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Dina DiCostanzo is an actress, singer and dancer who performs regularly in and around Chicagoland. Her stage accomplishments include work at Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire, Drury Lanes Oakbrook and Water Tower, Victory Gardens, The Mercury, The Lakeshore, Theatre at the Center, Northlight Theatre, and Capital Rep in Albany NY. She earned a Jeff Award nomination for her performance as Flaemmchen in Grand Hotel at Drury Lane, Water Tower. Dina has appeared in numerous television and print ads for Marshall Fields, The Roomplace, Aurora Health Care, Payless Shoe Source, Cottonelle and more, and has taken on roles in independent film and television productions. She is also the face of the widely acclaimed Love, Lulu Mae line of ARTcessories—designer fashion pieces “for the modern woman with a vintage soul.” Dina teaches social dance (Swing and Charleston), tap, and other dance forms to teens and adults at all levels and choreographs for several schools and community theatres. Her recent achievements include performing as Gabriella in Boeing, Boeing and Shelley in Hairspray at the Drury Lane Oakbrook, Prawn in My One and Only at the Marriott Lincolnshire and playing Cindy Lou Huffington in the cotton-candy pop musical, The Marvelous Wonderettes, with successful runs in Chicago and Albany, New York. Coming up, she'll be at Center Stage Baltimore as Arabella Rittenhouse in Animal Crackers and at Paramount Theatre in Aurora, Il as Anytime Annie in 42nd St! Dina is founder of TheDressingRoommag.com, an online magazine for women in the performing arts. When not working in a stage production or working on the magazine, she can be seen flapping and twirling her pearls as Lola at Tommy Guns Garage, Chicago's longest running dinner theatre review! On her down time, Dina enjoys toddling around town as a regular of the Chicago swing dance scene, shopping for vintage clothes, and eating cupcakes...

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Cast and Designers Announced for THE LAND OF FORGOTTEN TOYS


A brand new holiday musical for families with teens and tweens, but enough smart humor to keep adults entertained as well, will premiere in Chicago this holiday season. THE LAND OF FORGOTTEN TOYS a?" developed by Chicago-based non-profit company CPA Theatricals and produced in collaboration with Greenhouse Theater Center a?" is a completely original 90-minute musical about a brilliant young woman just out of high school and her quest to save Christmas.

The Hit Musical, MIRACLE Announces Final Weeks And Receives Jeff Awards Nomination


The hit Chicago musical set against the backdrop of the Chicago Cubs 2016 championship season, MIRACLE, is announcing its final weeks, closing on Sunday, September 29. In its successful five month run, the musical was seen by over 30,000 people including Chicago Cubs players David Ross, Willson Contreras, Kerry Wood, Ryan Dempster and Ryne Sandberg, as well as numerous local celebrities including Jim Belushi, Allison Victoria of HGTV, Wayne Messmer, Tom Ricketts, Tom Dreesen and many more who lauded the production. Today, William Marovitz and Arny Granat, co-producers of the production, are thrilled to announce that MIRACLE has been nominated for a 2019 Equity Jeff Award in the a?oeNew Work- Musicala?? category. Now playing at the Royal George Theatre, 1641 North Halsted, MIRACLE is providing Chicago Cubs fans and theatregoers a final opportunity to relive the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series win.

MIRACLE The Hit Musical Extended Through September 29


In honor of the 108 years it took the Chicago Cubs to win the World Series, MIRACLE, the hit Chicago musical set against the backdrop of the Chicago Cubs 2016 championship season, is thrilled to celebrate its 108th performance on Friday, August 30th with a special event at the Royal George Theatre (1641 N. Halsted) beginning at 7:15 p.m. The scheduled performance of the production will follow at 8 p.m.

MIRACLE Enters Final Weeks �" Now Through September 1


MIRACLE, the hit Chicago musical set against the backdrop of the Chicago Cubs 2016 championship season, is announcing final weeks of the production, now through September 1. Now playing at the Royal George Theatre, 1641 North Halsted, MIRACLE is providing theatregoers of all ages the opportunity to relive the most iconic moment in Chicago Cubs history, its 2016 World Series win.

VIDEO: Kyle Schwarber Attends MIRACLE, The Cubs Inspired Musical, and Sings The Seventh Inning Stretch


Last night, Chicago Cubs star Kyle Schwarber attended MIRACLE, the hit Chicago Cubs inspired musical, currently running at the Royal George Theatre (1641 N. Halsted Street). Set against the backdrop of the Chicago Cubs 2016 championship season, Schwarber sang the seventh inning stretch during intermission.

Photo Flash: Notable Guests Step Up To The Plate At Cubs- Inspired Musical MIRACLE


A Miracle is coming to Chicago. Inspired by Chicago's beloved 2016 World Series Champions the Chicago Cubs, MIRACLE, makes its highly-anticipated World Premiere at the Royal George Theatre (1641 N Halsted St).

Photo Flash: MIRACLE Celebrates Opening Night At Royal George Theatre


MIRACLE is up to bat at Royal George Theatre through July 14.

Photo Flash: First Look At The World Premiere of MIRACLE


A Miracle is coming to Chicago. Inspired by Chicago's beloved 2016 World Series Champions the Chicago Cubs, MIRACLE, makes its highly-anticipated World Premiere at the Royal George Theatre (1641 N Halsted St) with previews May 8 and a press opening on Friday, May 17 at 8 p.m.

Cubs-Inspired Musical MIRACLE Announces Casting Ahead Of World Premiere In Chicago This May


A Miracle is coming to Chicago. Inspired by Chicago's beloved 2016 World Series Champions the Chicago Cubs, MIRACLE, makes its highly-anticipated World Premiere at the Royal George Theatre (1641 N Halsted St) with previews May 8.

Photo Flash: Highland Park Players Opens Up ON THE TOWN


Highland Park Players proudly presents the Tony Award nominated musical, On The Town. On The Town runs October 12th through October 28th at the Northbrook Theatre, 3323 Walters Ave. Performances are October 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 at 7:30 PM and October 14, 21, 28, at 2:00 PM.

Highland Park Players Presents ON THE TOWN


Highland Park Players presents the Tony Award nominated musical, On The Town. On The Town runs October 12th through October 28th at the Northbrook Theatre, 3323 Walters Ave. Performances are October 12, 13, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 at 7:30 PM and October 14, 21, 28, at 2:00 PM.

Highland Park Players Presents ON THE TOWN


Highland Park Players presents the Tony Award nominated musical, On The Town. On The Town runs October 12th through October 28th at the Northbrook Theatre, 3323 Walters Ave. Performances are October 12, 13, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 at 7:30 PM and October 14, 21, 28, at 2:00 PM.

Photo Flash: Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents BEEHIVE: THE 60'S MUSICAL


Metropolis presents the colorful decade revue Beehive: The 60's Musical through August 25, 2018. A rockin' celebration following six women as they honor the legendary music and performers of the 60's.

Photo Flash: Hey There! Highland Park Players Presents THE PAJAMA GAME


Highland Park Players proudly presents the Tony Award winning musical, The Pajama Game. The Pajama Game runs October 20th through November 5th at the Northbrook Theatre, 3323 Walters Ave. Performances are October 20, 21, 27, 28 and November 2, 3, 4 at 7:30 pm and October 22, 29 and November 5 at 2:00 pm.

Trevor Vanderzee and Hannah Rose to Star in THE PAJAMA GAME for Highland Park Players


Highland Park Players has announced the cast and production team for their 30th anniversary production of The Pajama Game directed by three time Jeff Award winner, Dominic Missimi.

Photo Flash: Highland Park Players Present THE PAJAMA GAME


Highland Park Players proudly presents the Tony Award winning musical, The Pajama Game. The Pajama Game runs October 20th through November 5th at the Northbrook Theatre, 3323 Walters Ave. Performances are October 20, 21, 27, 28 and November 2, 3, 4 at 7:30 pm and October 22, 29 and November 5 at 2:00 pm.

Trevor Vanderzee and Hannah Rose to Star in THE PAJAMA GAME for Highland Park Players


Highland Park Players has announced the cast and production team for their 30th anniversary production of The Pajama Game directed by three time Jeff Award winner, Dominic Missimi.

Up and Coming Theatre Presents SWEET CHARITY


Up and Coming Theatre Company (UAC) presents their fresh view on the classic musical "Sweet Charity".

Highland Park Players to Host Workshop Series Directed by Dominic Missimi


Highland Park Players is holding a workshop series on THE GLORIOUS BROADWAY MUSICAL featuring professor and professional director, Dominic Missimi Founder of Northwestern Music Theatre Program, Marriott Theatre Director of 35 productions, Founder of Northwestern's American Music Theatre Project and 17 year director of Northwestern's famed Waa-Mu Show.

Route 66's Mile Markers Benefit Concert: REVOLUTION: SONGS OF PROTEST AND EMPOWERMENT Comes to Mayne Stage


Route 66 Theatre Company is pleased to announce the line-up for its 6th annual Mile Markers Benefit Concert: REVOLUTION: SONGS OF PROTEST AND EMPOWERMENT on Today, March 10, 2017 at Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse Ave. in Chicago. Tickets for MILE MARKERS are currently available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2879219.

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