Theater
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On stage: More holiday theater, 'Dance Nation' dances onto Steppenwolf stage
Dec 9, 2019 10:16 PM - Holiday offerings at Improv Playhouse, Pheasant Run and on other stages are on tap this week at suburban and city theaters. -
Children's Theatre of Elgin to host 'Home for the Holidays' event Dec. 28
Dec 6, 2019 9:56 PM - 'Tis the season for spreading cheer by giving back to the near and dear. So gather up your family and friends and join Children's Theatre of Elgin for a fun-filled night of food and festivities. -
'Prada' musical delayed, will open in Chicago in 2021
Dec 3, 2019 4:57 PM - The pre-Broadway world premiere of "The Devil Wears Prada" has been delayed. Broadway in Chicago announced Tuesday that the musical version of Lauren Weisberger's 2003 novel and the 2006 film will now play Chicago starting July 13, 2021. -
Delight in the spirit of the season in Schaumburg
Dec 3, 2019 12:20 PM - The magic of Santa and the North Pole lands at Schaumburg Park District's "The North Pole Holiday Spectacular" Dec. 7. -
'Hanukkah Goblins' role fits Grayslake actor's love of theater magic
Dec 3, 2019 6:00 AM - Josh Pennington discovered a love of acting at Grayslake Central High School. Now, he's starring in "Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins," starting Dec. 7 at Chicago's Strawdog Theatre Company. -
Spotlight: Metropolis, McAninch serve up seasonal chuckles
Dec 9, 2019 10:18 PM - The McAninch and Metropolis serve up holiday chuckles, Theo Ubique revives Studs Terkel's "Working" and Caitlin Jackson channels Bette Midler, this week in Chicago-area theater. -
On stage: Second City, Oil Lamp, Metropolis serve up holiday offerings this week
Nov 30, 2019 7:28 AM - Second City holiday revue opens at Aurora's Copley Theatre, Oil Lamp adapts "It's a Wonderful Life," and Midsommer Flight takes wing with "Twelfth Night," this week in Chicago-area theater. -
Spotlight: 'A Christmas Carol' in various incarnations dominate area stages this weekend
Nov 30, 2019 7:00 AM - Adaptations of "A Christmas Carol" in formats ranging from musical to Latino to female-centered dominate suburban and city stages this weekend. -
Holiday happenings: Tree lightings, music, festivals & more in DuPage County
Nov 29, 2019 6:00 AM - Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us. Here's a look at what's happening in DuPage County. -
Musical blockbuster 'Annie' works on intimate scale at Citadel
Nov 28, 2019 6:00 AM - Citadel Theatre's "Annie" in Lake Forest shows that the 1977 Broadway musical blockbuster can still work in a much more intimate space. "Annie" also functions as a great holiday show.
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