Articles filed under Theater
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'Tommy' revisited: Goodman Theatre reimagines The Who's rock tuner 30 years after Broadway debutJun 09, 2023 6:00 am - Rock tuner re-imagined Rock legend Pete Townshend and acclaimed director Des McAnuff, the creators of "The Who's Tommy," which premiered on Broadway 30 years ago, reunit...
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Show time: Park Ridge teen makes Steppenwolf debut in 'Another Marriage'Jun 08, 2023 6:00 am - It was the day after her Steppenwolf Theatre callback, and Nicole Scimeca was worried. After working steadily for about 10 years, the 15-year-old actress had no project...
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Best Bets: Blippi in Rosemont, Chi-Soul Fest, Jim Breuer, Umphrey's McGee rock docJun 07, 2023 6:00 am - Live @ Lighthouse Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago, 108 W. Germania Place, Chicago, initiated its summer concert series this week. Classical and jazz musicians will perform a...
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Aurora's Paramount Theatre receives state grant for infrastructure upgradesJun 06, 2023 1:00 am - Aurora's Paramount Theatre will undergo refurbishing thanks to a $400,000 state grant, one of several awarded to Aurora area civic organizations announced by state Rep. ...
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Spotlight: Naperville's BrightSide Theatre stages Broadway fave 'Gypsy'Jun 02, 2023 6:00 am - Everything's comin' up Rose Amy Arbizzani of Naperville stars as Mama Rose, the ferociously ambitious stage mother determined to make her daughters vaudeville stars, in ...
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4-H hosts low-cost Theatre 101 workshop series in JuneMay 31, 2023 11:00 pm - 4-H is offering a low-cost workshop to help build new skills, meet new people, and just have fun! In the six-part "Theatre Arts 101" program, youth, ages 8 to 12, will ...
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Tribute to love: Oil Lamp delivers affectionate, intimate 'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change'May 31, 2023 2:00 pm - “I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change” - ★ ★ ★ Oil Lamp Theater chose well in selecting as its first musical “I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change,” the breezy, gent...
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Best bets: Taylor Swift, Beach Boys, Warhol exhibit, 'West Side Story' and moreMay 30, 2023 11:00 pm - Taylor Swift in town With an added show Sunday to accommodate the throngs of fans clamoring for tickets, Taylor Swift aims to bring Chicago along with her on a retrospe...
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Spotlight: Cirque du Soleil brings 'Corteo' to Hoffman Estates' NOW ArenaMay 26, 2023 6:00 am - Cirque in the 'burbs Cirque du Soleil returns to Chicago for the first time in four years with its production of "Corteo." The show, which last played here in 2006, feat...
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Delightful 'Dream': Teatro Vista's world premiere 'silent musical' is a poignant tale of loveMay 24, 2023 3:00 pm - “The Dream King” - ★ ★ ★ ★ Exiting the Chopin Theatre Saturday following Teatro Vista's thoroughly entertaining “The Dream King,” it occurred to me writing a review of t...