Articles filed under Professional Theater
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Things to do Feb. 16-22: Chicago Auto Show, RV and Camping Show, The Drifters and moreFeb 13, 2024 12:55 pm - The Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place, the Chicago RV and Camping Show in Rosemont, The Drifters performing at North Central College and Brick Fest Live in Grayslake are just a few entertaining events happening this weekend.
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Spotlight: American Blues Theater’s ‘Reclamation’ examines history, identityFeb 13, 2024 12:27 pm - American Blues Theater stages the Chicago premiere of “The Reclamation of Madison Hemings,” while Marriott Theatre presents the family-friendly turner “James and the Giant Peach.”
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Best Bets: Lewis Black is back, for the last timeFeb 13, 2024 5:45 am - Comedian Lewis Black continues his farewell tour at Waukegan’s Genesee Theatre, the immersive Titanic exhibition opens at Old Orchard Shopping Center, and singer Gerald McClendon headlines The Venue in Aurora.
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Buffalo Theatre Ensemble presents touching family drama ‘The Outgoing Tide’ through March 3Feb 08, 2024 4:38 pm - Family is the most rewarding, yet the most difficult thing in the world. It can make you happy, and it can drain energy out of you. People who love each other must learn...
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Best Bets: Dance Chicago celebrates romance while Second City skewers itFeb 05, 2024 3:57 pm - The Second City skewers romance, the Chicago Auto Show zooms into McCormick Place, the Raue Center pays tribute to Barry Manilow and the Joffrey Ballet returns.
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Intriguing tale, fearlessly told: Goodman’s ‘Highway Patrol’ examines online friendship of Dana Delany and a young fanFeb 01, 2024 8:54 am - Emmy Award-winner Dana Delany’s online relationship with a young fan inspired the intriguing “Highway Patrol” running through Feb. 18 at Goodman Theatre.
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Things to do Feb. 9-15: Lunar New Year events, Cocoa Crawls and moreJan 30, 2024 5:45 am - Warm up with Cocoa Crawls in Lake Barrington and Long Grove, check out the Lunar New Year celebrations and be amazed by all forms of dance on stages throughout the suburbs.
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Spotlight: Chicago Shakespeare Theater makes some ‘Illinoise’Jan 23, 2024 2:17 pm - Portrait of our state Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents “Illinoise,” a new musical based on a concept album by singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Sufjan Ste...
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Good News Sunday: Wood Dale actress/puppeteer finds her nicheJan 21, 2024 6:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Leah Casey wasn’t hired as a puppeteer f...
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Finding her niche: ‘Happy accident’ inspired Wood Dale actress/puppeteer’s careerJan 17, 2024 12:32 pm - Leah Casey wasn’t hired as a puppeteer for Drury Lane Theatre’s recent “Cinderella” revival. She was hired to sing and dance. But when director/choreographer Amber Mak in...