Articles filed under Theater
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St. Viator stages 18th century Irish comedyOct 22, 2013 10:00 am - In the English comedy, “She Stoops to Conquer,” there are mistaken identities, a fist fight, stolen jewels and a tavern drinking song to keep things lively. You'll be sa...
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Composer John Kander rides new creative wave at 86Oct 22, 2013 6:00 am - NEW YORK — Legendary composer John Kander is standing in a hallway at the Vineyard Theatre when he spots an unusual opportunity. “I’ve never been to the ladies’ room her...
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Chicago improv vets take on '50 Shades of Grey'Oct 21, 2013 6:00 am - If it hadn't been for an Evanston entrepreneur catching a news report about hardware stores experiencing rope shortages resulting from the popularity of the best-selling...
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Despite strong cast, theatricality undercuts Goodman's 'Smokefall'Oct 18, 2013 6:00 am - Is life worth living? Can love, impermanent though it may be, and joy, however fleeting, outweigh the disappointment, loss and grief we experience over a lifetime? Tho...
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Theater events: 'Hello Dolly' opening at Drury LaneOct 18, 2013 6:00 am - Ziemba is Dolly Tony Award-winner Karen Ziemba (“Contact”) stars as the titular matchmaker in Drury Lane Theatre's “Hello Dolly!” the musical by composer/lyricist J...
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'We Will Rock You' embarking on American journeyOct 18, 2013 6:00 am - A musical built around songs by the rock band Queen has found a kind of magic abroad, charming European audiences for years. Now, its producers hope another group will f...
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Arts agendaOct 18, 2013 5:57 am - Ÿ Volunteers are sought to assist with the 80th McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade set for 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, in downtown Chicago along State Street. The applic...
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‘Nutcracker’ tickets:Oct 16, 2013 4:41 pm - Ticket sales for performances of Dancenter North’s 25th anniversary production of “The Magic of the Nutcracker” begin at noon Friday, Oct. 18. Performances are at 3 p.m....
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Musicals featuring female singer-songwriters swellOct 13, 2013 6:00 am - NEW YORK — Mary Bridget Davies is part singer, part actress and part spirit conjurer. The bubbly performer is uncanny at capturing the look and sound of the late Janis J...
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Sting sails into Chicago to promote 'Last Ship'Oct 11, 2013 11:00 am - Whenever the 17-time Grammy Award-winning pop superstar Sting plays the Chicago area, it's typically in huge venues like Soldier Field or Rosemont's Allstate Arena. But ...