Craig Ferguson and the Bard: 5 ideas for the weekend

Posted May 29, 2015 1:00 am

To see or not to see? That's the question for Shakespeare fans when Clockwise Theatre presents "Breakneck Hamlet" in Waukegan this weekend. It's one of many things to do on a weekend that includes the chance to catch comic Craig Ferguson, see an "American Idol" winner in concert or take in a historic re-enactment.

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<h3 class="leadin">'Breakneck' Bard: Clockwise Theatre presents the world premiere of "Breakneck Hamlet," writer/actor Tim Mooney's accelerated version of William Shakespeare's longest plays. It's at 221 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $20. (847) 775-1500 or clockwisetheatre.org. 8 p.m. Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30, and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 31. </h3>

<h3 class="leadin">Funny business: See comedian Owen Benjamin, known from his cable TV gig on the sitcom "Sullivan and Son" and the reality TV show "Bar Rescue," at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $17 plus a two menu-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com. 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday, May 29; 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, May 30; 7 p.m. Sunday, May 31.</h3>

<h3 class="leadin">Historic journey: Rails to Victory, a World War II living history re-enactment, returns to the Fox River Trolley Museum, 361 S. La Fox St., South Elgin. Highlights include a military encampment, period battles on the banks of the Fox River, an All-American Girls baseball game with the Rockford Peaches team and more. Free admission. Fees apply for trolley fares. (847) 697-4676 or foxtrolley.org. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 30, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 31. </h3>

<h3 class="leadin">Beyond 'Idol': Past "American Idol" winner Kris Allen performs in concert with the opening act Elenowen on Saturday at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. $10; $5 students. (630) 637-7469 or finearts.northcentralcollege.edu. 8 p.m. Saturday, May 30.</h3>

<h3 class="leadin">Late-night laughs: Catch Craig Ferguson's "Hot & Grumpy Tour: Walking the Earth" at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan Sunday. The Scottish comic is the former host of "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson." (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 31.</h3>

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