Marriott Theatre’s revival of Disney’s “Frozen ― The Musical” poses challenges and opportunities for acclaimed set designer Collette Pollard.
“What a heartbreaking week it has been,” said William Shatner of the losses this week of Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov in the original “Star Trek” series during the 1960s, and Patrick Stewart, who in 1987 began to inhabit Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and decades later the anchor of the darker streaming drama “Star Trek: Picard.”
Drury Lane Theatre revives the hit musical “Annie” while Marriott Theatre brings Anna and Elsa to life in “Frozen,” this week in Chicago-area theater.
The immersive theatrical experience Echoes of the Forgotten Passengers will provide a unique Halloween experience by sending visitors through a time vortex leading to East Dundee’s downtown Depot from 7-10 p.m. Saturday.
“Gentle Monster” lets you fall a little bit in love with Lucy, Philip and their young son Johnny, before blowing everything up. This is a film about moral and societal evils and the webs we might spin to give a loved one the benefit of the doubt.
Halloween is just around the corner and Andy’s Frozen Custard has a limited-time treat with a pair of favorite candies. And STK is celebrating Día de los Muertos with specialty drinks, while Violi will host a Greek wine pairing dinner on Nov. 5.
Mark your calendar for Halloween events throughout the suburbs, Warrenville Fall Fest, the 312 Comedy Festival and more this week.