3,011 stories by "Michael J. Roberts"
To say that BoHo Theatre's production of of Ira Levin's thriller Veronica’s Room is extraordinary theatre would be an understatement.  From the moment you walk into the intimate spa…
It is said that true artists can see beauty where none exists.  In the Nazi camp of Theresienstadt, artists were forced to see beauty when none existed.  That is thrust the emotionally…
Podcast with Irma Vep’s Michael Graham, Brandon Johnson & Ben Mueller from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Brandon Johnson, Ben Muller and Michael Graham discuss Piccolo Theatre’s …
Broadway In Chicago has announced the upcoming 2014 spring season line-up. Supporting Broadway In Chicago’s commitment to Chicagoans seeing shows first, the season features four premie…
Podcast with EVITA’s JOSH YOUNG from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Josh Young discusses playing the iconic role of Che in the new National Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s …
Podcast with Irma Vep’s Michael Graham, Brandon Johnson & Ben Muller from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Brandon Johnson, Ben Muller and Michael Graham discuss Piccolo Theatre’s h…
EVITA Fun Fact:  The original lyrics to Don’t Cry For Me Argentina were  ”It’s only your lover returning, the truth is I never left you.” While watching ope…
Producers Jeffrey Seller and Kathryn Schenker announced today that THE LAST SHIP, with an original score by 16-time Grammy Award® winner Sting, will have its pre-B…
SIGNS OF LIFE, A Tale of Terezin, is thrilled to announce the full cast for its Chicago premiere this fall at the Zacek McVay Theater at the Biograph (2433 N Lincoln Ave). …
The Maestro Cares Foundation is set to host its second annual fundraiser in New York City on Thursday, October 10 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at STAGE 48, located at 605 West 48th Street, in …
On September 21, the Chicago History Museum presents SIAM: The Queen and the White City, an exhibition which celebrates the grand introduction of Siam (modern Thailand) on the world…
Podcast with ‘To Master The Art’s’ KAREN JANES WODITSCH from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Karen Janes Woditsch discusses reprising her iconic role of Julia Child in the remoun…
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Press Launch At The Hard Rock Cafe Chicago from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. roadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that MOTOWN THE MUSICAL has chosen Chicago as the firs…
EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art, in conjunction with Choose Chicago and Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (D…
Profiles Theatre continues its 25th Anniversary Season with the Midwest premiere of Wrecks by Resident Artist Neil LaBute, directed by Guest Artist Jason Gerace and feat…
Having started his music and media industry career at the age of 17 when he opened a record store (Disque Import), it seems fitting that Yves Bigot will come to New York as the new CEO of…
Podcast with ‘Signs of LIfe’ Producer VIRGINIA CRISTE from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Signs of Life producer Virginia Criste discusses this poignant new drama with music based on …
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced initial casting for the 25th Annual Festival of New Musicals on Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18…
Voted by Time Magazine as among the Top 100 Best Novels of the last century, this sweeping musical portrait of early 20th century America tells the powerful tale of a white, upper-m…
On September 21, 2013 at 8:00 pm Raue Center For The Arts welcomes  Emmy-nominated, Tony-Award and Drama Desk-Award winning actor, dancer and singer, Ben Vereen. His legendary performance…
Iconic Big Band ensemble THE TOMMY DORSEY ORCHESTRA will present two concerts at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, on Monday, October 28 at 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday, October…
When the game turns deadly, how will you play? Steppenwolf for Young Adults' 2013/14 season asks this question with Nigel Williams's adaptation of William Golding's classic, Lord of the F…
Court Theatre continues its 2013-2014 season with the revival of the OBIE Award-winning play An Iliad byDenis O'Hare and Lisa Peterson, directed by Artistic Director Charles N…
Broadway In Chicago and Producers Steven Van Zandt and Maureen Van Zandt, Marc Brickman, and BASE ENTERTAINMENT, are thrilled to announce that following a critically acclaimed…
Building on their reputation for presenting quality theatrical productions that are simultaneously entertaining and enlightening, Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, IN announce…
