Allison Smith News

Vitalist Theatre presents the Midwest premiere of Mark Ravenhill's pool (no water) at Downstairs Studio at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave, August 22 - September 30.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The 'Smash' debut, two cabaret divas, 'Legally Blonde,' a TYA 'Joseph,' a Jerome Kern rarity, Bailiwick happenings and more!

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Celeste and The Invisible Dog are promoting Brooklyn Open Studios, from 10am to 7pm, a day in which it will be possible to visit artists in their studios in Brooklyn. Brooklyn Open Studios is a unique initiative which supports artists and puts them in direct contact with the public.

Celeste and The Invisible Dog are promoting Brooklyn Open Studios, from 10am to 7pm, a day in which it will be possible to visit artists in their studios in Brooklyn. Brooklyn Open Studios is a unique initiative which supports artists and puts them in direct contact with the public.

For the next four weekends (until November 13, 2011), this year's unofficial Chicagoland Stephen Schwartz festival continues at the Theater Wit multiplex facility on Belmont Avenue. That's where the Bohemian Theatre Ensemble, aka Boho Theatre, has mounted a thoroughly relevant and highly riveting production of the first show the lyricist and composer wrote (while he was in college) and the first to make it to Broadway, where it opened in 1972 in a legendary production staged by Bob Fosse at the height of his power.

When your past hits you like a sledgehammer, how do you react and what do you do to improve the situation? This question is what is ultimately explored in this examination of character, trauma, and interpersonal dynamics.

Lakewood Theatre Company will be presenting a child focused musical revue, Holiday Magic Breakfast Theatre, written and directed by Milli Hoelscher on Saturday mornings in December. Performances will be in Lakewood Center's Community Meeting Room at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM on Saturdays December 4, 11, and 18. Tickets are $11.00 for students and adults. Advance reservations are required. Doors open 1/2 hour before curtain. For tickets call 503-635-3901.

Lakewood Theatre Company will be presenting a child focused musical revue, Holiday Magic Breakfast Theatre, written and directed by Milli Hoelscher on Saturday mornings in December. Performances will be in Lakewood Center's Community Meeting Room at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM on Saturdays December 4, 11, and 18. Tickets are $11.00 for students and adults. Advance reservations are required. Doors open 1/2 hour before curtain. For tickets call 503-635-3901.

Lakewood Theatre Company will be presenting a child focused musical revue, Holiday Magic Breakfast Theatre, written and directed by Milli Hoelscher on Saturday mornings in December. Performances will be in Lakewood Center's Community Meeting Room at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM on Saturdays December 4, 11, and 18. Tickets are $11.00 for students and adults. Advance reservations are required. Doors open 1/2 hour before curtain. For tickets call 503-635-3901.

Celebrities from television, film and music all came out tonight for the unforgettable taping of the eighth annual 'TV Land Awards' premiering on Sunday, April 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Appearances included Billy Crystal, Jay Leno, Betty White, Paula Abdul, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick, Bob Newhart, Ryan O'Neal and more. Honorees included the cast of 'Everybody Loves Raymond' (Impact Award), Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner (Legend Award), the cast of 'Bosom Buddies' including Tom Hanks (Anniversary Award), cast members from 'Glee' (Future Classic Award), 'Charlie's Angels' (Pop Culture Award), 'The Love Boat' (Fan Favorite Award) and legendary punk rock band Blondie (Icon Award.) The show was taped on Saturday, April 17th and was hosted by Tim Allen on the historic Stage 15 on the Sony Lot in Culver City.

Enter now to win a copy of Life After Tomorrow, the highly acclaimed documentary film by Julie Stevens and Gil Cates, Jr., which reunites more than 40 women who played orphans in the Broadway show Annie and reveals the highs and lows of their experiences as child actresses in a cultural phenomenon.

Win one of five pairs of tickets to Annie's opening night at the Hippodrome, Tuesday, March 20th!

Theatre Recrudscence is pleased to present All Fall Down, which is created, developed, and directed by writer/director David Ledoux ( Equus, Out at Sea, You Tell Me) and Allison Smith. The audience interactive production, which takes place in and around the Milagro Theater at the Clemente Sotovelez Cultural Center (107 Suffolk Street, btw. Delancey and Rivington) and features a cast of over fourteen, begins previews Wednesday, November 29th at 8:00 pm and opens Sunday December 3rd at 8:00 pm.

On Friday, February 17th, Julie Stevens and Gil Cates Jr. debuted their new documentary about the Annie orphans called 'Life After Tomorrow'

The posters include autographs from Allison Smith, Mackenzie Phillips, Marissa O'Donnell, Sarah Jessica Parker and Annie's direct-lyricist Martin Charmin and composer Charles Strouse. The auction is held on Ebay throughout November 15th.