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Set Sail for Hell in a Handbag's Stellar POSEIDON!

by Misha Davenport — March 27, 2019

Hell in a Handbag's parody of the classic 1972 disaster film, is in top ship-shape and worthy of you booking a passage.

Photo Flash: Inside Hell In A Handbag's POSEIDON! An Upside Down Musical

by Julie Musbach — March 19, 2019

Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to launch its 2019 season with a revival of the musical that started it all: POSEIDON! An Upside Down Musical, a musical parody and a loving homage to the classic 1972 film, The Poseidon Adventure, the grandmother of all disaster films.

Hell In A Handbag Launches Season with POSEIDON! An Upside Down Musical

by Julie Musbach — February 19, 2019

Hell in a Handbag Productions launches its 2019 season with a revival of the musical that started it all: POSEIDON! An Upside Down Musical, a musical parody and a loving homage to the classic 1972 film, The Poseidon Adventure, the grandmother of all disaster films.

ALL THAT HE WAS Benefit Concert Set For March At Pride Arts Center

by A.A. Cristi — January 28, 2019

ALL THAT HE WAS 25th Anniversary Benefit Concert and cast announced for March 11, 2019 at Pride Arts Center.

Photo Flash: Porchlight Music Theatre Revisits 1776

by A.A. Cristi — November 14, 2018

Porchlight Music Theatre begins its sixth season of Chicago's "lost" musicals in staged concert series with Porchlight Revisits 1776, music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone with direction by Artistic Director Michael Weber, musical direction by Jeremy Ramey and musical staging

Porchlight Announces Its Largest Cast For Porchlight Revisits The 50th Anniversary

by A.A. Cristi — October 2, 2018

Porchlight Music Theatre begins its sixth season of Chicago's "lost" musicals in staged concert series with Porchlight Revisits 1776, music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone with direction by Artistic Director Michael Weber, musical direction by Jeremy Ramey and musical staging

Theo Ubique's SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET Extends By Three Weeks

by A.A. Cristi — April 2, 2018

Theo Ubique's SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET, originally scheduled to close on April 29, has been extended and will now run through Sunday, May 20.

Review: Theo Ubique's Chillingly Exciting SWEENEY TODD

by Misha Davenport — March 19, 2018

Review: Theo Ubique's Chillingly Exciting SWEENEY TODD

Theo Ubique's SWEENEY TODD Opens 3/2 at No Exit Café

by A.A. Cristi — February 13, 2018

Philip Torre, a baritone who has appeared on the stages of Lyric Opera of Chicago, New York City Opera, Boston Lyric Opera and others, will perform the title role of Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET.

Cast Announced For Theo Ubique's SWEENEY TODD, Opening 3/12

by A.A. Cristi — January 19, 2018

Philip Torre, a baritone who has appeared on the stages of Lyric Opera of Chicago, New York City Opera, Boston Lyric Opera and others, has been cast in the title role of Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET.

Cast Announced for Theo Ubique's ALTAR BOYZ

by A.A. Cristi — October 16, 2017

Full cast and creative team for Theo Ubique's holiday season production of ALTAR BOYZ was announced today by director Courtney Crouse, who previously directed A MARVIN HAMLISCH SONGBOOK and HONKY TONK ANGELS for the company.

New Musical Farce FLIES! THE MUSICAL! to Make Concert Debut at Uptown Underground

by Julie Musbach — June 24, 2017

The writing team of Cindy O'Connor and Larry Todd Cousineau have announced a concert presentation of their latest musical, Flies! The Musical! on August 14th, 2017 at 8:00PM at Uptown Underground, 4707 N Broadway, Chicago.

Circle Theatre presents Highly Anticipated Remount of TRIASSIC PARQ

by A.A. Cristi — June 16, 2017

After their resoundingly successful inaugural production of the cult favorite Triassic Parq in 2015, CIRCLE THEATRE is ecstatic to announce the highly-anticipated remount of the show.

Photo Flash: Porchlight Music Theatre Concludes Season with MARRY ME A LITTLE

by A.A. Cristi — April 19, 2017

2016 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards Winners Announced - Patti LuPone, Ethan Slater, Alex Weisman and More!

by BWW Special Coverage — January 24, 2017

Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 75 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2016 Chicago winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winn

WAR PAINT Leads 2016 BWWChicago Equity Awards with Eight noms

by Misha Davenport — January 3, 2017

The 2016 - 2017 Season Expands to Include the Addition of Performances at the Skokie Theatre, New Guest Hosts, New NEW FACES One Production Celebrating New Musicals and M

by A.A. Cristi — October 26, 2016

Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to announce the 2016 - 2017 season of Chicago's hit musical revue series, New Faces Sing returning to Uptown Underground, 4707 N.

IN THE HEIGHTS Extends for Third and Final Time at Porchlight Music Theatre

by BWW News Desk — October 14, 2016

Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to announce the final extension of Porchlight's 22nd season opener, the multi-Tony Award-winning In The Heights, now playing through Saturday, Dec.

IN THE HEIGHTS Extends Again at Porchlight Music Theatre

by BWW News Desk — October 6, 2016

Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber have announced a second extension of Porchlight's 22nd season opener, the multi-Tony Award-winning In The Heights, now playing through Saturday, Nov.

Porchlight Music Theatre Extends IN THE HEIGHTS Through November

by A.A. Cristi — September 26, 2016

Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to announce a second extension of Porchlight's 22nd season opener, the multi-Tony Award-winning In The Heights, now playing through Saturday, Nov.