s direction and choreography bring us some nice tableaus, along with Justin Akira Kono’s music direction that highlights the ensemble in key vocal moments.

Photos: In Rehearsal for the World Premiere of SKATES A NEW MUSICAL Featuring Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo

Rehearsals are underway for the world premiere musical Skates! American Idol favorites Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young lead the incredible cast of the new musical featuring Adam Fane, Kelly Felthous, Cory Goodrich, Emma Lord, Jason Richards, Kelvin Roston, Jr., Michelle Lauto, Zach Sorrow, Trey Deluna and Adia Bell. 

Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Lead the Cast of SKATES in Chicago

America’s next big musical sensation has its cast! American Idol favorites Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young will lead the incredible cast of the new musical, Skates.

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast & Creative Team for RAISIN

 Skylight Music Theatre today announced the cast and creative team for Raisin, running April 8-24, 2022. Raisin is an uplifting musical adaptation of the award-winning play, A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry. Raisin won the 1974 Tony Award and the 1975 Grammy Award for Best Musical.

SKATES Starring Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to be Presented in Chicago Spring 2022

American Idol favorites Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young return to lead a stellar cast in this completely original, family-friendly musical, co-created by Christine Rea (book/lyrics) and Rick Briskin (music/lyrics), with direction by Brenda Didier, choreography by Christopher Chase Carter and music direction by Daniel A. Weiss. 

BWW Review: THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND Kicks off Season at The Marriott Theatre

From beginning to end, the five actors left it all on the stage as they sang, belted and tapped their way through numbers largely focused on love, loss, andhttps://cloudadmin.broadwayworld.com/columnadmin.cfm looking for happiness in the wrong places. 

The Marriott Theatre Re-Opens With THE WORLD GOES ROUND

The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Dr. in Lincolnshire, presents THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, the delightful musical revue featuring the works of John Kander and Fred Ebb, considered one of the most prolific and acclaimed Broadway musical creative teams of all time.

Marriott Theatre Presents AND THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND Featuring Broadway Veterans

Audiences are taken on a journey through Kander and Ebb's virtual hit parade of songs including showstoppers “Cabaret,” “New York, New York,” “All That Jazz,” and “Maybe This Time.” The revue also covers numbers from Chicago, Funny Lady, Kiss of The Spider Woman, Woman of The Year and more.  

Paramount Theatre Announces First Local Staging Of KINKY BOOTS in August

Nearly 16 months after dimming its famous marquee due to COVID-19, Aurora's Paramount Theatre has started rehearsals for its 10th Anniversary Broadway Series season opener, Kinky Boots, marking a pivotal moment for the second largest subscription house in the nation as it returns to live performances next month.

VIDEO: The Marriott Theatre Presents THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES

An inexperienced Emperor learns an important lesson on his journey to taking the royal throne through Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's lively musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES, at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive in Lincolnshire, from February 24 through May 12, 2018 with a press opening on March 3 at 10:00AM.A charming exploration of vanity and humility, this winsome and whimsical musical will be directed and choreographed by Amanda Tanguay, with music direction by Ryan T. Nelson.