Articles filed under Professional Theater
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Urban relationship angst expertly explored in Writers' 'Company'Jun 25, 2016 6:00 am - “Company” is a brilliant choice as the first musical to be staged in Writers Theatre's new performing arts complex in Glencoe. The groundbreaking contemporary musical by...
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Theater events: Cosmetic titans battle it out in Goodman's 'War Paint'Jun 24, 2016 6:00 am - Alonzo at Zanies Texas-born comedian Cristela Alonzo headlines Zanies in St. Charles and Rosemont this weekend. Besides appearing on "Conan," "Late Night With David...
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5 things to do in the suburbs this weekendJun 24, 2016 1:00 am - Music. Beer. Food. Comedy. Take your pick this weekend in the suburbs. Here are a handful of ideas. For more, go to dailyherald.com/calendar. 'Man of La Mancha' at M...
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'Guys and Dolls,' 'Beauty and the Beast' on tap at Naperville's BrightSide TheatreJun 24, 2016 1:00 am - Naperville's BrightSide Theatre on Friday announced its sixth season will consist of Broadway favorites from the past and present. The 2016-2017 season begins Nov. 11 w...
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On Broadway, more shows bring the curtain down; 1 movingJun 23, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The post-Tony Awards audits are in full swing on Broadway, with two shows on Thursday setting closing dates and one new one moving addresses. Producers o...
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"Nashville" star Will Chase going back to BroadwayJun 23, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Actor and singer Will Chase will be going from "Nashville" on TV to the Renaissance on Broadway. He's taking over the role of William Shakespeare in "Som...
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First acting, then teaching, and now 'This' for Western Springs nativeJun 21, 2016 5:00 am - Carl Menninger grew up in Western Springs, worked in Chicago theater for several years and never thought for a moment that one day he would write books, become a college...
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'Hamilton' ticket scramble causes long waits, frustrationJun 21, 2016 1:00 am - Fans eager to see the hit musical "Hamilton" paid a premium Tuesday - in time and money - as they tried to purchase tickets for the national tour's launch at Chicago's P...
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Where everybody knows your name: 'Cheers' coming to stageJun 20, 2016 7:00 am - BOSTON (AP) - The bar where everybody knows your name is coming to the stage. "Cheers Live on Stage" is a comedy based on some of the most memorable moments of the celeb...
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Main Street Cabaret comes to St. Charles FridayJun 19, 2016 11:00 pm - Vero Voce Theater presents the Arlington Heights-based organization, Main Street Cabaret, for one performance only, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 24, at the Pheasant Run Mai...