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'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for March 5th, 2014
by Paul W. Thompson - Mar 6, 2014


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 Mosh Pit's exclusive Oscar wrap-up, Billy Zane announced for Lyric Opera, DLO's 'Les Miz' aims high, Porchlight tries 'How To Succeed,' Bailiwick's 'Dessa Rose' begins, as does 'Heartbeat Of Home' from BIC, 'Option Up! ' returns, voice students compete at NATS, and more!

Ivan Rutherford, Quentin Earl Darrington, Jennie Sophia and More to Star in Drury Lane Theatre's LES MISERABLES; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2014


In celebration of their 30th Anniversary, Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, will present the legendary musical Les Miserables, previewing March 29, opening Tuesday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. and running through June 8, 2014. Directed by multi-Jeff Award winner Rachel Rockwell (Ragtime, The Sound of Music, Sweeney Todd, and Oliver! at Drury Lane Theatre), the cast is led by Ivan Rutherford ('Jean Valjean' in over 2,000 performances of Les Miserables on Broadway, as well as in the 20th anniversary Broadway Revival and The National Tour of Les Miserables, and Titanic on Broadway); Jeff Award-winner Quentin Earl Darrington as 'Javert' (Ragtime on Broadway and at Drury Lane Theatre, Memphis: A New Musical on Broadway and The National Tours of The Lion King, The Color Purple, and Memphis: A New Musical); and Jennie Sophia as 'Fantine' (The National Tour of The Lincoln Center's South Pacific and Oliver! and The Sound of Music at Drury Lane Theatre).

Photo Coverage: Ann Hampton Callaway & Liz Callaway Bring SIBLING REVELRY to 54 BELOW
by Stephen Sorokoff - Aug 29, 2013


Continuing August 29 at 7PM, August 30 & 31 at 8PM & August 30 at 11PM at 54 Below is Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway in SIBLING RIVERLRY. The show is a loosely-based musical autobiography outlining their lives from their childhood in Chicago, to their move to New York City, to the ever-continuing adventures of their luminous careers.

Cabaret Life NYC: Ann Hampton Callaway Has Become The Quintessential Queen of 54 Below
by Stephen Hanks - Dec 3, 2012


Although Ann Hampton Callaway has been performing as a nightclub nightingale for around 30 years, I feel like I've caught her act in the absolute prime of her career. Because while 54 Below may have opened it's glorious nightclub in June with Broadway musical legend Patti Lapone, and subsequently booked an All-Star team of women musical theater standouts such as Marin Mazzie, Rebecca Luker, Faith Prince, Sheri Rene Scott, Leslie Uggams, and even Ann's sister Liz Callaway, it's only fitting that a charismatic cabaret chanteuse and down-to-earth diva like Ann Hampton Callaway has become the quintessential Queen of 54 Below.

Light Opera Works Presents THE SECRET GARDEN, 12/26-1/1
by BWW News Desk - Jan 1, 2012


In THE SECRET GARDEN, Ten-year-old orphan Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle Archibald Craven, a man who's given up on life after the death of his wife Lily. Mary uncovers the mystery of Lily's long-abandoned secret garden and unlocks the door to happiness for herself and her uncle.

Light Opera Works Presents THE SECRET GARDEN, 12/26-1/1
by BWW News Desk - Dec 26, 2011


In THE SECRET GARDEN, Ten-year-old orphan Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle Archibald Craven, a man who's given up on life after the death of his wife Lily. Mary uncovers the mystery of Lily's long-abandoned secret garden and unlocks the door to happiness for herself and her uncle.

Light Opera Works Presents THE SECRET GARDEN, 12/26-1/1
by Carly Rosemore - Nov 19, 2011


In THE SECRET GARDEN, Ten-year-old orphan Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle Archibald Craven, a man who's given up on life after the death of his wife Lily. Mary uncovers the mystery of Lily's long-abandoned secret garden and unlocks the door to happiness for herself and her uncle.

Porchlight Music Theatre Presents BY POPULAR DEMAND Benefit 10/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2010


Porchlight Music Theatre presents By Popular Demand, a special one-night-only benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 11 at Mayne Stage,1328 W. Morse Ave in Rogers Park.

Porchlight Music Theatre Presents BY POPULAR DEMAND Benefit 10/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 22, 2010


Porchlight Music Theatre presents By Popular Demand, a special one-night-only benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 11 at Mayne Stage,1328 W. Morse Ave in Rogers Park.

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