Articles filed under Theater
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Griffin Theatre's intimate 'Spring Awakening' packs a punchDec 07, 2011 10:00 pm - Griffin Theatre securing the rights to the first local production of “Spring Awakening” comes as a bit of a surprise. Snagging the premiere of the 2007 Tony Award-winni...
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Rolling Meadows church peforms ‘Life With Father’Dec 06, 2011 11:00 pm - Come with the Community Church of Rolling Meadows back to the 1890s, when the Christmas hustle and bustle wasn’t the stress-inducer it is today, for an old-fashioned din...
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Music inspires Warrenville woman's choreography for “Jesus Christ Superstar” in St. CharlesDec 06, 2011 11:00 pm - A disciple of Jesus dancing like Aerosmith's Steven Tyler. That's how Jacqueline Schultz, 23, describes her choreography of a production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” open...
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‘Best of BG’ fine arts show is Dec. 6Dec 04, 2011 11:00 pm - Buffalo Grove High School is proud to present the premiere of its newest creative arts event, “The Best of BG: An Evening of Fine Arts,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in th...
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Holiday shows take center stageDec 04, 2011 5:00 am - This December there are plenty of theatrical productions playing in and around Chicago geared specifically for younger audiences. Many shows are inventive adaptations of...
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Holiday shows for familiesDec 04, 2011 5:00 am - From page to stage: “Seussical The Musical” Location: Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, (847) 634-0200 or marriotttheatre.com Showtimes: through Saturd...
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'Nutcracker' ballet a cherished holiday traditionDec 02, 2011 5:00 am - “The Nutcracker” didn't originate in the U.S., but Americans have wholeheartedly embraced the Christmastime ballet as one of our nation's most prominent holiday traditio...
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What's new in theatersDec 02, 2011 5:00 am - Holiday humor Forget carols and TV specials. What really inspires the spirit of the season is Second City's “Dysfunctional Holiday Revue.” Fox Valley Repertory welcomes ...
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‘Twist-a-Carol II’ offers fresh take on the holidaysNov 27, 2011 11:00 pm - Tired of watching Scrooge undergo a change of heart or Ralphie getting his face pushed into the snow by a bully? Looking for something spontaneous and unexpected for the...
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'Memphis' a rock 'n' roll good timeNov 25, 2011 10:00 pm - There might be no more jubilant show running here right now than “Memphis,” the hip-swiveling, back-flipping, R&B-fueled musical about a white DJ in early 1950s Memphis ...