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The family classic THE WIZARD OF OZ opens November 18th and runs through December 30th at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL.

The family classic THE WIZARD OF OZ opens November 18th and runs through December 30th at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL.

The family classic THE WIZARD OF OZ opens November 18th and runs through December 30th at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL.

The family classic THE WIZARD OF OZ opens November 18th and runs through December 30th at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL.

The family classic THE WIZARD OF OZ opens November 18th and runs through December 30th at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL.

Theatre Works, St. Kilda MAGNORMOS announces [title of show] return season The quirky musical about a quirky new musical is back!

Theatre Works, St. Kilda MAGNORMOS announces [title of show] return season The quirky musical about a quirky new musical is back!

Porchlight Music Theatre celebrates Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday and the opening of the new Mayne Stage and Act One Cafe with its 5th Annual 'Chicago Sings' event, Chicago Sings Sondheim, at the Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse Ave. at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 2010.

Porchlight Music Theatre celebrates Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday and the opening of the new Mayne Stage and Act One Cafe with its 5th Annual 'Chicago Sings' event, Chicago Sings Sondheim, at the Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse Ave. at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 2010.

Porchlight Music Theatre celebrates Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday and the opening of the new Mayne Stage and Act One Cafe with its 5th Annual 'Chicago Sings' event, Chicago Sings Sondheim, at the Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse Ave. at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 2010.

Kicking off their 2010 season, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, will close their epic production of the nostalgic and powerful portrait of life in turn of the century America, RAGTIME on May 23rd. The production is directed and choreographed by Rachel Rockwell, who received a Jeff Award nomination for her direction of last season's smash hit Miss Saigon. Quentin Earl Darrington will star as "Coalhouse Walker" (Broadway: RAGTIME, National Tours of THE COLOR PURPLE, RAGTIME and THE LION KING; and Regionally RAGTIME at Paper Mill Playhouse; ABYSSINIA at Goodspeed Opera House; A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at California Music Theatre, and DREAMGIRLS at Madame Walker Theatre; and Valisia Lekae (Broadway: RAGTIME, 110 IN THE SHADE, THE THREEPENNY OPERA; Off-Broadway: ALMOST HEAVEN; 1st National Tours of ALL SHOOK UP, MAMMA MIA) will star as "Sarah".

In 2004, two nobodies in New York decided to enter the inaugural New York Music Theatre Festival (NYMF). The problem was, they didn't have a musical. With a deadline set, three weeks later they entered [title of show], named after the first line in the festivals application form. [title of show] is a musical by two guys named Jeff and Hunter about a musical by two guys named Jeff and Hunter. Its very specificity gives [title of show] broad appeal, as it takes a thoroughly unique and comical look at the pleasures and perils of the artistic process. The story (within a story) follows the two writers, and their two best friends, as they make the journey from nobodies - to somebodies. Around the world.

Porchlight Music Theatre celebrates Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday and the opening of the new Mayne Stage and Act One Cafe with its 5th Annual 'Chicago Sings' event, Chicago Sings Sondheim, at the Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse Ave. at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 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. Jeff Awards, 'Yank!,' 'Oh Coward!,' 'Ragtime,' Mayne Stage, Barbra Streisand, more.....

In 2004, two nobodies in New York decided to enter the inaugural New York Music Theatre Festival (NYMF). The problem was, they didn't have a musical. With a deadline set, three weeks later they entered [title of show], named after the first line in the festivals application form. [title of show] is a musical by two guys named Jeff and Hunter about a musical by two guys named Jeff and Hunter. Its very specificity gives [title of show] broad appeal, as it takes a thoroughly unique and comical look at the pleasures and perils of the artistic process. The story (within a story) follows the two writers, and their two best friends, as they make the journey from nobodies - to somebodies. Around the world.

[title of show] is a musical about two guys named Jeff and Hunter by two nobodies named Jeff and Hunter.In 2004, the real Jeff and Hunter decided to enter the inaugural New York Music Theatre Festival (NYMF). The problem was, they didn't have a musical. With a deadline set, three weeks later they entered [title of show], named after the first line in the festival application form. Following its debut at NYMF, [title of show] enjoyed an acclaimed run at the Vineyard Theater Off-Broadway in 2006, and the release of an Original Cast Album that same year. They fulfilled their Broadway aspirations July 2008, where [title of show] ran for over 100 performances starring the writers themselves. The Magnormos season is the first production outside of the USA.

[title of show] is a musical about two guys named Jeff and Hunter by two nobodies named Jeff and Hunter.In 2004, the real Jeff and Hunter decided to enter the inaugural New York Music Theatre Festival (NYMF). The problem was, they didn't have a musical.

Kicking off their 2010 season, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, presents an epic production of the nostalgic and powerful portrait of life in turn of the century America, RAGTIME. Previewing March 18, opening March 24, and running through May 23, the riveting production will be directed and choreographed by Rachel Rockwell, who received a Jeff Award nomination for her direction of last season's smash hit Miss Saigon. Quentin Earl Darrington will star as "Coalhouse Walker" (Broadway: RAGTIME, National Tours of THE COLOR PURPLE, RAGTIME and THE LION KING; and Regionally RAGTIME at Paper Mill Playhouse; ABYSSINIA at Goodspeed Opera House; A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at California Music Theatre, and DREAMGIRLS at Madame Walker Theatre; and Valisia Lekae (Broadway: RAGTIME, 110 IN THE SHADE, THE THREEPENNY OPERA; Off-Broadway: ALMOST HEAVEN; 1st National Tours of ALL SHOOK UP, MAMMA MIA) will star as "Sarah".

In 2004, two nobodies in New York decided to enter the inaugural New York Music Theatre Festival (NYMF). The problem was, they didn't have a musical. With a deadline set, three weeks later they entered [title of show], named after the first line in the festivals application form. [title of show] is a musical by two guys named Jeff and Hunter about a musical by two guys named Jeff and Hunter. Its very specificity gives [title of show] broad appeal, as it takes a thoroughly unique and comical look at the pleasures and perils of the artistic process. The story (within a story) follows the two writers, and their two best friends, as they make the journey from nobodies - to somebodies. Around the world.

Quentin Earl Darrington, who recently starred as Coalhouse Walker Jr. in the Broadway revival of RAGTIME, will take to the stage in the same role at the Drury Lane Oakbrook Theater beginning March 18 and running through March 23.