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‘Evil Dead’ lives at Broadway Playhouse in Sept., Oct.

July 22, 2014

Broadway In Chicago announces that Evil Dead – The Musical, winner of the 2007 Dora Audience Choice Award as Toronto’s favorite show, unleashes its mayhem and fun on the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E Chestnut, Chicago) from Sept. 23 through Oct. 12. This the hilarious, record-breaking Canadian musical (created by George Reinblatt,

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Full cast announced for ‘Amazing Grace’

July 18, 2014

Broadway In Chicago announces complete ensemble casting for the world premiere of Amazing Grace, the new musical with music and lyrics by Christopher Smith and a book by Christopher Smith and Arthur Giron, directed by Gabriel Barre and choreographed by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli. Following the run at Chicago’s Bank of America Theatre, the

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Free Broadway summer concert lineup announced

July 15, 2014

Broadway In Chicago announces the full concert line-up at its annual free Broadway in Chicago summer concert, sponsored by ABC 7 Chicago, that will take place on Monday, August 18, 2014 at 6:15 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park (201 E Randolph St). Hosted by ABC 7 Chicago’s Janet Davies, from the

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Hansel & Gretel visit Broadway Playhouse for the holiday season

July 10, 2014

Broadway in Chicago and Emerald City Theatre announce the world premiere of Hansel & Gretel: A Wickedly Delicious Musical Treat, with music and lyrics by Grammy-nominated Justin Roberts and a book by Emerald City Theatre Artistic Director Ernie Nolan. The classic story of Hansel and Gretel reimagined as a rock musical for all ages will

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Rockwell and Drury Lane kick off spring 2015 with ‘Billy Elliot’

July 4, 2014

Oakbrook Terrce’s Drury Lane Theatre will present the regional premiere of the international smash hit musical, Billy Elliot, previewing April 9, 2015, opening April 16 and running through June 7. Multi-Jeff Award winner Rachel Rockwell will direct, with musical direction by Jeff Award-winner Roberta Duchak. One of the most celebrated musicals on stage today, Billy

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