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BWW Review: 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Capitol City Theatre

by Scott Rawson — September 23, 2017

As we enter the gymnasium at Kinikiwaunomac High School we are greeted with the pep band, all in t-shirts and hats sporting the Kinikiwaunomac Kinkajous.

Marya Grandy to Make Feinstein's/54 Below Solo Debut This Fall

by BWW News Desk — September 21, 2017

Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Marya Grandy: Live From Feinstein's/54 Below on Wednesday, October 18th, at 9:30pm.

BWW Feature: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Overture Center

by Angie Stanton — September 12, 2017

There's nothing better than a zany, laugh-out-loud theatre experience like THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.

Chicago's Jeff Awards Equity Nominations for 2016-2017 Productions Announced

by Alan Henry — August 23, 2017

Seven world premiere plays seen first by Chicago audiences were among those receiving nominations by The Jeff Awards.

Photo Flash: First Look at NUMBERS NERDS at NYMF

by BWW News Desk — July 20, 2017

he New York Musical Festival (NYMF) and CPA Theatricals present Numbers Nerds, the [almost] all-girl math challenge, with book by Laura Stratford, Music by David Kornfeld, lyrics by Alex Higgin-Houser, additional music by Dylan MarcAurele and original story by Larry Little.

EncoreMichigan Announces 2017 Wilde Awards Nominations

by BWW News Desk — July 18, 2017

Theater professionals from across Michigan will gather Aug.

BWW Review: TOMMY at MTH

by Alan Portner — June 11, 2017

Excellent production of a very complex piece of Musical Theater

Photo Flash: First Look at THE WHO'S TOMMY at MTH Theater

by BWW News Desk — June 8, 2017

The MTH Theater at Crown Center presents THE WHO'S TOMMY, its second MainStage musical of the season.

MTH Theater presents The Who's TOMMY

by A.A. Cristi — May 24, 2017

The MTH Theater at Crown Center is pleased to announce the cast of THE WHO'S TOMMY, its second MainStage musical of the season.

TV: Hail Hosanna! Watch Highlights from Paramount Theatre's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

by BroadwayWorld TV — April 26, 2017

What began as a 1970s rock opera concept album became a global stage phenomenon that captured seven Tony Award nominations and countless awards overseas in its 40-plus years.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, ONCE and More Set for the Paramount in 2017-18

by BWW News Desk — March 27, 2017

Aurora's Paramount Theatre, home to more than 33,000 subscribers for its Broadway Musical Series, continues its growth as one of the nation's preeminent regional theater powerhouses with today's announcement of four must-see, blockbuster musicals slated for its 2017-18 season: Million Dollar Quarte

TV: Watch Scenes from Paramount's Bold and Bloody SWEENEY TODD

by BroadwayWorld TV — February 14, 2017

bloody well everyone needs to strap themselves in for Paramount Theatre's bold new production of Sweeney Todd-The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Paramount Theatre to Bring Beauty to Sondheim's Dark Musical SWEENEY TODD

by BWW News Desk — February 11, 2017

Some, others, many and bloody well everyone need to strap themselves in for Paramount Theatre's bold new production of Sweeney Todd-The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Directors Scott Weinstein and Hannah Dawe and Music Director Jermaine Hill to Lead LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE

by A.A. Cristi — February 6, 2017

Directors Scott Weinstein and Hannah Dawe and Music Director Jermaine Hill will lead a Valentine's Day themed event, LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE: A concert benefiting Planned Parenthood, the Trevor Project and the Southern Poverty Law Center.

2016 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards Winners Announced - Patti LuPone, Ethan Slater, Alex Weisman and More!

by BWW Special Coverage — January 24, 2017

Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 75 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2016 Chicago winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winn

WAR PAINT Leads 2016 BWWChicago Equity Awards with Eight noms

by Misha Davenport — January 3, 2017

Paramount Theatre to Bring Beauty to Sondheim's Dark Musical SWEENEY TODD

by BWW News Desk — December 7, 2016

Some, others, many and bloody well everyone need to strap themselves in for Paramount Theatre's bold new production of Sweeney Todd-The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Photo Flash: Paramount Theatre Presents Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID

by A.A. Cristi — November 1, 2016

No matter your age, no matter your experience with the story, no matter if you believe in mermaids or not, you and your family will want to be front and center when the curtain goes up on the Paramount Theatre's magical new production of Disney's The Little Mermaid, November 23, 2016 through Janua

BWW Review: Paramount's MAMMA MIA! Happily Goes Again, Not Resisted

by Patrick O'Brien — September 19, 2016

The unquestioned immortality of Mamma Mia! took a hit last year when its Broadway run came to an end after playing fourteen years, two theatres and 5,773 performances.

Photo Flash: Aurora's MAMMA MIA - Production Photos!

by Liz Cearns — September 9, 2016

More than 60 million people in 40 countries on six different continents have reveled in Mamma Mia!, the iconic musical about love and friendship, of lost dreams and that last chance to make it right, all set to the music of ABBA, one of the most popular bands in the world.