Articles filed under Professional Theater
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Spotlight: Goodman stages 'Fannie,' and The Second City returnsOct 15, 2021 6:00 am - E. Faye as Fannie Lou Joseph Jefferson Award-winner E. Faye Butler channels civil rights and voting rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer in Goodman Theatre's production of ...
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Actors of Indian descent proud to lead Broadway's 'Aladdin'Oct 14, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - As kids growing up in different states, Shoba Narayan and Michael Maliakel shared a love of one favorite film - 'œAladdin.'ť Both are of Indian descent, ...
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R-rated Paranormal Cirque isn't for families, or the faint of heartOct 11, 2021 11:00 pm - Paranormal Cirque is neither for families nor for the faint of heart. In fact, the Halloween-themed, European-style circus running Oct. 14-24 under a sprawling tent in ...
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First Folio Theatre presents premiere of 'The Jigsaw Bride' Oct. 13-15Oct 10, 2021 11:00 pm - First Folio Theatre will present the world premiere of Joseph Zettelmaier's "The Jigsaw Bride," previewing Oct. 13-15, at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook. A mesmer...
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Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell, Darren Criss eye BroadwayOct 08, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - A revival of David Mamet's 'œAmerican Buffalo'ť with Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell and Darren Criss was in rehearsal when the pandemic closed Broadway...
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Spotlight: First Folio premieres 'Frankenstein'-inspired dramaOct 08, 2021 6:00 am - The Creature's bride Young Justine (Heather Chrisler) awakens in a ruined castle in the Swiss Alps without a clue as to how she got there except for the scars on her bod...
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Oak Park Festival Theatre brings back 'The Madness of Edgar Allan Poe: A Love Story' Oct. 15-Nov. 7Oct 04, 2021 11:00 pm - Following its sold-out summer show of "The Tempest," Oak Park Festival Theatre brings David Rice's immersive "The Madness of Edgar Allan Poe: A Love Story" to the histor...
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John Legend joins The Temptations musical producing teamOct 04, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - At the Tony Awards, John Legend played live with cast members from the Broadway musical 'œAin't Too Proud '“ The Life and Times of the Temptations.'ť Now...
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Powerhouse performance: Bethany Thomas triumphs in 'Songs for Nobodies' at Northlight TheatreOct 03, 2021 11:00 pm - “Songs for Nobodies” - ★ ★ ★ Thank your lucky stars that Chicago's own Bethany Thomas stars in Northlight Theatre's local premiere of “Songs for Nobodies.” Without a pow...
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Broadway's 'Aladdin' goes dark for days as it battles virusOct 01, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The Broadway hit 'œAladdin'ť is trying to keep COVID-19 contained. Disney Theatrical Productions said it will cancel Friday's performance and all shows u...