Articles filed under Professional Theater
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Music Theater Works' 'La Cage aux Folles' revival fulfills actors' long-standing ambitionsMar 10, 2022 5:00 am - You could say that by performing in Music Theater Works' revival of "La Cage aux Folles," Ginger Minj and Dane Strange are making up for missed opportunities. Minj, who...
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Tony Awards to return to Radio City Music Hall in JuneMar 09, 2022 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - In another sign that show business is snapping back to its pre-pandemic rhythm, the Tony Awards will once again take place in June and at a familiar loca...
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Spotlight: Glen Ellyn native Sean Hayes stars in Goodman's 'Good Night, Oscar'Mar 09, 2022 5:00 am - Goodman premiere Emmy Award winner and Glen Ellyn native Sean Hayes ("Will & Grace") stars as pianist/actor Oscar Levant in Goodman Theatre's premiere of "Good Night, Os...
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'The Batman' screening features guest appearance: A real batMar 07, 2022 6:00 am - AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Moviegoers in Austin, Texas, got to see more than one type of bat during a screening of 'œThe Batman'ť this weekend. An actual bat was spotted swoop...
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Mayslake Peabody Estate to close in May for renovationsMar 07, 2022 4:27 am - The century-old Mayslake Hall at the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook is set to close for exterior renovations. The 1920s Tudor revival-style mansion will largely sh...
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'School of Rock,' 'Into the Woods' part of Paramount Theatre's 2022-23 season in AuroraMar 07, 2022 12:00 am - The Paramount Theatre in Aurora has announced its 2022-23 Broadway Series of musicals will feature "Dreamgirls," "The Sound of Music," "Into the Woods" and the professio...
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Electrifying 'Hadestown' at CIBC Theatre is an old tale, superbly toldMar 06, 2022 12:00 pm - “Hadestown” - ★ ★ ★ ½ A good tale is worth retelling. Even an old tale whose ending we know, or a sad tale that doesn't end well. So it is with “Hadestown,” singer/song...
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'Wicked' welcomes a pioneering good witch, Brittney JohnsonMar 06, 2022 6:22 am - NEW YORK - While many people spent Valentine's Day with the traditional flowers and chocolates, Brittney Johnson was making theater history. The young Broadway veteran w...
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Neil Diamond stage musical reveals its Broadway veteran starMar 04, 2022 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - A musical about Neil Diamond has found the polished theater gem who will play the icon onstage - Will Swenson. Swenson has been tapped to lead 'œA Beauti...
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Spotlight: 'King James' premieres at Steppenwolf; renovated Copley Theatre reopens in AuroraMar 04, 2022 5:00 am - 'King James' premieres Steppenwolf Theatre premieres ensemble member Rajiv Joseph's two-hander "King James," which examines the role sports plays in the friendship betwe...