Sky Seals News

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Welcome to the '60s, with 'How To Succeed,' 'Motown,' 'Cabaret' and 'Hair,' plus tributes to Jack Lemmon and the Carpenters, the upcoming 'Jersey Boys' film, 'Option Up!,' that one-night 'Parade' concert and the BroadwayWorld Chicago Tony Award Viewing Party!

ATC's production of HAIR, directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli with musical direction by Austin Cook runs through June 29 at ATC, 1909 W Byron Ave, Chicago. Check out a first look below!

American Theater Company concludes the 2013-2014 Season with Hair, music & lyrics by James Rado & Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot. Hair will be directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli with Music Direction by Austin Cook, and will run tonight, May 6 - June 29, 2014 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago, IL.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Hold onto your hats! Shows beginning in late April include 'Avenue Q,' 'Ragtime,' 'Juno,' 'Hey! Dancin'! Hey! Musical!,' 'How To Succeed...,' 'Hair,' 'The Sound Of Music,' 'Motown' and 'The Wizard Of Oz!' AMAZING! Plus news from The Second City, the Goodman, that JCS arena tour, a 2015 'Little Shop' and the return of the Mormons! Whew!

American Theater Company concludes the 2013-2014 Season with Hair, music & lyrics by James Rado & Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot. Hair will be directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli with Music Direction by Austin Cook, and will run May 6 - June 29, 2014 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago, IL. Press opening is Monday, May 5, at 7:00 pm.

On Wednesday, September 25th at 11:30 pm, WRITER'S BLOCK is back at 54 Below (254 West 54th Street). Hosted by Joe Iconis (The Black Suits at Center Theatre Group, Joe Iconis and Family at 54 Below), WRITERS BLOCK features fresh, new work by some of the New York's most talented up-and-coming songwriters of contemporary musical theatre and beyond. The September 25th event features new work by Broadway veteran Annie Golden (Hair, Assassins, Orange is the New Black), Mighty Kate (Kate Pfaffl from War Horse - Broadway), Eli Bolin (Volleygirls, Sesame Street, Found), and more. Want to perform your own original work at 54 Below? Join us on Wednesday for the chance to sign up for one of the open-mic slots!

The FREE 'Winks' reading series concludes with REBORNING by Zayd Dohrn, with opening act Kelley Swindall, tonight July 9th, 2013.

The FREE 'Winks' reading series concludes with REBORNING by Zayd Dohrn, with opening act Kelley Swindall, on July 9th, 2013.

Previews for FLIRTATION, the third play in Marvell Rep's 'Desire and Delusion' winter repertory project, begin tonight at TBG Theatre. The romantic drama by Arthur Schnitzler - the same source material that inspired Max Ophuls' film version, LIEBELEI, which screens at Film Forum in early March - is part of Marvell Rep's three-show repertory exploring the themes of 'desire and delusion' in fin de siecle Vienna. FLIRTATION runs in repertory with NIGHT GAMES, a world premiere based on a Schnitzler novella, and SECRETS, a play about the relationship between Jung and Freud, who called Schnitzler his 'psychic twin,' through March 17. The official opening is Monday, February 25, at 8 p.m. Lenny Leibowitz, Marvell Rep's artistic director, directed the production using the translation by Carl R. Mueller.

The Drama Desk nominated MARVELL REP will present its Winter 2013 Repertory Project, Desire & Delusion: 3 plays in repertory, from February 8 - March 17, at TBG Theatre, 312 West 36th Street. The project will feature the company's first World Premiere, NIGHT GAMES, a new play written & directed by MARVELL REP Artistic Director, Lenny Leibowitz (February 8-March 6), adapted from the novella Spiel im Morgengrauen, by Arthur Schnitzler. NIGHT GAMES will be followed (in repertory) by SECRETS, The Untold Story of Sigmund Freud & Carl Jung, an original play written & directed by Ken Wydro (February 11-March 10) & FLIRTATION written by Arthur Schnitzler& also directed by Lenny Leibowitz (February 19 - March 17, 2013).

Wide Eyed's 'Winks' reading series continues tonight, January 8 with Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, directed by Stephanie Johnson. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are free, but space is limited. All performances take place at The Underground Lounge, 955 West End Avenue @ 107th St, New York, NY.

Wide Eyed's 'Winks' reading series continues on January 8 with Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, directed by Stephanie Johnson. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are free, but space is limited. All performances take place at The Underground Lounge, 955 West End Avenue @ 107th St, New York, NY.

Wide Eyed Productions presents ANIMALS by Sam Byron, directed by Kristin Skye Hoffmann, as part of the FringeNYC Festival 2012 at The Kraine Theatre, 85 E. 4th Street.

Wide Eyed Productions presents ANIMALS by Sam Byron, directed by Kristin Skye Hoffmann, as part of the FringeNYC Festival 2012 at The Kraine Theatre, 85 E. 4th Street. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!

Wide Eyed Productions presents ANIMALS by Sam Byron, directed by Kristin Skye Hoffmann, as part of the FringeNYC Festival 2012 at The Kraine Theatre, 85 E. 4th Street.

Rockers Anonymous returned to The Underground Lounge on June 25 for its fifth installment entitled Rockers Anonymous: Who's Bad. This tribute to Michael Jackson featured Jackson's famous hits as performed by the Rockers Anonymous band, Stirfry Massacre, and also featured the best up and coming rock and pop talent from the New York Musical Theatre scene. Check out photos from the concert below!

Rockers Anonymous returns to The Underground Lounge tonight, June 25 for its fifth installment entitled Rockers Anonymous: Who's Bad. This tribute to Michael Jackson will feature Jackson's famous hits as performed by the Rockers Anonymous band, Stirfry Massacre, and will also feature the best up and coming rock and pop talent from the New York Musical Theatre scene.

Rockers Anonymous returns to The Underground Lounge on June 25 for its fifth installment entitled Rockers Anonymous: Who's Bad. This tribute to Michael Jackson will feature Jackson's famous hits as performed by the Rockers Anonymous band, Stirfry Massacre, and will also feature the best up and coming rock and pop talent from the New York Musical Theatre scene.