Theater
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ECC Theatre presents 'Blood at the Root' Nov. 2-11
Oct 23, 2018 5:18 PM - On Nov. 2-11, Elgin Community College Theatre will put on "Blood at the Root," a play inspired by the Jena Six court case and exploring the escalating racial tensions at a divided Louisiana high school. -
Theater spotlight: Prop Thtr premieres Peter Pan-inspired 'Neverland'
Oct 23, 2018 6:00 AM - Prop Thtr re-imagines "Peter Pan" in the world premiere of "Neverland," Improv Playhouse presents the radio play "Dracula" in Libertyville, and magician Dennis Watkins connects with spirits, this week in Chicago-area theater. -
Marriott's 'Ragtime' named best large musical at 2018 Jeff Awards
Oct 22, 2018 11:32 PM - Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire's revival of "Ragtime," the sprawling tale of America at the turn of the last century, received the Joseph Jefferson Award for best musical Monday during the 50th anniversary celebration of the awards recognizing excellence in Chicago area equity theater. -
11 days of cute and creepy Halloween fun in the suburbs and city
Oct 21, 2018 8:27 AM - Looking to broaden your Halloween horizons? Here are 11 days of ideas to keep you in the spirit through Oct. 31. -
Libertyville High School alums find common ground on Chicago-bound 'Hello, Dolly!' tour
Oct 21, 2018 7:15 AM - Local audiences should be on the lookout for Libertyville natives Ian Liberto and Cassie Austin Taylor when the national touring production of "Hello, Dolly!" plays Chicago's Oriental Theatre Oct. 23 through Nov. 17. -
Glenbard West Theatre to put on 'Guys and Dolls' Nov. 1-3Oct 21, 2018 12:22 AM - Glenbard West Theatre is excited to present the hit Broadway musical "Guys and Dolls" Nov. 1-3. It is a musical comedy about a couple of big city gamblers and the women who love them.
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Jewish Theater of Elgin to put on its first play, 'Rosenstrasse'
Oct 20, 2018 10:55 PM - On Nov. 3-4, the Jewish Theatre of Elgin is producing their first play, "Rosenstrasse," based on the true story of the Rosenstrasse protests in Berlin, Germany in 1943. The protest began on Feb. 27 when Jewish men married to non-Jewish women were arrested from factories, detained and prepared to be shipped off to Auschwitz. -
See 'Rapunzel' at Stevenson HighOct 19, 2018 4:22 PM - Lincolnshire's Stevenson High School will host performances of "Rapunzel" on Sunday.
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sponsored articleJudson alumni to direct 'Newsies' musical Oct. 24-27:
Oct 19, 2018 2:04 PM - Judson University alumni Joshua and Melissa Hoegh co-direct the fall production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical "Newsies" playing Oct. 24 through 27 at the Elgin university.
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Theater events: The Gift presents the Midwest premiere of David Rabe's 'Cosmologies'
Oct 19, 2018 6:00 AM - Gift Theatre stages "Cosmologies" by ensemble member David Rabe, Black Ensemble Theater salutes the women of soul, ShawChicago revives "Candida" and Lifeline Theatre stages the family-friendly musical "Bunnicula," this week in Chicago-area theater.
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