Articles filed under Professional Theater
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Lookingglass delivers gleefully acted 'Treasure Island'Oct 22, 2015 6:00 am - When it comes to “Treasure Island,” adaptation not imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Robert Louis Stevenson's 1883 novel has inspired many. The latest comes ...
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Danai Gurira: Zombie killer and thoughtful playwrightOct 21, 2015 7:00 am - NEW YORK - Danai Gurira is a rising star in the theater, the author of powerful, often harrowing plays. When she's not doing that, you can find her chopping up zombies. ...
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'Chicago,' 'Riverdance' return to Windy City in 2016Oct 21, 2015 1:00 am - Two shows that became international hits in the 1990s are returning to Chicago next year in special 20th anniversary national tours. "Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary W...
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Lupita Nyong'o to take play 'Eclipsed' to BroadwayOct 20, 2015 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong'o will make the leap to Broadway this winter, bringing the harrowing play "Eclipsed" to the Great White Way. The play by Danai ...
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Annaleigh Ashford channels her inner canine for 'Sylvia'Oct 19, 2015 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - For her latest Broadway role, Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford took acting lessons from someone very close to her - her dog. The actress' toy Australi...
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Northlight Theatre may be on the moveOct 18, 2015 7:00 am - Award-winning Northlight Theatre considers returning to its hometown
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'Unspeakable' not up to theatricalizing life of Richard PryorOct 17, 2015 7:00 am - “Unspeakable,” a new drama inspired by the life of late comedian Richard Pryor, is filled with head-scratching, “What were they thinking?” moments. Conceived and direct...
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Theater events: Marriott ushers in holiday season early with 'Elf'Oct 16, 2015 6:00 am - ‘Elf' at Marriott Marriott Theatre ushers in the holiday season with its regional premiere of “Elf,” the musical by composer Matthew Sklar and lyricist Chad Begueli...
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Williams Street Rep falls short in tackling 'Gypsy'Oct 16, 2015 6:00 am - First impressions mean a lot in the theater. Unfortunately Williams Street Repertory steps off on the wrong foot even before the curtain parts for its take on the classi...
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Gift Theatre's 'Good for Otto' sounds the call for mental healthOct 15, 2015 6:00 am - The Gift Theatre's near-perfect timing was reflected in Friday's opening of its exquisitely acted world premiere of David Rabe's “Good for Otto.” Had the Chicago storef...