Eden Strong News

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 2014 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award nominations are announced, Lyric presents 'Porgy' and 'Carousel,' 'Camelot' opens, 'Ring Of Fire' and 'Annie' return, 'Annie' and 'Ani' hit screens, parodies of 'Guffman,' the Merman/Mormon thing, Rudolph and Tupperware, and a suburban 'Garden!'

Articulate Theatre and Artistic Director Cat Parker, are pleased to announce their two-night-only benefit event ARTICULATING THE ARTS: OFF THE WALL, taking some of the most famous classic paintings 'off the wall' on to the stage. Introducing new plays by James A. Biederman (The Whitest Kids U'Know, The Jamie Kennedy Experiment, The Kids in the Hall), Tom Dulack (Breaking Legs), Allan Knee (The Man Who Was Peter Pan, Little Women, Late Night Comic), Russell Lees (Nixon's Nixon), Robin Rice Lichtig, William LoCasto, Jamie Neumann, Eric Percival, Daniel Talbott (Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, America, Kuwait) and Robert Verlaque (Icarus Sings).

Articulate Theatre and Artistic Director Cat Parker, are pleased to announce their two-night-only benefit event ARTICULATING THE ARTS: OFF THE WALL, taking some of the most famous classic paintings 'off the wall' on to the stage. Introducing new plays by James A. Biederman (The Whitest Kids U'Know, The Jamie Kennedy Experiment, The Kids in the Hall), Tom Dulack (Breaking Legs), Allan Knee (The Man Who Was Peter Pan, Little Women, Late Night Comic), Russell Lees (Nixon's Nixon), Robin Rice Lichtig, William LoCasto, Jamie Neumann, Eric Percival, Daniel Talbott (Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, America, Kuwait) and Robert Verlaque (Icarus Sings).

A Red Orchid Theatre presents the world premiere of Pins and Withers, written and directed by Susan E. Bowen in collaboration with the A Red Orchid Youth Ensemble. Pins and Withers runs today, July 11 - July 19, 2014 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells.

A Red Orchid Theatre presents the world premiere of Pins and Withers, written and directed by Susan E. Bowen in collaboration with the A Red Orchid Youth Ensemble. Pins and Withers runs July 11 - July 19, 2014 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells.

The rare pairing of Hollywood and recording icons Doris Day and Frank Sinatra is available for the first time on Blu-ray via a new edition of the 1954 movie musical YOUNG AT HEART.

Roscommon Arts Centre celebrates its Visual Art Programme with FREE events this month and next. Details below!

Legendary Broadway composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz travels to Melbourne for Children of Eden at Melbourne Recital Centre today.

Roscommon Arts Centre celebrates its Visual Art Programme with FREE events this month and next. Details below!

Dorchester Group Limited has acquired the 121-room Hotel Eden from Starman Hotels. Effective from 18 September 2013, Dorchester Collection will manage the hotel and continue to work closely together with the previous management company, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, to ensure a smooth transition for hotel guests, partners and employees.

Legendary Broadway composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz travels to Melbourne for three special performances of his works Godspell, Pippin and Children of Eden at Melbourne Recital Centre in September, realised by the award-winning theatre company Magnormos and a stellar Australian cast including Chloe Dallimore, Rohan Browne, and David Harris.

Legendary Broadway composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz travels to Melbourne for three special performances of his works Godspell, Pippin and Children of Eden at Melbourne Recital Centre in September, realised by the award-winning theatre companyMagnormos and a stellar Australian cast including Chloe Dallimore, Rohan Browne, and David Harris.

Jedlicka Performing Arts Center is pleased to welcome summer with Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock musical WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND with lyrics by Jim Steinman, book by Patricia Knop, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Gayle Edwards, directed by Dante J. Orfei, music direction by John Warren and choreography by Kelsey Overbang. WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND plays today, July 26 - August 10, 2013 at the Jedlicka Performing Arts Center, 3801 S. Central Ave. in Cicero.

Jedlicka Performing Arts Center is pleased to welcome summer with Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock musical WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND with lyrics by Jim Steinman, book by Patricia Knop, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Gayle Edwards, directed by Dante J. Orfei, music direction by John Warren and choreography by Kelsey Overbang. WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND plays July 26 - August 10, 2013 at the Jedlicka Performing Arts Center, 3801 S. Central Ave. in Cicero. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, June 25 at www.jpactheatre.com or by calling (708) 656-1800. The press performances are Friday, July 26 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, July 27 at 7:30 pm.

American Stage Theatre Company has announced its After Hours events this March with everything from the comedy improv to cabaret music at its best. This month the stage will have five entertaining events.

American Stage Theatre Company has announced its After Hours events this March with everything from the comedy improv to cabaret music at its best. This month the stage will have five entertaining events.

A Red Orchid Theatre announces new performance dates for its hit production of Ensemble Member Brett Neveu's Megacosm, directed by Ensemble Member Dado. The production is now extended through Sunday, March 11, 2012 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells. Tickets for the two-week extension are now on sale through the box office, (312) 943-8722 and www.aredorchidtheatre.org.

A Red Orchid Theatre presents the world premiere of Megacosm, written by Ensemble Member Brett Neveu and directed by Ensemble Member Dado.

A Red Orchid Theatre announces new performance dates for its hit production of Ensemble Member Brett Neveu's Megacosm, directed by Ensemble Member Dado. The production is now extended through Sunday, March 11, 2012 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells. Tickets for the two-week extension are now on sale through the box office, (312) 943-8722 and www.aredorchidtheatre.org.