Theater
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Norris Cultural Arts Center kicks off 2020 season with Debra Miller's portrayal of Beatrix Potter Jan. 19
Jan 15, 2020 2:02 PM - On Sunday, Jan. 19, the Norris Cultural Arts Center in St. Charles launches its 12-event winter/spring season in the Norris Gallery, when Debra Miller presents "A Tale of Beatrix Potter," a family-friendly portrayal of the beloved children's author and illustrator. -
Spotlight: Northlight premieres 'How a Boy Falls,' Steppenwolf revives Tracy Letts' 'Bug'
Jan 15, 2020 9:00 AM - Northlight premieres the mystery thriller "How a Boy Falls," Oil Lamp stages the Neil Simon dramedy "Jake's Women," and Steppenwolf revives the Tracy Letts' drama, "Bug," about love and paranoia, this week in Chicago-area theater. -
Former Stevenson High teacher and acclaimed playwright Joel Drake Johnson dies
Jan 14, 2020 3:07 PM - A retired Stevenson High School theater teacher who found acclaim as a playwright is being remembered for his impact on students and his work for the stage. -
Prospect High School students add input to original play written by alum
Jan 14, 2020 8:07 AM - "Horse Play," a new play written by Prospect High School alumna Laura Winters, runs Jan. 23-25 at the school and features the wild and crazy sport of hobbyhorse racing, an actual equestrian sport that is growing in popularity in Finland.
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Vero Voce Theater to hold auditions for Roald Dahl's 'Matilda The Musical'Jan 13, 2020 12:30 PM - Vero Voce Theater will hold auditions for Roald Dahl's "Matilda the Musical," seeking adults, 21 and older, and children by appointment on Sunday, Jan. 26.
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PM&L Theatre to hold auditions for comedy 'Ripcord'Jan 13, 2020 10:30 AM - Auditions for the PM&L Theatre production of the slapstick comedy "Ripcord" by David Lindsay-Abaire will be at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 3 and 4, at PM&L Theatre's Tribute Hall, 877 Main St., Antioch.
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SRACLC actors put on 'High School Musical'
Jan 13, 2020 8:51 AM - On Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County put on their version of "High School Musical" at Heritage Church in Lake Zurich. -
Chicago Theatre Week offers discounted tickets starting Tuesday
Jan 12, 2020 7:00 AM - Suburban theaters offer a range of options from musicals to farces to thrillers for the 8th annual Chicago Theatre Week, when ticket deals abound. Here's how to get yours. -
Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire goes back to school with 'Grease'
Jan 12, 2020 7:31 AM - The Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire returns to Rydell High School with a revival of "Grease" that features fresh faces and a new take on transfer student Sandy. -
BAMtheatre presents 'Twelfth Night The Musical' Jan. 31 to Feb. 2Jan 17, 2020 10:52 PM - Hinsdale's BAM Conservatory Ensemble will present Shaina Taub's "Twelfth Night The Musical" on Jan. 31 to Feb. 2.
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