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'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for April 2nd, 2014

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Peter' plays Monroe Street, new musicals try out in Wicker Park and Bucktown, 'Evita' lights up Cicero, 'Hot Mikado' jazzes up Rogers Park, The Hypocrites announce a trilogy, three Tony winners start rehearsal here and Las Vegas calls on the Windy City's finest!

Photo Flash: First Look at JPAC's EVITA, Now Playing Through 4/12

Jedlicka Performing Arts Center welcomes spring with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's landmark Tony Award-winning musical drama EVITA, co-directed by Artistic Director Dante J. Orfei and Christopher Pazdernik with musical direction by John Warren and choreography by Christopher Pazdernik. EVITA plays through April 12, 2014 at the Jedlicka Performing Arts Center, 3801 S. Central Ave. in Cicero. Tickets are available at www.jpactheatre.com or by calling (708) 656-1800. Check out a firstl ook below!

JPAC Stages EVITA, Now thru 4/12

Jedlicka Performing Arts Center welcomes spring with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's landmark Tony Award-winning musical drama EVITA, co-directed by Artistic Director Dante J. Orfei and Christopher Pazdernik with musical direction by John Warren and choreography by Christopher Pazdernik. EVITA plays today, March 28 - April 12, 2014 at the Jedlicka Performing Arts Center, 3801 S. Central Ave. in Cicero.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for March 12th, 2014

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Cats,' 'Evita' and 'Joseph' all appear, Broadway In Chicago brings new shows and old friends, the 'Annie' film, 'Rent' and next year at the Paramount, two versions of JRB's first show, and Davenport's dishes out the talent.

JPAC to Stage EVITA, 3/28-4/12

Jedlicka Performing Arts Center welcomes spring with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's landmark Tony Award-winning musical drama EVITA, co-directed by Artistic Director Dante J. Orfei and Christopher Pazdernik with musical direction by John Warren and choreography by Christopher Pazdernik. EVITA plays March 28 - April 12, 2014 at the Jedlicka Performing Arts Center, 3801 S. Central Ave. in Cicero. Tickets are available at www.jpactheatre.com or by calling (708) 656-1800. The press performances are Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29 at 7:30 pm.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for September 11th, 2013

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Bailiwick's 'Carrie,' Munster's 'Women On The Verge' and 'Godspell,' Aurora's 'Heights,' the 'Evita' and 'Once' tours, lots of Porchlight, 'Merrily' on the big screen and more!

BWW Reviews: KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Burrows Under the Skin in BoHo's New Staging

I hardly know where to begin with this review of the Bohemian Theatre Ensemble's gutsy, stripped-down and yet somehow epic production of “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” the musical by John Kander, Fred Ebb and Terrence McNally that is running at Theatre Wit through June 30, 2013. There, I guess I just began. I'm a jumble of thoughts and feeling right now. Come to think of it, so are the three principal characters.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 15th, 2013

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. RIP 'Smash,' plus the seven local shows closing soon, replaced by BET's 'Howlin Wolf' show, LOW's 'Pinafore' and the five fall touring shows, plus benefits for Midwest New Musicals, Porchlight, Pride Plays and more!

Midwest New Musicals Presents NORTH SHORE RHYTHMS AND BLUES, 7/22 & 23

Midwest New Musicals presents NORTH SHORE RHYTHMS AND BLUES, the 2012 Mini-Musicals Project today, July 22, 3:00 pm, Light Opera Works Second Stage at McGaw YMCA Children's Center Auditorium, 1420 Maple in Evanston and Monday, July 23, at 7:30 pm, McGuire Auditorium-Warde Academic Center, Saint Xavier University, 3700 West 103 Street in Chicago. Tickets are $10 at (847) 920-5360 or at the door.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for July 18th, 2012

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Patti LuPone, composer tributes, new musicals in Chicago and New York, 'Beauty And The Beast' and 'The Jungle Book,' yet another 'Reefer Madness' and more....

Midwest New Musicals Presents NORTH SHORE RHYTHMS AND BLUES, 7/22 & 23

Midwest New Musicals presents NORTH SHORE RHYTHMS AND BLUES, the 2012 Mini-Musicals Project on Sunday, July 22, 3:00 pm, Light Opera Works Second Stage at McGaw YMCA Children's Center Auditorium, 1420 Maple in Evanston and Monday, July 23, at 7:30 pm, McGuire Auditorium-Warde Academic Center, Saint Xavier University, 3700 West 103 Street in Chicago. Tickets are $10 at (847) 920-5360 or at the door.

Midwest New Musicals to Present NORTH SHORE RHYTHMS AND BLUES, 7/22

Midwest New Musicals presents North Shore Rhythms and Blues, the 2012 Mini-Musicals Project on Sunday, July 22, 3:00 PM at the McGaw YMCA Children's Center Auditorium at 1420 Maple (at Lake) in Evanston. Tickets for the general public are $10 at the Light Opera Works box office: (847) 920-5360 or at the door.

Quest Theatre Ensemble Presents The People's Barnum, 2/10

Quest Theatre Ensemble steps into the center ring with The People's Barnum, directed by Andrew Park and musical directed by Tobi Mattingly. Opening is Friday, February 10 at 8:00 p.m. at The Blue Theatre, (housed in St. Gregory the Great Church) at 1609 West Gregory (Gregory and Ashland). Tickets and information are available at www.questensemble.org or through reservations@questensemble.org or 312-458-0895.

Quest Theatre Ensemble Presents The People's Barnum, 2/10

Quest Theatre Ensemble steps into the center ring with The People's Barnum, directed by Andrew Park and musical directed by Tobi Mattingly. Opening is Friday, February 10 at 8:00 p.m. at The Blue Theatre, (housed in St. Gregory the Great Church) at 1609 West Gregory (Gregory and Ashland). Tickets and information are available at www.questensemble.org or through reservations@questensemble.org or 312-458-0895.

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