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HAIR Among Blockbuster Musicals to play at Paramount Theatre in 2011-12

Starting next fall, the Paramount will join the ranks of Chicago's top Equity houses by self-producing and presenting a spectacular, four-show Broadway series including My Fair Lady (September 14-October 2, 2011), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (November 2-November 20, 2011), A Chorus Line (January 18-February 5, 2012) and Hair (March 14-April 2, 2012).

Light Opera Works Holds Benefit Gala, 3/20

On Sunday, March 20, 2011, Light Opera Works will host its annual gala at the North Shore Country Club in Glenview, Illinois. Proceeds from the event will benefit Light Opera Works programming, including the 2011 season, the Musical Theater Summer Workshop, student half-price tickets and Family Talk Backs.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for March 9th, 2011

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Hair,' the 'Hair' 'Be-In' at Sidetrack, the 'West Side Story' tour, 'Peter Pan,' Michael Mahler's week, radio Gershwin, Mandy Patinkin in Glencoe, two Evanston summer workshops, more....

Fox Valley Rep Presents ALWAYS PATSY KLINE, 4/1-5/15

The newly named Fox Valley Repertory, formerly Noble Fool Theatricals, continues their inaugural season with the Off-Broadway musical Always Patsy Cline, a touching tribute to the late legendary country singer. Directed by John Gawlik and music directed by Kenneth Jones, performances will take place at the Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; box office 630-584-6342).

Christopher Pazdernik Presents 'Nobody's Side' Concert, 3/14-28

Discover the thrilling creative output from many infrequently heard works of musical theater at the cabaret evening Nobody's Side: Broadway's Cult Classics, performed at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret from March 14 - 28, 2011. Reservations can be placed at www.davenportspianobar.com.

Light Opera Works Holds Benefit Gala, 3/20

On Sunday, March 20, 2011, Light Opera Works will host its annual gala at the North Shore Country Club in Glenview, Illinois. Proceeds from the event will benefit Light Opera Works programming, including the 2011 season, the Musical Theater Summer Workshop, student half-price tickets and Family Talk Backs.

Light Opera Works Hosts 2011 SUMMER WORKSHOP

Light Opera Works is currently taking enrollments for its 2011 Musical Theater Summer Workshop. Young people ages 8 to 15 will learn singing, dancing and acting in preparation for a public performance on Saturday, where family and friends are invited to watch workshop participants perform a mini-musical.

Fulton Theatre Announces Casting for Sweeney Todd

The Fulton Theatre has announced the casting for its upcoming production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, the popular musical by Stephen Sondheim, which will be directed and choreographed by the Fulton's Artistic Director, Marc Robin with music direction by Ray Fellman.

Murin-Led EMMA Begins Previews at The Old Globe 1/15

Jane Austen's Emma - A Musical Romantic Comedy, with book, music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Paul Gordon and direction by Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun, will run in the Old Globe Theatre Jan. 15 - Feb. 27. Preview performances run Jan. 15 - Jan. 22. Opening night is Jan. 23 at 7:00 p.m.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 29th, 2010

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 Broady Awards Celebration at The Call, the Kennedy Center Honors broadcast, 'Spiderman' rumors, January show closings, 'Spamalot,' 'Les Miserables,' 'White Noise,' more....

Cleveland Play House Presents THIS WONDERFUL LIFE 12/26-12/19

One clever actor, James Leaming, plays over 30 characters including George Bailey, Clarence, Mr. Potter, Mary, Martini and Zuzu, in THIS WONDERFUL LIFE, an enchanting and witty one-man stage telling of Frank Capra's Hollywood classic. Directed by Peter Amster, THIS WONDERFUL LIFE begins in the Drury Theatre at Cleveland Play House on Friday, November 26 and runs through Sunday, December 19, 2010. Tickets are available at Cleveland Play House box office by calling 216.795.7000 ext 4 or online at www.clevelandplayhouse.com. This Wonderful Life is presented with support from Rainbow Babies & Childrens Hospital, Premier Printing Corp, Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, and the Ohio Arts Council. Media sponsors of This Wonderful Life are WEWS NewsChannel 5 and Yelp.com.

Pearce, Marcus et al. Complete Cast for EMMA at The Old Globe

Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for Jane Austen's Emma - A Musical Romantic Comedy. The musical, with book, music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Paul Gordon and direction by Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun, will run in the Old Globe Theatre Jan. 15 - Feb. 27. Preview performances run Jan. 15 - Jan. 22. Opening night is Jan. 23 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 8th, 2010

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 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards Celebration, 'Wicked,' 'The Story Of My Life,' 'The Apple Tree,' 'Hello, Dolly!,' 'Working,' Ann Reinking, more....

The Verismo Opera Club Wades Into The Waters Of Chicago’s Off-Loop Opera Scene

Chicago is home to any number of small, hard-working, barely-funded opera and operetta companies, some professional, some all-volunteer, and these for the most part fly entirely under the radar of traditional media and even of the internet itself. Some of these companies have been around in one form or another for years, and others emerge quickly and vanish just as quickly.

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