Articles filed under Professional Theater
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Suburban Vulcan prospers in 'A Klingon Christmas Carol'Nov 24, 2013 7:00 am - Even if you remember 1998 graduate Beth Richards' performance in the Willowbrook High School production of "Kiss Me, Kate," you might not recognize her in her latest act...
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Theater events: Alphabet Soup addresses bullying in family-friendly musicalNov 22, 2013 5:00 am - Not cool to be cruel Alphabet Soup Productions updates three fairy tales with anti-bullying messages as part of “The Bully Show: The Anti-Bullying Musical.” The Chicago ...
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What’s newNov 22, 2013 5:00 am - Ÿ American Blues Theater remounts its acclaimed 1940s radio-play version of Frank Capra’s beloved holiday classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!” Marty Higgin...
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‘Spider-Man’ show to close on Broadway; Vegas nextNov 19, 2013 8:04 am - NEW YORK — Producers are turning the lights off forever on the Spider-Man musical on Broadway early next year, the final chapter in the story of most expensive theatrica...
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Monty Python set to reunite for a stage showNov 19, 2013 8:03 am - LONDON — Big news in the comedy world: Monty Python is set to reunite for a stage show. Python member Terry Jones told the BBC on Tuesday he’s excited the group is reuni...
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‘Scooby-Doo Live’ heading for RosemontNov 18, 2013 12:44 pm - The always-hungry animated dog Scooby-Doo comes to life onstage in a new tour called “Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries,” which plays the Rosemont Theatre at 1 and 4 p....
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Theater events: Comedian Steve Byrne plays SchaumburgNov 15, 2013 5:00 am - TBS' Byrne at Improv Standup comedian Steve Byrne, a veteran of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Conan” and “The Tonight Show” and star of the TBS sitcom “Sullivan & Son,” hea...
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'Port Authority' examines love, regret through the eyes of Dublin menNov 15, 2013 5:00 am - Director William Brown knew what he was doing when he cast Writers Theatre's Midwest premiere of "Port Authority," Conor McPherson's 2001 meditation on love and regret a...
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'The Nutcracker,' in all its variations, dances into the holiday seasonNov 15, 2013 4:45 am - There are a lot of prized roles in the "The Nutcracker," whether it's Tchaikovsky's beloved 1892 ballet version or more recent stage adaptations of E.T.A. Hoffmann's 181...
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Fox Valley Rep announces 2014 seasonNov 14, 2013 5:06 pm - Fox Valley Repertory, in residence at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, announced its 2014 season, which includes two productions showcasing students from its ...