Articles filed under Theater
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Shakespearean gamble pays dividends for Oak Brook's First FolioJul 16, 2015 1:15 pm - William Shakespeare's “The Winter's Tale” is often categorized as a “problem play” since it doesn't neatly fit labels as a comedy or tragedy. The play also poses challen...
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Metropolis' 'Moon Over Buffalo' delivers laughs, but few thrillsJul 15, 2015 6:00 am - The actors in Eclectic Theatre Company's “Moon Over Buffalo” embrace every improbability and perform with gusto every bit of slapstick director David Belew throws their ...
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'The Wiz' brings snappy, modern twists to OzJul 14, 2015 11:00 pm - "The Wizard of Oz" is undeniably one of America's most iconic and beloved movies. So familiar, it's the picture of cinematic contentment. As Dorothy says, "There's no p...
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Chicago theater pioneer dies at 87Jul 14, 2015 1:00 am - Abena Joan P. Brown, co-founder and longtime president of the eta Creative Arts Foundation on Chicago's South Side and a pioneer in and tireless advocate for African Ame...
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Not your typical musical: Elgin Summer Theatre's 'Next to Normal'Jul 13, 2015 11:00 pm - In the seven years since Elgin Summer Theatre began showcasing musicals, it has presented some of the most beloved and familiar musicals of our time, such as "Annie," "G...
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Geneva's Shakespeare in the Park brings 'Twelfth Night' to Island ParkJul 13, 2015 11:00 pm - Confusion, cross dressing, chaos and comedy take center stage at Geneva Shakespeare in the Park on July 18 in The Bard's classic comedy "Twelfth Night." After twins Vio...
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College of Lake County presents 'Working' as summer musicalJul 13, 2015 1:00 am - College of Lake County will present its annual summer musical starting Friday, July 17. "Working," a musical based on the 1974 Pulitzer Prize-winning book by the late S...
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Shakespeare troupe performing 'Twelfth Night' in NapervilleJul 13, 2015 1:00 am - A community theater group plans to transform Naperville's Central Park into an Elizabethan stage Friday night for a performance of William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night."...
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See Alvin and the Chipmunks in RosemontJul 13, 2015 1:00 am - Young kids who are into Top 40 pop hits won't want to miss "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Live on Stage." The touring kid's show features the trio of talking critters singin...
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Darlene Love brings Christmas show to GeneseeJul 13, 2015 1:00 am - Singer Darlene Love, famed for the 1960s hit single "He's a Rebel" and serenading TV talk show host David Letterman for each holiday season since 1986, brings a Christma...