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Charlotte d'Amboise Joins John O'Hurley on CHICAGO Tour; Opens February 25 in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2009


Broadway In Chicago and the producers of CHICAGO The Musical are thrilled to announce that Charlotte d'Amboise will star as Roxie Hart in a limited engagement of the hit musical. Starring with Ms. d'Amboise will be John O'Hurley as Billy Flynn. The award-winning show will play Chicago's Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.) February 25 - March 8, 2009.

TV Upright's West Side Stories': MINSKY'S!
by Eddie Varley - Feb 23, 2009


Recently, Upright's Chris Isaacson attended the opening night of 'Minsky's' at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles.

'Chicago' To Play at Oriental Theatre 2/24-3/1
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2009


Now celebrating ten glorious years of girls, glitz and glamour across the country, the record-breaking smash hit musical CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and its PURE ENTERTAINMENT! Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the return of CHICAGO The Musical for a limited run February 24 - March 1, 2009 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.).

Dowling 'Razzle Dazzles' as Roxy in CHICAGO Starting 2/23, Bokhour Returns as Amos
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2009


Former CHICAGO cast member will return to the Broadway production as fame-hungry murderess Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning smash hit on Monday February 23rd production sources have revealed

The Story Of My Life to Close on Sunday
by Robert Diamond - Feb 21, 2009


THE STORY OF MY LIFE, starring Will Chase and Tony Award nominee Malcolm Gets just celebrated opening night at the Booth Theatre on Thursday February 19th, but confirming what BroadwayWorld.com's Rialto Chatter posted Friday evening, the show its will play final performance this Sunday, February 22nd.

RIALTO CHATTER: 'STORY' Ending? Telecharge Only Selling Tickets Thru Sunday 2/22
by Eddie Varley - Feb 20, 2009


THE STORY OF MY LIFE, starring Will Chase and Tony Award nominee Malcolm Gets just celebrated opening night at the Booth Theatre on Thursday February 19th, but if the swirling rumors are true, this tale of friendship lost and found will play its final performance this Sunday, February 22nd.

Dowling 'Razzle Dazzles' as Roxy in CHICAGO Starting 2/23, Bokhour Returns as Amos
by Eddie Varley - Feb 20, 2009


Former CHICAGO cast member will return to the Broadway production as fame-hungry murderess Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning smash hit on Monday February 23rd production sources have revealed

Photo Coverage: THE STORY OF MY LIFE Comes to Broadway - Opening Night Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - Feb 20, 2009


THE STORY OF MY LIFE, starring Will Chase and Tony Award nominee Malcolm Gets officially began performances last night, Thursday, February 19th at the Booth Theatre. BroadwayWorld's cameras spent the evening with the talented duo as they brought the first new musical of the season to Broadway.

Photo Coverage: THE STORY OF MY LIFE - After Party
by Walter McBride - Feb 20, 2009


THE STORY OF MY LIFE, starring Will Chase and Tony Award nominee Malcolm Gets officially began performances last night, Thursday, February 19th at the Booth Theatre. BroadwayWorld's cameras celebrated with the starry crowd after the show at the legendary Sardi's!

Photo Coverage: THE STORY OF MY LIFE - Arrivals
by Walter McBride - Feb 20, 2009


THE STORY OF MY LIFE, starring Will Chase and Tony Award nominee Malcolm Gets officially began performances last night, Thursday, February 19th at the Booth Theatre. BroadwayWorld's cameras caught the starry crowd as they arrived for Opening Night!

TV STAGE TUBE: CHICAGO Star Wopat Visits FOX's 'Good Day New York'
by Eddie Varley - Feb 18, 2009


On Monday, February 16, two-time Tony nominee Tom Wopat returned to CHICAGO in the role of slick criminal laywer Billy Flynn. Wopat and the ladies of CHICAGO appeared on the February 16th episode of FOX TV's 'Good Day New York', you can watch the segment right here on BWW TV's STAGE TUBE!

Photo Flash: THE STORY OF MY LIFE Opens 2/19
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2009


THE STORY OF MY LIFE, starring Will Chase and Tony Award nominee Malcolm Gets will be Broadway's first new musical of 2009 when it begins performances this February at the Booth Theatre. Tony Award winner and Broadway veteran Richard Maltby, Jr. (Ain't Misbehavin', Song & Dance) directs this original story about friendship, success and the choices we make at the turning points in our lives. THE STORY OF MY LIFE is written by Broadway newcomers Neil Bartram (score) and Brian Hill (book). Previews begin Tuesday, February 3rd with opening night set for Thursday, February 19th at 7:30PM.

CHICAGO Continues "Talkback Tuesdays" Series in March with d'Amboise, Wright & Woods
by Robert Diamond - Feb 18, 2009


The Broadway company of CHICAGO is pleased to announce details for the March 2009 installments of 'Talkback Tuesdays,' the unique new series offering post-show discussions and audience Q&A sessions with members of the Broadway company of the record-breaking hit musical.

CHICAGO To Perform 5 Shows At Progress Energy Center 4/24-26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 17, 2009


Now celebrating eleven glorious years of girls, glitz and glamour across the country, the record-breaking smash hit musical CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and its PURE ENTERTAINMENT! Tickets for the St. Petersburg engagement of CHICAGO start at $40.00 andare on sale now. Tickets are available at the Progress Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater box office (400 1st St S), Ticketmaster locations, by calling 800-982-2787 or online at BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.

ANNIE Comes To The Fisher Theater For 8 Performances 5/5-10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 17, 2009


Leapin' Lizards! America's most beloved musical, ANNIE, is back in a 30th anniversary tour, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie will be coming to the Fisher Theatre in Detroit for eight performances from May 5 - 10, 2009. Tickets will go on sale February 22 at the Fisher Theatre box office, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 1-800-982-2787, and online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.broadwayindetroit.com.

Wopat Returns to 'Razzle Dazzle' in CHICAGO 2/16
by Eddie Varley - Feb 16, 2009


Today, Monday, February 16, two-time Tony nominee Tom Wopat returns to CHICAGO in the role of slick criminal laywer Billy Flynn.

Photo Coverage: Melora Hardin Celebrates Final CHICAGO Performance
by Eddie Varley - Feb 14, 2009


Melora Hardin, star of the hit NBC comedy 'The Office,' made her Broadway stage debut this winter as fame-hungry murderess Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning smash hit musical CHICAGO. Hardin played a seven-week limited engagement which began Monday, December 29, 2008 at Broadway's Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). Melora Hardin performed her final show as 'Roxie' on on Thursday, February 12th and BroadwayWorld was there to cheer her on as she 'Razzle Dazzled' the crowd one last time!

CTG/Ahmanson Announces 09-10 Season - Spamalot, Mary Poppins
by Robert Diamond - Feb 12, 2009


Center Theatre Group's 2009-2010 season at the Ahmanson Theatre is a yearlong celebration of big, lush Broadway hits, including four Tony Award-winning musicals, the 2008 winner of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play, and a rare, limited engagement of two stage virtuosos.

DREAMGIRLS Headed to LA's CTG/Ahmanson Theatre After NY's Apollo Theater
by Robert Diamond - Feb 12, 2009


A brand new production of ?Dreamgirls,? one of Broadway?s most popular shows, will be the fourth production of the new season at the CTG/Ahmanson Theatre, February 24 through April 4, 2010. Opening is set for February 26.

RIALTO CHATTER: Producers Say 'MINSKY'S' Broadway Bound
by Eddie Varley - Feb 11, 2009


Associated Press Theatre writer Michael Kuchwara is reporting that 'Minsky's,' the musical tale of Depression era burlesque that just opened last week in Los Angeles, is set for a summer or fall Broadway bow, according to its producers.

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