Kevin Bishop News

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 Jeff Awards, Theo Ubique's future plans, Jennifer Hudson performs, 'Damn Yankees' at LOW, 'The Beverly Hillbillies,' 'Coraline,' 'The Last Ship' and the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival debut, 'Spelling Bee' starts, 'Avenue Q' extends and BroadwayWorld Chicago hosts a Tony Party!

Black Button Eyes Productions presents the Midwest Premiere of "Coraline," a musical by Stephin Merritt and David Greenspan, adapted from the novel by Neil Gaiman, at City Lit Theater in Chicago, at 1020 W Bryn Mawn Ave, August 8 - Sept 6. "Coraline," directed by Edward Rutherford with music direction from Nick Sula, begins previews August 8, press opening is August 9; show runs through September 6. For more information, visit CoralineChicago.com.

According to Deadline, ABC has pulled the plug on the comedy vehicle for up-and-comer Rebel Wilson, along with SUBURGATORY. The network previously announced it would not be renewing the critically acclaimed TROPHY WIFE, THE NEIGHBORDS, or MIXOLOGY.

Deadline writes that DOCTOR WHO's Karen Gillan will star in ABC's upcoming comedy pilot SELFIE, directed by Anne Robinson.

Love is in the air on ABC, as the network celebrates the most romantic time of the year with a month full of Valentine's Day-themed programming. Dates and show descriptions listed below

According to Entertainment Weekly, Armisen is set to guest star on ABC's Rebel Wilson-led freshman comedy, taking on the role of 'Brian Headfoot, the exasperated head of HR at the law firm where Wilson's Kimmie works. In the episode, his character is called in to broker a truce between feuding Kimmie and Kendall (Kate Jenkinson).'

Brooke Shields guest stars as Alison aka Murna Princess Warrior on this week's episode of ABC's SUPER FUN NIGHT titled "Go with Glorg". Get a sneak peek below!