Articles filed under Short and Sweet Theater Reviews
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Theater preview: Suburban theater vets return to Chicago in 'Miss Saigon' tourNov 10, 2018 6:00 am - Before and after the arrival of the infamous onstage helicopter, suburban theater fans should be able to spot a few locals connected to the new national tour of “Miss Sa...
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Disney Theatrical seeks local performers for 'Aladdin,' 'Frozen' and 'The Lion King'Oct 31, 2018 1:00 am - Disney Theatrical Productions seeks local child and adult performers for current and future productions of "Aladdin," "Frozen" and "The Lion King." Auditions are set fr...
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Libertyville High School alums find common ground on Chicago-bound 'Hello, Dolly!' tourOct 24, 2018 11:00 am - When the national tour of “Hello, Dolly!” sets up shop at Chicago's Oriental Theatre starting Tuesday, it's likely that all eyes will be on star Betty Buckley. But local...
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'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' an intermittently entertaining hodgepodgeOct 05, 2018 1:00 pm - “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” - ★ ★ ½ In its touring debut at Chicago's Oriental Theatre, “Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is missing a key ingredi...
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'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' tour brings sweet rewards for castOct 01, 2018 6:00 am - For Cary native Kevin Nietzel, returning to the Chicago area as part of the national tour of “Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” has reminded him of his com...
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Stripped-down revival of 'The Color Purple' retains powerful messageJul 25, 2018 11:45 am - “The Color Purple” - ★ ★ ★ ½ It's too bad that Broadway in Chicago couldn't have booked the national tour of “The Color Purple” into a smaller venue than the 3,875-seat ...
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'Heartbreak Hotel' cast rocks, but script doesn't give Elvis story its dueJul 17, 2018 11:00 am - “Heartbreak Hotel” - ★ ★ ½ “Don't be cruel, to a heart that's true.” I wish I could heed that Elvis Presley song lyric when it comes to “Heartbreak Hotel,” the latest j...
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Chicago native relishes showy role in 'The Color Purple'Jul 13, 2018 6:00 am - Chicago native Carla R. Stewart's involvement with the Tony Award-winning 2015 revival of "The Color Purple" has been quite an emotional and artistic journey. Stewart m...
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'Waitress the Musical' dishes out beautiful score, touching taleJul 05, 2018 1:00 am - "Waitress the Musical" - ★ ★ ★ The odds are heavily stacked against the heroine of "Waitress the Musical," the hit 2016 Broadway stage adaptation of the late Adrienne S...
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'Waitress the Musical' serves up Sara Barielles score in Chicago debutJun 29, 2018 6:00 am - When the 2016 Broadway hit “Waitress the Musical” makes its local touring debut at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, the acting ensemble will feature a quartet of veteran and...