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Geneva High School play takes a humorous look at U.S. historyFeb 04, 2026 5:22 pm - While history class may be boring to some, the GHS Theatre Department is giving the topic new life with its upcoming production of “The Complete History of America (Abridged).”
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Dive into adventure with St. James School’s production of ‘Finding Nemo, Jr.’Feb 04, 2026 4:45 pm - The vibrant world of the Great Barrier Reef will come alive in Arlington Heights when the St. James School Broadway Bulldogs present Disney’s “Finding Nemo, Jr.”
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Quiet strength: A mother’s unwavering devotion inspires Northlight’s ‘Mary Jane’Feb 04, 2026 3:06 pm - Maternal strength, perseverance and unwavering devotion propel “Mary Jane,” Amy Herzog’s earnest, understated drama in its Chicago-area premiere at Northlight Theatre.
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The farce is with Buffalo Theatre Ensemble’s giddy crime comedyFeb 03, 2026 2:52 pm - “Unnecessary Farce” from Buffalo Theatre Ensemble at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage is a fun romp, offering an antidote to winter malaise.
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Spotlight: Strindberg revivals at Steppenwolf and Court, plus ‘The Outsiders’ comes to ChicagoFeb 03, 2026 2:41 pm - Steppenwolf and Court theaters revive August Strindberg classics while Rivendell and Story theaters premiere new works and the Tony Award-winning musical “The Outsiders” makes its Chicago premiere, this week in local theater.
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Things to do Feb. 6-12: Bobcat Goldthwait, Jay Leno, Loni Love, RV Camping & Van Show and moreFeb 02, 2026 5:21 pm - Make plans for Bobcat Goldthwait at the Comedy Vault in Batavia, Jay Leno at the Genesee Theatre, Loni Love at the American Place Casino in Waukegan, the 57th Annual RV Camping and Van Show in Rosemont and more.
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Comedy, compassion and a little terror animate Marriott Theatre’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’Jan 30, 2026 12:22 pm - Fine performances, excellent design and remarkable original puppets elevate Marriott Theatre’s winning revival of the comically macabre musical “Little Shop of Horrors.”
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Studio drama: Broadway hit ‘Stereophonic’ is a groovy good timeJan 29, 2026 12:55 pm - It's rare for non-musical Broadway plays — even major Tony Award-winning ones — to go out on a national tour. So the arrival of the 2024 hit Broadway drama “Stereophonic” at the CIBC Theatre in Chicago is certainly something to celebrate.
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The making of a smash: Unshakable belief helped propel record-breaking ‘Stereophonic’Jan 28, 2026 4:26 pm - “Stereophonic” director Daniel Aukin reminisces about the unshakable belief he and his fellow theater artists had in David Adjmi’s play-with-music over the nine years it took to bring it to the stage, where it broke the record for most Tony Award nominations for a play.
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Power of storytelling: Saint Viator presents ‘Big Fish’ for its 60th anniversary musicalJan 28, 2026 9:47 am - Saint Viator High School’s 60th anniversary musical, “Big Fish,” invites audiences to step into a magical world and explore the relationship between a father and son.
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