Articles filed under Theater
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Local theater: Marriott world premiereAug 12, 2011 12:00 am - Screen to stage Marriott Theatre presents the world premiere of “For The Boys,” Aaron Thielen’s musical based on the 1991 film starring Bette Midler and James Caan as Di...
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'Sex & the Second City' sends up dating in the digital ageAug 11, 2011 11:00 am - Second City shows tend to travel in a pretty consistent direction: northwest from Chicago's Old Town to downtown Arlington Heights and the Metropolis Performing Arts Cen...
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Decade-old dream realized for Janus foundersAug 10, 2011 12:00 am - Dream of two shows realized for Janus founders
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Schaumburg show spotlights dance, autism awarenessAug 09, 2011 12:00 am - The Hanover Park-based Faubourg Theatre will present “Le Ballet Des Moments Saisis” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at the Prairie Center for t...
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Arlington Heights native was always Broadway boundAug 09, 2011 12:00 am - "I loved this role because the songs were written for me," Mason said. "Especially the song 'Off With Their Heads.'" This version of the childhood classic ran for four...
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Big Noise opens season with ‘How to Succeed’Aug 08, 2011 12:00 am - Big Noise Theatre is proud to announce the schedule for the upcoming 2011–2012 season, celebrating our 10th anniversary performing at Prairie Lakes Theatre in Des Plaine...
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Improv in Libertyville holds auditions for “The Music Man Jr.”Aug 07, 2011 12:00 am - Auditions for youth in third through ninth grades for the Improv Playhouse Showstoppers production of “The Music Man Jr.” will be from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at the B...
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Theater events: Maniscalco headlines Zanies SaturdayAug 05, 2011 1:00 am - Local boy comes home Northern Illinois University graduate Sebastian Maniscalco headlines Zanies St. Charles club this weekend. A veteran of “The Tonight Show” and ...
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Batavia place for Shakespeare Old West-styleAug 04, 2011 12:00 am - If you have been biking around Batavia, and have crossed over Clark Island, you may have seen the small western town facade and bales of straw resting in small groupings...
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See Shakespeare and Wilde comedies in ElginAug 04, 2011 12:00 am - Two classics, two directors, one theater company, one month. It’s a challenge, but one Janus Theatre Company director, Sean Hargadon, is excited to present to the Elgin ...