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Goodman, Alliance Theatre premiere Zora Howard’s keenly observed tale of racism and rage

By Barbara Vitello
Apr 30, 2025 3:40 pm - Goodman and Alliance theaters team up for the world premiere of “Bust,” a new play examining racism and rage by Pulitzer Prize finalist Zora Howard.
Best Bets: Vintage Blonde Chicago’s record release, ESO performs ‘The Planets,’ artists gather in Elmhurst’s Wilder Park

By Barbara Vitello
Apr 29, 2025 5:09 pm - This week, suburban rockers Vintage Blonde Chicago releases its debut record with a Sunday release show at Schuba’s, art returns to Elmhurst’s Wilder Park, and the ESO concludes its season with “The Planets.”
Things to do May 2-8: Tulip festivals, Nightmare Weekend Chicago, Naperville Food Truck Festival and more

By Luke Zurawski
Apr 29, 2025 11:46 am - Mark your calendar for tulip festivals in Spring Grove and Maple Park, D.L. Hughley, the Naperville Food Truck Festival and more happening this week.
Spotlight: Tony-winning tuner ‘Hadestown’ returns to Chicago for a brief run

By Barbara Vitello
Apr 29, 2025 11:45 am - The Tony Award-winning musical “Hadestown,” inspired by the Orpheus and Eurydice myth, returns to Chicago for a brief run, and Avalanche Theatre makes its Chicago debut with a new work.
Harper College Theatre Ensemble lurks in the shadows with ‘Gaslight’

Submitted by Harper College News Bureau
Apr 28, 2025 4:30 pm - The Harper College Theatre Ensemble will present Steven Dietz’s adaptation of Patrick Hamilton’s 1938 play “Gaslight” April 30 through May 4.
Tradition milestone: Northbrook-On-Ice brings 344 skaters together for 55th edition

Submitted by the Northbrook Park District
Apr 28, 2025 11:53 am - The annual Northbrook-On-Ice skating extravaganza returns over Mother’s Day weekend for its 55th edition, a special show featuring multiple generations of ice skaters.
York Drama’s production of classic ‘Pippin’ musical offers a modern twist

By Matt Bourke, York Drama
Apr 23, 2025 10:14 pm - The classic musical “Pippin” returns to York's stage, 40 years after the last production in Baker Auditorium. With spectacular sets and infectiously fun songs, this tale of a prince seeking life's purpose promises fun for all ages.
GreenMan Theatre puts on ‘Miss Holmes Returns’

By Sharon Bopp, GreenMan Theatre Troupe
Apr 23, 2025 10:02 pm - The GreenMan Theatre Troupe is rehearsing for a staged reading of "Miss Holmes Returns," a murder mystery play set in Victorian era, featuring characters like Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
Glenbard South Theatre to present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’

By Nathan Lindquist, Glenbard District 87
Apr 23, 2025 12:57 pm - A beloved fairy tale springs to life with wit, wonder and a touch of modern magic as Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella (Broadway Version)” graces the stage at Glenbar...
Style surpasses substance in Drury Lane’s visually arresting ‘Da Vinci Code’

By Barbara Vitello
Apr 23, 2025 9:10 am - Stylish design and solid acting make up for an overly long, excessively plotty “Da Vinci Code,” running through June 1 at Drury Lane Theatre.

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