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The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts launches Curiosity Tours presented by Fifth Third Bank, "The Curious Bank" that explore the stories and spaces of the arts center. The 45-minu…
Chicago"Due to overwhelming success, Chicago Theatre Week is expanding in 2015. The upcoming celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago is returning for its third year and…
Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with ‘Last Date: The Musical’s’ SHEA COFFMAN & ADAM FANE from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Chicago actors SHEA COFFMAN and ADAM FANE discuss…
The Chicago Academy for the Arts, Chicagoland's independent conservatory prep school, is proud to announce that Mary Deissler will begin as its new president on February 17, 2015. Deissler j…
Brick City Center for the Arts, 23 SW Broadway Street, welcomes Bill Roberts, artist and author, during the month of February. The exhibit will open on Friday, February 6, with a reception a…
Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with Orlando Ballet Artistic Director ROBERT HILL from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Orlando Ballet’s Artistic Director, ROBERT HILL discusses his career and…
The Hippodrome Cinema will be reinvigorating its successful Cinema Lounge film series for its third consecutive year with a special interest documentary that explores one of the world’…
Reviewed by: Michael J. Roberts Highly Recommended Kander and Ebb’s masterpiece musical Cabaret is that rare commodity that gets grittier and more relevant as the years pass.  Ba…
The Steppenwolf Auxiliary Council hosts one of Chicago's most exciting spring events, the 2015 Red or White Ball on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 9pm (with the highly anticipated VIP Reception b…
SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! INTERVIEW WITH J. ROBERT SPENCER from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Tony Award Nominee J. ROBERT SPENCER discusses The Midtown Men, Jersey Boys, Next To Normal and his film …
Tony Award Nominee J. ROBERT SPENCER discusses The Midtown Men, Jersey Boys, Next To Normal and his film production company is this in-depth interview. For more information visit www.…
Tony Award Nominee J. ROBERT SPENCER discusses The Midtown Men, Jersey Boys, Next To Normal and his film production company is this in-depth interview. Â www.MidtownMen.com J. ROBERT SPENC…
The McCallum Theatre and Fitz's Jazz Café at the McCallum present Gino Vannelli for one performance onFriday, February 27, at 8:00pm. Born and raised in Montreal, Gino was drawn to music as…
Celebrate Valentine's Day weekend at one of Massage Envy Spa's 40 Chicagoland locations by scheduling a treatment as a couple. The perfect opportunity to spend relaxing quality time together…
ABBA MANIA is now accepted as the world's #1 touring ABBA production, delighting audiences of all ages since its formation in 1999. ABBA MANIA sells out U.K. theatres and, in 2002, played 18…
First Stage's 2014-2015 season continues with the madcap misadventures of Nate Wright in BIG NATE: THE MUSICAL February 27 " March 29, 2015 at the Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater, located …
Option Up!, the acclaimed musical theater cabaret and talk-show, celebrates it's one-year anniversary on Sunday, February 8, 2015 in The Cab at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Aven…
Reviewed By: Michael J. Roberts Highly Recommended What happens when a successful Broadway show finally closes? Â For most, the cast says a tearful goodbye to their mates and each prepares…
Presented through the generosity of Dan and Brooke Koehler, the McCallum Theatre presents Hershey Felder asGeorge Gershwin Alone for three performances on Saturday, February 28, at 8:00pm, S…
It's no ordinary cast!  Dozens of competitors bid for roles in a professionally produced stage production of the Tony Award-winning musical WONDERFUL TOWN at Bailiwick Chicago…
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces tickets on sale for A VOTE: A VOICE at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater on February 22…
 The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces tickets on sale for WMFE presents An Evening with David Sedaris at 8:00 p.m. at the Bob Carr Theater on Friday…
The Athenaeum Theatre and Bread & Roses Productions in association with Inglis Hall Productions and Suzanne M. Gray, are proud to announce the World Premiere of PICTURE IMPERFECT, previe…
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, 200 North Columbus Drive, offers the opportunity to treat your Valentine all month long during its Winter Romance celebration, now through March 1, 201…
American Theater Company (ATC) presents the third world premiere in its 30th Anniversary season: The Project(s), a documentary play about the history of public housing in Chicago, April 24-M…