Articles filed under Professional Theater
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Good News Sunday: Des Plaines actor’s ‘full circle moment’ comes with lead role in Porchlight’s ‘Anything Goes’Jan 14, 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: “Anything Goes,” Cole Porter’s 1934 tuner...
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‘A real pro:’ Downers Grove youngster makes Lyric Opera debut in ‘Champion’Jan 10, 2024 9:13 am - For her budding theater career, Naya Rosalie James has older sister Vivian to thank. Watching her sibling perform inspired the Downers Grove 11-year-old to pursue acting....
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Spotlight: Lifeline Theatre promotes storytellers, artists at annual Fillet of Solo FestivalJan 09, 2024 1:42 pm - Fillet of Solo Fest Lifeline Theatre hosts its 27th annual Fillet of Solo Festival celebrating Chicago-area storytellers, solo artists and collectives whose performa...
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Best bets: PBR’s Unleash the Beast tour, Disney on Ice, illusionist Michael Grandinetti, Daniel Tiger and moreJan 09, 2024 8:48 am - From PBR’s Unleash the Beast tour to illusionist Michael Grandinetti to British Invasion pop-rock from Herman’s Hermits to “Disney On Ice Presents Magic in the Stars,” th...
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Winter theater forecast: 10 shows to make theater lovers leave their cozy confinesDec 27, 2023 4:33 pm - Even the most ardent theater fans may be reluctant to leave the cozy confines of their home this winter. These 10 shows (including several premieres) opening at suburban...
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Theater year in review: First Folio bids farewell, Lookingglass goes on hiatus, Goodman stages blockbusterDec 22, 2023 10:03 am - Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect that Steppenwolf Theatre laid off 13 full-time employees. Lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, includi...
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Northlight’s thriller a winnerDec 15, 2023 11:46 am - Smart script, stellar cast, swift direction make for riveting revival of ‘Dial M for Murder’
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Things to do - Dec. 15-21Dec 14, 2023 9:13 am - Holiday light shows, markets, Wintrust Winterland and more
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Spotlight: ‘Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical’ welcomes holidaysDec 13, 2023 8:00 am - This week’s holiday happenings include Second City at Metropolis; family-friendly shows at Citadel, Otherworld Theaters meanwhile “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” plays at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.
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Best Bets: Jay Leno, Mannheim Steamroller, John Mulaney and moreDec 12, 2023 2:30 pm - Actor, author, car aficionado and comedian Jay Leno takes the stage at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., for a night of laughs in Waukegan. $49-$119. geneseetheatr...