Michael McBride News

 International sensation The Choir of Man has announced the extension of its Chicago production due to popular demand! The cast of Chicago area natives and all-star The Choir of Man veterans direct from the UK will now entertain audiences through July 14, 2024, at the Apollo Theate at 2550 N Lincoln Avenue in Chicago.

See first look video of the Chicago engagement of The Choir of Man, now playing at the Apollo Theatre. Check out the cast singing 'Some Nights' by Fun.! 

See first look video of the Chicago engagement of The Choir of Man, now playing at the Apollo Theatre. Check out the cast singing Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes! 

Celebrating its 50th anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards have revealed the recipients for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2023 season. Learn more about the full list of winners here!

The Joseph Jefferson Awards will honor arts philanthropists Michael and Mona Heath at the 50th Anniversary Non-Equity Awards celebration.

Music Theater Works officially opened its first production of its 2024 season, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The musical is now playing through March 31.  Check out photos from opening night here!

The semi-improvised, fourth-wall-breaking musical now receives a delightful production at Music Theater Works that's heavy on humor if occasionally light on heart. It runs through March 31 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.

Music Theater Works’ first production of its 2024 season, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is now playing through March 31. See photos from the production!

Local artists RJ Griffith and Kevin James Sievert join UK all-stars in the Chicago production of international smash-hit THE CHOIR OF MAN this spring. Performances begin March 27, 2024, at Chicago’s Apollo Theater.

At the milestone 50th Anniversary Joseph Jefferson Awards for Non-Equity Theater, more than 100 recognized artists and new emerging faces and voices will be honored. Learn more about the ceremony!

Music Theater Works has announced single tickets for its 2024 season of productions at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd. go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 12 p.m.

BroadwayWorld announces the upcoming production of HAMILTON at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. The show will feature an all-star cast and promises to be a must-see for theater lovers. Get all the details here.

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Niki Haris and Donna De Lory in “Niki + Donna: Songs and Stories”. Learn how to purchase tickets!

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Pam Goldberg in “Pam Goldberg’s 80th Birthday Spectacular!,” a celebration of the regional theater and occasional Broadway veteran.

Broadway star Felicia Finley premieres 'Backwoods to Broadway: Patsy & Fe, An Audacious Cabaret' at TheGreenRoom 42 in NYC.

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the Broadway luminaries Alysha Umphress and Jeff Blumenkrantz in a special evening on Saturday, January 20 at 7:00 PM.

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Broadway’s blonde bombshell, Felicia Finely, known for roles in the musicals The Wedding Singer, Mamma Mia!, and The Life, in the premiere of her new show, “Backwoods to Broadway: Patsy C. & Fe,'

Discover the brilliance of 'MEDEA, THE MUSICAL' as it arrives in NYC at THE GREEN ROOM 42. Catch this highly acclaimed West Coast smash hit for a limited engagement from January 12th to 15th.

THE GREEN ROOM 42 presents the return of Mamie Parris in 'SURRENDER: An Andrew Lloyd Webber Thrill Ride' for three encore shows.

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of Sirius XM Radio host and Broadway veteran John Hill with an encore performance of his original solo musical “Wellness Check in December.