Interview with "THE COLOR PURPLE" Star FANTASIA BARRINO by Michael J. Roberts

Fantasia Barrino won "American Idol" in May 2004 and has gone on to release two [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 5:48pm on January 16, 2024[SHARE]

Interview with Playwright DAVID ALEX by Michael J. Roberts

Playwright DAVID ALEX returns to Showbiz Chicago to discuss his critically acclaimed play "N" which [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 2:07pm on September 13, 2023[SHARE]

Marriott Theatre's GYPSY Begins Previews August 23 by Michael J. Roberts

The mother of all musicals, GYPSY, arrives at the Marriott Theatre this August, previewing Wednesday, August 23, opening August 30 [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 3:13pm on August 14, 2023[SHARE]

BROADWAY IN CHICAGO Free Summer Concert August 14 at Pritzker Pavilion by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that its free SUMMER CONCERT will return to [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 3:13pm on August 14, 2023[SHARE]

BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL & SUTTON FOSTER To Perform at Paramount Theatre's Gala Oct. 20 by Michael J. Roberts

Two of Broadway's biggest stars, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Sutton Foster, will bring their incredible [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 3:13pm on August 14, 2023[SHARE]

Broadway In Chicago Announces Individual Tix For A WONDERFUL WORLD Pre-Broadway Tour Now On Sale by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that individual tickets for A Wonderful World, A New [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 9:07am on August 14, 2023[SHARE]

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Has Evolved From Blasphemous To Beloved by Michael J. Roberts

Highly Recommended As the electrifying 50th Anniversary Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar opened to a [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:48pm on June 8, 2022[SHARE]

'CATS' Is Reborn Thanks To Exceptional Ensemble by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: Michael J. Roberts It has been 41 years since Andrew Lloyd Webber's juggernaut [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 8:12pm on March 30, 2022[SHARE]

Disney's FROZEN Proves The Power of Sisterhood by Michael J. Roberts

Highly Recommended To dismiss the recently relaunched national tour of Disney's Frozen as just another [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 2:03am on February 27, 2022[SHARE]

Interview with THE PROM Playwright & Lyricist CHAD BEGUELIN by Michael J. Roberts

Playwright and lyricist CHAD BEGUELIN discusses his amazing career and the process of getting a show to Broadway.  Chad's latest musical The Prom was a [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 7:18pm on December 6, 2021[SHARE]

Interview With Cirque du Soleil's EVAN TOMLINSON WEINTRAUB by Michael J. Roberts

Acrobat Evan Tomlinson Weintraub discusses the return of Cirque du Soleil's 'Twas the Night Before…to [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 1:42am on November 23, 2021[SHARE]

National Touring Company of TOOTSIE Reawakens Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Highly Recommended After more than eighteen months of a pandemic induced shutdown, theatres throughout the [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 1:32am on November 6, 2021[SHARE]

MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER Announces Matt Leibham as Chief Financial Officer by Michael J. Roberts

Artistic Director Mark Clements and Executive Director Chad Bauman are thrilled to welcome Matt Leibham as the [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 9:36pm on August 6, 2021[SHARE]

Showbiz Chicago Podcast With Teatro Zinzanni's CUNIO by Michael J. Roberts

Cunio discusses returning to Chicago to join the company of Teatro ZinZanni which reopens on [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 8:54pm on August 4, 2021[SHARE]

Interview with Teatro Zinzanni's CUNIO by Michael J. Roberts

Cunio discusses returning to Chicago to join the company of Teatro ZinZanni which reopens on [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 9:54pm on June 20, 2021[SHARE]

Interview with Donnelley Foundation's Ellen Placey Wadey by Michael J. Roberts

Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation Arts & Collections Senior Program Officer, Ellen Placey Wadey discusses [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 3:32pm on April 23, 2020[SHARE]

Paramount Theatre Announces Launch of Connection: A Social Media Concert Series by Michael J. Roberts

Paramount Theatre announced today the launch of Connection: A Social Media Concert Series, an all-new [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 4:32pm on March 26, 2020[SHARE]

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! In Studio Interview With Stage & Television Legend HAL LINDEN by Michael J. Roberts

Stage and screen legend HAL LINDEN joins me at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood to [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 3:32am on March 24, 2020[SHARE]

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Postpones All Events Through April 30, 2020 by Michael J. Roberts

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra is postponing all events through April 30, 2020. The Orlando Philharmonic [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 8:12pm on March 20, 2020[SHARE]

Goodman Theatre Suspends Performances Beginning Friday, March 13 To Mitigate COVID-19 Spread by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Chicago Goodman Theatre Suspends Performances Beginning Friday, March 13 To Mitigate COVID-19 Spread In an effort to help mitigate community spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), Goodma…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 6:03am on March 13, 2020[SHARE]

Actor MIKE IVESON Discusses What the Constitution Means to Me by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Chicago Actor MIKE IVESON Discusses <em>What the Constitution Means to Me</em> Actor MIKE IVESON on the evolution of Heidi Schreck's Tony Award nominated and Pulitzer Pr…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:06pm on February 26, 2020[SHARE]

Interview with Congo Square Theatre Company's Founding Artistic Director DERRICK SANDERS by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Chicago Interview with <em>Congo Square Theatre Company's</em> Founding Artistic Director DERRICK SANDERS Founding Artistic Director DERRICK SANDERS on reimagining Dougl…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 2:06pm on February 22, 2020[SHARE]

THE PASSION OF CHRIST IN CONCERT World Premiere at Auditorium Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Chicago THE PASSION OF CHRIST IN CONCERT World Premiere at Auditorium Theatre CineConcerts, in partnership with Icon Productions, announces a unique and unparalleled concert even…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 6:12am on February 12, 2020[SHARE]

THE CHOIR OF MAN Returns to Broadway Playhouse April 14-19 by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Chicago THE CHOIR OF MAN Returns to Broadway Playhouse April 14-19 Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce that individual tickets for the worldwide smash THE CHOIR [...] TH…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 6:12am on February 12, 2020[SHARE]

Interview with Actor/Comedian AMADEO FUSCA by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz Chicago Interview with Actor/Comedian AMADEO FUSCA MEN ARE FROM MARS " WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS LIVE! star AMADEO FUSCA returns to [...] Interview with Actor/Comedian AMADEO FUSCA

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 4:36am on February 7, 2020[SHARE]