Mary-Margaret Roberts News

Dead Writers Theatre Collective opens its 2016 season with a clear look back at the Oscar Wilde classic, The Importance of Being Earnest. It opens July 1 at The Athenaeum Theatre. "It's the perfect choice to launch our 'Mad About The Boy' theme," states Collective Artistic Director Jim Schneider. "We're celebrating the good and bad side of love - all kinds of love. Our other two shows include a cabaret style production of Noel Coward's sophisticated work in Oh, Coward! and a dramatic look at tragic love with The Heiress. All three shows will be considered for a Jeff Award Recommendation."

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 BWW Chicago Award nominations are out and voting is open! Broadway In Chicago is bringing us five musicals for the holidays, and the Goodman, House, Barrel Of Monkeys and Mercury theaters are bringing us their perennials. Plus some future shows, and two Sherlock Holmes musicals!

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Jordan Scott Taylor's original cabaret 'Heartstrings and Broken Records' today, November 6th 2015. Join Jordan as he makes a splash in NYC with the east coast debut of this cabaret about Break-ups. The sorrow, hilarity, and tragedy of relationships are a mutual experience. Join Jordan along with performers from New York and Chicago (some recently single), for a night of remembering the memories we wish we could erase. 

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Jordan Scott Taylor's original cabaret 'Heartstrings and Broken Records' on Friday, November 6th 2015. Join Jordan as he makes a splash in NYC with the east coast debut of this cabaret about Break-ups. The sorrow, hilarity, and tragedy of relationships are a mutual experience. Join Jordan along with performers from New York and Chicago (some recently single), for a night of remembering the memories we wish we could erase. 

Provision Theater Company's Theater for Young Audiences will present the adaptation of the literary classic Anne of Green Gables. The 70-minute play runs now through August 2 with performances on Saturdays at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. at Provision Theater, 1001 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60608. BroadwayWorld has photos from opening night below!

Provision Theater Company's Theater for Young Audiences will present a world-premiere adaptation of the literary classic Anne of Green Gables. The seventy minute play will run today, July 11 - August 2 with performances todays at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. at Provision Theater, 1001 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60608.

Provision Theater Company's Theater for Young Audiences will present the adaptation of the literary classic Anne of Green Gables. The seventy minute play will run July 11 - August 2 with performances on Saturdays at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. at Provision Theater, 1001 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60608.

Provision Theater Company's Theater for Young Audiences will present a world-premiere adaptation of the literary classic Anne of Green Gables. The seventy minute play will run July 11 - August 2 with performances on Saturdays at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. at Provision Theater, 1001 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60608.

Factory Theater presents Hey! Dancin'! Hey! Musical!, written by Kirk Pynchon and Mike Beyer*, with music/lyrics by Laura McKenzie* (with additional lyrics by Kirk Pynchon). Directed by Matthew Gunnels and choreographed by Brigitte Ditmars, the show opens Today, April 25 8pm and continues through May 31, 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. Hold onto your hats! Shows beginning in late April include 'Avenue Q,' 'Ragtime,' 'Juno,' 'Hey! Dancin'! Hey! Musical!,' 'How To Succeed...,' 'Hair,' 'The Sound Of Music,' 'Motown' and 'The Wizard Of Oz!' AMAZING! Plus news from The Second City, the Goodman, that JCS arena tour, a 2015 'Little Shop' and the return of the Mormons! Whew!

Factory Theater presents Hey! Dancin'! Hey! Musical!, written by Kirk Pynchon and Mike Beyer*, with music/lyrics by Laura McKenzie* (with additional lyrics by Kirk Pynchon). Directed by Matthew Gunnels and choreographed by Brigitte Ditmars, the show opens Friday, April 25 8pm and continues through May 31, 2014.

Fox Valley Repertory continues their 2013 theater series rockin' to the classic tunes of the 1960s with the fun summer musical, Why Do Fools Fall in Love?. Directed and Choreographed by Kyle Donahue of Geneva with Music Direction by Robert Deason, performances will take place at the Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage tonight, June 6 through July 28, 2013

Fox Valley Repertory continues their 2013 theater series rockin' to the classic tunes of the 1960s with the fun summer musical, Why Do Fools Fall in Love?. Directed and Choreographed by Kyle Donahue of Geneva with Music Direction by Robert Deason, performances will take place at the Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage on June 6 through July 28, 2013 (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; box office 630-584-6342).

The James Downing Theatre will present as their second show of the 2012-13 season "Little Women the musical."

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to New York. Upcoming productions of 'See What I Wanna See' and 'Little Women,' a unique 'Joseph...,' four world premieres, including 'Under A Rainbow Flag,' plus a whole bunch of special cabaret evenings, the return of 'Best Musical!' at Stage 773, and world premiere choreography by Ann Reinking!

The showcase features the talents of Jack Benton, Trey Gerrald, Jessica Leach and Mary-Margaret Roberts. Their work with Florida Rep's Children's Theatre series was seen all season long in the Rep's three offerings for kids & families. On the Arcade Stage, Leach was seen last in Art of Murder, Gerrald and Roberts in Alone Together and Benton most recently appeared in Star Crossed Lovers, Florida Rep's collaboration with the Southwest Florida Symphony.

In an unprecedented revival, ZAP! is back for a second season in the Lunchbox Theatre Series, and is an electrifying play about electricity! Written by award-winning playwright, Eric Coble, ZAP! was commissioned specially by Florida Rep and Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC) in 2007, and will educate children of all ages about the many wonders of electricity, history, safety and conservation.

Alone Together tells the story of George and Helene Butler, and it unfolds hilariously as they send their third and final son off to college. Now that they're alone, they'll finally be able to live their dreams? Take up painting, exotic vacations or maybe even make love by the fire. But those plans are quickly interrupted as not one, but all three of their sons come home unannounced.

Missing Glass Slipper in the River District. Florida Repertory Theatre announced the January 31st opening of Cinderella Confidential in its popular Lunchbox Theatre Series.