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May 29, 2024
May 20, 2024
The Joffrey Ballet Returns to the Pritzker Pavilion for Free Show
Photo Credit: Katie MillerOn June 16th, The Joffrey Ballet’s “Joffrey for All” is coming back to the Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago for a free event featuring world-class program clips, according to a recent press release from The Silverman Group. Yuri Possokhov’s Andante, Cathy Marston’s Heimat, Carousel: A Dance by Christopher Wheeldon, Justin Peck’s The Times Are Racing, and more are scheduled to be featured next month. Family-friendly movement classes by companies like the Poetry Foundation and Ensemble Español plan to be offered at 4:15PM[CST] and the professional performances start at 5:30PM [CST].
The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director Ashley Wheater: “The Joffrey for All free performance is truly a gift to the people of Chicago, offering the opportunity to see works by powerhouse choreographers, in addition to pieces illustrating the breadth of our Academy and Community Engagement programs. I am especially delighted to share an excerpt from Carousel: A Dance by Christopher Wheeldon, which will be the final performance by retiring artist Christine Rocas, who celebrates 20 illustrious years at the Joffrey. Audiences will also see works from our upcoming 2024-2025 season: Yuri Possokhov’s Andante and Cathy Marston’s Heimat (a preview of the beauty to come in our season opener, Atonement).”
Joffrey President and CEO Greg Cameron: “The first-ever Joffrey for All free performance took place in June 2023, opening our arms to over 7,500 Chicagoans in the heart of the city. This year, with gratitude to our Producing Sponsor, Gallagher, we are planning an even larger celebration by partnering with community organizations for free dance workshops to allow everyone to experience the joy of dance. The Joffrey for All free performance reflects the collaborative spirit of the city of Chicago and the power of the arts to bring people together.”
Click here to read the entire press release on BTSCelebs’ Facebook page.
A Special Thanks to The Silverman Group and The Joffrey Ballet for the info and images.
7th Heaven Cast Start New BTS Podcast
Stars Beverly Mitchell, Mackenzie Rosman, and David Gallagher are launching a brand new podcast featuring one of my favorite shows. This month, they plan to start sharing great behind the scenes information about episodes of Warner Bros’ “7th Heaven.” Check out teasers for the series “Catching Up With The Camdens” here.
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May 7, 2024
Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell Hits Music Gold With New Number One Single
Erica Campbell: “I am so excited my single “Do You Believe In Love?” hit #1 on Billboard Gospel Airplay, and the Mediabase Gospel Charts! 
This is my third #1 song in Gospel Radio as a solo artist and I couldn’t be more grateful! Thank you to every gospel radio station or radio show, program director, listener, and anyone else who supported and pushed this song!
I Love Y’all!!”
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Congratulations to Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell!
April 30, 2024
American Idol Finalist Spencer Lloyd Gets Married
Today, the musician shared a sweet image of himself and the Mrs!
Spencer Lloyd shared this caption on social media: “My idea of rebranding: marrying @mkatelloyd”
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Congratulations to the happy couple!
April 18, 2024
Auditorium Theatre Promises An Exciting Upcoming Season
South Chicago Dance Theatre, photo by Andy Argrakis
Step Afrika, South Chicago Dance Theatre, and Complexions Contemporary Ballet are just a few of the acts scheduled to play at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre next season. According to an official press release from The Silverman Group, the dynamic shows are rich with jazz, modern dance, David Bowie and U2 tributes, Chicago’s own Kia Smith’s influenced group, and many more.
Auditorium Theatre CEO Rich Regan: “The Auditorium Theatre’s 2024-25 season is a joyful mix of beloved classics and exciting new productions. The returns of perennial Auditorium favorites like the newly revamped Too Hot to Handel, the jubilant Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez, and of course the always dynamic Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater are interspersed with debuts by companies like Parsons Dance and the Hiplet Ballerinas. The season is packed with local, national, and international talent showcasing top performers in an incredibly diverse array of styles that befits the Auditorium’s reputation as The Theatre for the People.”
All the festive events are happening at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, IL during Auditorium Theatre’s 2024-2025 season.
Click here to read the complete press release on BTSCelebs’ Facebook page.
A Special Thanks to The Silverman Group and the Auditorium Theatre for the image and info.
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March 23, 2024
Quarterback Justin Fields Shares Life Update After Joining New Team
Yesterday, the former Chicago Bears quarterback posted leisure photos of himself on social media strolling a new city. Justin Fields proves he’s throughly enjoying offseason as a new member of the Pittsburgh Steelers with the simple Instagram message, “Be patient, I’m living in the moment.”
Check out his vacation themed images below.
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March 16, 2024
“Rising Stars in Concert” Comes Next Month To The Lyric Opera House
Credit: Lyric Opera of Chicago
On April 13th, 2024, the annual “Rising Stars in Concert” will be presented by the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago, according to an official press release from the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The global talents, who went through intense opera performance training, plan to bring a wonderful event to the Chicago audience. The youth make up the 2023/24 Ryan Opera Center Ensemble and the Lyric Opera Orchestra.
Attendees should prepare to be entertained by a “mix of classic pieces by Puccini, Verdi, Händel” and more. Sopranos Kathryn Henry and Lindsey Reynolds, mezzo-sopranos Lucy Baker and Sophia Maekawa, baritones Laureano Quant and Ian Rucker, and a host of other musical trailblazers plan to delight the senses.
“Rising Stars in Concert” starts at 7:30PM on April 13th.
Click here to read the entire press release on BTSCelebs’ Facebook page.
A Special Thanks to Lyric Opera of Chicago for the info and image.
