HAMILTON: THE EXHIBITION Moves Up Closing Date in Chicago to 8/25
by Julie Musbach - Jul 29, 2019
HAMILTON: THE EXHIBITION will conclude its 5-month residency on August 25. Inspired by the revolutionary musical, HAMILTON: THE EXHIBITION takes visitors deeper into the life and times of founding father Alexander Hamilton, the American Revolution and the creation of the United States of America. HAMILTON: THE EXHIBITION opened in Chicago on Northerly Island on April 27 and had previously been set to close on September 8.
Global Roundup 5/17 - David Bowie's LAZARUS, HELLO DOLLY!, FLAMINGO KID and More!
by BWW Special - May 17, 2019
BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature HUGH JACKMAN, 1776 on Broadway, AUGUST RUSH, and More!
HAMILTON Announces Chicago Closing Date
by Alan Henry - May 16, 2019
The musical HAMILTON will conclude its more than three (3) year run in Chicago at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.) on January 5, 2020, it has been announced by producer Jeffrey Seller. Chicago was the first city outside New York where HAMILTON opened; the production began performances on September 27, 2016 at what was then The PrivateBank Theatre.
THE COLOR PURPLE to Play Chicago's Oriental Theatre Next Summer
by BWW
News Desk - Jul 17, 2018
Broadway In Chicago has announced that direct from Broadway, THE COLOR PURPLE, the Tony Award-winning revival of the truly remarkable musical adapted from Alice Walker's best-selling novel and directed by Tony winner John Doyle (Sweeney Todd and The Color Purple), will play Broadway In Chicago's Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph) for a limited two-week engagement next summer July 17 - 29, 2018.
Desi Oakley to Star in WAITRESS on Tour in Chicago This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2018
Broadway In Chicago has announced full casting for the upcoming National Touring Production of WAITRESS, the new Broadway musical from Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles inspired by Adrienne Shelley's 2007 motion picture. WAITRESS will play the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph) for a limited three-week engagement July 3 - 22, 2018.
VIDEO: Get a Look Behind the Scenes of HAMILTON London's Epic #Ham4Ham Mashup
by Stephi Wild - Dec 26, 2017
Lin-Manuel Miranda recently joined the West End cast of Hamilton for a special digital #Ham4Ham video in honor of tonight's opening. Now, the cast and crew have released a special behind the scenes video, showing the making of this epic #Ham4Ham mashup. Check out the behind the scenes video here!
Lin-Manuel Miranda Hopes to Play HAMILTON in London, But Not in 2018
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2017
Hamilton opened its West End production last night and fans are already buzzing about whether or not the show's creator and original star, Lin-Manuel Miranda, plans to join the cast. According to BBC, Miranda said that he would like to come back to the role but it won't be until 2019 at the earliest.
HAMILTON West End Begins Fight Against Ticket Resales
by Julie Musbach - Dec 10, 2017
Ticket resales are the bane of every big name show and have gone to incredible price heights ever since HAMILTON hit Broadway. Now, the West End company is fighting the same fight. According to The Guardian, prices are currently peaking at 6,000. In an effort to combat this, the production is warning ticket buyers that they may be turned away if they present a resold ticket.
Photo Flash: Non-Stop! HAMILTON Brings the Revolution to London
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2017
HAMILTON re-opens the newly rebuilt and restored Victoria Palace Theatre with previews beginning tonight (6 December 2017) with the official opening night taking place on 21 December 2017. HAMILTON is currently booking to 30 June 2018.
Tickets on Sale This Friday for WICKED's Winter Run in Chicago
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 6, 2017
Broadway In Chicago and WICKED have announced that individual tickets for the return of WICKED will go on sale on Friday, August 18, 2017. WICKED will fly back to the Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph) during the holiday season for a limited seven-week engagement December 6, 2017 - January 21, 2018.
WICKED Will Fly Back to the Windy City Next Holiday Season
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 6, 2017
Broadway In Chicago has announced that WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster and Chicago's most popular musical, will return to Chicago's Oriental Theatre (24 W Randolph) during the holiday season for a limited seven-week engagement Dec. 6, 2017- Jan. 21, 2018.
HAMILTON West End Announces Lottery Details
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2017
Producers Jeffrey Seller and Cameron Mackintosh today confirm plans for the HAMILTON West End 10 daily Lottery which will open on Monday 4 December 2017 for the show's first performance on Wednesday 6 December 2017.