Thursday, November 14, 2024
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

What a Wonderful Opening: On the Red Carpet with A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical by Broadway.com

On November 11, A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical opened at Studio 54. The new musical traces the life of the jazz luminary Louis Armstrong from the honky-tonks of New Orleans t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:42PM
Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Iridescent - 2021 Dance Showcase - Wanneroo Secondary Playbill

Wanneroo Secondary Playbill. Home · Gallery · Chicago - 2022 Senior School Musical · Iridescent - 2021 Dance Showcase · Previous Production Programs.

SOURCE: Google at 02:36PM

CHICAGO Celebrates 28th Anniversary and 11,000 Performances

On Thursday, November 14th, the Tony, Olivier, and Grammy Award-winning musical Chicago will celebrate its 28th year as a Broadway institution. Chicago also celebrates hitting 11,000 perform…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM
Monday, November 11, 2024

A Christmas Carol 2024 | New Cast Members Interview | November 16 - December 31 | Goodman Theatre by Goodman Theatre

"This experience is just magical." Some of our newest cast members share why they're excited to be joining the company of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, "the perfect Chicago holiday tradition" (Chicago …

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:03PM
Sunday, November 10, 2024

Tony Todd, With Hartford Roots, Dead at 69 by Frank Rizzo

Sad news: Actor Tony Todd who had roots — and performed — in Connecticut has died at the age of 69 in California. I wrote several profiles on him — and saw his magnificent performance…

SOURCE: ShowRiz at 07:56AM
Friday, November 8, 2024

Bonnie Raitt, Tracy Chapman, Jeff Beck & Beth Hart - Sweet Home Chicago | 2012 Kennedy Center Honors by The Kennedy Center

https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/honors Bonnie Raitt, Tracy Chapman, Jeff Beck and Beth Hart perform "Sweet Home Chicago" for Buddy Guy during the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors. The Ke…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:06PM

Understated Mystery: A Review of Gwydion Theatre Company’s “Perfect Pie” at Greenhouse Theater Center by Hugh Iglarsh

This is a worthy debut for an accomplished playwright who clearly deserves more attention on our side of the border. It’s also proof of how much the Gwydion company has matured over its tw…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, November 7, 2024

Michael McKean and More Join Glengarry Glen Ross Broadway Revival by Hayley Levitt

Additional casting has been announced for the upcoming revival of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross, opening at a Broadway theater to be announced in spring 2025. As previously announced, t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:48PM

In Cabaret, Bebe Neuwirth Is Ready to Tell Some Hard Truths by Darryn King

Bebe Neuwirth has some advice to theatergoers who are planning an evening of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. “You are going to have a new experience,” she told Tamsen Fadal on The Broadway…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM
Wednesday, November 6, 2024

It’s Gonna Be Delicious: The Verdon Fosse Legacy Teams Up with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago by Sharon Hoyer

Nicole Fosse, founder and artistic director of the Verdon Fosse Legacy, has been looking for a concert dance company to house her parents’ iconic work. Bob Fosse is perhaps the best-known …

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Everything Happens All At Once: A Review of Royal Shakespeare Company’s “Pericles” at Chicago Shakespeare Theater by Amanda Finn

Although the play itself may not be for everyone, if there was ever a “Pericles” to see, it is this one.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Monday, November 4, 2024

Adam Pascal to Replace Joey McIntyre in Drag: The Musical by Hayley Levitt

Adam Pascal will join the cast of Drag: The Musical as straight man Tom Hutchinson, beginning performances at New World Stages on December 11. He takes over for Joey McIntyre, who plays his…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM
Sunday, November 3, 2024

Muhammad Ali musical cancels world-premiere production by Ruthie Fierberg

“Ali” was scheduled to bow in Chicago in April 2025.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:23PM
Friday, November 1, 2024

Death Becomes Her, The Outsiders, Hell's Kitchen and More to Perform at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade by Darryn King

Performers have been announced for the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The festivities for the city’s 98th Macy’s Parade will include musical and dance performances from the cast …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

Broadway-Bound ALI Musical Cancels Chicago Run

The Chicago run of ALI, the new musical celebrating the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, has canceled what it had billed as a pre-Broadway engagement in Chicago.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM
Thursday, October 31, 2024

Exclusive: First Listen To ‘Bad People’s Money’ From FOWL PLAY

The new musical comedy Fowl Play is releasing their newest single and Theatrely has your first listen. Featuring Broadway favorites Jayke Workman (Chicago) and Daniel Quadrino (Wicked, News…

SOURCE: Theatrely at 10:13AM
Wednesday, October 30, 2024

For the Fans: Building Otherworld’s ‘Twihard!’ by American Theatre Editors

Fresh off a cabaret performance at NYC's 54 Below, Otherworld is set to remount their hit 'Twilight' parody musical, continuing their streak of sci-fi and fantasy shows for Chicago audiences.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:22PM

Primary Trust | Scene 2 | On Stage Through November 3 | Goodman Theatre by Goodman Theatre

PRIMARY TRUST is "unique and touching" (Broadway World) and on stage through Sunday, November 3 only! Don't miss your chance to experience the production that "you'll leave feeling a little …

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:05PM
Tuesday, October 29, 2024

A Song That Old Was Sung by Gabriela

This month, Gabriela describes visceral reactions to Chicago stages, Jerald highlights Steppenwolf, plus we get a Halloween preview from two local costume designers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:47PM

Some Like It Hot | National Tour Preview by Broadwaysf

SOME LIKE IT HOT is playing the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from January 7–26, 2025. Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, SOME LIKE IT HOT is “…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:06PM
Monday, October 28, 2024

Video: TikTok Dancer Kim Hale Continues to Pursue Broadway Dreams

Following a one-night stint in Chicago on Broadway, viral dancer Kim Hale hopes to make her dreams a reality by booking a role in a Broadway show. Watch a recent interview with Hale here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:48PM

Chicago | Tour Preview by Broadwaysf

CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the mos…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:04PM
Saturday, October 26, 2024

Spike Manton Mixes Comedy, Drama, Authenticity Into “Another Shot” Off-Broadway by Kenneth Jones

“Two comedians in recovery walk into a theater.” That sounds like the start of a dubious joke, but it’s exactly where collaborating playwrights Spike Manton and Harry Teinowitz — als…

SOURCE: bykennethjones.com at 05:24PM
Friday, October 25, 2024

Classic with a Spin: A Review of Broadway In Chicago’s “Some Like It Hot” at Cadillac Palace Theatre by Ted C. Fishman

This is a stylish, energetic production with a breathtakingly gifted crew that delivers all the energy and glamor of a vintage-style musical with a new school spin.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, October 24, 2024

Video: To Adrienne Warren, THE LAST FIVE YEARS Is a 'Huge Responsibility'

It's been 23 years since Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years premiered at Chicago's Northlight Theatre. Whitney White was there to see it, and this season, she is at the helm of the fir…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

Chicago Med Preview: Sharon Goodwin's Life is in Danger Once More — Will She Survive?

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SOURCE: Google at 08:42AM
Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Broadway's Chicago Welcomes Back Bianca Marroquín as Roxie Hart by Darryn King

Bianca Marroquín will return to the Ambassador Theatre and the Broadway cast of Chicago as Roxie Hart, the role currently played by Alyssa Milano. Milano will play her final performance o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM

Bianca Marroquín Will Return to CHICAGO Next Month

Bianca Marroquín is headed back to Chicago! The Broadway company of the musical will welcome her back to the role of Roxie Hart beginning on Monday, November 25 at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM

Bianca Marroquín sets return to Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ by Michael Abourizk

The long-running revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:00AM

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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 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic