Andre De Shields Set for WOZ: A ROCK CABARET at Victory Gardens Theatre in July
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 14, 2016
After selling out shows across Chicago, 'WOZ: A Rock Cabaret,' is back by popular demand for five performances only from July 14 - 17, 2016 at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Joining the original cast as the Wizard is Tony Award-nominated actor Andre De Shields, Broadway's original 'The Wiz' (1975). Inspired by the beloved film The Wizard of Oz, these Ozians will follow the yellow brick road to the tune of iconic rock anthems from the '80s and '90s. It's like your favorite radio station but better... because it has witches and munchkins!
Cast Announced for Black Button Eyes' AMOUR at Athenaeum Theatre
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 9, 2016
?Black Button Eyes Productions is pleased to present the Chicago premiere of the Tony Award-nominated musical AMOUR, with music by Michel Legrand, directed by Ed Rutherford, music direction by Nick Sula and choreography by Derek Van Barham. AMOUR will play September 2 - October 8, 2016 at The Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave., in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at amourchicago.com or by calling (773) 935-6875. The press opening is Saturday, September 3 at 7:30 pm.
Porchlight Music Theatre's Final Installment of NEW FACES SING BROADWAY Set for 6/7
by Tyler Peterson
- May 2, 2016
? Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to announce the final 2015 - 16 installment of Chicago's hit new musical revue series, New Faces Sing Broadway. This edition, conceived and directed by Michael Weber and Chris Carter with music direction by Nick Sula, hosted by James Earl Jones II and featuring a cast of Chicago's hottest emerging artists, takes a journey through the best of Broadway's 1949 musical season via rare multi-media visuals, songs, trivia games and sing alongs in New Faces Sing Broadway 1949, Tuesday, June 7 at 8 p.m. at Uptown Underground, 4707 N Broadway. Tickets are $22, with no drink minimum and are available at porchlightmusictheatre.org or by calling 773.777.9884.
Photo Flash: Porchlight Revisits... APPLAUSE Celebrates Opening Night
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 2, 2016
Porchlight Music Theatre presents the second production in the third smash season of Chicago's 'lost' musicals in staged concert series, PORCHLIGHT REVISTS...APPLAUSE, featuring book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, music by Charles Strouseand lyrics by Lee Adams, with direction and choreography by Porchlight Artistic Associate Christopher Pazdernik, music direction by Nick Sula. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!
Heidi Kettenring Makes Porchlight Music Theatre Debut in 'APPLAUSE' Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 1, 2016
Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber have announced the second production in the third smash season of Chicago's 'lost' musicals in staged concert series, PORCHLIGHT REVISTS...APPLAUSE, featuring book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Lee Adams, with direction and choreography by Porchlight Artistic Associate Christopher Pazdernik, music direction by Nick Sula.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at 'SAY YOU LOVE ME: Fleetwood Mac Turns 40' at Davenport's
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 25, 2016
After several sell-out performances, Chicago's hit concert SAY YOU LOVE ME: Fleetwood Mac Turns 40 is back with old favorites and new songs, playing one night only on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret, 1383 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Scroll down for a first look at the show!
Heidi Kettenring to Make Porchlight Music Theatre Debut in 'APPLAUSE'
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 11, 2016
Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber have announced the second production in the third smash season of Chicago's "lost" musicals in staged concert series, PORCHLIGHT REVISTS...APPLAUSE, featuring book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Lee Adams, with direction and choreography by Porchlight Artistic Associate Christopher Pazdernik, music direction by Nick Sula.
The Boys In Briefs to Make Debut at Uptown Underground
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 15, 2015
The new singing quartet from Pride Films and Plays - The Boys In Briefs - debuts at Uptown Underground on January 26 with The Boys in Briefs: At the Beach! This upbeat evening of summertime music will be a perfect antidote to your winter doldrums. The cast features Emmy Award-winner Scott Gryder, Jeff Award-winner Donterrio Johnson, and the stars of PFP's The Boy >From Oz, Chris Logan and Luke Meierdiercks.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 9th, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson
- Dec 9, 2015
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Details on the arrivals of 'Hamilton' and 'If/Then,' and Bill Pullinsi's and Michael Flatley's retirements mark the end of two eraa. 'Far From Heaven' and 'Heathers' will premiere locally, and 'Bel Canto' bows at the Lyric Opera. 'Daddy Long Legs' streams, 'Option Up!' debuts new works, and voting for the BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards heats up!
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for October 14th, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson
- Oct 14, 2015
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 Awards are taking submissions! Plus there's a CST cast album, a new 'Gypsy,' 'Show Boat' on TV, and the 'My Fair Lady' film in theaters. Davenport's has interesting shows, a new project gives us an unknown musical, CCT premieres one, Cult Camp stages an obscure one, and Broadway In Chicago announces its 2016 subscription series!
Uptown Underground Sets October Lineup
by Tyler Peterson
- Sep 4, 2015
Chicago's only entertainment venue dedicated to 'Retrotainment', Uptown Underground, scares up Halloween fun during the month of October. Located under 4707 N. Broadway, Uptown Underground specializes in burlesque, comedy, magic, circus, variety and other forms of Retrotainment in a speakeasy style bar venue. Uptown Underground proudly features entertainment from companies like The Kiss Kiss Cabaret,Chicago Magic Lounge, Acrobatica Infiniti, The Cabaret Project, Boy Toy's Pocket Cabaret, Pervesk Burlesque, Muffy Fishbasket's Drag Nights and many others. For the month of October, each night features Halloween-themed offerings from the spooky to the spectacular, sexy to surprising. Uptown Underground is also concocting unique drinks using local 'spirits'. Nightly cover charge ranges from $5 to $40 and includes the full evening of entertainment. Doors typically open at 7:30 p.m. with performances beginning at 8 p.m. Uptown Underground is a 21 and over venue, minors are permitted with parental accompaniment. For advanced tickets or information visit www.UptownUndergroud.net.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for August 5th, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson
- Aug 5, 2015
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Tours of 'Persuasion,' 'Pippin' and '42nd Street,' dueling productions of 'American Idiot,' Michael Kingston and Jane Lynch solo out, 'Bette' adds a date, Theo Ubique announced 'Blood Brothers,' Porchlight sets the season, and 'The Wiz Live!' gets movin' down the road!
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 13th, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson
- May 14, 2015
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Ring Of Fire' and 'Big Fish' bring us a taste of the heartland, 'Beaches' hopes to follow 'Amazing Grace' on the journey from here to New York, and Gorilla Tango and MCL Chicago open new improv-based musicals. Plus the return of 'WOZ,' Stephen Sondheim honored by the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus, and Tommy Tune to be feted by the Chicago Human Rhythm Project! Plus Waa-Mu honors Bernie.
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