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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Interview with “THE COLOR PURPLE” Star FANTASIA BARRINO by Michael J. Roberts

Fantasia Barrino won “American Idol” in May 2004 and has gone on to release two [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:48PM
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Interview with Playwright DAVID ALEX by Michael J. Roberts

Playwright DAVID ALEX returns to Showbiz Chicago to discuss his critically acclaimed play “N” which [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:07PM
Monday, August 14, 2023

Marriott Theatre’s GYPSY Begins Previews August 23 by Michael J. Roberts

The mother of all musicals, GYPSY, arrives at the Marriott Theatre this August, previewing Wednesday, August 23, opening August 30 [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:13PM

BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL & SUTTON FOSTER To Perform at Paramount Theatre’s Gala Oct. 20 by Michael J. Roberts

Two of Broadway’s biggest stars, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Sutton Foster, will bring their incredible [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:13PM

BROADWAY IN CHICAGO Free Summer Concert August 14 at Pritzker Pavilion by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that its free SUMMER CONCERT will return to [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:13PM

Broadway In Chicago Announces Individual Tix For A WONDERFUL WORLD Pre-Broadway Tour Now On Sale by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that individual tickets for A Wonderful World, A New [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:07AM
Wednesday, June 8, 2022

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Has Evolved From Blasphemous To Beloved by Michael J. Roberts

Highly Recommended As the electrifying 50th Anniversary Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar opened to a [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:48PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022

‘CATS’ Is Reborn Thanks To Exceptional Ensemble by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: Michael J. Roberts It has been 41 years since Andrew Lloyd Webber’s juggernaut [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 08:12PM
Sunday, February 27, 2022

Disney’s FROZEN Proves The Power of Sisterhood by Michael J. Roberts

Highly Recommended To dismiss the recently relaunched national tour of Disney’s Frozen as just another [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:03AM
Monday, December 6, 2021

Interview with THE PROM Playwright & Lyricist CHAD BEGUELIN by Michael J. Roberts

Playwright and lyricist CHAD BEGUELIN discusses his amazing career and the process of getting a show to Broadway.  Chad’s latest musical The Prom was a [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:18PM
Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Interview With Cirque du Soleil’s EVAN TOMLINSON WEINTRAUB by Michael J. Roberts

Acrobat Evan Tomlinson Weintraub discusses the return of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Twas the Night Before…to [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:42AM
Saturday, November 6, 2021

National Touring Company of TOOTSIE Reawakens Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Highly Recommended After more than eighteen months of a pandemic induced shutdown, theatres throughout the [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:32AM
Friday, August 6, 2021

MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER Announces Matt Leibham as Chief Financial Officer by Michael J. Roberts

Artistic Director Mark Clements and Executive Director Chad Bauman are thrilled to welcome Matt Leibham as the [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:36PM
Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Showbiz Chicago Podcast With Teatro Zinzanni’s CUNIO by Michael J. Roberts

Cunio discusses returning to Chicago to join the company of Teatro ZinZanni which reopens on [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 08:54PM
Sunday, June 20, 2021

Interview with Teatro Zinzanni’s CUNIO by Michael J. Roberts

Cunio discusses returning to Chicago to join the company of Teatro ZinZanni which reopens on [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:54PM
Thursday, April 23, 2020

Interview with Donnelley Foundation’s Ellen Placey Wadey by Michael J. Roberts

Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation Arts & Collections Senior Program Officer, Ellen Placey Wadey discusses [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:32PM
Thursday, March 26, 2020

Paramount Theatre Announces Launch of Connection: A Social Media Concert Series by Michael J. Roberts

Paramount Theatre announced today the launch of Connection: A Social Media Concert Series, an all-new [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:32PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! In Studio Interview With Stage & Television Legend HAL LINDEN by Michael J. Roberts

Stage and screen legend HAL LINDEN joins me at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood to [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:32AM
Friday, March 20, 2020

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Postpones All Events Through April 30, 2020 by Michael J. Roberts

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra is postponing all events through April 30, 2020. The Orlando Philharmonic [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 08:12PM
Friday, March 13, 2020

Goodman Theatre Suspends Performances Beginning Friday, March 13 To Mitigate COVID-19 Spread by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Chicago Goodman Theatre Suspends Performances Beginning Friday, March 13 To Mitigate COVID-19 Spread In an effort to help mitigate community spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), Goodma…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:03AM
Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Actor MIKE IVESON Discusses What the Constitution Means to Me by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Chicago Actor MIKE IVESON Discusses <em>What the Constitution Means to Me</em> Actor MIKE IVESON on the evolution of Heidi Schreck’s Tony Award nominated and Pulitzer …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:06PM
Saturday, February 22, 2020

Interview with Congo Square Theatre Company’s Founding Artistic Director DERRICK SANDERS by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Chicago Interview with <em>Congo Square Theatre Company’s</em> Founding Artistic Director DERRICK SANDERS Founding Artistic Director DERRICK SANDERS on reimagining Dou…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:06PM
Wednesday, February 12, 2020

THE PASSION OF CHRIST IN CONCERT World Premiere at Auditorium Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Chicago THE PASSION OF CHRIST IN CONCERT World Premiere at Auditorium Theatre CineConcerts, in partnership with Icon Productions, announces a unique and unparalleled concert event:…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:12AM

THE CHOIR OF MAN Returns to Broadway Playhouse April 14-19 by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Chicago THE CHOIR OF MAN Returns to Broadway Playhouse April 14-19 Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce that individual tickets for the worldwide smash THE CHOIR [...] THE …

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Friday, February 7, 2020

Interview with Actor/Writer/Humorist ROBERT DUBAC by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Chicago Interview with Actor/Writer/Humorist ROBERT DUBAC ROBERT DUBAC on his latest production THE BOOK OF MORON and the exploration of critical [...] Interview with Actor/Writer/H…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:36AM

Interview with Actor/Comedian AMADEO FUSCA by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Chicago Interview with Actor/Comedian AMADEO FUSCA MEN ARE FROM MARS – WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS LIVE! star AMADEO FUSCA returns to [...] Interview with Actor/Comedian AMADEO FUSCA

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Interview with Summer: The Donna Summer Musical’s STEVEN GRANT DOUGLAS by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Chicago Interview with <em>Summer: The Donna Summer Musical’s</em> STEVEN GRANT DOUGLAS STEVEN GRANT DOUGLAS on playing singer/songwriter Bruce Sudano in SUMMER: THE D…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 01:13AM
Saturday, January 25, 2020

Interview with Riverdance Lead Dancer WILL BRYANT by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Chicago Interview with <em>Riverdance</em> Lead Dancer WILL BRYANT Lead Dancer WILL BRYANT on the reimagined RIVERDANCE 25th ANNIVERSARY SHOW  that will play Broadway…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:54AM
Friday, January 10, 2020

Interview With Once On This Island’s JAHMAUL BAKARE by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Chicago Interview With <em>Once On This Island’s</em> JAHMAUL BAKARE Chicago native JAMHAUL BAKARE on playing Agwe in the National Tour of Once On This [...] Interview…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:03PM
Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Interview with Three-time Grammy Nominee RYAN SHAW by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Chicago Interview with Three-time Grammy Nominee RYAN SHAW Three-time Grammy nominee RYAN SHAW on his upcoming concert ‘Aretha: A Tribute to the Queen [...] Interview with Three-t…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:49AM
Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Interview with Broadway Star CAPATHIA JENKINS by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Chicago Interview with Broadway Star CAPATHIA JENKINS CAPATHIA JENKINS on her upcoming concert ARETHA: A TRIBUTE TO THE QUEEN OF SOUL with [...] Interview with Broadway Star CAPATHI…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 06:12PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
TBA: Titanic