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'Once On This Island' is a Caribbean cornucopia of theatricality
Jan 23, 2020 9:50 AM - Director Michael Arden's Tony Award-winning revival of "Once On This Island" is likely missing some of its original intimacy, but the reconfigured touring version still abounds with theatrical wonderment and heartbreaking woe. -
Spotlight: Laugh it up at First Folio's 'Jeeves Saves the Day' & Metropolis' 'Noises Off'
Jan 21, 2020 6:00 AM - Comedy dominates suburban stages this week: While First Folio and the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre embrace farce, Buffalo Theatre Ensemble presents the dramedy "The Cake." Meanwhile, Victory Gardens stages the co-world premiere of "How to Defend Yourself" directed by Libertyville's Marti Lyons. -
'Family Ties' stars to bring 'Love Letters' to Batavia Fine Arts Centre Feb. 7
Jan 17, 2020 8:11 PM - The Batavia Fine Arts Centre will present "Love Letters," playwright A.R. Gurney's enduring romance about first loves and second chances, featuring Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross, the parents in the 1980s sitcom "Family Ties." -
On stage: 'The Adult in the Room' premieres at Victory Gardens
Jan 17, 2020 6:00 AM - A new play inspired by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi premieres at Victory Gardens, previews begin for Goodman Theatre's Chicago-area premiere of "Roe," and A Red Orchid stages a workplace comedy, this week in Chicago-area theater. -
Chicago native lands in revival tour of 'Once On This Island'
Jan 17, 2020 6:00 AM - Chicagoan Jahmaul Bakare's career has taken him around the world. Now, he's heading home on tour with the Broadway musical "Once On This Island," opening Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre. -
Norris Cultural Arts Center kicks off 2020 season with Debra Miller's portrayal of Beatrix Potter Jan. 19
Jan 15, 2020 2:02 PM - On Sunday, Jan. 19, the Norris Cultural Arts Center in St. Charles launches its 12-event winter/spring season in the Norris Gallery, when Debra Miller presents "A Tale of Beatrix Potter," a family-friendly portrayal of the beloved children's author and illustrator. -
Spotlight: Northlight premieres 'How a Boy Falls,' Steppenwolf revives Tracy Letts' 'Bug'
Jan 15, 2020 9:00 AM - Northlight premieres the mystery thriller "How a Boy Falls," Oil Lamp stages the Neil Simon dramedy "Jake's Women," and Steppenwolf revives the Tracy Letts' drama, "Bug," about love and paranoia, this week in Chicago-area theater. -
Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire goes back to school with 'Grease'
Jan 12, 2020 7:31 AM - The Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire returns to Rydell High School with a revival of "Grease" that features fresh faces and a new take on transfer student Sandy. -
Chicago Theatre Week offers discounted tickets starting Tuesday
Jan 12, 2020 7:00 AM - Suburban theaters offer a range of options from musicals to farces to thrillers for the 8th annual Chicago Theatre Week, when ticket deals abound. Here's how to get yours. -
BAMtheatre presents 'Twelfth Night The Musical' Jan. 31 to Feb. 2Jan 17, 2020 10:52 PM - Hinsdale's BAM Conservatory Ensemble will present Shaina Taub's "Twelfth Night The Musical" on Jan. 31 to Feb. 2.
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