Posted on August 6, 2010 by Scotty Zacher
Coming for one night only – this Saturday at 8pm at Northwestern University’s Pick-Staiger Concert Hall (map) A Celebration of Stephen Schwartz Exclusive Star-Studded Event! A perfect end to a perfect summer, this star-studded evening honors the legacy of Johnny Mercer by celebrating Tony Award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippen, Godspell) for [...]
Filed under: Cabaret-Concert, Northwestern University, Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Stephen Schwartz, Theater News | Tagged: Andrew Lippa, Craig Carnelia, Godspell, Johnny Mercer Songwriters Project, Lari White, Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Shoshana Bean, Steven Schwartz | Leave a Comment »
Posted on July 15, 2010 by Scotty Zacher
A one of a kind all female showcase! Each night highlights female strength through performance including music, poetry, dance, performance art, spoken word, burlesque, etc
Filed under: 2010 Reviews, Cabaret-Concert, Greenhouse Theater Center, Paige Listerud | Tagged: Amy Lynn Sumpter, Angela Oliver, Angie-O, Beast Women Chicago theater review, Beast Women Productions, Beast Women Summer Series 2010, Carol Burnett sketch, Claire Wedemeyer, Cougars the Musical, Edith Piaf, Greenhouse Theater Center, Greenhouse Upstairs Studio, Jana St. Stjarna, Jillian Erickson, Kamani Raqs, Kristina Cottone, Michelle Powers, Shanna Shrum | Leave a Comment »
Posted on July 17, 2009 by Scotty Zacher
This Saturday – On Stage with Megon McDonough On stage with…Megon McDonough Dates: Saturday, July 18, 2009 Times: 8:00 p.m. Price: $50; $75 Step ONTO our stage, take a seat at a table, order a drink and enjoy the show. Our summer series treats the audience to an unforgettable performance while enjoying a rare [...]
Filed under: Apple Tree Theatre, Auditorium Theatre, Cabaret-Concert, Musical, Theater News | Tagged: Amy Jackson, Anais Nin, Angela Ingersoll, Apple Tree Theatre, Auditorium Theatre, Beth Blatt, Bill Campbell, Charissa Armon, Christine Bunuan, Daniel Pellant, Dave Ferguson, Diana Lawrence, Diane de Poitiers, Dusty Springfield, Erin Fast, Janis Ian, Janis Joplin, jenny Giering, Jesse Gaffney, Judy Collins, Julie Zayas-Melendez, Karen Marie Richardson, kurt Johns, Lulu, Lulu White, Megon McDonough, Petula Clark, Steve Ptacek, Susie McMonagle, Tess Walker, The Four Bitchin' Babes, The Mistress Cycle | Leave a Comment »
Posted on March 10, 2009 by Scotty Zacher
The National Broadway Touring Production of “Hairspray”, Broadway’s big, fat musical-comedy hit, comes to The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University Friday, March 13 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 14 at 2 and 8 p.m. More information is available at hairsprayontour.com The Lakeshore Theater, near the corner of Broadway and [...]
Filed under: A Red Orchid, About Face Theatre, Cabaret-Concert, Closings, Columbia College, Dance, Gift Theatre, Gorilla Tango, Governors State, Lakeshore Theater, League of Chicago Theatres, Musical, National Tours, Think Fast, Village Players | Tagged: A Red Orchid Theatre, The Gift Theatre, Governors State University, Village Players, Gorilla Tango Theatre, Beat the Jester Productions, About Face Theatre, The Dance Center of Columbia College, Amy Armstrong, Freddy Allen, Lakeshore Theater, Comedy Central, Prescott Tolk, Hairspray the Musical, The Center for Performing Arts, Columbia College Chicago, Rousseve/Reality, Saudade, Citadel Theatre, Paramount Theatre, Open Door Repertory, How I Learned to Drive | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 29, 2009 by Scotty Zacher
l Chicago’s Goodman Theatre has announced a new partnership with the Austrian steel town of Linz. Read Chris Jones‘ (from the Trib) article here. l The Auditorium Theatre, in partnership with City Lights Orchestra, will be holding a special one-time concert on Wednesday, Feb. 11th at 7:30, entitled “America in the Age [...]
Filed under: Auditorium Theatre, Cabaret-Concert, Chicago Tribune, Chris Jones, Goodman Theatre, Marketing, Think Fast | Tagged: Chris Jones, Barack Obama, Goodman Theatre, Auditorium Theatre, Soul Children of Chicago, America in the Age of Obama, City Lights Orchestra, Linda Clifford, Orbert Davis, Walter Payton College Prep, Jim Williams, Lisa Madigan, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, Roosevelt University, Charles Middleton | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 27, 2009 by Scotty Zacher
l A post-performance chat with Batsheva Dance Company Artistic Director Ohad Naharin will be held immediately following the Feb. 7 (opening night) performance at the Auditorium Theatre. Dance critic Lucia Mauro will moderate. Returning to Chicago for the first time in 15 years, Batsheva Dance Company of Israel will present Naharin’s signature work “Deca Dance”. [...]
Filed under: Auditorium Theatre, Cabaret-Concert, Comedy, Extensions-Remounts, Musical, National Tours, Personnel Changes, Royal George Theatre, Staged Readings, Theater News, Think Fast, Village Players | Tagged: Auditorium Theatre, Batsheva Dance Company Ohad Naharin, British Stage Company, Christopher Pazdernik, Darren Pettie, Deca Dance, Far From Freud Village Players, Jerome Kern, John Tilling, Lucia Mauro, Marc Camoletti, Mark Harelik, Oak Park, Patricia Kalember, Phil Riegle, Pope, The Royal George, thirtysomething, Vatican YouTube, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, YouTube | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 9, 2009 by Scotty Zacher
322 W. Armitage JANUARY 12, 2009 On Monday, January 12, cast members from the four North American companies of WICKED will host DEFYING INEQUALITY, a special evening of benefit cabaret performances promoting equality and civil rights. In Chicago, the event will feature cast members of the Chicago companies of WICKED and Jersey Boys, cast [...]
Filed under: Broadway in Chicago, Cabaret-Concert, Fund-Raiser, National Tours, Politics, Stephen Schwartz, Theater News | Tagged: Defying Inequality, Empire State Pride Agenda, Equality California, fundraising, Garden State Equality, Jersey Boys, Park West, Second City, Stephen Schwartz, Vermont Freedom to Marry, Wicked the Musical | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 21, 2008 by Scotty Zacher
Strawdog Theatre Company is presenting their annual holiday benefit “Strawdog Yuletacular 2008″ on Monday, December 8th, 7-10pm, at Morseland in Rogers Park. The evening will feature a retro-style variety show with comedic sketches, a holiday cooking demonstration, a raffle and silent auction, and live, big-band style music provided by Strawdog’s guest band, The Jenn Rhoads [...]
Filed under: Cabaret-Concert, ComedySportz, Extensions-Remounts, Fund-Raiser, Strawdog Theatre | Tagged: Steppenwolf Theatre, Conor McPherson, Strawdog Theatre, ComedySportz, Loyola University, Joyola | Leave a Comment »
Posted on June 8, 2008 by Scotty Zacher
For Kids and Families: Lyle, Lyle, the Crocodile, Lifeline Theatre June 13th -July 13th; Friday-Sunday at 1pm Tickets: $10 Cirque Shanghai: Gold ; Navy Pier outdoor theater Runs all summer through Sept. 1st Performed at outdoor theater at Navy Pier (just east of Ferris Wheel), so take in the show, then experience the huge fireworks [...]
Filed under: Adaptation, Annoyance Theatre, Bailiwick Chicago, Barrel of Monkey, Bohemian Theatre, Broadway in Chicago, Broadway-bound, Cabaret-Concert, Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago Dramatists, Chicago Shakespeare, Children's Theatre, Comedy, ComedySportz, Drama, Drury Lane Oakbrook, Drury Lane Water Tower, Goodman Theatre, Greenhouse Theater Center, Lifeline Theatre, Mayor Daley, Musical, Musical Revue, National Tours, Navy Pier, Neo-Futurists, Prop Thtr, Royal George Theatre, Second City, Shattered Globe, Stephen Schwartz, Steppenwolf, Theatre Building Chicago, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, TimeLine Theatre, Upcoming Shows, WGN Radio | Tagged: Chicago Shakespeare, Jersey Boys, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, Drury Lane Oakbrook, Wicked, Steppenwolf Theatre, Bailiwick Theatre, Bohemian Theatre, TimeLine Theatre, Lifeline Theatre, Dead Man's Cell Phone, Neo-Futurists, WGN Radio, Cirque Shanghai, Navy Pier, Blue Man Group, Barrel of Monkeys, Drury Lane Chicago, Heartland Cafe, Second City, Annoyance Theatre, Comedy Sportz, Royal George Theatre, Shattered Globe Theatre, Hizzoner, Prop Thtr, Fiorello, Goodman Theatre, Dennis DeYoung | 1 Comment »
Posted on February 17, 2008 by Scotty Zacher
Madeline Kahn sings “Not Getting Married Today from Sondheim’s “Company”
Filed under: Cabaret-Concert, Musical Revue, Stephen Sondheim, Sunday Night Sondheim, Video, YouTube | Tagged: YouTube, Stephen Sondheim, Carnegie Hall, Madeline Kahn, Jeanne Lehman, Mark Jacoby | Leave a Comment »
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