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BWW Blogs: 'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 22nd, 2010

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Welcome Yule!,' 'Spamalot,' 'Guys and Dolls,' 'Grey Gardens,' Linda Eder, more....

Tickets Available for Broadway Playhouse's WORKING, 12/11

Broadway In Chicago and the producers of WORKING are pleased to announce that tickets for the upcoming production of the new musical will go on sale on Friday, December 10 at 10:00 a.m. WORKING begins previews on February 15, 2011 at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut).

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 8th, 2010

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 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards Celebration, 'Wicked,' 'The Story Of My Life,' 'The Apple Tree,' 'Hello, Dolly!,' 'Working,' Ann Reinking, more....

Tickets Available for Broadway Playhouse's WORKING, 12/11

Broadway In Chicago and the producers of WORKING are pleased to announce that tickets for the upcoming production of the new musical will go on sale on Friday, December 10 at 10:00 a.m. WORKING begins previews on February 15, 2011 at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut).

Butler, Robertson & Weygandt Lead WORKING for Broadway in Chicago in 2011

Broadway In Chicago and the producers of WORKING have announced casting for the upcoming production, which begins previews on February 15, 2011 at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut). WORKING will star Chicagoans E. Faye Butler, Barbara Robertson and Gene Weygandt. Additional casting will be announced at a later date.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for September 15th, 2010

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Sondheim shows at Stage 773, 'Evening Primrose,' Northlight Theatre, 'Wicked,' the Actors' Equity Building, Marriott Theatre, more....

Weygandt Joins WICKED Tour in Boston, 9/14

The company of the first North American tour of WICKED welcomes Gene Weygandt as The Wizard on Tuesday, September 14 in Boston, MA. Weygandt, a WICKED veteran, has previously played The Wizard in Chicago and on Broadway. On Broadway, he created the role of Paul in big: The Musical and is a three-time recipient of Chicago's Jefferson Award. Mr. Weygandt's many film and TV credits include: The Birdcage, The Babe, 'The Beast,' 'Cybill,' 'Home Improvement,' 'Murphy Brown,' 'Drew Carey,' 'Ellen,' 'Coach' and 'USA High.'

WICKED Chicago Cast To Include Locals Barbara Robertson and Gene Weygandt

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that the return engagement of WICKED will include the return of two Chicagoan stars, Barbara Robertson and Gene Weygandt. Robertson will join the cast as Madame Morrible for the Chicago run, and Weygandt will begin performances as The Wizard with the tour in Boston before arriving in Chicago.

Weygandt Joins WICKED Tour in Boston, 9/14

The company of the first North American tour of WICKED welcomes Gene Weygandt as The Wizard on Tuesday, September 14 in Boston, MA. Weygandt, a WICKED veteran, has previously played The Wizard in Chicago and on Broadway. On Broadway, he created the role of Paul in big: The Musical and is a three-time recipient of Chicago's Jefferson Award. Mr. Weygandt's many film and TV credits include: The Birdcage, The Babe, 'The Beast,' 'Cybill,' 'Home Improvement,' 'Murphy Brown,' 'Drew Carey,' 'Ellen,' 'Coach' and 'USA High.'

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for June 23rd, 2010

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Million Dollar Quartet,' 'Oh Boy!,' 'Low Down Dirty Blues,' 'Sugar,' 'The Drowsy Chaperone,' 'Sweet And Hot,' more....

That Marriott Magic Continues With A Snappy, Stylish 'Chaperone'

The Marriott Theatre has done it again! This north suburban theater in the round (well, square, really) has a long history of producing the first Chicago area version of Broadway musicals newly released for licensing, usually soon after the end of a national tour. And so it is with the light-as-a-feather 'The Drowsy Chaperone,' the 2006 Tony-winning Broadway musical (it won for Best Book and Best Score, among others) that opened last Wednesday evening up in Lincolnshire.....

Photo Flash: Marriott Theatre's DROWSY CHAPERONE

The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, presents the Chicago-area premiere of the smash hit Broadway musical THE DROWSY CHAPERONE. The production previews April 28th, opens May 5th, and runs through June 27th. Multi-Jeff Award winner Marc Robin will choreograph and direct.

Marriott Theatre Presents HAIRSPRAY, Directed by Jeff Award Winner Robin, 9/23-12/6, Opens 9/30

The Marriott Theatre continues its highly acclaimed 2009 season with HAIRSPRAY, the show the New York Post calls 'A great big fat gorgeous hit!' This all-new production of the Tony Award-winning international phenomenon explodes onto the Marriott Theatre stage September 23rd. Direct from Broadway, where it played for over 2,500 performances, the production begins previews September 23rd, opens Wednesday, September 30th at 8 p.m., and runs through December 6th, 2009.

Marriott Theatre Presents HAIRSPRAY, Directed by Jeff Award Winner Robin, 9/23-12/6, Opens 9/30

The Marriott Theatre continues its highly acclaimed 2009 season with HAIRSPRAY, the show the New York Post calls 'A great big fat gorgeous hit!' This all-new production of the Tony Award-winning international phenomenon explodes onto the Marriott Theatre stage September 23rd. Direct from Broadway, where it played for over 2,500 performances, the production begins previews September 23rd, opens Wednesday, September 30th at 8 p.m., and runs through December 6th, 2009.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for November 10th, 2009

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Holiday Musical Round-Up: Part Two. 'A Christmas Carol,' 'A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant,' 'Plaid Tidings,' 'The Christmas Schooner,' more....

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