Barbara Vitello
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Tour-de-force performance: TV's Sean Hayes is superb as pianist/raconteur Oscar Levant in Goodman's 'Good Night, Oscar'Mar 23, 2022 2:00 pm - “Good Night, Oscar” - ★ ★ ★ ½ Hours before its official opening Monday, Goodman Theatre extended its premiere of “Good Night, Oscar,” Doug Wright's play about pianist, c...
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Spotlight: Comedian Larry Reeb headlines the Metropolis on FridayMar 23, 2022 6:00 am - 'Uncle Lar' returns Award-winning Chicago-area comedian Larry Reeb, known as "Uncle Lar," returns to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre to offer tips on driving, dati...
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Hanover Park men charged with robbing store of $21,000 in iPhonesMar 21, 2022 1:00 am - Bail has been sent for two Hanover Park men who authorities say held up a Hanover Park telecommunications store at gunpoint earlier this month and made off with 23 iPhon...
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Steppenwolf's 'King James' delivers powerful message on friendshipMar 18, 2022 12:30 pm - “King James” - ★ ★ ★ ½ Leaving Steppenwolf Theatre after Tuesday's premiere of Rajiv Joseph's “King James,” I couldn't help thinking about how chance and proximity fact...
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Cantigny welcomes 'Dream World' inspired by Mexican folklore this summerMar 18, 2022 5:30 am - Colorful creatures will greet visitors to Cantigny Park this summer when a new outdoor exhibition showcasing dozens of mythical animals inspired by Mexican folklore open...
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Streamwood man sentenced to 34 years in prison for sexually abusing girlMar 18, 2022 1:00 am - A 37-year-old Streamwood man was sentenced to a total of 34 years in prison Friday for sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl. Pedro Morales was convicted of five counts o...
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Morton Arboretum expert: Preparation and patience now are key to a bountiful garden laterMar 18, 2022 1:00 am - April showers bring May flowers, but preparation will really help your garden grow, and with spring arriving Sunday, there's no time like the present to get started - th...
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Writers' multilayered 'Wife of a Salesman' earns its keep with excellent world premiereMar 16, 2022 1:00 pm - “Wife of a Salesman” - ★ ★ ★ ★ Watching the world premiere of “Wife of a Salesman” at Writers Theatre, audience members may think to themselves, “I know this story.” Th...
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Spotlight: Pandemic-delayed 'Moulin Rouge' arrives in ChicagoMar 15, 2022 6:00 am - 'Moulin Rouge' arrives The pandemic-delayed North American tour of the Tony Award-winning "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" kicks off in Chicago this week. Elgin native Courtn...
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Two Marriott Theatre artistic leaders announce retirementsMar 14, 2022 11:00 pm - Joining the list of theater artists announcing departures from their Chicago-area artistic homes are Marriott Theatre stalwarts Terry James and Aaron Thielen. The annou...