Barbara Vitello
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Top-tier cast powers Drury Lane’s ‘Nunsense’Jun 23, 2026 7:21 pm - Drury Lane Theatre assembled a first-class ensemble of sisters for its revival of “Nunsense,” the delightfully goofy, second-tier tuner about nuns from the Little Sisters of Hoboken putting on a variety show fundraiser in the aftermath of a tragedy.
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Spotlight: Hot, hot, hot Kokandy Productions revives tribal love-rock tuner ‘Hair’Jun 23, 2026 4:47 pm - Kokandy Productions stages a revival of “Hair,” Midsommer Flight delivers Shakespeare’s “As You Like it” for free in Chicago parks, and Kevin Webb stars as a theater critic mixed up with vampires in Black Button Eyes’ revival of “St. Nicholas.”
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Best Bets: Long Grove’s strawberry fest and Rosemont’s Rockin’ the USA music festJun 23, 2026 1:32 pm - Long Grove hosts its annual Strawberry Fest, Rosemont hosts the village’s first Independence Day music fest, and Skokie welcomes opera lovers to the Opera Festival of Chicago.
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Like father, like son (and daughter): Suburban kids who’ve sought to follow their dads’ legaciesJun 20, 2026 3:13 pm - With Father’s Day upon us, we reflect on 10 father-son and father-daughter duos who made an impact on their suburban communities.
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For spring and summer fun, head to Fox ValleyJun 19, 2026 8:40 pm - From historic homes and Japanese gardens, to rock concerts and trolley rides, there’s plenty to do in Fox Valley this spring and summer.
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After $24 million renovation, Aurora’s RiverEdge Park is ready for concert seasonJun 19, 2026 12:47 pm - After a yearlong, $24 million renovation, Aurora’s RiverEdge Park reopens for the summer concert season with expanded capacity, better sound, two new LED screens and improved amenities, including new restrooms.
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Terrific acting animates Steppenwolf dramedy ‘Catch As Catch Can’Jun 19, 2026 12:30 pm - Steppenwolf Theatre’s Gary Cole returns to a Chicago stage for the first time in 25 years to join fellow ensemble members Tim Hopper and Audrey Francis for the Chicago premiere of Mia Chung’s “Catch As Catch Can.”
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Stoppard’s sweeping family drama ‘Leopoldstadt’ dazzles at Writers TheatreJun 18, 2026 9:01 am - If Writers Theatre ever joins the ranks of Regional Theatre Tony Award winners, its bravura Midwest premiere of “Leopoldstadt” will have played a role in that honor.
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Best Bets: Flip Circus tours the suburbs this summerJun 17, 2026 6:22 am - The Flip Circus begins its suburban summer tour, Kohl Children’s Museum debuts “WhirlWind,” Waukegan hosts the inaugural Little Fort Film Festival, and the Cantigny Jazz Fest hosts a tribute to Miles Davis on Sunday.
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Spotlight: Goodman premieres new tuner starring Megan Mullally, Nick OffermanJun 15, 2026 8:35 am - Goodman Theatre concludes its centennial season with the premiere of the musical “Iceboy!” starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, and the national tour of the circus-themed “Water for Elephants” stops in Chicago.