Monday, November 27, 2023

American Blues Theater opens a new home on Lincoln Avenue, carved from a former Walgreens by Chris Jones

The impressive new two-theater complex will stage the upcoming “It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!,” slated to open on Dec. 10.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:32PM

CHICAGO The Musical heads to Adelaide in 2024 as part of Australian tour

The post CHICAGO The Musical heads to Adelaide in 2024 as part of Australian tour appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:01AM
Saturday, November 25, 2023

Keltie Knight joins CHICAGO the Musical - The 2023 Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS by Broadway Television Archive

A look behind the scenes as Host Keltie Knight joins CHICAGO the Musical from The 2023 Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS. AIRDATE: 23rd of November 2023

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:24AM

Keltie Knight & Kimberly Marable [Chicago] - Nowadays/Hot Honey Rag - 2023 Thanksgiving Parade CBS by Broadway Television Archive

Host Keltie Knight (Roxie) joins Broadway's Kimberly Marable in a performance of "Nowadays" and "Hot Honey Rag" on The 2023 Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS. Also features an appearance by Cha…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:24AM
Friday, November 24, 2023

Chicago The Musical

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SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:11PM
Wednesday, November 22, 2023

CHICAGO opens tonight in Perth

The post CHICAGO opens tonight in Perth appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:40PM

A Christmas Carol 2023 | Official Montage | On Stage Through December 31 | Goodman Theatre by Goodman Theatre

Get a glimpse at this year's production of "A Christmas Carol"—the perfect Chicago holiday tradition (Chicago Parent). Learn more and get tickets at GoodmanTheatre.org/Carol

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:53PM

Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas has charm and heart galore by Kerry Reid

If you want a charming and heartwarming family show for the holidays, look no further than Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, now bringing all the sweet quiet magic of the Jim Henson 1977 t…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 10:20AM

Cinderella emphasizes the magic of kindness by Matt Simonette

As a burgeoning, albeit un-self-aware, gay kid in the 70s, I developed an inexplicable fascination with TV and film scenes where women changed outfits quickly. When Cher had her own show, sh…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 10:00AM

Hamilton review – revolutionary musical hits the road with a blazing new cast by Chris Wiegand

Palace theatre, ManchesterThe new tour of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s blockbuster is delivered by an outstanding ensemble As this UK and Ireland tour is launched, it’s tempting to say that Hami…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:02AM
Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Review: ‘Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas’ at the Studebaker is a happy holiday show for all ages by Chris Jones

Any fan of Jim Henson shouldn’t miss this truly splendid addition to the seasonal attractions on offer in Chicago’s Loop.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:15PM

CHICAGO Australian Tour Opens Tonight In Perth by Aussie Theatre

“The sharpest, slickest show on the block” (The Times UK) begins its Australian tour tonight in Perth. CHICAGO will play

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 05:30AM
Monday, November 20, 2023

Video: The Cast of BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL Takes Their First Bows

BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical officially began previews in Chicago last night, November 19.  The musical plays at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.) through December 24.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:29AM
Sunday, November 19, 2023

Theatre Review: ‘Shear Madness’ at The Kennedy Center’s Theater Lab by Fosse Thornton

Becoming a theater staple in any major city is no mean feat. Places like New York and Chicago have their own staples, some are tourist attractions and some were created specifically with the…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 07:32PM

How Actress Jan Lucas Turned a Broken Marriage Into a Healing Song Cycle by Kenneth Jones

Jan Lucas has carved out a beautiful career acting on stages around the country, primarily in Chicago and Indianapolis. I was lucky to meet her when she was cast in a developmental reading …

SOURCE: bykennethjones.com at 06:43PM

Jasmine Amy Rogers Stars in World Premiere of BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical Beginning November 19 by Andrew Gans

The new musical, penned by David Foster, Susan Birkenhead, and Bob Martin, plays Chicago's CIBC Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Friday, November 17, 2023

James T. Lane Returns to Broadway Revival of Chicago November 17 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning production continues its record-breaking run at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

POTUS is painfully funny by Kerry Reid

There’s a memorable moment in an episode of Mad Men between office manager Joan Holloway (Christina Hendricks) and copywriter Peggy Olson (Elisabeth Moss). The former, fed up with the cons…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 10:26AM

Broadway Games: One of These Things Is Not Like the Others by JK

Broadway Games:  One of These Things Is Not Like The Others Was thinking back to my childhood and remembering that as a small tyke, one of my favorite games was "One of These Things Is Not…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM

‘Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas’ is a new holiday musical in Chicago with puppet otters and Broadway aspirations by Chris Jones

Everyone involved in the production reveres the title's old-school Jim Henson legacy.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:45AM
Thursday, November 16, 2023

James T. Lane returns to Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ in new role by Michael Abourizk

Lane will play Amos Hart, having previously played Billy Flynn.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 08:44PM

Today on Broadway: Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 - BroadwayRadio

4) CBS Announces Three Shows Join Thanksgiving Parade Coverage. https://www.playbill.com/article/a-beautiful-noise-aladdin-chicago-will-perform-on ...

SOURCE: Google at 04:42PM

The Lifespan of a Fact tackles truthiness by Kerry Reid

The complicated backstory of the play The Lifespan of a Fact, now in its local premiere at TimeLine, reads like a series of “begats” out of the book of Genesis.  Ready? Here goes. John …

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 03:42PM

Watch Jerry Mitchell and Jasmine Amy Rogers Bring a Cartoon Heroine to Life in BOOP! The Musical by Darryn King

With her oversized head, flapper dress and tendency to attract unwanted male attention, Betty Boop first came to prominence in the 1930s. She was a kind of character that hadn’t been seen …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM

James T. Lane Will Return to Chicago in a New Role by Broadway.com

Chicago is about to welcome a new Mr. Cellophane. James T. Lane will return to the musical in the role of mild-mannered Amos Hart (a.k.a Mr. Cellophane) from November 21, taking over the rol…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Sneak Peek of Chicago at the DCPA by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

CHICAGO Jan 30 - Feb 4, 2024 Buell Theatre After 25 years, CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that …

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:55AM

James T. Lane to Return to Broadway Revival of Chicago by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning production continues its record-breaking run at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

James T. Lane Will Return to CHICAGO Next Week

The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome back Broadway triple threat James T. Lane in the role of “Amos Hart” beginning Tuesday,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04AM

Andy Mientus, Nick Cearley, More Star in Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, Beginning November 16 in Chicago by Logan Culwell-Block

Studebaker Theater is hosting the Chicago premiere of the family-friendly Jim Henson musical, adapted from the 1977 TV special.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Wednesday, November 15, 2023

A Beautiful Noise, Aladdin, Chicago Will Perform on CBS' Coverage of Thanksgiving Day Parade by Andrew Gans

Kevin Frazier and Keltie Knight will host the telecast live from New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

Wise Guys: The First Christmas Story turns the journey of the Magi into a buddy adventure. by Kerry Reid

Leave it to Factory Theater to come up with a twist on the story of the Magi that’s smart-assed and sincere at the same time. In Chase Wheaton-Werle’s Wise Guys: The First Christmas Stor…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 12:00PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater