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'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 9th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - May 9, 2012


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'tick...tick...BOOM!,' 'A Little Night Music,' a local 'Avenue Q?,' Kevin Earley and Nathan Lane are in town, 'Sexy Baby,' the High School Musical Theater Awards and more....

Photo Flash: First Look at ROUTE 66 at Chicago's Copley Theater
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2012


The Paramount Theater is presenting the nostalgic jukebox revue Route 66 for a nine-week run, four shows a week, in the intimate, 216-seat Copley Theater. Tickets are on sale now for Paramount's production of Roger Bean's Route 66, a jukebox comedy about a gang of rowdy Chicago service station attendants who take an imaginary Chicago to L.A. road trip singing tunes by Willie Nelson, Woody Guthrie, Roger Miller and The Beach Boys, just to name a few. Check out photos from the production below!

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for March 21st, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - Mar 21, 2012


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to New York. The latest on the big musicals in Aurora, Oakbrook, Munster and Lincolnshire, two retro-60s jukebox shows, season announcements from Porchlight, Boho, Chicago Shakes and Court, plus the Light Opera Works gala!

Paramount to Presents Roger Bean's ROUTE 66, 4/11-6/10
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 13, 2012


The Paramount Theater presents the nostalgic jukebox revue Route 66 for a nine-week run, four shows a week, in the intimate, 216-seat Copley Theater right across the street.

Stage 773 Artistic Director Forms Street Tempo Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 16, 2011


Stage 773 Artistic Director Brian Posen announces the launch of a new musical theatre company, Street Tempo Theatre, debuting at Stage 773, 1225 West Belmont Ave. Street Tempo Theatre is committed to creating raw, intimate, thought-provoking musical theatre in Chicago.

Stage 773 Presents LET MY PEOPLE COME, Previews 11/10
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2011


Stage 773 Artistic Director Brian Posen announces the launch of a new musical theatre company, Street Tempo Theatre, debuting at Stage 773, 1225 West Belmont Ave.

Stage 773 Presents LET MY PEOPLE COME, Previews 11/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 18, 2011


Stage 773 Artistic Director Brian Posen announces the launch of a new musical theatre company, Street Tempo Theatre, debuting at Stage 773, 1225 West Belmont Ave.

'Departure Lounge' Ready For Takeoff In Its U.S. Debut
by Paul W. Thompson - Nov 10, 2010


Last Sunday night, Bailiwick Chicago celebrated the first anniversary of its reincarnation by presenting the American debut of the musical "Departure Lounge," a very English rumination from the pen of author, lyricist and composer Dougal Irvine on what it means to bridge the gap between youth and adulthood.

Royal George Cabaret Theater Presents DEPARTURE LOUNGE, Opens 11/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2010


Four Boys, One Girl... the End of One Wild Summer Vacation!

Royal George Cabaret Theater Presents DEPARTURE LOUNGE, Previews 10/28
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2010


Four Boys, One Girl... the End of One Wild Summer Vacation!

Bailiwick Chicago Presents DEPARTURE LOUNGE, Previews 10/28
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2010


Bailiwick Chicago will open its first full season with the new musical DEPARTURE LOUNGE. This coming-of-age high-energy show with a progressive pop score, close four-part harmonies, and a wicked sense of humor was a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and The Public Theatre's SPF Festival.

Royal George Cabaret Theater Presents DEPARTURE LOUNGE, Previews 10/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 13, 2010


Four Boys, One Girl... the End of One Wild Summer Vacation!

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for October 13th, 2010
by Paul W. Thompson - Oct 13, 2010


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Porchlight Music Theatre, Stage 773, 'The Rocky Horror Show,' 'Departure Lounge,' 'Cats,' more....

Bailiwick Chicago Presents DEPARTURE LOUNGE, Previews 10/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 4, 2010


Bailiwick Chicago will open its first full season with the new musical DEPARTURE LOUNGE. This coming-of-age high-energy show with a progressive pop score, close four-part harmonies, and a wicked sense of humor was a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and The Public Theatre's SPF Festival.

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