Light Opera Works News

Profiles Theatre concludes its 2010-2011 Season with the Midwest premiere of Fifty Words by Michael Weller, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus.

Following on their smash hit, Trial by Jury last November, Greenville Light Opera Works (GLOW) is proud to present its latest offering, Johan Strauss II's operetta, Die Fledermaus, opening tonight (Friday, May 6) at Centre Stage!

Following on their smash hit, Trial by Jury last November, Greenville Light Opera Works (GLOW) is proud to present its latest offering, Johan Strauss II's operetta, Die Fledermaus, opening this Friday night, May 6th at Centre Stage!

Following on their smash hit, Trial by Jury last November, Greenville Light Opera Works (GLOW) is proud to present its latest offering, Johan Strauss II's operetta, Die Fledermaus, opening this Friday night, May 6th at Centre Stage!

In BRIGADOON, as a heavenly mist caresses the highlands of Scotland, two young Americans embark on an adventure they'll never forget.

Following on their smash hit, Trial by Jury last November, Greenville Light Opera Works (GLOW) is proud to present its latest offering, Johan Strauss II's operetta, Die Fledermaus, opening this Friday night, May 6th at Centre Stage!

Profiles Theatre concludes its 2010-2011 Season with the Midwest premiere of Fifty Words by Michael Weller, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Gavin Creel tonight!, plus Matthew Morrison, the 'Chicago Sings' fundraiser, cabaret shows at Davenport's, 'Charlotte's Web,' dueling 'Secret Gardens,' dueling 'Brigadoons' and more....

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).

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 for the last time on March 28, 2011. Reservations can be placed at www.davenportspianobar.com.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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....

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.

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).

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.

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 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.