Articles filed under Professional Theater
-
Intriguing tale, fearlessly told: Goodman’s ‘Highway Patrol’ examines online friendship of Dana Delany and a young fanFeb 01, 2024 8:54 am - Emmy Award-winner Dana Delany’s online relationship with a young fan inspired the intriguing “Highway Patrol” running through Feb. 18 at Goodman Theatre.
-
Things to do Feb. 9-15: Lunar New Year events, Cocoa Crawls and moreJan 30, 2024 5:45 am - Warm up with Cocoa Crawls in Lake Barrington and Long Grove, check out the Lunar New Year celebrations and be amazed by all forms of dance on stages throughout the suburbs.
-
Spotlight: Chicago Shakespeare Theater makes some ‘Illinoise’Jan 23, 2024 2:17 pm - Portrait of our state Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents “Illinoise,” a new musical based on a concept album by singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Sufjan Ste...
-
Good News Sunday: Wood Dale actress/puppeteer finds her nicheJan 21, 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: Leah Casey wasn’t hired as a puppeteer f...
-
Finding her niche: ‘Happy accident’ inspired Wood Dale actress/puppeteer’s careerJan 17, 2024 12:32 pm - Leah Casey wasn’t hired as a puppeteer for Drury Lane Theatre’s recent “Cinderella” revival. She was hired to sing and dance. But when director/choreographer Amber Mak in...
-
Spotlight: Goodman, Dana Delany premiere thriller inspired by real lifeJan 17, 2024 10:49 am - The relationship that developed between Emmy Award-winning actress Dana Delany and a 13-year-old fan she met through social media inspired Goodman Theatre’s “Highway Patr...
-
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...
-
‘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....
-
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...
-
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...