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Frenemies Helen Sharp (Jennifer Simard), left, and Madeline Ashton (Megan Hilty) battle in Broadway in Chicago's premiere of “Death Becomes Her,” which also stars Christopher Sieber as Madeline's husband, Ernest.

Star power: Broadway-bound ‘Death Becomes Her’ benefits from stellar leads

Broadway veterans Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard, along with a Tony Award-winning creative team, provide the star power that propels the Broadway-bound “Death Becomes Her,” a new musical based on the 1992 film premiering at Chicago’s Cadillac Palace.

The 50th annual Prairie Arts Festival returns to the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center in Schaumburg from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26.

Festivals May 24-30: Memorial Day events, art fests, Cream of Wheaton and more

Mark your calendars for the Prairie Arts Show in Schaumburg, the Lake County Food Truck Festival, Memorial Day events, Cream of Wheaton, Bluesmobile Cruise Nights, outdoor concerts and more happening this week.

Dawn (Michelle Buteau), left, discusses her pregnancy with Eden (Ilana Glazer) in “Babes.”

‘Babes’ is a giddy, raunchy, moving and (very) gooey look at childbirth and friendship

“Babes” — director Pamela Adlon’s brash, chaotic, hilarious and occasionally overly gooey (in so many ways) childbirth comedy — may not be your thing if you get queasy at the mention of the word placenta.

Charlie Colin, bassist and founding member of the American pop-rock band Train, has died. He was 58.

Charlie Colin, founding member of the band Train, dies at 58 after slipping in shower

Charlie Colin, bassist and founding member of the band Train, best known for their early-aughts hits like “Drops of Jupiter" and “Meet Virginia,” has died. He was 58.

Attendees honor the playing of taps during the first stop of Naperville’s Memorial Day observances last year.

Memorial Day parades, services, fundraisers in the suburbs

Memorial Day parades, services and observances throughout the suburbs will pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Enjoy 70 unique beer options at Old Town Pour House locations in Naperville and Oak Brook as they extend American Craft Beer Week until Tuesday, May 28.

Dining out: Enjoy Memorial Day with craft beer, brunches, specials for veterans and more

There’s not much better than a long holiday weekend, and we’ve got plenty of ways to help you enjoy it with a craft beer celebration, bonus Monday brunch happenings and specials for veterans on Memorial Day.

Billy Strings performs two shows at Rosemont's Allstate Arena this weekend.

Best Bets: Billy Strings at Allstate, mini-golf opens at Morton Arboretum, Josh Gates at Genesee

Grammy-winning guitarist Billy Strings headlines Rosemont’s Allstate Arena, mini-golf tees off at The Morton Arboretum, and Josh Gates treats audiences to “An Evening of Legends, Mysteries and Tales of Adventure” at the Genesee.