Light Opera Works News

Profiles Theatre's SWEET AND SAD Features Co-Artistic Director Darrell W. Cox, 8/17-10/7

by BWW News Desk — July 25, 2012

Profiles Theatre announces the Midwest premiere of Sweet and Sad by Richard Nelson, opening the company's 2012-2013 season.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for July 25th, 2012

by Paul W. Thompson — July 25, 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.

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

by BWW News Desk — July 22, 2012

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 Xavi

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

by Paul W. Thompson — July 18, 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.

Cor Theatre Presents Inaugural Production SKIN TIGHT, 8/29-9/25

by BWW News Desk — July 12, 2012

Relationships should be perfect.

Light Opera Works Presents MAN OF LA MANCHA, 8/11-26

by Kelsey Denette — July 11, 2012

In this 1965 musical, Don Quixote and his faithful servant Sancho Panza go on their thrilling ride to battle evil, rescue maidens and right all wrongs.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for July 4th, 2012

by Paul W. Thompson — July 4, 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.

Porchlight Music Theatre Begins Season With A CLASS ACT, 9/1-10/7

by Kelsey Denette — July 2, 2012

Porchlight Music Theatre launches its 18th season with the Chicago premiere of A Class Act, September 1 - October 7, at Theater Wit, 1229 W.

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

by Kelsey Denette — June 20, 2012

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

BrightSide Theatre's MY WAY: A TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA Musical Revue Opens Tonight, 6/15

by BWW News Desk — June 15, 2012

BrightSide Theatre wraps up their inaugural season with, "My Way: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra" conceived by David Grapes and Todd Olson and book by Todd Olson.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for June 13th, 2012

by Paul W. Thompson — June 13, 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.

Musical Theater in Chicago: A Complete Summer List!

by Paul W. Thompson — June 7, 2012

In case you missed it in the "Showtune Mosh Pit" column last week, here is my full listing of musical theater shows (plus three special concert events) happening in Chicago this summer.

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

by Kelsey Denette — June 1, 2012

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.

THE HUNCHBACK VARIATIONS Plays 59E59 Theaters, Now thru 7/1

by BWW News Desk — June 1, 2012

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to present the NY premiere of the hit musical comedy THE HUNCHBACK VARIATIONS, based on the play by Mickle Maher, with music by Mark Messing, libretto by Mr.

CAMELOT Opens Light Opera Works 2012 Season Tonight, 6/1

by BWW News Desk — June 1, 2012

Light Opera Works' 2012 season begins with CAMELOT June 1-10, followed by MAN OF LA MANCHA August 11-26, OPERETTA'S GREATEST HITS October 5-14, and OLIVER! December 22-31.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 30th, 2012

by Paul W. Thompson — May 30, 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.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 23rd, 2012

by Paul W. Thompson — May 23, 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.

THE HUNCHBACK VARIATIONS to Play 59E59 Theaters, 6/1-7/1

by Kelsey Denette — May 7, 2012

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to present the NY premiere of the hit musical comedy THE HUNCHBACK VARIATIONS, based on the play by Mickle Maher, with music by Mark Messing, libretto by Mr.

BrightSide Theatre Sets MY WAY: A TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA Musical Revue Opening for June 15, Naperville

by James T Harding — May 7, 2012

BrightSide Theatre wraps up their inaugural season with, "My Way: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra" conceived by David Grapes and Todd Olson and book by Todd Olson.

Liberty Town Productions Presents THE LAST FIVE YEARS, 5/18-26

by Kelsey Denette — May 4, 2012

Libertyville's not-for-profit entertainment company, Liberty Town Productions, today announced its production of Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years, May 18, 19, 25 and 26.