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BILLY ELLIOT Opens 4/11 at Ford Center; Rush Seats Available
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2010


Billy Elliot the Musical's Chicago opening night will take place April 11th. In addition, the producers, along with Broadway In Chicago, are excited to announce that $25 rush seats will be available for every performance.

Photo Flash: BILLY ELLIOT in Chicago
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 7, 2010


The downtown Theatre District is filled with activity surrounding Billy Elliot in the coming weeks with rehearsals that began January 11 in Chicago and the production moving into the Ford Center/Oriental Theatre.

BILLY ELLIOT Opens 3/18 at Ford Center; Rush Seats Available
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2010


Billy Elliot the Musical's Chicago premiere is only one week away. Performances begin Thursday, March 18, 2010 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.). In addition, the producers, along with Broadway In Chicago, are excited to announce that $25 rush seats will be available for every performance.

BILLY ELLIOT Opens 3/18 at Ford Center; Rush Seats Available
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2010


Billy Elliot the Musical's Chicago premiere is only one week away. Performances begin Thursday, March 18, 2010 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.). In addition, the producers, along with Broadway In Chicago, are excited to announce that $25 rush seats will be available for every performance.

Broadway's Burkhardt and Weiner 'Swing' onto New Web Series: 'Then We Got HELP!'
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 29, 2010


This week on 'Then We Got HELP!' (www.thenwegothelp.com), Brandi Burkhardt (Tale of Two Cities, Mama Mia!) and Michael Weiner(Mr. Saturday Night) Guest Star as an invited 'troubled' couple harboring a secret. Then we got Help!

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for January 19th, 2010
by Paul W. Thompson - Jan 19, 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. 'Annie,' 'Mamma Mia!,' 'Dreamgirls,' 'Billy Elliot,' Michael Ingersoll, 'Parade,' more.....

Emily Skinner to Star as 'Mrs. Wilkinson' in BILLY ELLIOT in Chicago
by Robert Diamond - Jan 14, 2010


Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Tony Nominee Emily Skinner will play 'Mrs. Wilkinson' in the Chicago production of the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Billy Elliot the Musical.

TIME Magazine Names BILLY ELLIOT The Best Musical Of The Decade, Rehearsals Begin In Chicago 1/11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2010


Time Magazine has named Billy Elliot the Musical the 'BEST MUSICAL OF THE DECADE,' according to Time Senior Editor and Theater Critic Richard Zoglin.

TIME Magazine Names BILLY ELLIOT The Best Musical Of The Decade, Rehearsals Begin In Chicago 1/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 8, 2010


Time Magazine has named Billy Elliot the Musical the 'BEST MUSICAL OF THE DECADE,' according to Time Senior Editor and Theater Critic Richard Zoglin.

Batchelor, Bausilio & Corrles Star in Chicago's BILLY ELLIOTT; Complete Casting Announced
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 21, 2009


Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment, has announced, with Broadway In Chicago, casting for the Chicago production of Billy Elliot the Musical, beginning preview performances March 18, 2010 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.). Opening night is Sunday, April 11, 2010. The cast includes John Peter (J.P.) Viernes who joins the previously announced actors Tommy Batchelor, Giuseppe Bausilio and Cesar Corrales in the role of ‘Billy'.

STAGE TUBE: Then We Got Help! Web Series Premieres with Broadway Talent
by Robert Diamond - Dec 11, 2009


Then we got Help! (www.thenwegothelp.com). This new Web Series, which launched on Friday December 11th, mixes some of Broadway's brightest talents with TV and Film vets.

Photo Coverage: Then We Got Help Web Series Launch Party
by Brian Estrada - Dec 11, 2009


Last night, December 10, producers for the new web series The We Got Help held their launch party at The Irish Rogue. The series, which launches today, December 11 focuses on four struggling couples who need therapy but get each other instead. The series is viewable at www.thenwegothelp.com. BroadwayWorld was there to capture last night's experience for you.

Broadway and TV Thesps Make the Leap to the Extra Small Screen In 'Then We Got Help' Web Series, Launches 12/11
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2009


Then we got Help! (www.thenwegothelp.com). This new Web Series, launching Friday December 11th, mixes some of Broadway's brightest talents with TV and Film vets.

Broadway and TV Thesps Make the Leap to the Extra Small Screen In 'Then We Got Help' Web Series, Launches 12/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 7, 2009


Then we got Help! (www.thenwegothelp.com). This new Web Series, launching Friday December 11th, mixes some of Broadway's brightest talents with TV and Film vets.

Musicals Tonight! Continues Its Salute To Broadway 11/9 At The McGinn/Cazale Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2009


Musicals Tonight! Continues its ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys and Understudies with its next editions of At This Performance...TM to be held on Sunday, November 8th and Monday, November 9th at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre, 2162 Broadway, (above the Promenade Theatre- Broadway at 76th Street), 3rd Floor at 8 PM.

Musicals Tonight! Continues Its Salute To Broadway 11/9 At The McGinn/Cazale Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2009


Musicals Tonight! Continues its ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys and Understudies with its next editions of At This Performance...TM to be held on Sunday, November 8th and Monday, November 9th at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre, 2162 Broadway, (above the Promenade Theatre- Broadway at 76th Street), 3rd Floor at 8 PM.

Musicals Tonight! Continues Its Salute To Broadway 11/9 At The McGinn/Cazale Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 5, 2009


Musicals Tonight! Continues its ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys and Understudies with its next editions of At This Performance...TM to be held on Sunday, November 8th and Monday, November 9th at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre, 2162 Broadway, (above the Promenade Theatre- Broadway at 76th Street), 3rd Floor at 8 PM.

Musicals Tonight Continues its Understudy/Stand-By Salute with AT THIS PERFORMANCE, 10/25-26
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2009


Musicals Tonight! returns for its ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys and Understudies with its next editions of At This Performance... to be held on Sunday, October 25th and Monday, October 26th at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre at 8 PM. This weekend marks the 6th Anniversary of the concert series.

Musicals Tonight Continues its Understudy/Stand-By Salute with AT THIS PERFORMANCE, 10/25-26
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2009


Musicals Tonight! returns for its ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys and Understudies with its next editions of At This Performance... to be held on Sunday, October 25th and Monday, October 26th at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre at 8 PM. This weekend marks the 6th Anniversary of the concert series.

Musicals Tonight Continues its Understudy/Stand-By Salute with AT THIS PERFORMANCE, 10/25-26
by Aimee Savoth - Oct 20, 2009


Musicals Tonight! returns for its ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys and Understudies with its next editions of At This Performance... to be held on Sunday, October 25th and Monday, October 26th at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre at 8 PM. This weekend marks the 6th Anniversary of the concert series.

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