Podcast appearances and mentions of James M Nederlander

The Sears Tower (now WIllis Tower) was once the tallest building in the world and is easily the most recognizable building in Chicago, but that building was not the first Sears Tower. In this episode we're discussing the Original Sears Tower."Paradise Square" at the James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago opens November 2nd. Get out and enjoy live theatre! For tickets:https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/show/paradise-square/Need music for YOUR projects? Audiio has got you covered. Try a free trial here:https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=481Here is an easy one-time way to show your appreciation for the podcast and help offset production costs - Buy Me A Coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryAmazon Affiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show at no cost to you):Sears:Historic Sears, Roebuck, and Co. Catalog Plant (Images of America) by John Oharenkohttps://amzn.to/3C7rGtPSears, Roebuck and Co. Consumers Guide for 1894https://amzn.to/3Ea4ECWSears, Roebuck Catalog of Houses 1926: Small Houses of the Twentieshttps://amzn.to/3Gi05ZsJoin Kindle Unlimited here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHCHICAGO MOVIES discussed on the podcast!In Old Chicagohttps://amzn.to/3amaiFkBackdrafthttps://amzn.to/3y33plMAbout Last Night (1986)https://amzn.to/2W8v4EUCall Northside 777https://amzn.to/3ggBPeSMany Chicago-related movies and documentaries can been found here:https://amzn.to/38F6hehEnjoy Outdoor Movies? Here's the gear I use:Epson 880 1080p Projector:https://amzn.to/2YBOiUs120" Projector Screenhttps://amzn.to/3ozAuTfLooking to get out and explore Chicago? Here are a few ideas:Chicago Movie Tourschicagomovietours.comChicago Detours: Tours For Curious Peoplehttps://chicagodetours.com/Love the podcast? Leave us a review!https://lovethepodcast.com/chicagohistorypodChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podcastChicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod@gmail.com):https://www.chicagohistorypod.com

In this episode, Larry tells us about his time in the band Black 47 and his many other creative endeavors. We also talk about his new musical Paradise Square, which will be premiering in Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre in November. 

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/vBH5nxuPzGg This was unlike any other production of HELLO, DOLLY! in that the Principal Actors and two Stage Managers were brought from New York and the Ensemble members (and one Stage Manager) were hired from a wonderful talent pool of performers from Dallas.  For this celebration, Kassira McKee and Richard Skipper are bringing together some of the ensemble who broughts the dancing and songs to life in these Touring Productions of the Jerry Herman/Michael Stewart (oh, and let's not forget Thornton Wilder!) This is the follow up to the highly successful show celebrating the leading actors. Produced by James M. Nederlander and Fred Walker; In conjunction with Charles Lowe Productions, Inc. Original Production Directed and Choreographed by Gower Champion Book by Michael Stewart; Music by Jerry Herman; Lyrics by Jerry Herman; Based on the play "The Matchmaker" by Thornton Wilder; Dance arrangements by Peter Howard; Musical Director: Peter Howard Directed by Lucia Victor; Choreography re-created by Terry Lacy; Production Supervisor: Jerry Herman Scenic Design by Oliver Smith; Costume Design by Freddy Wittop; Costumes re-created by Gail Cooper-Hecht; Lighting Design by Martin Aronstein; Sound Design by Peter J. Fitzgerald General Manager: Theatre Now, Inc.; Company Manager: Marion Finkler Production Supervisor: Jeremiah J. Harris; Stage Manager: Pat Tolson, Charles Reif and David Hansen Conducted by Terry La Bolt Casting: Mark Reiner; Press: Solters / Roskin / Friedman, Inc.  Featured: Carolyn DeLany, Jane Dorian, Michael Duran (Dancer), Mary Jo Anne Guinchard (Todaro)Singer, David Hansen (Stage Manager), Kevin Ligon, Kassira (Kim), McKee (Farmer) Singer/Ernestina Understudy, 

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/stLQEgduaZM In early Summer of 1982, Carol Channing would embark on a tour of the United States with HELLO, DOLLY! ; the Production would tour until closing at the Blaisdell Auditorium in Honolulu in early September, 1983. With this production, Carol and DOLLY would triumphantly play 28 cities across the U.S.For this celebration, Kassira McKee and Richard Skipper have brought together some of the Actors who played the principal characters in these Touring Productions of the Jerry Herman/Michael Stewart (oh, and let's not forget Thornton Wilder!) musical. Produced by James M. Nederlander and Fred Walker; In conjunction with Charles Lowe Productions, Inc. Original Production Directed and Choreographed by Gower Champion Book by Michael Stewart; Music by Jerry Herman; Lyrics by Jerry Herman; Based on the play "The Merchant of Yonkers" by Thornton Wilder; Dance arrangements by Peter Howard; Musical Director: Peter Howard Directed by Lucia Victor; Choreography re-created by Terry Lacy; Production Supervisor: Jerry Herman Scenic Design by Oliver Smith; Costume Design by Freddy Wittop; Costumes re-created by Gail Cooper-Hecht; Lighting Design by Martin Aronstein; Sound Design by Peter J. Fitzgerald General Manager: Theatre Now, Inc.; Company Manager: Marion Finkler Production Supervisor: Jeremiah J. Harris; Stage Manager: Pat Tolson, Charles Reif and David Hansen Conducted by Terry La Bolt Casting: Mark Reiner; Press: Solters / Roskin / Friedman, Inc. Featured in this broadcast Jane Dorian John Gallogly Kassira McGee Robert Nolan

Good morning theater fans! This is Caryn Robbins with The Broadway Scoop for Thursday, March 5th. Full casting has been announced for the world premiere of the Britney Spears jukebox musical ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME. The production will feature Great News star Briga Heelan as Cinderella, American Idol alum Justin Guarini as Prince Charming, and Tony nominee Emily Skinner as Stepmother. Described as a jukebox spin on a classic fairytale, the show is set to begin preview performances at Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre on April 14, ahead of an official opening on April 30. A Broadway premiere is expected to follow. Tony winners Kristin Chenoweth and Santino Fontana will be among the performers honoring Signature Theatre's 2020 Stephen Sondheim Award recipient, Carol Burnett. The legendary performer is best known for her iconic variety series The Carol Burnett Show, and for her Tony-nominated performance as the original Princess Winnifred in Broadway's ONCE UPON A MATTRESS. Burnett most recently starred on Broadway in the 2014 revival of A.R. Gurney's Love Letters.And a happy opening to the Broadway premiere of Conor McPherson's GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, officially opening tonight at the Belasco Theatre following a preview period which began on February 7th. Featuring music from the Bob Dylan catalog, the Depression-era set musical stars Tony nominees Marc Kudisch and Mare Winningham, Broadway veteran Tom Nelis, and actor Todd Almond in his Broadway debut. And that's The Broadway Scoop for Thursday, March 5th.

NAFI SOUMARE: From the Daily Northwestern, I'm Nafi Soumare. CLAY LAWHEAD: And I'm Clay Lawhead. NAFI SOUMARE: And this is Podculture, a podcast covering arts and entertainment on and around Northwestern's campus. This week, Southwest area residents had the opportunity to see “Mean Girls” the musical live at James M. Nederlander Theatre, with all costs... The post Podculture: Southwest area residents attend “Mean Girls: The Musical” for free appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

Brian Noonan and Cody Gough present their “Bow Tie Theatre Reviews” of Broadway in Chicago’s productions of Les Misérables and Cats. Les Misérables is playing through July 27, 2019, at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, and Cats is playing through August 4, 2019, at the James M. Nederlander Theatre. Brian raves about Les Misérables and Cody […]