Articles filed under Professional Theater
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Citadel Theatre brings classic 'Annie' to the stageDec 19, 2019 10:00 pm - It's been nearly 100 years since Little Orphan Annie first appeared in the comic pages of a daily newspaper, and given that her story is set in New York City, people mig...
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Steppenwolf's 'Dance Nation' a winning exploration of adolescenceDec 19, 2019 10:00 pm - “Dance Nation” - ★ ★ ★ ½ In high school, my friend Deidra and I auditioned for an alto solo for a districtwide festival chorus performance of G.F. Handel's “The Messiah....
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Play 'To Kill a Mockingbird' flies to Madison Square GardenDec 18, 2019 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The hit play 'œTo Kill a Mockingbird'ť is busting out of Broadway - and dunking at Madison Square Garden. For one night only in February, the stage adapt...
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Broadway stars announced for Lyric's '42nd Street'Dec 17, 2019 11:01 pm - The Lyric Opera of Chicago is bringing Broadway star power to its spring 2020 production of "42nd Street." Tony Award winner Faith Prince ("Guys and Dolls," "Disaster!")...
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Scrooge gets a makeover at Steel Beam TheatreDec 17, 2019 10:00 pm - "The Ballad of CC Scrooge #Christmas Makeover" by John David Westby continues at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 29, at Steel Beam Theatre...
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Spotlight: Leslie Jordan brings adults-only holiday show to ChicagoDec 17, 2019 5:00 am - Deck the halls Leslie Jordan ("American Horror Story," "Will & Grace") brings his adults-only holiday show "Deck Them Halls Y'all," which combines his recollections of g...
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New marquee approved for Metropolis called 'a transformation' for downtown Arlington HeightsDec 17, 2019 4:00 am - Passersby may not be aware there's a stage theater in downtown Arlington Heights, but a new marquee sign will make it hard to miss. The Metropolis Performing Arts Centre...
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On stage: Jared Bradshaw brings 'Swingin' on a Star' to Marriott TheatreDec 13, 2019 5:00 am - • Jane Lynch, Emmy Award-winning star of "Glee" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and a Dolton native, returns to The Raue Center for the Arts with "A Swingin' Little Chri...
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Janus Theatre serves up family drama in 'The Long Christmas Dinner'Dec 12, 2019 5:00 am - Christmas dinner with the family is as relatable as decorated trees and wrapped gifts to those who celebrate. The tradition will be brought to life in Janus Theatre Comp...
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Improv Playhouse actors stage radio version of 'It's A Wonderful Life'Dec 12, 2019 5:00 am - Come and see how live radio was performed way back when. The Libertyville-based theater company Improv Playhouse is performing the professional, live staged radio drama...