Articles filed under Theater
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Post-apocalyptic dark comedy "Mr. Burns, a Post Electric Play" opens March 7 at MCCFeb 28, 2019 10:00 pm - The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College will present its spring production: "Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play." Anne Washburn's imaginative dark comedy propels u...
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Why small US theaters have canceled 'To Kill a Mockingbird'Feb 28, 2019 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Dozens of community and nonprofit theaters across the U.S. have been forced to abandon productions of "To Kill a Mockingbird" under legal threat by Broad...
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Steppenwolf announces wide-ranging, inclusive upcoming seasonFeb 28, 2019 12:00 am - A revival of Tracy Letts' “Bug” directed by Tony Award-winner and Skokie native David Cromer (“The Band's Visit”) is among the productions making up Steppenwolf Theatre'...
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Northlight Theatre announces season dominated by female playwrights and performersFeb 28, 2019 12:00 am - Onstage and off, women dominate Northlight Theatre's 45th season, announced Thursday by artistic director BJ Jones and executive director Timothy J. Evans. Jones, in a ...
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Theater spotlight: Palatine's Theatre Nebula revives 'Spring Awakening'Feb 27, 2019 5:00 am - Theatre Nebula's 'Awakening' Theatre Nebula presents a limited revival of the Tony Award-winning "Spring Awakening" by pop singer/composer Duncan Sheik and writer/l...
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Westminster Christian School to stage Agatha Christie's 'The Mousetrap'Feb 26, 2019 10:00 pm - The Westminster Christian School Fine Arts department is proud to present a thrilling production of "The Mousetrap" by Agatha Christie. The performances will take place...
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Elgin Area Leadership Academy puts on play about 'Dr. Kelsey' March 13Feb 25, 2019 10:00 pm - The Elgin Area Leadership Academy, in collaboration with Elgin Community College, will present a staged reading of "Dr. Kelsey," a one-act play written by retired 16th C...
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Independent Players to stage Noel Coward's 'sublime comedy of manners' in ElginFeb 25, 2019 10:00 pm - Matinee stars, affairs both amorous and numerous — what is a man to do? Find out when Independent Players presents Noel Coward's comedy “Present Laughter” at the Elgin A...
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'Beauty and the Beast' to take the stage at Woodstock Opera HouseFeb 24, 2019 10:00 pm - TownSquare Players will present "Disney's Beauty and the Beast" at the historic Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St. in Woodstock. Performances will be 8 p.m. Friday...
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Drury Lane's 'Mamma Mia!' a tuneful, warm-weather getawayFeb 22, 2019 2:00 pm - “Mamma Mia!” - ★ ★ ★ You have to hand it Drury Lane Theatre for wisely producing “Mamma Mia!” at the tail-end of winter. Oakbrook Terrace audiences get to experience a ...