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This week marks several important dates for long-running Broadway productions, as Grease closed on this date during 1980 after 3,883 performances—at that point the record for longest running show in history in the New York theatre district—and just this week Mamma Mia! pulled the plug after getting to no. 8 all time with 5,582 total performances. So yes, the record has lengthened greatly since Grease first closed its doors. The following are the 7 longest-running Broadway plays in history, including Cats, Chicago, The Lion King and more: -
Brandy Norwood - Singer / Actress Set to Make Her Broadway Debut in 'Chicago'
Actress-singer Brandy Norwood is slated to make her Broadway debut in "Chicago" later this month. -
CBS Ready to Go Dark on Dish Network This Thursday if Carriage Deal Isn't Reached
As many as 14 million Dish Network subscribers could find themselves without access to CBS's programming if a new contract isn't in place by 7pm on Thursday. The network claims to have worked hard with Dish Network to reach a new agreement for carriage and at this point, they'd rather go dark than stay stuck in the limbo that they are currently sitting in. CBS officially issued a statement today explaining their perspective. -
Fused Muse Ensemble Draws Attention to Environmental Issues Through Music, Dance and Video at Constellation in Chicago
The Fused Muse Ensemble will present “Breaking Ice,” a program of multimedia works that draws attention to climate change, melting icebergs and the fragility of nature, at Constellation in Chicago on October 16-18. -
Wilco Announces Residency At Chicago's Riviera Theatre, Huge Rarities Box Set Release [TRACKLIST]
Wilco's six-night residency titled "Wilco Winterlude 2014" in the band's hometown of Chicago will take place at the Riviera Theatre, the group recently announced. -
O'Hare Airport Fire in Chicago Has Created the Biggest Air Traffic Snarl Since 9/11: FAA
It is amazing how one small fire at Chicago's O'Hare Airport has tangled flights for days. -
Original 'Chicago' Cast Making Guest Appearances for Show's Record-Breaking November 23 Performance
Of all the Broadway shows, few have packed them in over the years such as Chicago. The November 23 performance of the musical is going to be a hot ticket now that we know the show's original cast will be making guest appearances throughout the performance to celebrate the show becoming the second longest-running musical on Broadway. -
Chief Keef Takes Shots At "Hot N---a" Rapper Bobby Shmurda On New Song "Beetle Juice" Featuring Fredo Santana [LISTEN]
Chief Keef just released a new song featuring Fredo Santana called "Beetle Juice" and it sounds like he's taking shots at "Hot N---a" rapper Bobby Shmurda. -
6 Artists Who Debuted With Double Albums: Chicago, Frank Zappa, And More
Double albums are often seen as exercises in self-indulgence, so the only time an artist can usually get away with releasing one is well into their career, such as the Beatles' "White Album" or Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti. However, there have been some artists who where so confident in themselves that they chose to release double albums right off the bat. Here are six artists who debuted with double albums. -
Historic Chicago Venue Bans EDM Shows
A historic Chicago venue reopened its doors but under one condition. Get the deets here. A historic Chicago venue recently reopened its doors but under one condition: no EDM. -
Lollapalooza Attendee Attacked and Bitten During Arctic Monkeys, Turns To Reddit To Help Find Attacker
Ben Lenet was enjoying the Arctic Monkeys set at Lollapalooza on Friday when he was suddenly attacked. He and two of his friends had to fight off a strange man who reportedly approached them from behind and bit Lenet so hard that a chunk of flesh was ripped from his arm. -
‘David Bowie Is’ Documentary Will Open In 100 Theaters In September, Exhibit Heads To Chicago
David Bowie Is, a documentary film directed by Hamish Hamilton about the “touring art exhibition” of the same name, will soon be released in over 100 theaters in the United States, Rolling Stone reports, beginning on September 23. The film premiered just last year at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and shows a number of items from the legendary musician’s archive.
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