Articles filed under Professional Theater
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Spotlight: Music Theater Works revives 'The Producers,' Fleetwood-Jourdain stages 'The Light'Aug 02, 2023 11:00 pm - We got the beat A fictional royal family struggles to outrun prophecies that would spell the end of their kingdom in "Head Over Heels," a jukebox musical set to the musi...
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Stars align for Evanston resident Jacqueline Williams to perform in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' national tourAug 02, 2023 11:00 pm - It seems Jacqueline Williams was fated to play Calpurnia. During the initial Broadway run of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” adapted by Aaron Sorkin from Harper Lee's Pulitzer ...
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Seeing stars in Aurora: Broadway luminaries to headline Paramount Theatre galaJul 31, 2023 1:00 am - Broadway luminaries Brian Stokes Mitchell ("Man of La Mancha," "King Hedley II," "Kiss Me, Kate," "Ragtime") and Sutton Foster ("The Music Man," "Anything Goes," "The Dr...
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Spotlight: Show off your improv skills, 'MJ The Musical' opens in ChicagoJul 28, 2023 6:00 am - 'Friday night frenzy' Seasoned improvisers and newcomers are invited to Improv Playhouse's monthly improv jam, which unfolds under the guidance of the theater's professi...
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Steppenwolf co-founder Jeff Perry masterful in revival of classic 'No Man's Land'Jul 27, 2023 6:00 am - “No Man's Land” - ★ ★ ★ ½ Jeff Perry suggests audiences approach Steppenwolf Theatre's fine revival of Harold Pinter's “No Man's Land” as if it were a musical compositi...
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Spotlight: Steel Beam hosts variety show, Shakespeare in the ParksJul 21, 2023 6:00 am - Steel Beam variety show Steel Beam Theatre hosts a variety show fundraiser featuring performers who've appeared on its stage. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 111 W. Main St...
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Metropolis concludes season with cotton candy tuner 'Xanadu'Jul 20, 2023 11:00 pm - “Xanadu” - ★ ★ ½ “Xanadu” is a deliciously silly show. Kevin Wiczer, director of the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre revival knows it. So does his endlessly upbeat c...
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Northlight's laudable 'Marie and Rosetta' a fitting tribute to gospel greatsJul 18, 2023 11:00 pm - “Marie and Rosetta” - ★ ★ ★ Northlight Theatre's praiseworthy “Marie and Rosetta” has much to recommend it. For starters, there's the music that accompanies George...
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Actor/director Austin Pendleton bows out of Steppenwolf's 'No Man's Land'Jul 17, 2023 4:00 pm - Steppenwolf Theatre co-founder and Highland Park resident Jeff Perry waited more than 20 years to reunite on stage with longtime friend and fellow ensemble member, a...
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There's so much to do at Sugar Grove Corn BoilJul 16, 2023 11:00 pm - Sweet corn is one of the main attractions at the Sugar Grove Corn Boil festival, which returns this week. It is presented by an all-volunteer committee. Festival hours a...