STAGE TUBE: On This Day 12/20- DREAMGIRLS
by Nicole Rosky
- Dec 20, 2011
30 years ago today, Dreamgirls premiered on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre. The production was directed by Michael Bennett, produced by Bennett, Bob Avian, Geffen Records, and The Shubert Organization, and choreographed by Bennett and Michael Peters. It starred Sheryl Lee Ralph as Deena Jones, Jennifer Holliday as Effie White, Loretta Devine as Lorrell Robinson, Ben Harney as Curtis Taylor, Jr., Cleavant Derricks as James 'Thunder' Early, and Obba Babatundé as C. C. White. Dreamgirls proved to be a star-making vehicle for several of its performers, particularly Holliday, whose performance as Effie received significant praise.
Black Ensemble Theater Extends The Jackie Wilson Story Through 2/19
by Kelsey Denette
- Dec 15, 2011
Black Ensemble Theater (BET) has announced the extension of "The Jackie Wilson Story" through Sunday, February 19, 2012. The show opened at the brand new Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4440 N. Clark Street, on November 18 and was scheduled to run through January 8. Due to the great response, BET is ecstatic to extend this production!
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for November 30th, 2011
by Paul W. Thompson
- Nov 30, 2011
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to New York. 'A Christmas Carol,' House Theater's 'Nutcracker,' 'Striking 12,' 'Pump Boys' at Theo Ubique, our first local 'Avenue Q,' 'My Fair Lady' in Sarasota, Florida and more....
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for October 12th, 2011
by Paul W. Thompson
- Oct 12, 2011
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 2011 BWW Chicago Awards, new facilities for Black Ensemble Theater, Stage 773 and Light Opera Works, plus an overview of year-end Loop musical productions and more...
Lovely Jeanne Page Returns to Sterling's
by Don Grigware
- Aug 9, 2011
On Sunday August 7 Jeanne Page made a stylish return to Sterling's Upstairs @ Vitello's for a marvelous evening of standards done her way. This lady has a unique brand of humor that is intoxicating and infuses every song she sings with the true colors they deserve.
Lawsuit Filed Against BABY IT'S YOU
by Robert Diamond
- Apr 27, 2011
Baker Hostetler today announced the filing of a complaint in the Supreme Court of the State of New York seeking damages on behalf of world-famous performers Beverly Lee of The Shirelles, Dionne Warwick and Chuck Jackson, as well as the Estates of Doris Coley Jackson and Addie Harris Jackson, for the unauthorized use of their names and likenesses in connection with the new Broadway show, 'Baby, It's You.'
Mad Men: A Musical Companion (1960-1965) To Be Released
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 2, 2011
If you were in the early '60s milieu of 'Mad Men,' the groundbreaking AMC series about the glamorous and ego-driven Golden Age of advertising, what music would you listen to on the radio
IDOL WATCH: The Green Mile; Judges Pick the Top 24!
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 24, 2011
In a last minute switch by American Idol, Wednesday night's episode featured just one hour of Las Vegas Beatlemania instead of the scheduled two. Because of the change, Idol fans got an early taste of the ever dramatic and always bittersweet Green Mile portion of the show, when each contestant took the long and painful walk to their impending doom.
Roundabout Completes Cast for Murphy Led PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE
by Jessica Lewis
- Feb 22, 2011
Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Tracy Aron, announces the complete cast for the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.
IDOL WATCH: Hollywood Round 1
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 10, 2011
It's here! It's finally here! No more eccentric old men dressed as pirates. No more delusional teenagers who have convinced themselves that they're not tone deaf. American Idol's Hollywood round has finally begun, and from this point forward performances are legit- for the most part.
Victoria Clark Leads Broadway's SISTER ACT; Cast Announced!
by Jessica Lewis
- Feb 1, 2011
Producers Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment have announced that Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark will co-star as Mother Superior in the new Broadway musical, SISTER ACT, beginning preview performances on March 24, 2011 and opening on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). As previously announced, Olivier Award nominee Patina Miller will reprise her critically acclaimed performance as Deloris Van Cartier, which she originated in the West End production of SISTER ACT.
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