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Cast and Crew Announced for Citadel Theatre's THE FANTASTICKS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2020


Citadel Theatre has announced the cast and crew for the third production of its 17th season - THE FANTASTICKS. The world's longest running musical, THE FANTASTICKS tells the story of Matt and Luisa, young next-door neighbors who fall in love precisely because their scheming fathers, knowing the kids will do exactly what they're told NOT to do, have been keeping them apart.

Citadel Theatre Company's ANNIE Is Extended To January 5th
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2019


Citadel Theatre Company has extended the run of its 2019 holiday season production of ANNIE by two weeks, to Sunday, January 5th, giving audiences the chance to enjoy this ever-popular family favorite throughout the holiday season. The additional performances will be Saturday, December 28 at 8 pm; Sunday, December 29 at 3 pm; Thursday, January 2 at 7:30 pm; Friday, January 3 and Saturday, January 4 at 8 pm; and Sunday, January 5 at 3 pm.

Cast Announced For BoHo's BRIGHT STAR
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2019


BoHo Theatre begins its 2019 season with BRIGHT STAR, a new musical by playwright Steve Martin and musician Edie Brickell, directed by Ericka Mac. This production marks the company's first as a resident company at Lincoln Park's Greenhouse Theater Center and also the first under new artistic director Stephen Schellhardt. BRIGHT STAR was nominated for five Tony Awards and called "a shining achievement" by THE NEW YORK TIMES. It received a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music and Outer Critics Circles Awards for Outstanding New Broadway Musical and Outstanding Score.

Photo Flash: Breckenridge Backstage Theatre Presents ANNIE
by Alan Henry - Aug 27, 2018


Leapin' lizards! The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one the world's best-loved Broadway musicals as ANNIE premieres at the Breckenridge Riverwalk Center through September 2nd. Get a first look at the cast in action below!

Breckenridge Backstage Theatre Presents ANNIE
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2018


BRECKENRIDGE RIVERWALK CENTER, 150 W Adams Avenue, Breckenridge, CO. welcomes the 56 cast members of the BRECKENRIDGE BACKSTAGE THEATRE production of 'ANNIE' the Broadway musical August 24 to September 2nd.

Breckenridge Backstage Theatre Presents ANNIE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2018


Leapin' lizards! The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one the world's best-loved Broadway musicals as ANNIE premieres at the Breckenridge Riverwalk Center from August 24 to September 2nd.

Breckenridge Backstage Theatre Presents ANNIE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2018


BRECKENRIDGE RIVERWALK CENTER, 150 W Adams Avenue, Breckenridge, CO. welcomes the 56 cast members of the BRECKENRIDGE BACKSTAGE THEATRE production of 'ANNIE' the Broadway musical August 24 to September 2nd.

Kevin Wiczer's New Play DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL to have a Staged Reading at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2018


Kevin Wiczer's new play DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL will have a staged reading at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W Campbell St, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, on Wednesday, March 28th, 2018 at 7:30pm.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Fort Wayne Civic Theatre
by Leah Windahl - Feb 2, 2018


Fort Wayne Civic Theatre presents the 1983 musical LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, which is set to open on February 17th and run through March 4th.

Photo Flash: First Look at RUTHLESS THE MUSICAL at Steel Beam Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2017


What do you get when you combine the story-lines of hit Broadway musicals, like Gypsy and Mame, and movies such as The Bad Seed and All About Eve? You get a totally hilarious take on stage mothers and their beautiful- but poisonous- offspring. A campy cult favorite Ruthless! is a don't miss, 90 minute hilarious musical comedy romp through the world of Broadway, child acting, parenthood, and unbridled ambition. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!

Steel Beam Theatre Announces Casting for RUTHLESS THE MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - Mar 25, 2017


What do you get when you combine the story-lines of hit Broadway musicals, like Gypsy and Mame, and movies such as The Bad Seed and All About Eve? You get a totally hilarious take on stage mothers and their beautiful- but poisonous- offspring. A campy cult favorite Ruthless! is a don't miss, 90 minute hilarious musical comedy romp through the world of Broadway, child acting, parenthood, and unbridled ambition.

BWW Review: THE PRODUCERS, at the Fox Performing Arts Center, in Riverside, is Rollicking Fun
by Audrey Liebross - Feb 16, 2016


The national tour of THE PRODUCERS, the Mel Brooks musical farce,is a hilarious production.The Tony-award winning musical, which originally starred Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, ran from 2001 to 2007 on Broadway. The touring production is hilariously funny and will play several nearby venues in the next few weeks.

BWW Review: THE PRODUCERS at the Capitol Theatre is Ebullient
by Tyler Hinton - Feb 3, 2016


The new national tour of THE PRODUCERS, playing at the Capitol Theatre, is an ebullient, vivacious new version of the well-loved original.

BrightSide Theatre's THE SOUND OF MUSIC Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2015


BrightSide Theatre, Naperville's only professional theatre performing in the historic downtown district, wraps up its 4th season with Rodgers's and Hammerstein's beloved musical The Sound of Music. Directed by BrightSide Theatre's Artistic Director Jeffrey Cass and playing tonight, June 12-June 28, 2015 at the Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth Avenue in Naperville.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 20th, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson - May 20, 2015


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Local Tony and Jeff Award events, 'Shining Lives' shines, major productions of 'City Of Angels' and 'The Secret Garden,' original shows at Lifeline and Theo Ubique, two suburban theaters program 'Spamalot,' House updates 'The Bacchae' and New York gets its talent from where?

BrightSide Theatre to Present THE SOUND OF MUSIC, 6/12-28
by Tyler Peterson - May 6, 2015


BrightSide Theatre, Naperville's only professional theatre performing in the historic downtown district, wraps up its 4th season with Rodgers's and Hammerstein's beloved musical The Sound of Music. Directed by BrightSide Theatre's Artistic Director Jeffrey Cass and playing June 12-June 28, 2015 at the Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth Avenue in Naperville. Tickets are on sale now at www.brightsidetheatre.com, or by calling 630-637-SHOW(7469). The press performance is Friday, June 12 at 8pm.

Rock River Rep Presents CHICAGO, Now thru 8/23
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2014


Rock River Repertory Theatre Company presents CHICAGO, the longest-running American musical on Broadway and it's no wonder why!

Rock River Rep to Present CHICAGO, 8/15-23
by BWW News Desk - Aug 12, 2014


Rock River Repertory Theatre Company presents CHICAGO, the longest-running American musical on Broadway and it's no wonder why!

Light Opera Works to Present ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, 12/21-31
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 12, 2013


Light Opera Works will present the original 1946 Broadway version of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN with a full 28-piece pit orchestra, December 21 through 31, at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson in Evanston.

Fremont Street Theater's DROWSY CHAPERONE Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2013


The Drowsy Chaperone, the Fremont Street Theater Company's second (and 2013) production, will open at 7:30 p.m., Friday, August 9 at historic Cutting Hall in Palatine. The show will run this weekend and next, August 9-11 and 16-18 for a total of six performances.

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