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Carey Anderson Returns to Avenue Q; Matinees Added for Thanksgiving
by Robert Diamond - Nov 21, 2008


Actress Carey Anderson, best known as Sophie in MAMMA MIA, returns to the Broadway cast of AVENUE Q as the Tony Award-winning musical's beloved puppet characters Kate Monster and Lucy, beginning Monday, November 24 at 8PM at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street).

Steppenwolf Presents Free TRIBUTE TO STUDS TERKEL - Monday, November 17
by Robert Diamond - Nov 11, 2008


Steppenwolf Theatre Company will pay tribute to late literary legend Studs Terkel with a free staged reading with music of Will the Circle Be Unbroken?, adapted by Derek Goldman from Terkel's book Will the Circle Be Unbroken?

Behind the Scenes of The Snow Queen 12/4
by Steve Leary - Nov 10, 2008


Victory Gardens Theater is offering two chances to go behind-the-scenes of The Snow Queen, the company¹s smash hit holiday musical, sledding back into town for her third go-around as Chicago's #1 alternative to traditional holiday fare.

Photo Coverage: NYMF Honors Goodman at 5th Anniv. Gala
by Linda Lenzi - Nov 3, 2008


The New York Musical Theater Festival honored producer Robyn Goodman at its Fifth Anniversary Season Awards Gala on Sunday, November 2nd at The Hudson Theatre.

The Snow Queen Returns Nov 28-Dec 28
by Steve Leary - Oct 30, 2008


Hold on tight, because Victory Gardens Theater's smash hit winter musical The Snow Queen - conceived by Chicago folk music legend Michael Smith, Tony Award-winning director Frank Galati, and master puppeteer Blair Thomas & Co - is sledding back into town for her third season as Chicago's #1 alternative to traditional holiday fare.

A Showcase of New Musicals and Composers: Victory Gardens
by Steve Leary - Oct 25, 2008


Come enjoy a special evening featuring emerging composers and excerpts of new musicals presented by Chicago theater companies this season, including Annoyance Productions, Bare Boned Theatre, Bohemian Ensemble Theatre, Theatre Building Chicago Musical Theater Workshop, a special first look at American Theater Company's Yeast Nation, Victory Gardens' own The Snow Queen, and more.

Musicals Tonight! Presents AT THIS PERFORMANCE 10/20
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2008


Musicals Tonight! continues its ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys and Understudies with its next edition of At This Performance… to be held on Monday, October 20th at New York's McGinn/Cazale Theatre. The evening celebrates the popular concert series' 5th Anniversary.

Musicals Tonight! Presents AT THIS PERFORMANCE 10/20
by Reynard Loki - Oct 14, 2008


Musicals Tonight! continues its ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys and Understudies with its next edition of At This Performance… to be held on Monday, October 20th at New York's McGinn/Cazale Theatre. The evening celebrates the popular concert series' 5th Anniversary.

TV: Christy Carlson Romano Joins 'Avenue Q'
by Eddie Varley - Oct 3, 2008


Christy Carlson Romano, the popular actress and recording artist who starred on Broadway in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and received an Emmy-nomination for her performance as the title character on the Disney Channel's popular animated series 'Kim Possible' -- joined the Broadway cast of the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q on Monday September 29th. BWW TV was there to celebrate her return to Broadway!

Photo Coverage: Christy Carlson Romano joins 'Avenue Q'!
by Pablo Pimienta - Sep 30, 2008


Christy Carlson Romano -- the popular actress and recording artist who starred on Broadway in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and received an Emmy-nomination for her performance on the Disney Channel's 'Kim Possible' -- joined the Broadway cast of the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q last night, Monday September 29th. BroadwayWorld.com was there to celebrate her return to Broadway!

Christy Carlson Romano Joins 'Avenue Q' Tonight, 9/29
by Eddie Varley - Sep 29, 2008


Christy Carlson Romano -- the popular actress and recording artist who starred on Broadway in BEAUTY AND THE BEST and received an Emmy-nomination for her performance as the title character on the Disney Channel's popular animated series 'Kim Possible' -- joins the Broadway cast of the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q for eight weeks starting tonight September 29 and continuing until November 23 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street).

Photo Flash: Christy Carlson Romano Joins 'Avenue Q'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 26, 2008


Christy Carlson Romano -- the popular actress and recording artist who starred on Broadway in BEAUTY AND THE BEST and received an Emmy-nomination for her performance as the title character on the Disney Channel's popular animated series 'Kim Possible' -- will join the Broadway cast of the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q for eight weeks from September 29 to November 23 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street).

Victory Gardens Hosts Free Season Previews on Sept 14th
by Steve Leary - Sep 6, 2008


Victory Gardens Theater, Chicago's #1 presenter of new plays, will host two 2008-09 Season Preview events - Sunday, September 14 at 11 am, and Wednesday, September 24 at 6 pm - to give prospective new audiences an exclusive sneak peek at all six productions that make up the company's upcoming subscription season.

Photo Coverage: Avenue Q Celebrates Fifth Birthday
by Peter James Zielinski - Aug 4, 2008


The Tony Award winning musical AVENUE Q celebrated its 5th birthday on Broadway on July 31, 2008. Broadway World's cameras were on hand as the cast and crew celebrated in style.

Carey Anderson Joins Cast Of Avenue Q 7/8
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2008


Actress Carey Anderson, who recently appeared on Broadway in MAMMA MIA, joins the cast of AVENUE Q as the Tony Award-winning musical's beloved puppet characters Kate Monster and Lucy, beginning Tuesday, July 8 at 8PM at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street).

Carey Anderson Joins Cast Of Avenue Q 7/8
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2008


Actress Carey Anderson, who recently appeared on Broadway in MAMMA MIA, joins the cast of AVENUE Q as the Tony Award-winning musical's beloved puppet characters Kate Monster and Lucy, beginning Tuesday, July 8 at 8PM at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street).

Smith, Stiles, and Cameron Head to After Party
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2008


Friday, June 20th THE AFTER PARTY is thrilled to welcome Avenue Q's HOWIE MICHAEL SMITH & SARAH STILES plus Wicked's BEN CAMERON.

Victory Gardens Theater 2008/09 Season
by Chicago News Desk - May 1, 2008


Musical's Tonight! Announces Understudies For Performance
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2008


Musicals Tonight!continues its ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys and Understudies with its next edition of At This Performance…™ to be held on Sunday, April 6th and Monday, April 7th at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre, 2162 Broadway, (above the Promenade Theatre- Broadway at 76th Street), 3rd Floor at 8 PM.

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