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The Brown Paper Box Co. to Present SPRING FORWARD, FAIL BACK: A SUNNY, FUNNY CABARET, 5/22-23
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 27, 2015


The Brown Paper Box Co. has announced their next cabaret series, Spring Forward, Fail Back: A Sunny, Funny Cabaret. This show will feature songs and stories about all things spring: the flings, the foibles, and all of the shenanigans that accompany the rising temperatures of the season.

The Brown Paper Box Co. to Present [TITLE OF SHOW] This Summer
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 23, 2015


The Brown Paper Box Co. announces the Chicago storefront premiere of [title of show], with music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen and book by Hunter Bell. The show will run from July 17 through August 16, 2015 at Rivendell Theatre in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood (5779 N. Ridge Ave.). Press performances are Sunday, July 19 at 2 P.M. and Monday, July 20 at 7:30 P.M. Audition information and more will be posted at www.brownpaperbox.org.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for February 11th, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson - Feb 12, 2015


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Carousel,' 'The King And I' and 'The Merry Widow' at Lyric Opera, and the upcoming season at Porchlight. Plus 'Merman' transfers, 'Mormon' arrives, 'First Wives Club' and 'Gotta Dance' try out, the 'Pride And Prejudice' reading moves, Quest Theatre mounts two, Pasek and Paul's 'Peach,' Bailiwick's 'Wonderful Town,' the Mosh Pit in the Tribune and more honors for Jessie Mueller! Whew!

Photo Flash: First Look at The Brown Paper Box Co.'s SPIKE HEELS
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 26, 2015


Tickets are now on sale for The Brown Paper Box Co.'s upcoming production, SPIKE HEELS, by Theresa Rebeck. The show will run Thursdays through Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 3:30 PM from January 23-February 8on the West Stage at the Raven Theatre Complex (6157 N. Clark St.). Ticketing information and more is available at atwww.brownpaperbox.org.

Photo Flash: SPIKE HEELS in Rehearsal at The Brown Paper Box Co.
by Anna Bencivengo - Jan 12, 2015


Tickets are now on sale for The Brown Paper Box Co.'s upcoming production, SPIKE HEELS, by Theresa Rebeck. The show will run Thursdays through Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 3:30 PM from January 23-February 8on the West Stage at the Raven Theatre Complex (6157 N. Clark St.). Ticketing information and more is available at at www.brownpaperbox.org. Photo credits: CB Lindsey.

PHOTO FLASH: Inside BPB YEARBOOK: A THROWBACK CABARET at Davenport's
by Anna Bencivengo - Nov 14, 2014


The Brown Paper Box Co. returned to Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret last Sunday and Monday nights with BPB Yearbook: A Throwback Cabaret. This two-night-only event featured solos and duets performed by Brown Paper Box Co. artistic associates and previous cast members as they cracked open their personal time capsules and revealed hilarious anecdotes and cringe-worthy stories from their teenage years.

The Brown Paper Box Co. to Present BPB YEARBOOK Cabaret, 11/9-10
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 10, 2014


The Brown Paper Box Co. has announced their next cabaret series, BPB Yearbook: A Throwback Cabaret. This show will feature appearances from The Brown Paper Box Co. artistic associates and former cast members sharing funny, embarrassing, and life-changing stories from their high school experiences, and the songs that made them so memorable. Reserve tickets here.

Jillian Weingart, Jesse Dornan & More to Lead Brown Paper Box Co.'s SPIKE HEELS
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 19, 2014


The Brown Paper Box Co. has announced the cast for their upcoming production, SPIKE HEELS, by Theresa Rebeck.

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by Christina Mancuso - Sep 4, 2014


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Photo Flash: First Look at The Brown Paper Box Co.'s PROUD AT MARY'S: A JUNE CABARET
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2014


The Brown Paper Box Co. presented their next cabaret series, PROUD AT MARY'S: A June Cabaret, at Mary's Attic in Andersonville this past weekend. This round of cabaret performances featured solos and duets performed by Brown Paper Box Co. artistic associates and previous cast members who shared a mix of pop songs, show tunes, and personal stories about being gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, questioning, and straight. Check out the Pride celebration!

PROUD AT MARY'S Cabaret Set for Mary's Attic, 6/13-14
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2014


It's Pride month 2014 and The Brown Paper Box Co. is ready to celebrate! Following their successful run of William Finn's A New Brain, The Brown Paper Box Co. has announced their next cabaret series: PROUD AT MARY'S: A June Cabaret at Mary's Attic in Andersonville. Ticketing information for this evening of Pride-based stories and songs can be found at www.brownpaperbox.org.

Brown Paper Box Co. Presents PROUD AT MARY'S as June Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2014


Following their successful run of William Finn's A New Brain, The Brown Paper Box Co. has announce their next cabaret series: PROUD AT MARY'S: A June Cabaret. Ticketing information for this evening of Pride-based stories and songs can be found at www.brownpaperbox.org.

PROUD AT MARY'S Cabaret Set for Mary's Attic, 6/13-14
by Tyler Peterson - May 21, 2014


It's Pride month 2014 and The Brown Paper Box Co. is ready to celebrate! Following their successful run of William Finn's A New Brain, The Brown Paper Box Co. has announced their next cabaret series: PROUD AT MARY'S: A June Cabaret at Mary's Attic in Andersonville. Ticketing information for this evening of Pride-based stories and songs can be found at www.brownpaperbox.org.

Brown Paper Box Co. to Present PROUD AT MARY'S as June Cabaret
by Tyler Peterson - May 5, 2014


Following their successful run of William Finn's A New Brain, The Brown Paper Box Co. has announce their next cabaret series: PROUD AT MARY'S: A June Cabaret. Ticketing information for this evening of Pride-based stories and songs can be found at www.brownpaperbox.org.

Photo Flash: First Look at The Brown Paper Box Co.'s A NEW BRAIN
by Diana Heisroth - Feb 24, 2014


Tickets are now on sale for The Brown Paper Box Co.'s upcoming production, A NEW BRAIN, with music and lyrics by William Finn and book by Finn and James Lapine. The show will run Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM now-March 9 at Rivendell Theatre in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood (5779 N. Ridge Ave.).

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for February 19th, 2014
by Paul W. Thompson - Feb 19, 2014


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 Last Ship' sails, 'Chicago' and 'The Heartbeat Of Home' stop by, 'Chicago's Golden Soul,' and 'Ain't Misbehavin' pack 'em in, catch 'Dessa Rose,' 'Love Story' and 'A New Brain,' and the Waa-Mu Show announces 2014, plus more!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Brown Paper Box's A NEW BRAIN
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 5, 2014


Tickets are now on sale for The Brown Paper Box Co.'s upcoming production, A NEW BRAIN, with music and lyrics by William Finn and book by Finn and James Lapine. The show will run Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM from February 21-March 9 at Rivendell Theatre in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood (5779 N. Ridge Ave.). Tickets can be purchased at www.brownpaperbox.org. Check out a first look at the cast in rehearsal below!

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for January 15th, 2014
by Paul W. Thompson - Jan 15, 2014


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. News about the 'Phantom' and 'Cinderella' tours, suburban theaters mount 'Cabaret,' 'Young Frankenstein,' 'Ring Of Fire' and more, plus 'A New Brain,' Hollis Resnik's Milwaukee turn as Judy, and more this month from Circle Theatre!

Neala Barron, Johnny Kyle Cook & More to Star in Brown Paper Box's A NEW BRAIN; Full Cast Announced
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 7, 2014


The Brown Paper Box Co. is excited to announce the cast for their upcoming production, A NEW BRAIN, with music and lyrics by William Finn and book by Finn and James Lapine. The show will run Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM from February 21-March 9 at Rivendell Theatre in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood (5779 N. Ridge Ave.). Ticketing information and more will be posted at www.brownpaperbox.org.

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