Articles filed under Theater Companies
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Musical 'Once' still sweet second time aroundJun 03, 2015 5:15 pm - Can music break all bonds on the path to love? Or is it better suited as a universal salve to help ease the pain of broken hearts? Local audiences are lucky to ponder t...
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Gloria Estefan's life, music give rise to 'On Your Feet!'May 31, 2015 6:00 am - YouTube Featuring a score of Latin-crossover pop hits created by the Grammy Award-winning Estefan and the band The Miami Sound Machine, #8220;On Your Feet!#8221; theatri...
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Arlington Heights native, Tony winner Scott Waara stars in 'Once' tourMay 29, 2015 6:00 am - Though he was born and raised in Arlington Heights, Tony Award-winning actor Scott Waara has never performed on a professional Chicago stage. That will change when he ap...
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Short & Sweet critic Kevin Miller reviews Jersey Boys with Diana Martinez of Broadway in ChicagoMay 20, 2015 1:00 am - Short & Sweet guest critic Kevin Miller of Schaumburg drew upon his unique background as a musician and a music department chair to share insights about the music in Bro...
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Working his way: 'Jersey Boys' star took long route to the lead roleMay 09, 2015 7:00 am - Actor Hayden Milanes had to work his way up to play Frankie Valli in the national tour of "Jersey Boys," which returns to Chicago for a 16-performance run at the Cadilla...
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Fraught family gathering powers Steppenwolf's 'Herd'Apr 16, 2015 7:00 am - Can superlative emotional acting win out over some technical performance flaws? That's a question facing audiences at Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago as they watc...
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Short & Sweet host Diana Martinez reviews The IllusionistsMar 19, 2015 1:00 am - Direct from Broadway, and touted as the world's best-selling magic show, this mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents of seven of the most incredible...
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Short & Sweet host Diana Martinez reviews First Wives ClubMar 19, 2015 1:00 am - The pre-Broadway engagement of First Wives Club playing at the Oriental Theatre has high potential for a long marriage on Broadway thanks to a wonderful script full of f...
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Short & Sweet host Diana Martinez reviews Dear John HughesMar 08, 2015 11:00 pm - Calling all North Shore High school graduates of 1984-1990! I could not have sat next to a more perfect person to watch the opening night of Dear John Hughes with. I won...
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Former Schaumburg resident pushes magic's boundaries with 'Illusionists'Mar 08, 2015 5:15 am - Illusionist Dan Sperry didn't always look like shock rocker Marilyn Manson's scary sibling. Before Sperry amazed audiences with his creepy illusions like swallowing raz...