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Tix Go On Sale 3/4 For The Spidey Project At The Peoples Improv Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 3, 2011


Tickets for The Spidey Project: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility, Justin Moran's guerrilla theater project to write, rehearse, and perform a fully-realized musical based on the character Spiderman in under 30 days with a budget of zero dollars, will be made available at 12:01am tonight, March 4, 2011.

Tickets Avalailable for THE SPIDEY PROJECT at Midnight Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 3, 2011


ickets for The Spidey Project: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility, Justin Moran's guerrilla theater project to write, rehearse, and perform a fully-realized musical based on the character Spiderman in under 30 days with a budget of zero dollars, will be made available at 12:01am tonight, March 4, 2011. Set to open one day before the $65 million Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, Moran's musical will be the first Spiderman musical to officially open in New York City.

Photo Coverage: THE 'OTHER' SPIDER-MAN Musical, THE SPIDEY PROJECT, in Rehearsal!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Mar 1, 2011


Veteran humorist and playwright, Justin Moran, launched 'Spiderman Smackdown', a guerilla theatre project to write, rehearse, and perform a fully realized musical based on the character Spiderman in under 30 days with a budget of $0. Set to open one day before the $65 Million Broadway musical 'Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark' on March 14 (assuming it's not delayed again), Moran's musical will be the first Spiderman Musical to officially open in New York City. Last night. BroadwayWorld was invited inside the rehearsal room for a first look at this new Spidey Project in development and brings you photo coverage below!

Marriott Theatre Presents HOW CAN YOU RUN ..., Thru 4/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 7, 2011


The hit children's musical HOW CAN YOU RUN WITH A SHELL ON YOUR BACK? runs March 3rd through May 22nd at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences; 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL. Inspired by four of Aesop's classic fables, 'Androcles and the Lion,' 'The Ant and the Grasshopper,' 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf,' and 'The Tortoise and the Hare,' HOW CAN YOU RUN WITH A SHELL ON YOUR BACK? rediscovers these fables through the eyes of today's youth. The production will be Directed by Dominic Missimi with Music Direction by Ryan Nelson.

Marriott Theatre Presents GUYS AND DOLLS, Previews 1/26/11
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2011


GUYS AND DOLLS, the Tony Award winning musical comedy that brings to life the fabled Broadway world of high rollers, loveable lowlifes, and Salvation Army soul savers and features one of the great musical scores in the history of American theatre by Frank Loesser, previews January 26, opens Sunday, February 6 at 5 p.m. and runs through March 27 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL.

Marriott Theatre Presents HOW CAN YOU RUN ..., 3/3-4/22
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 4, 2011


The hit children's musical HOW CAN YOU RUN WITH A SHELL ON YOUR BACK? runs March 3rd through May 22nd at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences; 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL. Inspired by four of Aesop's classic fables, 'Androcles and the Lion,' 'The Ant and the Grasshopper,' 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf,' and 'The Tortoise and the Hare,' HOW CAN YOU RUN WITH A SHELL ON YOUR BACK? rediscovers these fables through the eyes of today's youth. The production will be Directed by Dominic Missimi with Music Direction by Ryan Nelson.

Marriott Theatre Presents HOW CAN YOU RUN WITH A SHELL ON YOUR BACK?
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 3, 2011


The hit children's musical HOW CAN YOU RUN WITH A SHELL ON YOUR BACK? runs March 3rd through May 22nd at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences; 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL. Inspired by four of Aesop's classic fables, 'Androcles and the Lion,' 'The Ant and the Grasshopper,' 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf,' and 'The Tortoise and the Hare,' HOW CAN YOU RUN WITH A SHELL ON YOUR BACK? rediscovers these fables through the eyes of today's youth.

Photo Flash: Marriott Theatre's GUYS AND DOLLS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 1, 2011


GUYS AND DOLLS, the Tony Award winning musical comedy that brings to life the fabled Broadway world of high rollers, loveable lowlifes, and Salvation Army soul savers and features one of the great musical scores in the history of American theatre by Frank Loesser, previews January 26, opens Sunday, February 6 at 5 p.m. and runs through March 27 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL.

Marriott Theatre Presents HOW CAN YOU RUN WITH A SHELL ON YOUR BACK?
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 26, 2011


The hit children's musical HOW CAN YOU RUN WITH A SHELL ON YOUR BACK? runs March 3rd through May 22nd at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences; 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL. Inspired by four of Aesop's classic fables, 'Androcles and the Lion,' 'The Ant and the Grasshopper,' 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf,' and 'The Tortoise and the Hare,' HOW CAN YOU RUN WITH A SHELL ON YOUR BACK? rediscovers these fables through the eyes of today's youth.

Marriott Theatre Presents GUYS AND DOLLS, Previews 1/26/11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2011


GUYS AND DOLLS, the Tony Award winning musical comedy that brings to life the fabled Broadway world of high rollers, loveable lowlifes, and Salvation Army soul savers and features one of the great musical scores in the history of American theatre by Frank Loesser, previews January 26, opens Sunday, February 6 at 5 p.m. and runs through March 27 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL.

Marriott Theatre Presents GUYS AND DOLLS, Previews 1/26/11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2011


GUYS AND DOLLS, the Tony Award winning musical comedy that brings to life the fabled Broadway world of high rollers, loveable lowlifes, and Salvation Army soul savers and features one of the great musical scores in the history of American theatre by Frank Loesser, previews January 26, opens Sunday, February 6 at 5 p.m. and runs through March 27 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL.

Marriott Theatre Presents GUYS AND DOLLS, Previews 1/26/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 4, 2011


GUYS AND DOLLS, the Tony Award winning musical comedy that brings to life the fabled Broadway world of high rollers, loveable lowlifes, and Salvation Army soul savers and features one of the great musical scores in the history of American theatre by Frank Loesser, previews January 26, opens Sunday, February 6 at 5 p.m. and runs through March 27 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL.

Marriott Theatre Presents GUYS AND DOLLS, Previews 1/26/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 14, 2010


GUYS AND DOLLS, the Tony Award winning musical comedy that brings to life the fabled Broadway world of high rollers, loveable lowlifes, and Salvation Army soul savers and features one of the great musical scores in the history of American theatre by Frank Loesser, previews January 26, opens Sunday, February 6 at 5 p.m. and runs through March 27 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL.

Marriott Theatre Presents Mara Davi in A CHORUS LINE, Closes 10/31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2010


The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE leaps, turns and taps its way to center stage at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, previewing September 1, opening Sunday, September 12 at 5 p.m. and running through October 31.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for September 15th, 2010
by Paul W. Thompson - Sep 15, 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. Sondheim shows at Stage 773, 'Evening Primrose,' Northlight Theatre, 'Wicked,' the Actors' Equity Building, Marriott Theatre, more....

Marriott Theatre Announces 2011 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 13, 2010


The Marriott Theatre, Chicago's longest running musical theatre announces its 2011 season. The critically acclaimed theatre will present the high stakes musical comedy GUYS AND DOLLS, previewing January 26, opening February 2, running through March 27; the song and tap extravaganza 42nd STREET, previewing March 30, opening April 6, running through May 29; a new twist on the 60s hit parade SHOUT! previews June 15, opens June 22, runs through August 14; a world premiere musical FOR THE BOYS, based on the 1991 Fox film starring Bette Midler, previewing August 17, opening August 24, and running through October 16; and the "brand-new, old-fashioned" Irving Berlin musical treasure WHITE CHRISTMAS, previewing October 16, opening October 26, and running through January 1, 2012.

Photo Coverage: Opening Night Of A CHORUS LINE at Marriott Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 13, 2010


The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE leaps, turns and taps its way to center stage at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, previewing September 1, opening Sunday, September 12 at 5 p.m. and running through October 31.

Marriott Theatre Presents Mara Davi in A CHORUS LINE, 9/12
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2010


The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE leaps, turns and taps its way to center stage at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, previewing September 1, opening Sunday, September 12 at 5 p.m. and running through October 31.

Photo Flash: Marriott's A CHORUS LINE Releases Production Photos
by BWW Photo Special - Sep 7, 2010


The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE leaps, turns and taps its way to center stage at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, previewing September 1, opening Sunday, September 12 at 5 p.m. and running through October 31. A CHORUS LINE is directed by Mark Lococo and choreographed by Rachel Rockwell. The iconic musical stars Broadway veteran Mara Davi as Cassie, who starred in the Broadway revival. She has also been seen on Broadway in WHITE CHRISTMAS as Judy and in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE as Janet, and boasts multiple Off-Broadway and regional credits. A CHORUS LINE is the longest running American musical in Broadway history, and is conceived and originally choreographed and directed by Michael Bennett, featuring a book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban.

Marriott Theatre Presents A CHORUS LINE, Previews Begin 9/1
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2010


The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE leaps, turns and taps its way to center stage at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, previewing September 1, opening Sunday, September 12 at 5 p.m. and running through October 31.

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