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Chicago-bound 'The Simon & Garfunkel Story' taps into nostalgia
Nov 17, 2019 7:30 AM - Evanston native George Clements stars as Paul Simon in the Chicago debut of "The Simon & Garfunkel Story," which plays the Broadway Playhouse for three weeks starting Tuesday, Nov. 19. Clements has strong memories of the duo's music, and most audiences do as well. -
John Leguizamo delivers engaging 'Latin History for Morons' despite tech glitches
Oct 31, 2019 6:15 AM - John Leguizamo wrangled with a couple of music cue glitches on opening night of "Latin History for Morons" in Chicago, but he earned extra credit by powering on to deliver a commanding and comic take on his heritage. -
John Leguizamo brings 'Latin History for Morons' to Chicago
Oct 24, 2019 6:00 AM - Emmy and Tony Award-winner John Leguizamo brings his one-man Broadway comedy "Latin History for Morons" to Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre. "I feel like going around the country, I can influence and change people's minds and hearts," he says. -
Elton John-scored 'Devil Wears Prada' musical set to premiere in Chicago in 2020
Sep 17, 2019 11:24 AM - A musical version of "The Devil Wears Prada" will make its world premiere at Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre next year. The Broadway-bound show features a score by Elton John, lyrics by Shaina Taub, a book by Paul Rudnick and direction by Steppenwolf Theatre artistic director Anna D. Shapiro. -
How TimeLine Theatre snagged the Chicago premiere of Tony-winning 'Oslo'
Sep 6, 2019 6:00 AM - TimeLine Theatre teams up with Broadway in Chicago for the local premiere of J.T. Rogers' "Oslo," the 2017 Tony Award-winning drama coming to Chicago on Sept. 10. -
Chicago musicians making their mark in touring cast of 'The Band's Visit'
Sep 1, 2019 7:00 AM - "It will make you feel good and it will make you cry," said Chicago-area musician Ronnie Malley of "The Band's Visit." He joins fellow Chicago musician Alex Farha in the touring cast of the Tony Award-winning musical making its Chicago debut at the Cadillac Palace Theatre starting Tuesday, Sept. 3. -
Israeli actor takes 'The Band's Visit' role from film to Broadway to Chicago
Aug 31, 2019 7:30 AM - Sasson Gabay, star of the Israeli movie "The Band's Visit," initially balked at the idea of a musical based on the film. But he reprised his lead role on Broadway and now plays Tewfiq in the national tour, coming to Chicago on Sept. 3. -
Local actors embrace 'amazing' message of Tony-winning 'Come From Away'
Aug 2, 2019 11:13 AM - Chicago actors Harter Clingman and James Earl Jones II star in the national tour of "Come From Away," about airline passengers re-routed to Newfoundland on Sept. 11, 2001. -
'Cats': Touring production of a 'puzzling' relic returns to Chicago for a short run
Jul 22, 2019 12:38 PM - "Cats" is about to have another life thanks to a film adaptation coming this winter. But until then, the Chicago return of this 1981 British musical will give local audiences the chance to ponder the global phenomenon. -
Elmhurst native leaps at chance to star in Chicago-bound 'Cats' tour
Jul 15, 2019 6:00 AM - Elmhurst native Lexie Plath stars as Bombalurina in the national tour of "Cats," which returns to Chicago for a three-week run at the James M. Nederlander Theatre starting Tuesday, July 16.
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