Theater
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5 things to do in the suburbs this weekend
Oct 12, 2018 10:28 AM - Autumn is in the air at Morton Arboretum's Glass Pumpkin Patch and the annual Barrington Scarecrow Festival. Here are five ways to spend your time this weekend. -
Weekend picks: Glass Pumpkin Patch brings colors to arboretum
Oct 12, 2018 6:00 AM - Fun things to do this week in the suburbs: Glassy gourds go on display at the Morton Arboretum's Glass Pumpkin Patch, "Sesame Street Live! Let's Party" plays at the Rosemont Theatre, Blue Oyster Cult rocks the Arcada Theatre, and much more. -
Janus Theatre production pays tribute to women in theater
Oct 11, 2018 4:39 PM - Janus Theatre's "Underplayed: The Margo Jones Theater Project," which opens Oct. 12 at the Elgin Art Showcase, will feature three plays in rotating repertory, all written by, acted by and directed by women. -
Theater review: First Folio expertly examines Edgar Allan Poe's 'Madness' in popular remount
Oct 11, 2018 3:44 PM - What impresses most about First Folio director Skyler Schrempp's intimate production of "The Madness of Edgar Allan Poe" is how thoroughly it reveals not only madness born of grief and love, but also madness born of obsession, fear and artistic impulse. -
Lifelong Three Stooges fan eagerly anticipates Arcada show
Oct 10, 2018 12:45 PM - I've seen many shows at the Arcada in St. Charles, but I've never been more interested or excited for a show than I am for The Three Stooges -- a live Vegas production coming to the Arcada on Sunday, Oct. 21.
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Best bets: 'Sesame Street Live!' sings in Rosemont, Glass Pumpkin Patch returns to Morton
Oct 10, 2018 6:00 AM - Fun things to do this week in the suburbs: "Sesame Street Live!" brings joy to the Rosemont Theatre stage, Blue Oyster Cult returns to St. Charles' Arcada Theatre and glassy gourds go on display in the Morton Arboretum's Glass Pumpkin Patch. -
MCC Black Box Theatre opens with 'The Foreigner'
Oct 16, 2018 1:25 PM - The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College will present Larry Shue's hilarious comedy, "The Foreigner," opening Oct. 18. -
Tough drama, timely message: Cary-Grove High School to present 'The Laramie Project'
Oct 9, 2018 12:23 PM - Students at Cary-Grove High School will present "The Laramie Project," a drama centered around the death of University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard, who was murdered 20 years ago. -
Jeff Committee recognizes enduring theaters, including Drury Lane, with special award
Oct 9, 2018 12:01 AM - Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace is among four Chicago-area theaters that will be recognized for their longevity and contributions during the 50th annual equity Joseph Jefferson Awards ceremony Monday, Oct. 22. -
Visit from Val: Original 'Chorus Line' member shares stories with Metropolis cast
Oct 9, 2018 6:00 AM - The cast of Metropolis Performing Arts' "A Chorus Line" recently met Mitzi Hamilton, who inspired and played the character Val on Broadway for nearly 10 years.
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