Orlando Shakespeare Theater to Host 7th Annual Mock Trial: Falstaff v. The Merry Housewives of Windsor on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF will hold its 7th Annual Mock Trial: Falstaff v. The Merry Housewives of Windsor on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the John an…

SOURCE: SHOWBIZ NoFLO at 9:17am on February 11, 2015☆⚑

Directed by Michael Donald Edwards, OUR BETTERS Opens March 13 at Asolo Rep by Michael J. Roberts

Before there was Downton Abbey, there was Our Betters, W. Somerset Maugham’s fiery romantic dramedy about the invasion of sly social-climbing American heiresses into …

SOURCE: SHOWBIZ NoFLO at 9:13am on February 11, 2015☆⚑

About Face Theatre Presents the Chicago Premiere of A KID LIKE JAKE By Daniel Pearle Feb 6 " March 15 by Michael J. Roberts

About Face Theatre is pleased to continue its 2014-15 season with the Chicago premiere of A KID LIKE JAKE, Daniel Pearle’s contemporary dramedy about parenting, gender and fit…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 8:55am on February 11, 2015☆⚑

NEW MOVIE PROJECT TO SHOOT IN CHICAGO ABOUT THE "GODFATHER OF HOUSE MUSIC" FRANKIE KNUCKLES AND THE WAREHOUSE! by Michael J. Roberts

Launch Party and Frankie Knuckles Foundation Benefit at The Underground Nightclub March 31 A new feature film, THE WAREHOUSE, will celebrate the Godfather of House Music, GRAM…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 8:42am on February 11, 2015☆⚑

Showbiz Nation LIVE! with Michael Roberts/ Feb. 9, 2015 Episode Guest RICK KUSHMAN by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Nation LIVE! with Michael Roberts/ Episode Guest RICK KUSHMAN from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. New York Times Best Selling Author, Radio Host and wine expert, RICK KUSHMAN discusses hi…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 1:39am on February 11, 2015☆⚑

Asolo Repertory Theatre Presents Inside Asolo Rep: Both Your Houses and Our Betters on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

WHAT:            Michael Donald Edwards, Asolo Rep’s producing artistic director and director of Our Betters, and Frank Galati, the Tony Award…

SOURCE: SHOWBIZ NoFLO at 4:17pm on February 10, 2015☆⚑

CHICAGO TAP THEATRE PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF TIGHTWIRE, A TAP OPERA EXPLORING WHAT HAPPENS BEHIND THE BIG TOP OF A 1930S TRAVELING CIRCUS, MARCH by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago Tap Theatre (CTT) is proud to present the world premiere production of TightWire, written by Marc Kelly Smith and original music by CTT Music Director Kurt Schweitz, p…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 4:02pm on February 10, 2015☆⚑

Marriott's THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA Runs Feb. 26 " May3 by Michael J. Roberts

From the Kingdom of Ipslonia comes The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences' first show of the season, THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA, previewing February 26, running through May 3, with a press o…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 3:41pm on February 10, 2015☆⚑

Bailiwick Chicago Presents the World Premiere of PRINCESS MARY DEMANDS YOUR ATTENTION Through Feb 21, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

On the heels of its wildly-successful production of The Wild Party, Bailiwick Chicago is pleased to continue its 2014-15 season with the world premiere of the fierce new play PRI…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 3:32pm on February 10, 2015☆⚑

Congo Square Theatre to Host Panel on Equity and Equality for Culturally-Specific Theatre Institutions by Michael J. Roberts

Congo Square Theatre Company will host a panel of national theatre leaders and arts 
funders during the third conversation in its Owning our Worth series, titled Equity and Equality, o…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 3:21pm on February 10, 2015☆⚑

ANALOG SPARK PRESENTS "THE SOUND OF MUSIC" 50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION by Michael J. Roberts

RAZOR & TIE's new audiophile imprint ANALOG SPARK will launch with the vinyl release of The Sound of Music " 50th Anniversary Edition. The score from Rodgers & Hammerstein's 5-time A…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 3:11pm on February 10, 2015☆⚑

Individual tickets to all FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando shows at the Dr. Phillips Center on sale Friday, February 13 PIPPIN, ANYTHING GOES and I LOVE by Michael J. Roberts

Individual tickets for PIPPIN, ANYTHING GOES and I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE will go on sale Friday, February 13, at 10 a.m., joining MOTOWN THE MUSICAL and Disn…

SOURCE: SHOWBIZ NoFLO at 12:16pm on February 10, 2015☆⚑

UPROAR ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES DEBUT COMEDY CD BY ERIK MYERS by Michael J. Roberts

Uproar Entertainment is excited to announce the release of Erik Myers' much anticipated debut comedy CD, "Basket Case." In conjunction with Uproar Entertainment, "Basket Case," was recorded …

SOURCE: Showbiz So Cal at 11:54am on February 10, 2015☆⚑

Co-Founder of Gainesville Women's Liberation Featured in SHE'S BEAUTIFUL WHEN SHE'S ANGRY at Hippodrome Cinema by Michael J. Roberts

Carol Giardina, the co-founders of Gainesville Women’s Liberation, the first female liberation group in the South,  is one of the many women featured in the special interest documen…

SOURCE: SHOWBIZ NoFLO at 10:37am on February 10, 2015☆⚑

FAIRMONT CHICAGO, MILLENNIUM PARK OFFERS RED CARPET PACKAGE IN ITS EXCLUSIVE GRAND SUITES DURING THE ACADEMY AWARDS ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 by Michael J. Roberts

"Drink in the View" on Hollywood's most glamorous evening, when Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, 200 North Columbus Drive, offers a Red Carpet Package on its exclusive 37th floor. Availabl…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 4:06pm on February 9, 2015☆⚑

VarieTEASE Brings New Show CARNIES to The Abbey March 11-28 by Michael J. Roberts

Orlando favorite Blue Star brings her renowned VarieTEASE to The Abbey with a brand new show, Carnies.  VarieTEASE Carnies plays select performances at The Abbey March 11 " 28.  The…

SOURCE: SHOWBIZ NoFLO at 3:29pm on February 9, 2015☆⚑

Broadway In Chicago Announces Pre-Broadway Run of Jerry Mitchell Helmed GOTTA DANCE Dec. 13 " Jan17 at Bank Of America Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and producers Dori Berinstein and Bill Damaschke are pleased to announce Gotta Dance, a new musical based on the critically acclaimed 2008 documentary of the same name, w…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 1:59pm on February 9, 2015☆⚑

Marriott's LA CAGE aux FOLLES Shines With Heart and Purpose by Michael J. Roberts

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Theatre In Chicago Review Round-Up Reviewed by: James Murray I remember seeing the original Broadway production of Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein's La Cage aux Folles …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 1:32pm on February 9, 2015☆⚑

Broadway In Chicago Announces Tix On Sale Feb. 13 @ 10am for pre-Broadway Gloria Estafan musical ON YOUR FEET! by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago, The Nederlander Organization and Estefan Enterprises, Inc are pleased to announce that tickets for ON YOUR FEET!,  a new musical based on the life story of seven-time…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 1:02pm on February 9, 2015☆⚑

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with 'The Book of Mormon's' CODY JAMISON STRAND by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with THE BOOK OF MORMON’S CODY JAMISON STRAND from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Cody Jamison Strand discusses his role as Elder Cunningham in the mega-hit m…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 4:06pm on February 8, 2015☆⚑

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Broadway's ANIKA LARSEN by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Broadway’s ANIKA LARSEN from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk Award Winner ANIKA LARSEN discusses her new album ‘SI…

SOURCE: SHOWBIZ NoFLO at 2:47pm on February 7, 2015☆⚑

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Broadway's ANIKA LARSEN by Michael J. Roberts

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Interview with Broadway’s ANIKA LARSEN from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk Award Winner ANIKA LARSEN discusses her new album ‘SI…

SOURCE: Showbiz So Cal at 2:46pm on February 7, 2015☆⚑

THE JEWISH CHANNEL HAS A FUN­FILLED FEBRUARY ON "ROW J" airing on demand Feb 10 by Michael J. Roberts

The Jewish Channel will broadcast the latest edition of its popular theater­ oriented monthly TV show, “Row J,” to begin airing on demand on Tuesday, February 10. Row J”…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:57am on February 7, 2015☆⚑

NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT at the McCALLUM THEATRE March 13 " 15 by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre presents Broadway’s hilarious new musical comedy Nice Work If You Can Get It for five performances on Friday, March 13, at 8:00pm, Saturday, March 14, at 2:00pm an…

SOURCE: Showbiz So Cal at 2:24pm on February 6, 2015☆⚑

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and the Florida Blue Foundation Announce First Three Shows In Outdoor Concert Series by Michael J. Roberts

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts launches a two-year partnership with Florida Blue Foundation with the Florida Blue Free Concert Seriesfirst concert Tiempo Libre on the Seneff…

SOURCE: SHOWBIZ NoFLO at 2:18pm on February 6, 2015☆⚑