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MB Financial Park at Rosemont to Kick Off ROCKIN' IN THE PARK Festival, 6/20; BMX Show Set for 6/28

This summer, MB Financial Park at Rosemont will be abuzz with the ultimate in dining and entertainment including Rockin' in the Park, a free summer music festival with concerts every week until August... (more...)

FX Orders 10 Episodes of Kelsey Grammer and Martin Lawrence's Untitled Comedy Series

According to The Hollywood Reporter, FX has ordered a 10-episode trail run of an untitled comedy series starring Kelsey Grammer and Martin Lawrence. If the ratings look promising, the network will aut... (more...)

McDonald Receives Sarah Siddons Society Award

Five-time Tony Award-winning Broadway royalty Audra McDonald was feted on Monday night in Chicago when she was honored by the Sarah Siddons Society and presented with their 2013 award. (more...)

Lincoln Center Announces 2013 White Light Festival Lineup, 10/24-11/23

Ehrenkranz Artistic Director Jane Moss today announced the roster for Lincoln Center's fourth multidisciplinary White Light Festival, October 24 through November 23, 2013. The Festival's focus is musi... (more...)

Erin Cummings, Randy Harrison and More Join Primary Stages' HARBOR; Full Cast Announced!

Primary Stages launches their 29th season with the New York premiere of Harbor by Tony-nominated writer Chad Beguelin (Elf, The Wedding Singer). Directed by Tony-nominated director Mark Lamos (Seascap... (more...)

CINDERELLA's Laura Osnes and Santino Fontana to Host 2013 Jimmy Awards; Nominees Announced!

The National High School Musical Theater Awards (NHSMTA) is pleased to announce that 62 finalists selected from tens of thousands of students will compete for the coveted Jimmy Award for Best Performa... (more...)

Off-Broadway's Charles Busch, Alison Fraser and Julie Halston to Reunite in THE DIVINE SISTER at L.A. Theatre Works, 7/11-14

The Divine Sister - Original Off Broadway cast members Charles Busch, Alison Fraser and Julie Halston reunite to record Busch's comedy that takes a whack at pop-culture nuns - from the singing to the ... (more...)

Todd Carey Signs with Blaster Records; New Album Set for 9/17 Release

Pop singer, songwriter and musician TODD CAREY has signed an exclusive record deal with Blaster Records, which will release the Chicago-born, New York-based artist's as-yet-untitled full-length album ... (more...)

AUDIO: Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas Debut New Song GONE IN TWO SECONDS

Premiering today is “Gone In Two Seconds” recorded at the same show as the three songs on her latest EP Live At the Magic Bag. Soulful yet powerful with a big boos from the Deltas horn section, you ca... (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Todd Meredith, Sean Riley and More in CRT's BUDDY! THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY

Cortland Repertory Theatre invites audiences to 'Rave On!' with its debut production of the international musical sensation 'BUDDY - The Buddy Holly Story'. Performances of this hit rock and roll musi... (more...)

CHICAGO, THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Set for Valencia College Theater's 2013-14 Season

The Valencia College Theater is proud to announce its upcoming 2013-2014 season of productions. This year, Valencia is adding a new element to each theatrical production -- a talk-back session during ... (more...)

Joan Curto to Perofrm the Songs of Cole Porter at Davenport's, 7/11-20

This must-see return event takes place for 4 performances only at Davenport's. Located at 1383 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, show times are July 11. 12, 19 & 20, 2013 at 8:00pm. There is a $20 cover ... (more...)

Are You Following BWW Yet on Twitter & Facebook?

Are you one of the thousands already following BroadwayWorld.com, the biggest theatre site on the net on Twitter and Facebook? (more...)

Sundance Institute Selects Fellows for 2013 Documentary Edit & Story Labs

Sundance Institute today announced the selection of 22 Fellows representing nine documentary film projects to participate in the 2013 Documentary Edit and Story Labs, June 21-29 and July 5-13 at Sunda... (more...)

NEW VIEWS Now Open at Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago is widely known for its archival collections in the field of architecture, including thousands of project renderings, sketches, plans, collages, and drawings by such archi... (more...)

Sandra Bullock Will Not Play Miss Hannigan in Upcoming ANNIE Film

According to The Hollywood Reporter, talks between Sony Studios and Sandra Bullock, the actress who was recently offered the role of orphanage meanie 'Miss Hannigan' in the upcoming musical adaptation... (more...)

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for June 19th, 2013

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'The Jungle Book' opens, Audra and Sondheim visit, Stephe... (more...)

Denver Tourism Breaks Records in 2012

Denver had a banner tourism year in 2012, setting new records for visitor volume and spending, according to the Longwoods International annual visitor profile study. The report, commissioned by VISIT ... (more...)

Goodman Theatre Extends THE JUNGLE BOOK Through 8/11

Goodman Theatre's world premiere of The Jungle Book begins previews on June 21 (opening night is July 1) and, with a second extension week just added, now runs through August 11. Tony Award winner Mar... (more...)

Ron Raines to Bring THE GREAT LOVE OF BROADWAY to Cape May Stage, 7/8

Cape May Stage, South Jersey's premiere Equity theatre, is bursting with delight as they welcome stage and screen star, Ron Raines, as he performs in his one-man show The Great Love of Broadway. Join... (more...)

Academy Science And Technology Council Selects Students For 2013 Internship

The Science and Technology Council of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has selected five students to participate in its 2013 summer internship program (more...)

Rachel Rashkin-Shoot's IN MY CORNER OF THE MOON Helps Children Heal from Trauma

It has been 26 weeks since 26 innocent people died in the mass shooting in Newtown, CT, and the effects of this devastating trauma will be felt for many years by this community. Unfortunately there ar... (more...)

iGear's Rugged iPhone/Samsung Galaxy Case is On Sale at Amazon.com

Yes, there have been plenty of drop tests done at 'normal' heights, 3-feet from your pocket, 6-feet from your ear, or even 10-feet in the air just for kicks. But how about throwing a phone from a seco... (more...)

David Abeles to Join THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 as 'Pierre,' Beginning 7/9

David Abeles (Once, Original Cast Member) will take over the role of 'Pierre' in the hit downtown production ofNATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 beginning Tuesday, July 9th. Dave Malloy, the s... (more...)

EarthLink Launches 4G Wireless Internet-on-the-Go Service Plans; Starting at $29.95 a Month

EarthLink, Inc., (NASDAQ: ELNK) a leading IT services and communications provider, today announced the launch of its new 4G Internet-on-the-Go wireless mobile Internet plans for consumers. Powered by ... (more...)