Articles filed under Professional Theater
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Creators of ‘Riverdance’ plan to tour new showDec 20, 2013 5:33 am - NEW YORK — The folks behind “Riverdance” have a new thundering Irish dance show poised to tour North America, but don’t dare call it “Riverdance II.” “Heartbeat of H...
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Communication at issue in Steppenwolf's 'Tribes'Dec 19, 2013 10:00 pm - If the garrulous family members in Nina Raine's “Tribes,” in its Chicago-area premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre, seem familiar, it's because they are. Well-educated and hy...
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Theater events: Join Raven's Sherlock Holmes discussionDec 19, 2013 10:00 pm - Ÿ Writer and Chicago native Graham Moore (“The Sherlockian”) discusses the popularity of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's character following the 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, pe...
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Goodman’s ‘Iceman’ opens off-Broadway in 2015Dec 19, 2013 4:31 am - The actors and artistic team responsible for Goodman Theatre’s acclaimed 2012 revival of Eugene O’Neill’s “The Iceman Cometh” will take their show on the road in 2015. ...
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Isabella Rossellini cheers diversity in new showDec 16, 2013 4:45 am - NEW YORK — Isabella Rossellini is very popular these days with her show that sounds like it should be dull. After all, it’s a scientific theater piece about animals. “It...
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Theater eventsDec 13, 2013 9:00 am - Ÿ A Red Orchid Theatre showcases two new one-acts by Clint Sheffer titled “The Molehill” and “Come the Hell On” at 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14. Performances ...
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Theater events: Laughs to be had at Janus fundraiserDec 13, 2013 4:30 am - Holiday laughs Janus Theater hosts a holiday show and fundraiser this weekend at the Elgin Public House. Janus regulars perform in the company’s humorous take on why it ...
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Theater events: 'Side Effects' performances raise funds for researchDec 06, 2013 5:00 am - Laughter cure Writer Marc Jaffe drew upon his wife's experiences with early-onset Parkinson's disease for “Side Effects May Include ...” — the play he penned with E...
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Theater events: Fortune Feimster comes to Rosemont's ZaniesNov 29, 2013 5:00 am - Fortune in Rosemont “Chelsea Lately” regular Fortune Feimster headlines shows this weekend at Zanies in Rosemont. A former Hollywood columnist, Feimster was a semif...
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Suburban theater artists share their thoughts on holiday showsNov 29, 2013 4:30 am - Suburban residents are among many Chicago-area theater artists making audiences merry this holiday season in shows ranging from traditional versions of Charles Dickens' ...