Articles filed under Theater
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Goodman's impeccably acted 'Uncle Vanya' balances humor, pathosFeb 22, 2017 11:00 am - It took a long time for Robert Falls to tackle “Uncle Vanya.” In fact, it took some 40 years before the director considered helming Anton Chekhov's play about unrequited...
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NCAA-inspired world premiere part of Northlight Theatre's 2017-18 seasonFeb 22, 2017 12:00 am - Northlight Theatre's just-announced upcoming season in Skokie includes a world premiere, one revival and three local premieres. "Sanctions," a world-premiere drama by Br...
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Premiere of 'Trevor' to kick off upcoming season at Writers TheatreFeb 22, 2017 12:00 am - Writers Theatre opens its 2017-18 season with the world premiere of "Trevor," a musical based on the Academy Award-winning short film about a 13-year-old boy coming ...
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Main Street Cabaret and Vero Voce present Sundays Live cabaret seriesFeb 21, 2017 10:00 pm - Main Street Cabaret presents Sundays Live cabaret series in conjunction with Vero Voce. Performances will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 26, March 19 and May 21, in ...
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Theater events: Route 66 opens season with world premiere of 'The Source'Feb 20, 2017 10:00 pm - Route 66 premiere Route 66 Theatre Company opens its ninth season with the world premiere of "The Source," about two journalists who travel halfway around the world...
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Sunday picks: Catch Monster Jam before it rolls onFeb 19, 2017 6:18 am - Monster machines Cheer on daring drivers of monster trucks like Grave Digger, Maximum Destruction, El Toro Loco and more with the return of Monster Jam this weekend at t...
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CLC theater performing Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard"Feb 19, 2017 12:00 am - A family on the edge of ruin and a country on the brink of revolution is the setting for the College of Lake County's theater department production of "The Cherry Orchar...
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Marriott Theatre's 'Mamma Mia!' a spirited revival of a mediocre showFeb 18, 2017 6:00 am - "Mamma Mia!" is the musical theater equivalent of a conversation candy heart: a sugary, pastel-colored confection lacking nutritional value. But like the candy, "Mamma M...
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Weekend picks: Catch TV funnyman Mike Lawrence in RosemontFeb 18, 2017 5:45 am - Write to laugh Mike Lawrence has made a name for himself doing standup comedy and writing for TV shows like “Inside Amy Schumer,” “Black and White” and “The Jim Gaffigan...
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Weekend picks: Treat your ears to Mavis Staples at Symphony CenterFeb 17, 2017 5:00 am - Legendary Staples at Symphony Center Chicago treasure Mavis Staples is a slow-burning highlight on our music scene - her gospel roots informing her rhythm and blues pers...