“Be More Chill” to Play Apollo, All-Chicago Cast Announced

“Be More Chill” to Play Apollo, All-Chicago Cast Announced

The hit Broadway musical “Be More Chill” is set for a commercial run at the Apollo Theater, marking the first North American production outside of New York. The producers have announced an all-Chicago cast: Jeremiah Alsop (Michael), Alex Goodrich (Mr. Heere/Mr. Reyes), Rebecca Hurd (Christine), Teressa LaGamba (Jenna), Michelle Lauto (Chloe), Eben K. Logan (Brooke), Liam Oh (Jeremy), Billy Rude (Jake) and Koray Tarhan (Rich). The role of the Squip will be announced at a later date.

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DJEMBE! Postponed at the Apollo

DJEMBE! Postponed at the Apollo

Due to “scheduling conflicts with the creative team,” the U.S. premiere of  “DJEMBE! The Show” will be postponed until at least this fall. The production was to feature a group of African and international musicians perform with a wide array of instruments, along with the audience, who each hole a...

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DJEMBE! U.S. Premiere Announced for Apollo

DJEMBE! U.S. Premiere Announced for Apollo

Video: a commercial preview of “DJEMBE! The Show” European hit “DJEMBE! The Show” has announced its U.S. Premiere at the Apollo Theater. A group of world-class African and international musicians perform with a wide array of instruments, along with the audience, who each hole a djembe drum to play along....

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CHEERS LIVE ON STAGE Posts Early Closing

CHEERS LIVE ON STAGE Posts Early Closing

It’s been a wild fall for commercial theater in Chicago—the early closing follows close on the heels of the crash and burn of HELLDRIVERS OF DAYTONA, which played only one performance at the Royal George before closing after unanimous pans.

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THRONES! THE MUSICAL PARODY: My Abdominal Muscles Haven’t Recovered

THRONES! THE MUSICAL PARODY: My Abdominal Muscles Haven’t Recovered

This stellar sendup is the hit of the 2016 season. That settles it—I have to see it again. Want to be my date? We can wear braids, drink red wine, and don capes and furs because, after all, winter is coming.

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