Posted by Zeb Resman at 10:58 am CST
May
05
2010
What’s to be said about MDQ that we haven’t said before? The runaway hit musical which is now on Broadway has a new cast and an extended run right here in Chicago! Come see the story of how Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley played at Sun Records’ storefront studio in Memphis for the first and only time.
We are working with our friends at Allied Live to launch another poster distribution in Chicago. We’ve been promoting MDQ since it first began two years ago, and we couldn’t be happier with the shows success. With performances scheduled through September, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t see it!
Please visit www.apollochicago.com for more information.
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Tags: Apollo Theater, Live Performances, Music, Musical, Rock, Theater
Posted by Zeb Resman at 9:39 am CST
Apr
27
2010
Six of Putnam County’s quirkiest and nerdiest spelling titans want nothing more than to be the B-E-S-T. These lovable spellers, fiercely battle it out for the title only to learn that winning isn’t everything and losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. Before each performance, four members of the audience are chosen to participate in the spelling bee.
This is our second time around promoting Spelling Bee, and we are glad to see the critically acclaimed musical comedy make a come back. We visited locations in the surrounding suburbs near Pheasant Run Resort in order to distribute materials advertising this upcoming run. If you missed it last time, be sure to get your tickets right away to this hilarious show!
The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee is at the Noble Fool Theatre at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles April 22nd through June 13th. Please visit www.noblefool.org for more information.
Posted in: Announcements, Flyer Distribution, Guerrilla Marketing, Poster Distribution, Services, Street Marketing, Streetmarketing
Tags: Comedy, Live Performances, Musical, Noble Fool Theatricals, Theater
Posted by Zeb Resman at 11:18 am CST
Mar
23
2010
The Broadway hit is finally here! Billy Elliot the Musical makes it’s way to Chicago this spring for an extended stay. Billy Elliot is the heartwarming celebration of one young boy’s triumph against the odds. Set in a small mining town, the story follows Billy’s journey as he stumbles out of a boxing ring and into a ballet class and discovers his dream to dance.
You might remember not too long ago we did a promotion for the Billy Elliot onsale. We had staff members with banner packs targeting commuters and holiday shoppers with handbills. Now, we will be staring retail distribution of promo materials throughout the city. If you haven’t done so yet, get your tickets right away for what is sure to be the hit musical of the year!
Billy Elliot the Musical is at the Ford Center/Oriental Theatre starting on March 18th. For more information, please visit www.broadwayinchicago.com for more information
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Tags: Broadway in Chicago, Comedy, Drama, Family, Ford Center/Oriental Theatre, Live Performances, Musical
Posted by Zeb Resman at 4:51 pm CST
Feb
23
2010
The classic tale by Jane Austen courtesy of Chamber Opera Chicago makes its way to the stage of the Athenaeum Theatre for it’s Chicago debut! We previously worked with Chamber Opera Chicago on their annual holiday classic Amuhl and the Night Visitors, and we are very excited that they invited us to work with them again on their latest production.
We’ve begun a distribution to bring our allotted materials to various points in Chicago. Pride and Prejudice is only in town for three performances, so be sure to get tickets before it’s too late!
Pride and Prejudice is at the Athenaeum Theatre February 27th, March 6th, and 7th. Please visit www.chamberoperachicago.org for more information.
Posted in: Announcements, Flyer Distribution, Guerrilla Marketing, Poster Distribution, Services, Street Marketing, Streetmarketing
Tags: Athenaeum Theatre, Chamber Opera Chicago, Drama, Live Performances, Musical, Theater
Posted by Zeb Resman at 11:01 am CST
Jan
12
2010
Soon, the unstoppable Million Dollar Quartet will be debuting on Broadway. But, that doesn’t mean the curtain is closing in Chicago just yet. MDQ is back for another extension, this time through the month of March! We have played a significant role in the promotion of this production over the past year, doing everything from hand-2-hand distributions to banner back pack promos, to on-the-street video interviews. This time around, we’ll be distributing coasters to bars, pubs, theaters, and other venues in the city. If you happen to spot one, be sure to hold on to it in order to get an $8 discount on select tickets!
Million Dollar Quartet is at the Apollo Theater through March 28th. Please visit www.apollochicago.com for more information.
Posted in: Announcements, Flyer Distribution, Guerrilla Marketing, Services, Special Offers, Street Marketing, Streetmarketing
Tags: Apollo Theater, Drama, Musical, Rock, Theater
Posted by Zeb Resman at 11:25 am CST
Jan
05
2010
Lifeline Theatre is excited to bring The Last of the Dragons to life on stage! Based on the story by Edith Nesbit and adapted by David Bareford, Dragons takes place in the land of Astoria, where tradition dictates that every princess be given to a fire-breathing dragon so she can be saved by a handsome prince. But what happens when this tradition is challenged?
We have begun a citywide distribution in support of The Last of the Dragons, bringing handbills and posters to all corners of the city. Don’t miss this very entertaining production that’s fun for the whole family!
The Last of the Dragons is playing at Lifeline Theater through February 10th. Please visit www.lifelinetheatre.com for more information.
Posted in: Announcements, Flyer Distribution, Guerrilla Marketing, Poster Distribution, Services, Street Marketing, Streetmarketing
Tags: Family, Fantasy, Kids, Lifeline Theatre, Musical, Theater
Posted by Zeb Resman at 12:00 pm CST
Dec
08
2009
Broadway in Chicago brings it’s latest musical to the Cadillac Palace Theatre stage! In The Heights, the 2008 Tony Award winning best musical, includes an amazing cast, incredible dancing and a gripping tale of hope and self-discovery. We’re in the middle of a full scale distribution, blanketing the city with posters and flyers. Be sure to see the musical The New York Times calls, “A musical about chasing your dreams and finding your true home, with enough energy to light up the George Washington Bridge”.
And being in the holiday mood, Broadway in Chicago is offering a great deal on tickets!:
SPECIAL OFFER BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS – TICKETS ONLY $35!
Savings of up to 30% for select performances*.
Use code TRAIN for any Mon-Thu or Sun evening performance through Dec 23.
Visit www.BroadwayInChicago.com for tickets.
Posted in: Announcements, Flyer Distribution, Guerrilla Marketing, Poster Distribution, Services, Special Offers, Street Marketing, Streetmarketing
Tags: Broadway in Chicago, Cadillac Palace, Discount, Holiday, Musical
Posted by Zeb Resman at 11:24 am CST
Dec
08
2009
Returning for it’s fourth year here in Chicago, The Snow Queen is a wonderful holiday show for the entire family. Based on the classic tale by Hans Christian Anderson, The Snow Queen is brought to life on stage with a wonderous musical score and amazing puppetry that will entertain audiences of all ages. In order to help Victory Gardens promote this highly anticipated production, we will be launching an aggressive retail distribution campaign, in addition to executing a hand-to-hand distribution downtown near Water Tower Place Mall. Keep an eye out for our staff this Saturday, and don’t be afraid to grab a flyer and pose for a photo as well!
The Snow Queen is at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theatre through December 27th. Visit www.victorygardens.org for more information.
Posted in: Announcements, Event Promotions, Flyer Distribution, Guerrilla Marketing, Poster Distribution, Services, Street Marketing, Street Team, Streetmarketing, direction printworks
Tags: Family, Holiday, Musical, Theater, Victory Gardens Biograph Theatre
Posted by Zeb Resman at 11:23 am CST
Dec
08
2009
The classical ballet production makes its way to the Francis W. Parker School for the holiday season. As part of Chicago Festival Ballet, The Nutcracker will be appearing for an afternoon performance, featuring world class dancers and some of Chicagoland’s most talented dance students.
We’ve begun a massive poster campaign in order to help bolster the profile of the performance. Since this is a one-time only engagement, tickets are sure to become scarce fairly quick. Get yours before it’s too late!
Von Heideke’s Chicago Festival Ballet’s The Nutcracker is at Francis W. Parker School in the Diane & David B. Heller Auditorium on December 13th. For tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com.
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Tags: Ballet, Family, Francis W. Parker School, Holiday, Musical, Theater
Posted by Zeb Resman at 2:36 pm CST
Dec
01
2009
If you were at the annual Lights Festival or Thanksgiving Day Parade, there’s a good chance you saw folks wearing Million Dollar Quartet banner packs, and handing out flyers to people waiting patiently for the parade. That was us! We handed out thousands of flyers (that we printed in house!) which contained $8 off coupons for tickets. MDQ has been running strong for over a year now, and is about to make the jump to New York for a run on Broadway. We have been involved with the production from day one, and were happy to do a holiday push. If you haven’t checked it out, go and see the show that has become a musical sensation!
Million Dollar Quartet is at the Apollo Theater through January 3rd.
Posted in: Announcements, Event Promotions, Flyer Distribution, Guerrilla Marketing, Services, Street Marketing, Street Team, Streetmarketing, direction printworks
Tags: Apollo Theater, Music, Musical, Rock, Theater