Articles filed under Professional Theater
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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...
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Spotlight: Wilder's 'Christmas Dinner' in Elgin; lyrical 'Light in the Piazza' in ChicagoDec 12, 2019 5:00 am - Family matters Janus Theatre Company presents "The Long Christmas Dinner," Thornton Wilder's family drama that chronicles the history of the Bayard family over 90 years ...
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'It's a Wonderful Life: Live from WVL Radio Theatre' puts a fresh spin on a classic Dec. 21 at ECC Arts CenterDec 11, 2019 10:00 pm - Travel back to the Golden Age of Radio with "It's a Wonderful Life: Live from WVL Radio Theatre" at the Elgin Community College Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 21. This c...
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Best bets: 'White Christmas' returns; Jane Lynch plays Batavia, Crystal Lake & ChicagoDec 08, 2019 6:00 am - Martini mix See which bartender and bar will take the crown with the Best Martini in the 'Burbs Mix-off contest. Sample the competing martinis with complimentary appetiz...
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On stage: More holiday theater, 'Dance Nation' dances onto Steppenwolf stageDec 06, 2019 5:00 am - Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake, presents standup veteran Tim Benker in “The Idiot's Guide to Fixing Stooopid: A Multimedia Presentation” at ...
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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...