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Photo Flash: First Look at Lost and Found Productions' BURNHAM'S DREAM: THE WHITE CITY
by Julie Musbach - Jun 5, 2018


The story of visionary architect Daniel H. Burnham and Chicago's great World's Fair comes to life in Lost and Found Productions' world premiere musical BURNHAM'S DREAM: THE WHITE CITY, with book and lyrics by June Finfer, music and lyrics by Elizabeth Doyle, direction by Erik Wagner, music direction by Paul W. Thompson and choreography by Jessica Texidor.

Lost And Found Productions Presents BURNHAM'S DREAM: THE WHITE CITY
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2018


The story of visionary architect Daniel H. Burnham and Chicago's great World's Fair comes to life in Lost and Found Productions' world premiere musical BURNHAM'S DREAM: THE WHITE CITY, with book and lyrics by June Finfer, music and lyrics by Elizabeth Doyle, direction by Erik Wagner, music direction by Paul W. Thompson and choreography by Jessica Texidor. Celebrating the 125th anniversary of the 1893 World's Fair, this lively new musical will play June 1 - July 1, 2018 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.theaterwit.org, by calling (773) 975-8150, or in person at the Theater Wit Box Office. The press opening is Monday, June 4 at 7 pm.

Lost & Found Productions' Presents BURNHAM'S DREAM: THE WHITE CITY
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2018


The story of visionary architect Daniel H. Burnham and Chicago's great World's Fair comes to life in Lost and Found Productions' world premiere musical BURNHAM'S DREAM: THE WHITE CITY, with book and lyrics by June Finfer, music and lyrics by Elizabeth Doyle, direction by Erik Wagner and choreography by Jessica Texidor. Celebrating the 125th anniversary of the 1893 World's Fair, this lively new musical will play June 1 - July 1, 2018 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.theaterwit.org, by calling (773) 975-8150, or in person at the Theater Wit Box Office. 

Casting Announced For Lost And Found Productions' BURNHAM'S DREAM: THE WHITE CITY
by Julie Musbach - Feb 28, 2018


Lost and Found Productions is pleased to announce casting for its world premiere musical BURNHAM'S DREAM: THE WHITE CITY, the story of visionary architect Daniel H. Burnham and Chicago's great World's Fair of 1893.

Lost and Found Productions Announces the World Premiere of BURNHAM'S DREAM: THE WHITE CITY
by Rebecca Russo - Jan 23, 2018


The story of visionary architect Daniel H. Burnham and Chicago's great World's Fair comes to life in Lost and Found Productions' world premiere musical BURNHAM'S DREAM: THE WHITE CITY, with book and lyrics by June Finfer, music and lyrics by Elizabeth Doyle, direction by Erik Wagner, music direction by Linda Madonia and choreography by Jessica Texidor. Celebrating the 125th anniversary of the 1893 World's Fair, this lively new musical will play June 1 - July 1, 2018 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.theaterwit.org, by calling (773) 975-8150, or in person at the Theater Wit Box Office. The press opening is Monday, June 4 at 7 pm.

Thodos Dance Chicago to Celebrate 20 Years, 2/3 & 3
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 16, 2012


Thodos Dance Chicago will officially celebrate its 20th anniversary with what's being described as 'two phenomenal, inspirational and reflective evenings of breathtaking, innovative dance,' Friday and Saturday, Mar. 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 East Randolph Drive, Chicago. Tickets to Thodos Dance Chicago's 20th Anniversary Winter Concert are $25-$60. Purchase tickets via phone at (312) 334-7777, or online at harristheaterchicago.org.

Chicago Celebrates the 100-year anniversary of Daniel Burnham's 1909 Plan 9/12 With 'Festival On Prairie Avenue'
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2009


As Chicago celebrates the 100-year anniversary of Daniel Burnham's 1909 monumental Plan of Chicago, on Sat, Sept. 12, the Prairie Avenue Historic District of the city's South Loop will be the site of the 'Festival on Prairie Avenue.'

Chicago Celebrates the 100-year anniversary of Daniel Burnham's 1909 Plan 9/12 With 'Festival On Prairie Avenue'
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 2, 2009


As Chicago celebrates the 100-year anniversary of Daniel Burnham's 1909 monumental Plan of Chicago, on Sat, Sept. 12, the Prairie Avenue Historic District of the city's South Loop will be the site of the 'Festival on Prairie Avenue.'

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