Articles filed under Professional Theater
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Marriott Theatre audience patiently evacuates while surrounded by floodJul 13, 2017 1:00 am - Marriott Theatre audiences aren't just loyal patrons. They're loyal patrons whose priorities are in order. As a deluge flooded parking lots at the Lincolnshire resort a...
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Comic-drama 'Hir' tackles abuse, transgender issues in Steppenwolf productionJul 12, 2017 11:00 pm - Dysfunctional families are a mainstay of American theater. But playwright Taylor Mac catapults dysfunction to extremes with the cutting comic-drama “Hir.” Now enjoying ...
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Hall of Fame coach assists cast in play about recruitingJul 12, 2017 7:00 am - WATERFORD, Conn. (AP) - Actor Sam Kebede went to rehearsal hoping to get some insights about what it's like to be recruited by a big-time college basketball coach. Hall-...
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Theater events: Circle Theatre remounts prehistoric fable 'Triassic Parq'Jul 10, 2017 11:00 pm - 'Triassic' remount Circle Theatre remounts its 2015 play with music "Triassic Parq: The Musical," a prehistoric fable by Marshall Pailet, Bryce Norbitz and Steve Wargo a...
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Theater spotlight: American Blues Theater stages 'Beauty's Daughter'Jul 07, 2017 1:00 pm - A woman's life American Blues Theater artistic affiliate Wandachristine stars in the company's Chicago area premiere of "Beauty's Daughter," a solo show by award-winning...
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Former Chicago actor revels in 'Something Rotten!' Shakespearean spoofJul 07, 2017 6:00 am - For former Chicago actor and Broadway veteran Blake Hammond, the touring life can be tough. But he says it's worth it - especially when he gets to introduce new shows to...
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Lake Zurich native juggles admin, acting roles in Chicago theaterJul 03, 2017 6:00 am - Elise Spoerlein knew as a teenager that she wanted to be an actress. Still, knowing how hard it is to make a living that way, the Lake Zurich native studied theater edu...
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Husband-wife team of Reeger and Scrofano play well in Drury Lane's 'Gin Game'Jul 03, 2017 1:00 am - "The Gin Game" is known for being a sturdy stage vehicle to showcase two veteran actors "of a certain age." And that reputation holds true for Drury Lane Theatre's solid...
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Marriott's 'Bridges of Madison County' a heartbreaker in Lincolnshire debutJul 02, 2017 7:15 am - Thank heaven that the Marriott Theatre took a chance on “The Bridges of Madison County.” This 2014 adaptation of Robert James Waller's best-selling 1992 novel may not ha...
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Goodman Theatre's 'Ah, Wilderness!' perfectly timed for summerJun 29, 2017 6:00 am - If you were to ask Goodman Theatre artistic director and longtime Eugene O'Neill admirer Robert Falls the best time to revive an O'Neill play, he would likely answer: an...