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The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'White Noise,' 'Company,' two more Sondheim productions, two shows on Glenwood Avenue, Theatre On The Lake's season, the Alice Ripley Cover Contest and more!

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 Paramount Theatre, 'White Noise,' Oscar nominations, 'The 50 People Who Really Perform...,' 'A Little Night Music,' Liz Callaway, more....

The deadline is almost here! Monday, December 20, 2010, is the final date you can cast your vote for the first ever Theatre Fans' Choice Awards from BroadwayWorld Chicago. We're honoring productions which opened between September 1, 2009 and August 31, 2010 with awards in 25 categories, all voted on by you!

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Traces,' 'Departure Lounge,' 'The Story Of My Life,' two productions of 'Cats,' Stew in concert, 'Kiss Me, Kate,' more....

BroadwayWorld, the biggest theater site on the web, today announces nominations for the Chicago Theatre Fans' Choice Awards! The 121 nominees in the 25 categories are all listed below, representing 57 different theater productions in the Chicago area which opened between September 1, 2009 and August 31, 2010. These productions were mounted by 33 separate theaters or companies.

Now in its 46th year, the Evanston-based Savoyaires theater company continues to bring Gilbert & Sullivan to Chicago's North Shore. This year the company has assembled a stellar artistic staff to present Gilbert & Sullivan's last smash hit, The Gondoliers, or The King of Barataria.

Now in its 46th year, the Evanston-based Savoyaires theater company continues to bring Gilbert & Sullivan to Chicago's North Shore. This year the company has assembled a stellar artistic staff to present Gilbert & Sullivan's last smash hit, The Gondoliers, or The King of Barataria.

The Jeff Awards have announced 105 nominations in 24 categories for Non-Equity Jeff Awards, which honor excellence in Chicago theatres not under a union contract, for productions that opened between April 1, 2009, and March 31, 2010. The Jeff Awards judged the opening nights of 116 productions offered by 55 non-Equity producing organizations and recommended 51 shows for further judging, making those 51 eligible for Non-Equity Jeff Award nominations in all categories.

The Jeff Awards today announced 105 nominations in 24 categories for Non-Equity Jeff Awards, which honor excellence in Chicago theatres not under a union contract, for productions that opened between April 1, 2009, and March 31, 2010. The Jeff Awards judged the opening nights of 116 productions offered by 55 non-Equity producing organizations and recommended 51 shows for further judging, making those 51 eligible for Non-Equity Jeff Award nominations in all categories.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Holiday Musical Round-Up: Part Two. 'A Christmas Carol,' 'A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant,' 'Plaid Tidings,' 'The Christmas Schooner,' more....

Whether you're from Chicago, Naperville, the South Side, or the flat lands of Iowa, The Second City e.t.c.'s 33rd review is a beyond-enjoyable homage to not only Terkel's work, but to a city second to none.

The 34th Annual Jefferson Awards presented seven trophies to House Theatre of Chicago's production of 'The Sparrow.' 'Side Show,' 'Fiorello!' and 'Blues for an Alabama Sky' also took top honors.