Theater
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Albanian protesters, police clash over theater demolition
May 17, 2020 11:02 AM - Albanian police have clashed with opposition supporters who were protesting the demolition of the country's National Theater building
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Second City debuts virtual sketch show 'Helter Shelter'
May 16, 2020 7:30 AM - The doors to Second City's Wells Street theater are locked, but its shows go on online, including the new weekly virtual comedy show "Helter Shelter." -
Disney ices 'Frozen' on Broadway
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Spotlight: 'Chicago Acts Together' benefits out-of-work theater artists
May 15, 2020 6:00 AM - Suburban theaters join Chicago companies to aid unemployed theater workers, Victory Gardens presents conversations with theater artists online and Porchlight's online Sondheim celebration continues, this week in Chicago-area theater. -
High school cast at Vernon High produces its quarantine version of its spring play, 'Clue'
May 14, 2020 5:42 PM - The show will going on. Classes have been canceled at Vernon Hills High School but the student theater group that was going to put on the production of "Clue" this spring has found a way to do so despite the stay-at-home order with an old-time radio show. -
PBS screens Ravinia's 2019 revival of Leonard Bernstein's 'Mass' this weekend
May 14, 2020 6:00 AM - The Ravinia Festival's 2019 revival of Leonard Bernstein's "Mass" will be broadcast on PBS Friday and Sunday. The massive work features Marin Alsop conducting the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Tony Award winner Paulo Szot performing as "The Celebrant." -
'Dear Evan Hansen' return Chicago engagement canceled
May 13, 2020 11:38 AM - The return engagement of the Tony Award-winning "Dear Evan Hansen," scheduled to play Chicago from July 7 to Sept. 27, has been canceled due to the ongoing ban on large gatherings issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chicago run has been rescheduled for 2022. -
Metropolis announces 20th anniversary season
May 12, 2020 5:39 PM - Optimism and caution underscored the announcement of Metropolis Performing Arts Centre's 20th season, which will likely unfold with precautions and restrictions established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
'Bombshell' concert stream will reunite cast of 'Smash'
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Broadway shutdown extended until at least Labor Day
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