Barbara Vitello
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Des Plaines actor’s ‘full circle moment’ comes with lead role in Porchlight’s ‘Anything Goes’Jan 04, 2024 10:05 am - “Anything Goes,” Cole Porter’s 1934 tuner about the romantic shenanigans unfolding on an ocean liner bound from New York to London, has a special place in Luke Nowakowski...
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Spotlight: Theo Ubique showcases new works, Theatre Week tickets on saleJan 03, 2024 9:50 am - New works Theo Ubique Theater showcases new works as part of its Winterfest series, which commences Saturday, Jan. 6, with a music and theater cabaret. The showcase incl...
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Best bets: NYE weekend shows from ZEDD, BoDeans, Jeff Dunham, Cedric the Entertainer, Lindsey StirlingDec 28, 2023 12:32 pm - Say farewell to 2023 at one of many concerts happening across the Chicago area this weekend, including ZEDD at Navy Pier, BoDeans at the Arcada, Jeff Dunham at the Allsta...
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Spotlight: Local theaters ring in 2024 with sketch comedy, stand-upDec 28, 2023 12:08 pm - For folks who can’t stay up until midnight, comedian and WLS 890-AM radio personality Steve Cochran hosts his annual early-bird New Year's Eve show at the Raue Center. J...
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Winter theater forecast: 10 shows to make theater lovers leave their cozy confinesDec 27, 2023 4:33 pm - Even the most ardent theater fans may be reluctant to leave the cozy confines of their home this winter. These 10 shows (including several premieres) opening at suburban...
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Chicago titan’s final bow: Actor, director, Northlight co-founder Mike Nussbaum diesDec 23, 2023 9:57 pm - Mike Nussbaum, described as the dean of Chicago actors, died Saturday, six days short of his 100th birthday. A titan of Chicago area theater for nearly 60 years, Nussbaum...
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Theater year in review: First Folio bids farewell, Lookingglass goes on hiatus, Goodman stages blockbusterDec 22, 2023 10:03 am - Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect that Steppenwolf Theatre laid off 13 full-time employees. Lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, includi...
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Prospect Heights man charged with sexually assaulting teens dies after jail attackDec 20, 2023 4:15 pm - A Prospect Heights man who had been facing charges of sexually abusing teenage boys died following an attack in Cook County jail late last month, according to a spokesma...
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Spotlight: Suburban stand-up, sketch comedy showcasesDec 20, 2023 12:58 pm - Santa stand-up Zanies showcases local comedians this weekend as part of its “Santa’s Stand-up Spectacular.” 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, at 5437 Park Place, Rosemont...
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Best bets: Tommy Davidson, Harlem Globetrotters, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and moreDec 20, 2023 10:02 am - Comedian Tommy Davidson (“In Living Color,” “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder”) headlines the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, this weeke...