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Video: Watch the Trailer for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2023


Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Beauty and the Beast at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Watch the trailer to experience the magic, enchantment, and spectacle that awaits in this beloved tale. Don't miss out on this extraordinary theatrical event - book your tickets now!

Photos: First Look At BEAUTY AND THE BEAST At Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2023


Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents a 75-minute family musical production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, directed and choreographed by Amber Mak. Dazzling production numbers, including the title song and the showstopping 'Be Our Guest,' fill the Courtyard Theater, introducing young audiences to the magic of live theater. See first look photos of the production!

Cast Set for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2023


Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the upcoming 75-minute family musical production Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, directed and choreographed by Amber Mak.

Review: DAMN YANKEES at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Apr 20, 2023


The new production at Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire is Damn Yankees, a truly classic old time big Broadway musical. With a book by George Abbott (died at age 107) and Douglass Wallop and one of the great scores by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross (died at the young age of 29), this has always been an underrated musical.

Photos: First Look At The Cast Of DAMN YANKEES At The Marriott Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2023


Springtime brings Broadway’s home run hit musical, DAMN YANKEES, to the Marriott Theatre, opening April 19. See photos of the production!

Broadway's Home Run Hit Musical, DAMN YANKEES, Debuts At The Marriott Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2023


Springtime brings Broadway's home run hit musical, DAMN YANKEES, to the Marriott Theatre, previewing Wednesday, April 12, opening April 19 at 7:30 p.m. and closing June 4, 2023.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Open at Paramount Theatre in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2022


The Sound of Music, one of the most beloved musicals of all time, has enchanted audiences for more than 50 years. This holiday season, Chicago audiences can experience this unforgettable Rodgers and Hammerstein classic for the first time, or all over again, at downtown Aurora’s Paramount Theatre. Previews start November 9, 2022.

Photos & Video: First Look at PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Mercury Theater Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2022


Priscilla opened last night at Mercury Theater Chicago and plays through September 11, 2022. Get a first look at photos and video below!

Mercury Theater Chicago Announces Cast For PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2022


Mercury Theater Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter, Managing Director Kristi J. Martens and Executive Producers Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon announce the cast and creative team for the much-anticipated production of the summer, Priscilla Queen of the Desert. The musical features a book by Stephan Elliot and Allan Scott and is based on the film “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” by Stephan Elliot. 

Paramount Theatre to Present GROUNDHOG DAY: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2021


Set your alarm to see Groundhog Day: The Musical, based on the classic Bill Murray film comedy, because the forecast calls for Paramount Artistic Director Jim Corti to direct another signature blockbuster musical comedy.

Cast Announced for Live Online Reading Of THE LAST SUNDAY IN JUNE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2020


Jonathan Tolins' look at gay life in the 1990s - THE LAST SUNDAY IN JUNE a?" will be performed via Zoom by a cast of socially-distanced actors on the actual last Sunday of June 2020 a?" the day on which Chicago's Pride Parade was set to take place before its cancellation due to the city and state's COVID-19 restrictions prohibiting large gatherings. Michael Rashid, an ensemble member of Hell in a Handbag, will direct.

Review: Brilliant Performances Cannot Save a Stale WORKING
by Misha Davenport - Dec 19, 2019


Acting and singing dazzle in an otherwise stale and dated WORKING.

Cast and Crew Announced for WORKING
by Julie Musbach - Oct 24, 2019


Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's second musical of the 2019-20 season will be WORKING, based on Stud Terkel's landmark book in which he interviewed Chicagoans about their feelings toward their jobs.

The Hit Musical, MIRACLE Announces Final Weeks And Receives Jeff Awards Nomination
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2019


The hit Chicago musical set against the backdrop of the Chicago Cubs 2016 championship season, MIRACLE, is announcing its final weeks, closing on Sunday, September 29. In its successful five month run, the musical was seen by over 30,000 people including Chicago Cubs players David Ross, Willson Contreras, Kerry Wood, Ryan Dempster and Ryne Sandberg, as well as numerous local celebrities including Jim Belushi, Allison Victoria of HGTV, Wayne Messmer, Tom Ricketts, Tom Dreesen and many more who lauded the production. Today, William Marovitz and Arny Granat, co-producers of the production, are thrilled to announce that MIRACLE has been nominated for a 2019 Equity Jeff Award in the a?oeNew Work- Musicala?? category. Now playing at the Royal George Theatre, 1641 North Halsted, MIRACLE is providing Chicago Cubs fans and theatregoers a final opportunity to relive the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series win.

MIRACLE The Hit Musical Extended Through September 29
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2019


In honor of the 108 years it took the Chicago Cubs to win the World Series, MIRACLE, the hit Chicago musical set against the backdrop of the Chicago Cubs 2016 championship season, is thrilled to celebrate its 108th performance on Friday, August 30th with a special event at the Royal George Theatre (1641 N. Halsted) beginning at 7:15 p.m. The scheduled performance of the production will follow at 8 p.m.

MIRACLE Enters Final Weeks �" Now Through September 1
by Julie Musbach - Jul 22, 2019


MIRACLE, the hit Chicago musical set against the backdrop of the Chicago Cubs 2016 championship season, is announcing final weeks of the production, now through September 1. Now playing at the Royal George Theatre, 1641 North Halsted, MIRACLE is providing theatregoers of all ages the opportunity to relive the most iconic moment in Chicago Cubs history, its 2016 World Series win.

Photo Flash: Notable Guests Step Up To The Plate At Cubs- Inspired Musical MIRACLE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2019


A Miracle is coming to Chicago. Inspired by Chicago's beloved 2016 World Series Champions the Chicago Cubs, MIRACLE, makes its highly-anticipated World Premiere at the Royal George Theatre (1641 N Halsted St).

Photo Flash: First Look At The World Premiere of MIRACLE
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2019


A Miracle is coming to Chicago. Inspired by Chicago's beloved 2016 World Series Champions the Chicago Cubs, MIRACLE, makes its highly-anticipated World Premiere at the Royal George Theatre (1641 N Halsted St) with previews May 8 and a press opening on Friday, May 17 at 8 p.m.

Cubs-Inspired Musical MIRACLE Announces Casting Ahead Of World Premiere In Chicago This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2019


A Miracle is coming to Chicago. Inspired by Chicago's beloved 2016 World Series Champions the Chicago Cubs, MIRACLE, makes its highly-anticipated World Premiere at the Royal George Theatre (1641 N Halsted St) with previews May 8.

Photo Flash: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: THE MUSICAL Opens at TATC
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2018


Director Linda Fortunato has cast Neil Friedman as Kris Kringle, Stella Rose Hoyt as Susan, Courtney Jones as Doris and Christopher Kale Jones as Fred for Theatre at the Center's Miracle On 34th Street: The Musical. Previews began November 15 with Opening Night on November 18 and a continued run through December 23. This production is sponsored in part by American Community Bank.

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