George Howe News

Celebrating Gay Pride Weekend in Chicago and commemorating the birth (June 1922) and death anniversary (June 1969) of the legendary Judy Garland, acclaimed singer COLLEEN McHUGH returns to Davenport's 1383 N Milwaukee, Chicago to perform the joyful songs and jubilant spirit of Judy Garland in 'FRIEND OF DOROTHY: Colleen McHugh Sings Judy Garland.'

Enjoy a rare behind the scenes glimpse at the inspiration for some of Broadway's greatest hits with Kevin Moore presents Score-by-Score: An Evening of Andrew Lloyd Webber at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre on April 7, 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. National tour news, 'Ragtime,' Theater for Young Audiences, 'Hello Again,' 'Cabaret,' June Havoc and Ricky Martin, more.....

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/Lloyd Webber Day, 'White Christmas,' The Glenwood, Tom Jones, 'Oh, Boy!,' 'The Original Grease,' more.....

Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and the artistic ensemble announce their 2010-2011, 28th anniversary season of presenting Big Stories, Up Close. In its award-winning and audience-acclaimed style, Lifeline's 2010-2011 season will feature six popular books onstage, all productions adapted by Lifeline ensemble members. The season will feature sprawling, legendary stories as well as stirring, contemporary titles, as Lifeline retains its reputation for fresh, imaginative interpretations of well-loved classics and embraces the challenge and excitement of modern, thought-provoking works.

Enjoy a rare behind the scenes glimpse at the inspiration for some of Broadway's greatest hits with Kevin Moore presents Score-by-Score: An Evening of Andrew Lloyd Webber at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre on April 7, 2010.

The Chicago Cabaret Professionals present their Spring Series '100 Years of Broadway' every Sunday in March, at Davenport's Cabaret. Over 30 talented singers will perform America's favorite Broadway hits from over the last 100 years. Each night will feature 20 years of Broadway's memorable melodies starting at 1910 and going all the way to the hits of today.

The Chicago Cabaret Professionals present their Spring Series '100 Years of Broadway' every Sunday in March, at Davenport's Cabaret.

The Chicago Cabaret Professionals present their Spring Series '100 Years of Broadway' every Sunday in March, at Davenport's Cabaret. Over 30 talented singers will perform America's favorite Broadway hits from over the last 100 years. Each night will feature 20 years of Broadway's memorable melodies starting at 1910 and going all the way to the hits of today.

The Chicago Cabaret Professionals present their Spring Series '100 Years of Broadway' every Sunday in March, at Davenport's Cabaret.

Lifeline Theatre KidSeries presents the world premiere musical adaptation 'Dooby Dooby Moo,' based on the popular bestseller by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Betsy Lewin, adapted by ensemble member James E. Grote, music and lyrics by George Howe, and directed by ensemble member Shole Milos (Lifeline's same team that presented 2008's Cronin/Lewin hit 'Duck for President').

It's cold outside, and the cows deserve better! Based on Doreen Cronin's hilariously witty book, Click, Clack Moo: Cows That Type is running at Main Street Theater on Saturdays, September 26 and October 3 & 10 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Early fall round-up, Levi Kreis, 'A Hundred Dresses,' cabaret news, 'Attack of the Theater People,' celebrity sightings, more.....

It's cold outside, and the cows deserve better! Based on Doreen Cronin's hilariously witty book, Click, Clack Moo: Cows That Type is running at Main Street Theater on Saturdays, September 26 and October 3 & 10 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm.

It's cold outside, and the cows deserve better! Based on Doreen Cronin's hilariously witty book, Click, Clack Moo: Cows That Type is running at Main Street Theater on Saturdays, September 26 and October 3 & 10 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm.

It's cold outside, and the cows deserve better! Based on Doreen Cronin's hilariously witty book, Click, Clack Moo: Cows That Type is running at Main Street Theater on Saturdays, September 26 and October 3 & 10 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm.

Three Cat Media presents Chicago cabaret favorites Rob Dorn and Laura Freeman in 'The Judy Garland Duets' at the Skokie Theater Music Foundation on August 16th, 2009 at 2:00pm. Join this musical tour-de-force as they pay tribute to one of the top entertainers of the twentieth century and her famous duets with such luminaries as Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney and many others.

Three Cat Media presents Chicago cabaret favorites Rob Dorn and Laura Freeman in 'The Judy Garland Duets' at the Skokie Theater Music Foundation on August 16th, 2009 at 2:00pm. Join this musical tour-de-force as they pay tribute to one of the top entertainers of the twentieth century and her famous duets with such luminaries as Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney and many others.

Just in time for the Taste of Chicago, Drury Lane Water Tower Place is bringing in local Chicago headliners for the first time in over three decades. They are continuing the tradition from the seventies, when the likes of Bennett, Bailey and Fitzgerald rang the walls of the Drury Lane theatre with their musical brilliance.

Just in time for the Taste of Chicago, Drury Lane Water Tower Place is bringing in local Chicago headliners for the first time in over three decades. They are continuing the tradition from the seventies, when the likes of Bennett, Bailey and Fitzgerald rang the walls of the Drury Lane theatre with their musical brilliance.