Articles filed under Theater
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City of Lights Theatre to put on 'Moonlight Cabaret: Turning Points' at The VenueJul 11, 2023 11:00 pm - Prepare to be swept off your feet as the captivating world of musical theater comes alive at the local cabaret show, "Moonlight Cabaret: Turning Points," featuring songs...
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Spotlight: Marriott and Chicago Shakespeare theaters stage family-friendly tunersJul 11, 2023 2:00 pm - Elephant & Piggie Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences presents the family-friendly musical "Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play," adapted from Mo Willems' books about ...
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There's no trouble seeing 'The Music Man' at ECCJul 10, 2023 11:00 pm - Children's Theatre of Elgin and its affiliate troupe, Fox Valley Theatre Company, are excited to bring Meredith Willson's "The Music Man" to the Elgin Community College ...
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Relationships at the heart of politically inspired 'A Distinct Society' at Writers TheatreJul 07, 2023 10:00 am - “A Distinct Society” - ★ ★ ★ A political decree inspired “A Distinct Society,” but writer/director Kareem Fahmy says his one-act, in its Midwest premiere at Writers The...
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Spotlight: 'Cymbeline' in the parks and roller-skating tuner 'Xanadu' closes Metropolis seasonJul 07, 2023 6:00 am - Free Shakespeare Midsommer Flight stages “Cymbeline,” William Shakespeare's tale that includes star-crossed lovers, mistaken identity and lost children reunited. The tal...
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'Next to Normal' casts Lisle native in Small Town Theatrics productionJul 05, 2023 11:00 pm - Small Town Theatrics is gearing up for its 14th season where they will be presenting the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Next to Normal," with Lisle native and recent Carnegie M...
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Need a reason to go to the theater? Drury Lane's masterful revival of the farcical thriller '39 Steps' is the answerJul 05, 2023 4:00 pm - “The 39 Steps” - ★ ★ ★ ½ As the applause died down opening night of Drury Lane Theatre's merry revival of “The 39 Steps,” my seatmate turned to me, beaming. “This is the...
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GreenMan Theatre Troupe marks 20th year with 'Eight to the Bar/ista' 10-minute play festivalJul 04, 2023 11:00 pm - In celebration of its 20th year as Elmhurst community theater, GreenMan Theatre Troupe will present "Eight to the Bar/ista," an evening of eight 10-minute plays. Perform...
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Marriott's joyful 'Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story' a fitting salute to a rock 'n' roll pioneerJul 03, 2023 4:45 pm - “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” - ★ ★ ★ ½ Exiting Marriott Theatre following the opening of “Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story,” I overheard an audience member reflecting on ...
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COD's College Theater puts on 'Once Upon a Mattress'Jul 02, 2023 11:00 pm - College of DuPage College Theater is presenting "Once Upon a Mattress" on July 6-16. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday in the Belushi Performanc...