Articles filed under Professional Theater
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John Legend joins The Temptations musical producing teamOct 04, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - At the Tony Awards, John Legend played live with cast members from the Broadway musical 'œAin't Too Proud '“ The Life and Times of the Temptations.'ť Now...
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Powerhouse performance: Bethany Thomas triumphs in 'Songs for Nobodies' at Northlight TheatreOct 03, 2021 11:00 pm - “Songs for Nobodies” - ★ ★ ★ Thank your lucky stars that Chicago's own Bethany Thomas stars in Northlight Theatre's local premiere of “Songs for Nobodies.” Without a pow...
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Broadway's 'Aladdin' goes dark for days as it battles virusOct 01, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The Broadway hit 'œAladdin'ť is trying to keep COVID-19 contained. Disney Theatrical Productions said it will cancel Friday's performance and all shows u...
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Reopening of 'Aladdin' on Broadway halted by COVID-19 casesSep 30, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The hit Broadway show 'œAladdin'ť was canceled Wednesday night when breakthrough COVID-19 cases were reported within the musical's company, a day after t...
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Spotlight: Metropolis goes 'Blonde,' 'Rent' returns, Steppenwolf goes virtualSep 30, 2021 6:00 am - 'Blonde' ambition A revival of the musical "Legally Blonde" marks Metropolis Performing Arts Centre's resumption of indoor performances. The stage adaptation of the hit ...
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Healing power of music: Family, female empowerment at the heart of Goodman's 'American Mariachi'Sep 29, 2021 4:00 pm - “American Mariachi” - ★ ★ ★ “American Mariachi” begins auspiciously. The pandemic-delayed collaboration between Goodman Theatre and the Dallas Theater Center starts wit...
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From 007 to Macbeth: Daniel Craig plots return to BroadwaySep 29, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Fresh off his turn as James Bond, Daniel Craig has his next project lined up and its also got plenty of blood being spilled. Craig will return to Broadwa...
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Drury Lane's 'Forever Plaid' reminds us why this jukebox tuner remains an audience pleaserSep 27, 2021 4:00 pm - “Forever Plaid” - ★ ★ ★ ½ In a program note for Drury Lane Theatre's revival of “Forever Plaid,” director/choreographer Paul Stancato expresses his hope for audiences: t...
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More than two dozen theater artists to watch in Chicago, suburbs this seasonSep 27, 2021 6:00 am - Theaters shuttered during the pandemic are raising their curtains once again throughout the suburbs and Chicago this fall. And making that happen are talented actors, w...
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'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' sashays home with 10 Tony AwardsSep 26, 2021 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - "Moulin Rouge! The Musical," a jukebox adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's hyperactive 2001 movie, won the best new musical crown at the Tony Awards on a Sunday nigh...