Articles filed under Professional Theater
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'Hanukkah Goblins' role fits Grayslake actor's love of theater magicDec 03, 2019 5:00 am - A classic children's tale about the power of imagination hooked Grayslake native Josh Pennington on acting back in high school. He was a track and cross-country athlete ...
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Spotlight: Metropolis, McAninch serve up seasonal chucklesDec 01, 2019 10:00 pm - Holiday sendup The Second City skewers all things holiday-related - from too much family time to over-imbibing at the office party - in its revue “The Good, The Bad & Th...
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On stage: Second City, Oil Lamp, Metropolis serve up holiday offerings this weekNov 30, 2019 6:28 am - • One of several suburban productions of "The Second City's Holiday Revue: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Sweater" opens Friday, Nov. 29, at the Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galen...
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Spotlight: 'A Christmas Carol' in various incarnations dominate area stages this weekendNov 30, 2019 6:00 am - Musical 'Carol' BrightSide Theatre revives the family-friendly “A Christmas Carol the Musical,” based on Charles Dickens' story. The score is by Alan Menken (“Beauty and...
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Holiday happenings: Tree lightings, music, festivals & more in DuPage CountyNov 29, 2019 5:00 am - Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us. Here's a look at what's happening: Lights and more lights Illumination, Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum: 4:30 to 9:30 p...
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Musical blockbuster 'Annie' works on intimate scale at CitadelNov 28, 2019 5:00 am - “Annie” - ★ ★ ★ A hallmark of a great musical is its ability to survive and thrive when staged in venues both massive and minuscule. Having only seen grand national tou...
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Lots of 'nice' - and a few 'naughty' - holiday theater shows to see in Chicago, suburbsNov 27, 2019 5:00 am - Glad tidings, theatergoers. When it comes to holiday offerings, family-friendly fare dominates on Chicago and suburban stages. But there are a few alternatives for those...
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Drury Lane's 'Mary Poppins' soarsNov 23, 2019 12:00 am - This story has been updated to correct the spelling of co-choreographer Josh Walden's name. In Drury Lane Theatre's stellar revival of "Mary Poppins," the titular n...
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On stage: Metropolis salutes stage and screen legend Julie AndrewsNov 22, 2019 5:00 am - • The new, adults-only holiday comedy "Emory Marmot's Hidy-Hole Christmas" opens Friday, Nov. 22, at Judy's Beat Lounge, Piper's Alley, 230 W. North Ave., Chicago. Writt...
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Steppenwolf's 'Lindiwe' soars musically, but narrative needs workNov 21, 2019 10:45 am - “Lindiwe” - ★ ★ ★ “I love to sing.” Those are among the first thoughts expressed by the titular character in Steppenwolf Theatre's premiere of “Lindiwe,” a well-intenti...